Posted by Caroline Bagby in on May 8, 2013
Spring and summer open the floodgates for flea markets. Here in Boston markets have been springing up and getting back into action, attracting bargain hunters and one-of-a-kind Buyers. I’m a huge fan of hitting up flea markets simply for perusing tons of cool antiques, unmatched people watching and getting great ideas for home decor. Mayhem [...]
Posted by Rhiannon
in Custom Inspiration,
Maker Spotlight on November 13, 2012
Watching the Antiques Roadshow recently, I was reminded how important the stories behind our possessions can be.
One way of getting excited about furniture is to have it custom made by a talented artisan with whom you have been able to share your vision. Imagine, then, if the piece you have dreamed of has the [...]
Posted by Pedro
in For Customers,
Maker Spotlight on August 30, 2012
A wedding is an opportunity for looking to the future while celebrating the past, and custom bridal jewelry by Rachel’s Design can help you mark that occasion in a special way. CustomMade artisan Rachel Zolotov’s custom jewelry line, the “Fusion Collection,” takes pieces such as antique pins or bracelet links and transforms them into new [...]
Posted by Pedro
in Custom Inspiration,
For Customers on July 27, 2012
Fall is around the corner. Looking for unique student gift ideas for your returning scholar? Have a CustomMade artisan create a truly one-of-a-kind accessory that will make your child the talk of the playground or the grad seminar (in a positive way). You can find inspiration for all sorts of items in our CustomMade galleries, [...]
Posted by Pedro
in Custom Inspiration,
For Customers on July 25, 2012
Upcycling involves reclaiming objects that would otherwise be thrown away and using them to create new works that preserve or improve the quality of the original objects. If you browse our CustomMade galleries for upcycling ideas and inspirations for your own custom projects, you will see that there is a characteristic aesthetic dimension to this [...]
Posted by Pedro
in Custom Inspiration,
For Customers on July 7, 2012
With elegant yet simple geometric designs, silver screen star glamour, and Ancient Egyptian and other exotic inspirations with a machine age edge, the Art Deco jewelry in our CustomMade jewelry galleries celebrates this iconic design style of the ‘20s and ‘30s. Whether you want custom Art Deco jewelry that recaptures the spirit of that era, [...]
Posted by Pedro
in Concepts & Buyer Guides,
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, [...]
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 [...]
Posted by Pedro
in For Customers,
Maker Spotlight on June 7, 2012
Have a bold concept for a one-of-a-kind custom jewelry piece? Want to bring new life to a family heirloom or other object with a unique custom jewelry design? CustomMade artisan Danielle Quigley of Danielle Rose Bean can make your custom jewelry dreams come true with her knowledge of antiques and metalsmithing. Take a look at [...]
Posted by Pedro
in For Customers,
Maker Spotlight on May 10, 2012
How to describe the custom jewelry experience?
The glowing recommendations that clients have left for CustomMade artisan Wally McSorley of Custom Jewelry by Tampico.US give us some insights.
She has a story for every piece of jewelry and I have to occasionally remind myself that her jewelry was purchased and not adopted.
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