Posted by JP
in Maker Spotlight on December 7, 2012
David Musty isn’t a pro golfer – he’s not even a scratch golfer – but the man can putt. David also isn’t someone who found a gimmick to turn a quick profit in the golf industry. David is, first and foremost, a craftsman.
Bill Sendell is a pro golfer. A pro at Pebble Beach [...]
Posted by Pedro
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Maker Spotlight on November 29, 2012
Your kitchen wears many hats. It’s a gathering place for friends and family and a working space both for cooks whipping up a special dish and kids doing their homework at the counter. When you embark on a custom kitchen project, you’ll have a chance to design this all-important room around the way your family [...]
Posted by Pedro
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Maker Spotlight on November 16, 2012
Do reclaimed wood projects conjure images of antique furniture or traditional styles?
They don’t have to.
CustomMade artisan Avi Mossiyov of Hand Made Furniture Design can create pieces in contemporary, modernist, and industrial styles from reclaimed century-old hardwood timber.
Part of reclaimed wood’s allure is the special beauty and visual character of the aged materials. [...]
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 Tess
in Custom Inspiration,
Maker Spotlight on November 9, 2012
Alright you geeks out there: this one’s for you. Here’s a tale about True Love featuring Charlie Brown, Halloween and of course, Star Wars. (Not a big reader? Scroll down to check out the video of the proposal!)
It all began in a tattoo shop – that’s where Joe and Emily met a few years [...]
Posted by Pedro
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Maker Spotlight on November 8, 2012
What colors come to mind when you visualize reclaimed wood designs?
Using reclaimed wood for a custom project is a wonderful and eco-friendly way to create furniture and installations with unique backstories. The past lives of reclaimed wood, whether it was once part of a barn, a factory, or even a favorite tree struck by [...]
Posted by Pedro
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Maker Spotlight on November 1, 2012
What’s it like to have custom jewelry designs brought to life just for you?
After months of looking for a retail engagement ring and wedding set for sale online, Katy Passanisi only found things that were “kind of” what she wanted but nothing that was “doing it for her.” She finally found CustomMade artisan Austin [...]
Posted by Pedro
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Maker Spotlight on October 25, 2012
CustomMade artisan Matthew Spaeny of Spaeny Wood Studio has some handmade wooden gift ideas to help you spread some custom cheer this holiday season. The Oklahoma-based woodworker specializes in wonderful custom made writing instruments, outdoor accessories, home accessories, and even wood jewelry. Everything he creates is handmade one-at-a-time from carefully selected wood with a particular [...]
Posted by Pedro
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Maker Spotlight on October 18, 2012
Custom ironwork can fit your budget, your original design idea, your style, and your space. CustomMade artisan Rory May specializes in bringing hand-forged custom ironwork to life through traditional blacksmithing techniques. As the Colorado-based blacksmith’s customers attest in their wonderful reviews, Rory excels at communicating and collaborating closely with his clients throughout the design process, [...]
Posted by Pedro
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Maker Spotlight on October 11, 2012
CustomMade artisan Anjay Mour of Anjays Designs has been designing unique custom engagement rings and wedding rings for over 25 years. “Since diamonds are forever,” quips Anjay, he hopes his CAD-designed gold and diamond rings might bring “an eternity of joy and happiness” to his customers.
Eternity has to start somewhere, and Anjay’s exquisite custom [...]
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