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Spanish vs Colonial

Posted by Seth in For Customers, Maker Spotlight on October 5, 2010

The following post was contributed by CustomMade’s own Marc Galante!

Due to the proximity of Mexico to the United States, the common history that we have shared with our neighbor to the south, and the great influx of immigrants from Mexico into the U.S., the phrase “Spanish antiques” immediately signifies “Mexican” or “Spanish colonial” [...]

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Welcome to some of our newest CustomMade artisans

Posted by Seth in For Customers, Maker Spotlight on September 29, 2010

Lets give a warm welcome to some of the newest CustomMade members! Here they are!

Brian Cullen Furniture

“At Brian Cullen Furniture we design and build one-of-a-kind and limited-edition furniture and custom cabinetry. Whether you are interested in an existing piece from our portfolio or [...]

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Finally! An honest mattress company!

Posted by Seth in For Customers, Maker Spotlight on September 26, 2010

For decades mattress shoppers have complained about a lack of honesty in the mattress industry.  And anyone who reads this blog knows I have been at the front of that line. Especially in this tough economy, mattress stores are stretching the truth to its limits, saying and doing just about anything to close [...]

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Some new and exciting faces at CustomMade.com

Posted by Seth in For Customers, Maker Spotlight on September 23, 2010

CustomMade exists because a lot of other folks believe in the importance of custom goods, just like we do. The artisans who make up CustomMade.com are joining in bigger numbers and from a larger array of mediums.  Here are some of the new faces and new work popping up on CustomMade.com!

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Allen of Mackinaw Watercraft Shares his Labor of Love

Posted by Seth in For Customers, Maker Spotlight on September 17, 2010

Some of the coolest items on CustomMade are also the items which require very specific know-how. Custom boats fall into this category. When I first saw the custom boats being made by  Mackinaw Watercraft, I knew I just had to share this with you. The owner, Allen, graciously sent me a bit about [...]

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What Makes An Antique, “Antique”?

Posted by Seth in For Customers, Maker Spotlight on September 10, 2010

I recently received this article from CustomMade member Marc Galante, that based on the added interest in restoration and antique pieces, I thought I might share it with you all! Marc’s company, Mediterrania, is highly specialized in handcrafting antique reproductions. They make authentic reproductions and custom pieces based on the [...]

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CustomMade member Erik Wolken shares some insight about green woodworking!

Posted by Seth in For Customers, Maker Spotlight on August 31, 2010

More Thoughts on Sustainability – by Erik Wolken

When last I visited the issue of “am I green enough“, I was reluctant at best to take on the moniker of a green maker, but considered myself at least on the right path. Now the subject has come up yet again. I [...]

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Award winning “Ripple” box with Jeff Baenen

Posted by Seth in For Customers, Maker Spotlight, Our Favorite Custom Finds on August 25, 2010

I recently got to make friends with someone I definitely consider both a master craftsman and an artist.  When I saw the winners of the Summer 2010 LumberJocks Woodworking Awards, I was obviously impressed at all of the incredible work to come from this contest.  One however, stuck out to me a little [...]

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Custom Porcelain with Lynne Meade!

Posted by Seth in For Customers, Maker Spotlight on August 20, 2010

The following publication was written by Renee Blackwell and published on July 21st, 2010. You can see the original article at the Adornments of the Soul blog here .

I have a real love of good pottery, potters and ceramic artists. Here is the first of two interview/guest blogspot featuring two different [...]

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Lyndon Furniture’s Designers Corner on Custom Made Blog

Posted by Seth in For Customers, Maker Spotlight on August 16, 2010

Our friends over at Lyndon Furniture are constantly coming up with new designs and more ways to go custom. Every so often they will release a new “Designers Corner” entry in the Lyndon Furniture blog explaining what the newest projects and ideas are. Since this is the first we are sharing with you [...]

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