While it is customary to give gifts such as chocolates, flowers, and jewelry on Valentine’s Day, CustomMade is giving you a fresh, new way to express your love. From home decor, to keepsakes, there’s something for everyone on this lovely list: Kirkaldy camera bag Maker: Victoria R. Is your valentine the adventurous type who loves to capture […]
First came love, then came marriage… then came a move to the Big Apple. Houston newlyweds, Colin and Elisa moved to New York in order for Colin to pursue his master’s degree at Columbia University. Knowing how much his wife missed home, Colin began looking for a special gift, made by a true Texas artisan. […]
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 […]
Tim Sway “Love” was all the subject line on the CustomMade request board said. Intrigued, I read the listing and found a bride-to-be looking for a special gift for her groom. Something made with “love.” The bride and I ended up designing a really original, little Scotch cabinet for his “man cave” using reclaimed walnut […]
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 […]
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 […]
Joe and Emily Pagani are probably the most notorious CustomMade couple ever. Who could forget their adorably geeky proposal dressed as Charlie Brown characters with the shockingly gorgeous R2-D2 inspired engagement ring? If you haven’t seen their adorable proposal, it is a must. Check it out. However, Emily wasn’t the only one getting some geeky […]
With the passing of a loved one comes the subtle everyday reminders of all that person brought to your life. Simple things bring back a flood of memories and you’re tempted to cling to anything that revives a feeling of completeness. No one can quite understand your innate connection and all of the moments shared, […]