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Leftovers Fit For Company

Posted by Marcie in For Customers, Our Favorite Custom Finds on December 14, 2011

What comes to mind when you think of leftovers? Something you pull out of the fridge and throw together when you don’t feel like preparing anything else. This can work when feeding your children, but certainly not what you’d serve when you have company or a special party.

CustomMade woodworker Brian Mcalpine of Eternal Furniture [...]

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“Pearls Gone Wild”: A Modern Take on a Classic Gem

Posted by Marcie in For Customers, Our Favorite Custom Finds on December 8, 2011

Ancient legend says that pearls were thought to be the tears of the gods, and the Greeks believed that wearing pearls would promote marital bliss and prevent newly married women from crying. Early Chinese myths told of pearls falling from the sky when dragons fought. Well, whatever the lore, whatever the myth, pearls are a hypnotic classic [...]

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Custom Humidors: Fine Gifts for the Custom Man

Posted by Marcie in For Customers, Our Favorite Custom Finds on December 6, 2011

All too often, gift-giving is focused on women and children. Being a woman myself, I tend to like that bias. But, I realize it’s not fair. For this reason, I decided to dedicate this blog to men. Specifically, to the special breed of man who enjoy a fine quality cigar.

He enjoys the feel of [...]

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Uffs for Your Uggs: Custom Boot Toppers That Will Give You Happy Feet

Posted by Marcie in For Customers, Our Favorite Custom Finds on November 29, 2011

It’s hard to make those bulky, clunky winter boots look cute. And happy feet are nice, but what about knock-out-drop-dead-where’d-ya-get-those-gorgeous feet?!?

Boot toppers are everywhere. Wearing something over the top of your boot—be it a rain boot, cowboy boot, riding boot, or bootie—creates a fun, decorative accent. It’s a unique way of updating the style [...]

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Windswept Maple Tree: Movement in Metal by Metal Expressions, Ltd.

Posted by Marcie in For Customers, Our Favorite Custom Finds on November 15, 2011

There is so much movement in this wall hanging I can almost feel the breeze blowing and hear the leaves rustling. Metal worker Ron Stinson of Metal Expressions, Ltd. specializes in both contemporary and abstract metal sculpture for homes and offices. He is a self taught metal worker and has been creating metal sculpture for [...]

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Live Edge Inlaid Ambrosia Maple Dining Table

Posted by Marcie in For Customers, For Makers, Our Favorite Custom Finds on November 8, 2011

This hand-crafted table by Haymore Enterprises, Inc. is the prefect artistic representation of the phrase “still waters run deep”.  Quiet, understated, with a hint of the unexpected.

The Live Edge Ambrosia Maple Dining Trestle Table is crafted by master woodworker Clyde Haymore. With over 30 years experience in both commercial woodworking and custom design furniture [...]

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Forsythia Chair by DST Studio

Posted by Marcie in CustomMade Maker Sucess, For Customers, For Makers, Our Favorite Custom Finds on November 1, 2011

Well, peel me a grape. The beautiful custom made Forsythia Chair would have made Cleopatra envious!  I love the perceived movement in this unique piece. The ripple effect design forms an uninterrupted curve while structurally creating a natural, ergonomic arch (although I’m not sure if I want to sit on it, or simply run my hands [...]

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Stay on Target: Sophisticated Dartboard Cabinet designed by Mars Made

Posted by Marcie in For Customers, Our Favorite Custom Finds on October 25, 2011

Did you know that one of the earliest dartboards was actually a slice of a tree trunk? Of course, this would make sense with its natural rings and radial cracks — perfect for keeping score. But today, dartboards require a bit more sophistication and versatility.

This  ultra chic custom Dartboard Cabinet was made by Mars [...]

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Dramatic Custom Dandelion Necklace by Michelle Pajak-Reynolds

Posted by Marcie in For Customers, Our Favorite Custom Finds on October 18, 2011

To me this necklace looks like it’s made from freshly fallen snow! The light color palette creates a soft and gentle presence in a piece that is neither soft nor gentle.  Jewelry designer Michelle Pajak-Reynolds caters to sassy, sophisticated women who don’t mind making a dramatic entrance or standing out in a crowd. The Dandelion necklace [...]

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“Metal Quilt”: Stunning Large-Scale Wall Art by Linda Leviton

Posted by Marcie in For Customers, Our Favorite Custom Finds on October 11, 2011

When you think of quilts you think cozy, soft, comfortable, something to wrap up in as you sip your hot toddy by the fire.  Well that’s not what sculptor Linda Leviton thinks about.  Linda makes custom made one-of-a-kind “metal quilts“ that have nothing to do with cotton and everything to do with copper, brass, stainless, and wood. [...]

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