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Maker Spotlight on December 14, 2012
What are some of the unique features you’ll find in CustomMade artisan Jonathan January’s reclaimed wood furniture designs?
Some “character marks,” such as “saw marks, bolt and nail holes, mortises, and notches,” testify to the woodworking of builders and artisans from bygone eras, he writes. The natural patinas created after years of weathering bring a [...]
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For Customers on June 30, 2012
What’s the toughest design challenge your home bar ideas will face when you try to make them a reality? Whether you have a very particular theme in mind, a challenging space to fill, or just need the right finishing touches, our CustomMade artisans will work with you to build your custom home bar exactly as [...]
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For Customers on June 29, 2012
Do you have repurposed furniture in your home? Are you sure? You may be repurposing right now. Have you brought your work home and spread it out across the dining table? Are you resting your feet on a coffee table? Our practical and creative urges are constantly finding new ways to use our furniture. Fortunately, [...]
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For Customers on May 25, 2012
Need some Father’s Day gift ideas? The old man is sure to appreciate a little custom treatment, something unique that celebrates his hobbies or inimitable style or a small thank you for all he’s done. Our CustomMade artisans can make anything you can imagine, from classic gifts to one-of-a-kind items, with a personal dimension your [...]
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For Customers on May 5, 2012
With graduation season and Father’s Day just around the corner (and let’s assume you’ve already secured your custom Mother’s Day gift), it’s a good time to look into custom gift box ideas that will not only make a memorable presentation but also be a meaningful part of the gift itself. CustomMade artisans can create gift [...]
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Our Favorite Custom Finds on April 24, 2012
We’ve all heard fish stories, and some of us have probably told a whale of a tale or two, but Powell Swanser Incredible Sculptures can create an exquisite fish sculpture that’s not only an incredible exercise in natural history but also a dramatic tableau.
A Montana native and world-renowned artist, Powell Swanser is a self-taught [...]
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For Customers on December 31, 2011
New Year’s is a time to reflect on the past and look forward to the future. So, have any weddings or anniversaries on the horizon? Now is a good time to plan ahead and consider your custom wedding design options, whether you’re going to be a guest or groom, a bridesmaid or bride. Custom boxes [...]
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For Customers on December 16, 2011
No, it’s not a child developmental stage that comes before tween, but its boundaries, too, can be a little nebulous.
Treen is an archaic word used mostly, appropriately enough, in the world of antiques to describe objects made from a single piece of wood. The term was resuscitated largely due to the collecting and writing [...]
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For Customers on December 2, 2011
Ready to settle tough color design calls with the flip of a coin? Writer and design consultant Sara Ruffin Costello has found that decorators are creating “pale rooms, sucked free of distracting reds, blues, and yellows” and embracing a palette of black and white. Is it a trend, movement, or moment? In her article for [...]
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Maker Spotlight on November 24, 2011
What comes to mind when you think of outer space exploration? Astronauts and probes launched into space by rockets? Astronomers with telescopes peering into the night? If you had to free associate a material with these endeavors, most likely you’d pick cool, gleaming metal or perhaps the glass of lenses and control screens. Wood might [...]
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