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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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Go Outside the Lines with Custom Kitchen Cabinets

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on February 25, 2012

Shopping for kitchen cabinetry? Cabinets can occupy a great deal of space physically and set the tone stylistically for your kitchen, that all-important workspace and gathering place.  Whatever variety you can find among available retail pieces will be dwarfed by your material and design options when you have custom kitchen cabinets built specifically to fit [...]

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For the Hockey Fan, Custom Furniture and Accessories Made from Reclaimed Sticks, Pucks, and Shirts

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on February 22, 2012

Have a man cave or a boys’ room to redecorate? Sports themed rooms can be a fun addition to your home or, for the die-hard fan, just the first step on a long journey.  While you’re thinking of what to pack, consider choosing a material for your custom furniture and custom accessories that will not [...]

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Custom Liturgical Furniture for Church Donations and Renovations

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on February 19, 2012

Does your house of worship need a renovation? Are you looking for donation ideas for your church, synagogue, or other religious institution? Custom liturgical furniture would be an enduring contribution that will meet the functional needs of the congregation and help foster a spiritual atmosphere.  Here are just a few examples of custom church furniture [...]

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More Than Meets the Eye: Transform Your Ideas about Adjustable Furniture

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on February 17, 2012

Why invest in custom adjustable furniture? You can use space more efficiently in a small home or room, and your pieces can be constructed to dismantle and transport easily when you relocate.  We’ve previously discussed some of the advantages of adjustable furniture, and a term like “efficiency” sounds objective enough not to merit too much [...]

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Creating Custom Silver Pendants Using Photos of Your Children, Parents, or Loved Ones for Inspiration

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on February 15, 2012

Photo jewelry can make beautiful mementos for you as well as personalized gifts for your friends and family.  If you’re wondering what’s the best way to create photo jewelry, our CustomMade artisans offer a variety of options, all quite affordable, for using your photos in a one-of-a-kind custom jewelry design.  Here are some stunning examples [...]

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Custom Wedding Bands from Start to Finish

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on February 11, 2012

Are you interested in a custom wedding ring? Perhaps you have a vision for the perfect piece down to the smallest detail.  Perhaps you have a romantic soul but an unfocused mental image of your jewelry.  CustomMade artisan Miche Meizner of Shining Light Jewelry has worked with clients all over this spectrum.  She discusses her [...]

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Are You Ready for Some CustomMade Football?

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on February 5, 2012

Super Bowl Sunday. The big day has finally arrived.  Are you rooting for the Dynasty or the Giant killers?

If you’ll be watching the game just for the commercials, here’s a post from the vault of the CustomMade blog that will interest you far more than this entry.

Still here? Good.

Need to express your [...]

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Organization To Go: Custom Storage Solutions for your Cars, Trucks, and Motorcycles

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on February 3, 2012

On two wheels, four wheels, or more, our vehicles receive a great deal of attention from us, in the form of affection, time, and, of course, money.  It’s no surprise, as William Rau of Rau Automotive Woodwork has observed, that we seek to personalize the interiors of our “second homes.” Like any home, a vehicle [...]

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The History Behind Reclaimed Wood

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

Each piece of furniture in the Homestead Series by Lyndon Furniture, like this Homestead reclaimed lumber sideboard, not only tells a story but also has a history.  Shawn Straffin writes:

About 250 years ago New England was in its infancy.  The people who settled our country were undaunted by the task of establishing [...]

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