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Explore New Depths with Custom Inlays by Lighthouse Laser Arts

Posted by Pedro in For Customers, Maker Spotlight on May 17, 2012

Explorers who followed their compasses and sailed beyond the horizon helped expand our understanding of the earth.  The world is no longer conceived as a flat expanse but a three-dimensional sphere.  The compass rose collection of inlaid flooring medallion by Lighthouse Laser Arts pays homage to nautical exploration and showcases another triumph over two-dimensional restrictions, [...]

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A Change in Color: Opals in Custom Jewelry Design

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on February 29, 2012

Although the origin of the word “opal” is subject to debate, the meaning of the Greek term opillos, “to see a change in color,” is an apt description for the visual impact of this gemstone.

The International Colored Gemstone Association describes the opal’s splendor as a reflection of nature: fire, lightning, rainbows, and seas:

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Transforming Light: Stained Glass and More by Pompei & Company Stained Glass

Posted by Pedro in For Customers, Maker Spotlight on November 10, 2011

What can you accomplish with custom decorative glass?  When CustomMade glass artisans Joseph and Ivy Pompei of Pompei & Company Stained Glass combine “color and texture with the purposeful, artful, and magical potentials of light” in their stained glass designs, they can achieve many effects.

Our windows may assume a vast range of [...]

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Flights of Fancy: Design Options for Your Custom Stairs

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on January 14, 2011

Your home’s unique style starts on the ground.  Beautiful hardwood flooring, carpets, or tiles can set the stage in every room for your furniture, built-ins, and home décor items.  If you have a multi-level home, you can also explore some intriguing options for custom flooring and stairs.  Don’t think of your stairways as just neutral, [...]

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