If you’re hypersensitive to gold (or just to its price), have you considered stainless steel jewelry for your next custom jewelry project? Both … [Read more]
Custom Rustic Chic Furniture and Décor
What is rustic chic?For some people, rustic style is akin to “decorating like an old western saloon.” Real and mythic images of the Old West, rural America, and iconic log cabins (and saloons) are cul … [Read more]
Sizzling Style: Custom Camera Bags and More by Sizzlestrapz
Looking for custom gift ideas for a photography buff, frequent traveler, or a leather aficionado with a flair for fashion? Maybe a Father’s Day gift? CustomMade artisan Rich B. of Sizzlestrapz spe … [Read more]
Mark Zuckerberg Designed a Ruby Ring (and You, Too, Can Design a Custom Wedding Ring)
What does the custom wedding ring with a very simple ruby that Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg designed for his wife, Priscilla Chan, look like?The blood-and-fire red of rubies makes this gemstone a … [Read more]
Unique Storage Ideas for Small Spaces
Custom storage ideas can make a big difference in even the smallest spaces. Add a practical twist to a cozy nook with custom furniture that will hold your attention as well as your belongings in a … [Read more]
The Bubinga and Wenge Gun Safe Cabinet by Corlis Woodworks
What comes to mind when you imagine a gun safe cabinet with a live edge design? A rustic style piece? Something with contours that evokes the outdoors? When Michael Corlis of Corlis Woodworks was … [Read more]
The Tables (and Boards) Have Been Turned: Miniature Vessels and Wooden Chess Pieces by Michael Mode
How many wooden chess pieces can you fit on a 2 square chessboard?Thirty-two, of course. Thirty-two chessmen ranging in height from 3/8” pawns to 5/8” kings, if you have CustomMade artisan Michael … [Read more]
From Something Old, Something New: Non-Traditional Engagement Rings
Non-traditional engagement rings that incorporate heirloom metals and gemstones in novel designs are a wonderful way to add a modern and personal dimension to these sentimental treasures as well as a … [Read more]
Putting on the Dog: Custom Pet Accessories
People aren’t the only ones who deserve a little bling. Don’t forget your faithful animal companions. They always make you look great, so why not give them some custom attention, too? Take a look at … [Read more]
Secret Compartments and Concealed Doors: Hidden Storage Ideas
What do you see in this photo of a custom cherry seven-drawer bureau with cabinet by Bissell Fine Woodworking? Ebony knobs, dovetailed drawers, a mitered base. A roomy cabinet with an adjustable s … [Read more]