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Refresh your collection: Throw pillows

Posted by Caroline Bagby in Custom Inspiration on May 15, 2013

When the seasons change and your space needs an upgrade it doesn’t make the most sense to completely revamp your home decor. Simple and small changes can easily liven up your space and make it feel refreshed and renewed.

Throw pillows done in custom upholstery are a great, easy fix. Dull colors can be brightened [...]

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Step it up with unique staircases

Posted by Caroline Bagby in Custom Inspiration on May 14, 2013

Staircases are rarely on priority lists for remodels. They’re treaded upon without mercy and stay relatively plain and simple while the rest of the house gets a facelift.

Well, I say no more.

Staircases are an integral part of every home. They’re often the first thing people see when they enter the house, and if [...]

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Glitz, glam & luxury: Going Gatsby

Posted by Caroline Bagby in Custom Inspiration on May 10, 2013

Swanky jazz, outrageous hushed parties, glitzy gems and superior fashion are bold characteristics of the Roaring Twenties. Modernity spiked and women and men were redefined during a decade of prosperity. A time so fabulous has been made infamous by F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, which takes a look at the life of the exorbitantly rich through the naive eyes of [...]

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The best guacamole ever (and other Cinco de Mayo goodness)

Posted by Caroline Bagby in Custom Inspiration on May 1, 2013

My obsession with Mexican food surpasses my love for anything else in my life so naturally, Cinco de Mayo serves as the perfect excuse to throw a fiesta. With the holiday quickly approaching I decided I wanted to upgrade my guacamole from smashed avocados to something that packed more punch. So after lots of chopping [...]

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Pony up for the 139th Kentucky Derby

Posted by Caroline Bagby in Custom Inspiration on April 30, 2013

The 139th Kentucky Derby is this weekend so it’s time to ditch your mediocre wardrobe and your drab dinner and drinks for some extra-special Southern swankiness. The Derby is more than just horses and gambling, it’s all about big hats, seersucker suits and mint juleps.

If that doesn’t tickle your equestrian fancy, than perhaps the [...]

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Growing your garden space

Posted by Caroline Bagby in Custom Inspiration on April 22, 2013

It’s high time to weed, prune and till your precious garden. With the amount of dirt packed under your nails and the gorgeous colors flourishing from the space it just doesn’t seem right that the garden isn’t enjoyed beyond a passing glance and quick note of admiration. Make your gorgeous garden more inviting with a few [...]

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Recycled and reused in honor of Earth Day

Posted by Caroline Bagby in Custom Inspiration on April 18, 2013

Earth Day is right around the corner and we’re all about supporting the cause. Words like ozone depletion and global warming are freaky while recycling and reusing are a lot lighter on the ears. Many CustomMade Makers have jumped on the green bandwagon and have made their name crafting up reclaimed wood pieces, reused fabrics, recycled [...]

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Must-have eco-friendly wedding bands

Posted by Caroline Bagby in Custom Inspiration on April 8, 2013

With wedding season on the horizon, inspirational Pinterest boards are filling up with mason jar creations, repurposed white Christmas lights and lots of chalkboard paint. But if you’re anything like us and craving more than DIY candle holders, take the reused and recycled initiative a step further with some custom wedding goods for the brides-to-be.

We’re putting our [...]

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Wine racks that will make you swoon

Posted by Caroline Bagby in Custom Inspiration on April 4, 2013

The spring months call for the dusting off of luscious libations. Your robust red wines may have been keeping you toasty all winter, but it’s time to break out the fruity and crisp goodness that puts some pep back in your step.

There’s something about warmer weather that makes having a get together twice as fun and [...]

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Hidden compartments and concealed hideaways

Posted by Caroline Bagby in Custom Inspiration on April 1, 2013

Every year on April 1st the pranksters come out of the woodwork. Gullible is the buzzword as you’re tricked into believing your phone screen is emitting scents, The White House is issuing a message from the President and you’re on your way to finding a buried treasure with your GPS. Excitement mounts only to be shot down [...]

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