Posted by Heather
in Custom Creation Stories,
For Customers on October 16, 2012
Diana came to CustomMade looking for a maker to craft a gift for her boss: a simple pendant to celebrate the one year anniversary of For My Sister Friends, a company dedicated to empowering women. She knew that she wanted something non-traditional that was able to incorporate a variety of color into her design.
Stacey of [...]
Posted by Pedro
in Custom Inspiration,
For Customers on June 23, 2012
There’s no better way to get something truly made in America than to have a CustomMade artisan near you take your design idea and turn it into a unique, handmade 100% American product. From Maine to Hawaii, if you’re looking for patriotic gift ideas or want your next custom project to show you’re proud to [...]
Time may fly when you’re having fun, but with whimsical glass custom clocks by LuLu Glass time just might stop for a little fun at the beach.
This fused glass surfboard clock with its cool turquoise background and bright, colorfully accented boards can bring a fun, retro feel to any room in your home.
CustomMade [...]
Posted by Pedro
in Custom Inspiration,
For Customers on March 28, 2012
Want to make your waist look great? Try custom belt buckles. Whether you want to go functional or flashy, a CustomMade maker can create a belt buckle for you in any style and from any material you’d like. Just take a look at a few men’s and women’s belt buckles our artisans have completed for [...]
Posted by Pedro
in Custom Inspiration,
For Customers on March 11, 2012
Artisan Emily Scott of e. scott originals can create custom jewelry inspired by nature, Victoriana, grandmothers’ heirlooms, and tattoos.
Yes, tattoos.
The design for “The Original,” a handmade sterling silver necklace with a vintage glass heart, was inspired by a tattoo. Intrigued? Contact Emily and discuss your own custom jewelry design.
Your own ink, or [...]
Posted by Pedro
in For Customers,
Maker Spotlight on January 5, 2012
Inspiration is often depicted symbolically as a light bulb floating above our heads. The artisans of Shakúff have turned the tables, so to speak, on custom lighting by capturing the sources of their inspiration in exquisite fine art glass lamps, sconces, chandeliers, and pendants. Where does a glass artist like Shakúff’s Simon Peleg find his [...]
Posted by Pedro
in Custom Inspiration,
For Customers on November 27, 2011
Do you have a favorite glass? A mug for your beer or a tumbler for your Diet Dr. Pepper? Like cutlery for your beverages, glassware items are very personal and deserve some custom consideration, too. When you’re entertaining and you want to bring out your best, and after you wow your guests with custom bottle [...]
Posted by Pedro
in Custom Inspiration,
For Customers on November 17, 2011
Looking for a unique centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table? How about custom kitchen accessories that can catch the spirit as well as the spills of the season? Here are a few selections from our CustomMade galleries that would look great at your holiday parties. If the inspiration strikes you, act quickly and contact our artisans [...]
Posted by Pedro
in Concepts & Buyer Guides,
For Customers on November 4, 2011
If you’re collecting art for your home, you should be as mindful of displaying your pieces as you are about selecting them. Nicholas H.J. Hall, international director of Old Master paintings and British Art at Christie’s, offers some advice for exhibiting art in your home in “Exhibiting Works of Art, Wall to Wall,” an article [...]
Posted by Pedro
in Custom Inspiration,
For Customers on September 22, 2011
Whether you’re remodeling your entire bathroom or just adding a new decorative touch to the ol’ water closet, keep this in mind: two pieces will receive the lion’s share of daily attention.
So let’s focus on the sink.
Your custom sink can be designed to fit any style of vanity, whether wall-mounted, pedestal, or cabinet. [...]
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