DIY holiday gift wrap

Jingle bell rock Incorporate the natural look of kraft paper and twine with pine cones from your own backyard. Then, add a bit of golden glamour with mini jingle bells, gold paint, and glitter. You will need: – Kraft paper – Tape – 1 pine cone – Brown twine – Mini jingle bells – Gold glitter pen […]

From our holiday table to yours

From grandpa’s famous cookies, to mom’s homemade pasta, food is an integral part of many holiday celebrations. With that in mind, we’ve curated some of our favorite, food-related CustomMade projects, as well as the best recipes from around the office. Matt’s Spiked Maple Cider Ingredients 4 cinnamon sticks 5 cups of apple cider 2 shots […]

Holiday shopping tips

It’s almost the most wonderful time of the year, and that means it’s time to start your holiday shopping. Enjoy time with family and friends by starting early, and staying organized. Here are some tips to help make gifting a breeze: Make a list: The most challenging part of holiday shopping is staying organized. Use our […]

A Veteran’s chest to commemorate 20 years of service

Medals, ribbons and decorations are awarded to servicemen and women throughout their military tenure to recognize service and personal accomplishments. As a great source of pride, many members of the military prepare for retirement by having a shadow box made to display their esteemed achievements. Nearing his 20th Naval Anniversary and retirement, Victor decided to get a different sort of […]

Meet Stephen Muscarella: Reclaimed wood creations

Stephen Muscarella was itching for a change after several years spent in the corporate workforce. Countless days spent staring at a computer screen prompted him to spend his free time devoid of technology, working on his car and making furniture. The monotony of routine eventually wore thin, though, and Stephen decided to trade in his economics degree and cubicle […]

Cultivating collaboration with artistic desks

Cross-departmental collaboration and open lines of communication are the keys to success for relentlessGENERATOR. Servicing the entertainment industry, and originating as an extension of Sony Music, GENERATOR is made up of creative-minded people looking for innovative ways to promote brands, like Daft Punk, Pitbull and Christina Aguilera (to name a few) to help them reach and […]

Luxurious leather styles for fall

New England is notorious for beautiful falls filled with colorful foliage, brisk breezes and plenty of pumpkin patches and apple orchards. While October really kicks off autumn, this year fall has seemingly hit the Northeast a bit sooner as the temperatures are cooling, leaves are changing and pumpkin-flavored everything is stocking store shelves. On top […]

10 Uniquely designed chairs

Lounge, wing, club and arm chairs are one of the most used decor items in a home so as highly trafficked pieces of furniture it’s important to consider function and form. While custom upholstery is a great way to make your chairs stand out there are always other options to make one-of-a-kind chairs, like mixing […]

The Grommet ‘Buys Differently’

The Grommet, a curated online marketplace of products that haven’t hit the mainstream yet, prides itself on the motto, Buy Differently. Deeply embedded in their ethos is a desire to customize the economy around personal buying values. Pretty impressive. With a stance so powerful it’s hard to imagine The Grommet ever decking its offices out […]

8 Bespoke bathroom sinks

It’s understandable that the bathroom might not be the first place you want to show off in your home. Bathrooms tend to get a bad rap, putting them last on the new decor list. Throw some potpourri in there, a nice little shower curtain and some floral paintings and you’re set, right? Wrong. The bathroom […]