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Custom Made in America: Patriotic Gift Ideas

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 [...]

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Custom Gift Boxes for Any Occasion

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, 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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The Stories Behind a CustomMade Connection: A Custom Cutting Board Wedding Gift by DST Studio

Posted by Pedro in CustomMade Connections, For Customers on January 15, 2012

There’s a story behind every custom project, and some pieces are also designed to tell a story.  CustomMade’s own Eric Toczko, Director of Business Development, recently commissioned Shawn Turley of DST Studio to create a cutting board for his newlywed friends.  Eric writes in his review:

Worth the wait!! Shawn was a bit [...]

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What is Live Edge Design?

Posted by Pedro in Concepts & Buyer Guides, For Customers on July 22, 2011

It’s easier to identify furniture made from live edge wood than to understand what live edge means.  When you look at custom live edge furniture, you probably can imagine if not see the profile of the tree that yielded the wood for the piece.  If you examine the edges of the wood slabs, the rough, [...]

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Take Ergonomic Custom Home Accessories Comfortably in Hand

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on July 16, 2011

What does it mean for an object to be ergonomic?  Designer and engineer Chris Adams’ definition of ergonomics goes right to the point: the science of making the human interface with the things around us as comfortable and efficient as possible.

We interface with the objects in our world in many ways.  We put our eyes [...]

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Eye-catching Custom Glass Serving Plates

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on May 16, 2011

Custom glassworks can add dynamic beauty to your home in many ways.  Stained glass windows can transform a room by draping light in colors that will elegantly move throughout the day.  A custom decorative glass work of art can forever capture the essence of movement and fluid transformation.  With custom made glassware, you can serve [...]

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Custom Cheese Servers for Your Next Get-Together

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on May 10, 2011

If you’re looking for a housewarming gift or a way to add a small but practical personal flourish to your own home, our custom kitchen accessories and custom cooking tools gallery is a great place to start.  Anyone who entertains frequently with fine wine and hors d’oeuvres would appreciate custom cheese servers created by CustomMade [...]

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Spice Up Your Kitchen With Custom Kitchen Accessories

Posted by CustomMade in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on March 18, 2011

Nothing is more of a central room in a home than the kitchen. It’s where your family’s meals are prepared – their life source and a creative outlet for many cooks as well. Children’s memories are made as cupcakes, cookies and brownies are made for bake sales. Loving romantic dinners are prepared in this special [...]

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