Posted by Caroline Bagby
in Custom Inspiration on March 25, 2013
Turquoise, earth tones, hand-crafted goods and bright wovens are common characteristics of Southwest style. With spring officially in full-gear there’s no better time to dust off your silver and break out the blue.
The earthy goodness of Southwest style celebrates the raw beauty of nature by incorporating desert reds and cactus greens. Leathers are layered [...]
Posted by Pedro
in For Customers,
Maker Spotlight on August 16, 2012
Mother Nature is “the principle motivation” for CustomMade artisan Bond Blackman. The natural jewelry in the Bond’s Jewels CustomMade portfolio features fossils, unusual stones, and wood as well as organic forms captured in gems and metals. Mother Nature makes her wishes known, too. The stories behind these completed natural jewelry projects tell of collaboration and discovery, [...]
Posted by Pedro
in Custom Inspiration,
For Customers on July 4, 2012
What comes to mind when you think of Southwestern jewelry? Turquoise and silver, Native American designs, pieces that capture the spirit of the American Southwest? Our CustomMade artisans can bring to life your vision of Southwestern jewelry. Take a look at these completed custom jewelry creations from our CustomMade galleries that interpret and celebrate the [...]
Posted by Pedro
in Custom Inspiration,
For Customers on April 18, 2012
A custom graduation gift can combine a traditional standard with a quirky sense of humor, add feeling to the formal, and even tell the story of your grad’s unique journey through life. Stop searching for the perfect gift and have a CustomMade artisan create the perfect gift for you. Looking for ideas? Check out these [...]
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 [...]
Posted by Pedro
in Custom Inspiration,
For Customers on January 8, 2012
Something old, something new,
Something borrowed, something blue,
And a silver sixpence in her shoe.
Although the color white is strongly associated with weddings in Western cultures, blue has also been worn by brides since Ancient Roman times through the late 19th century, a practice that has led to proverbs like, “Marry in blue, lover [...]
Posted by Pedro
in For Customers,
Maker Spotlight on December 8, 2011
Looking for a way to make a statement without making a fuss? Belt buckles and other custom apparel items in a western cowboy style can combine a distinctive American look with practical clothing accessories. Silversmith and professional bull rider Laddan Ledbetter of Son of a Gun Silver can create beautifully engraved, one-of-a-kind silver buckles, money [...]
This hand-crafted table by Haymore Enterprises, Inc. is the prefect artistic representation of the phrase “still waters run deep”. Quiet, understated, with a hint of the unexpected.
The Live Edge Ambrosia Maple Dining Trestle Table is crafted by master woodworker Clyde Haymore. With over 30 years experience in both commercial woodworking and custom design furniture [...]
Posted by Pedro
in Custom Inspiration,
For Customers on September 25, 2011
The traditions and practices that constitute yoga, though they may differ in their approaches, all strive for “integrating mind, body, and spirit to achieve a state of enlightenment or oneness with the universe.” In a broad sense, you can find an affinity between yoga and the holistic approach of custom furniture. Custom furniture makers can [...]
Posted by CustomMade
in For Customers,
Our Favorite Custom Finds on June 28, 2011
What’s your favorite July 4th tradition? There’s the annual family barbeque with ice cold watermelon and steamy corn on the cob and the usual antics. Or a trip to the beach with old friends, a chance to just let loose and relax for the day and soak up some sun. And of course, the fireworks [...]
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