Our daughter now has her mortician degree and is working on her internship. We made this for her because she's finally found her vocation. It takes a special person to care for our beloved family members when they pass. We're thankful that she's there to help wherever she's needed at the funeral home.
A Maker who has been a valued part of this community for several years.
Customers say that this Maker ships promptly after completing a project.
This Maker has consistently demonstrated excellence in craftsmanship and customer service.
Bob has been in the commercial cabinet making business for over 30 years. Colleen has been a graphic designer for over 30 years. We're now combining our talents to create unique and one-of-a-kind projects. We have a CNC router and would be happy to design and carve specialty pieces for your new creation. Please take a moment and check out our portfolio. Let us know if we can help! Thanks for visiting our site! Have a great day.
Raymond Piana
For Wedding Gift For The Groom Watch/Jewelry BoxColleen is absolutely fantastic. I gave her a very broad idea of what I wanted and she came up with a great design. My box was incredibly clean looking and solid. Nothing gets stuck or moved too easily. The color of the wood stain was exactly what I asked for. She even notified me of a slight shipping delay due to extreme weather in Montana. I am absolutely going to order from her again. Thanks Colleen!
Jan-Marie Robertson janmarierobertson@yahoo.com
For Custom Corian Address SignThe Palmer's were just wonderful to work with and my wooden sign which I had them put an old fashioned phone on and a message of "Don't forget your cell phone!", came out perfect.... It is just a great piece to remind me to not leave the house without my phone. I just love it and it is adorable. Thank you Coleen and Bob! Jan-Marie Robertson
Audrey Freeman
For Carved Wooden UrnWe are extremely happy with the finished product. They were very professional and thoughtful during the whole process. We sent multiple photos to be carved on the sides of the urn and we are so pleased, the carvings look just like our son. The details are beautiful. The craftsmanship is wonderful. I wanted something unique and special and not only is the urn unique and special but the experience of working with Palmer Union Design was as well.
Kate Deiling
For custom plaqueFinished project was exceptional! Especially impressed with attention to detail and quick responses as we worked through the specifics of this project. Would definitely recommend!
charles matranga
For Shadow Box For Retiring MilitaryI am more than happy with the Shadow Box. It came early and exactly what I thought it would be. The craftsmanship is amazing. Thank you so much. I will be a repeat customer for as long as you are around.
Janie Xiong
For Janie's Cake ToppersColleen was very easy to work with. She kept communication open and was very timely in her responses. She answered all of my questions without any issues. I asked for adjustments on the final piece and she had them done without a second thought. The final product was amazing! Very beautiful and just perfect. Beautifully carved wood, stained and painted the colors of the wedding. I'm sure my friend will love it as her cake topper and a keepsake after her wedding. I'm really excited for her to see it on her big day! Thank you Bob and Colleen!
Milton Hults
For Milton's Engagement ring box with lockVery nice/professional to work with. Exceeded expectations 100%. Would definitely use again for future projects. Thank you!
Joanne Trusdell
For Family Name PlaqueI was looking for something special for my sister and her husband's 25th wedding anniversary ... I had "something" in my mind and through email exchanges the Palmer's were able to create a beautiful gift for my my sister's anniversary ... in addition, they were able to get it done in a rather short timeframe ... the name plaque is lovely!!
Ali Ghotbi
For Corner media hutch ProjectBob and Colleen are a fantastic team to work with. They helped me settle on a design and the final product was extremely professional. Colleen kept me up to date on the project's progress on a regular basis and included pictures, which I very much enjoyed. Very very happy with the final product and the cost was extremely competitive. Thank you!
Michael Contus
For Michael's Small carved crossBob and Colleen were in constant communication and took extra time to make sure they understood my project. They also sent design plans and photos as they worked on it. The finished piece is beautiful. Upon completion, it was sent and received within the time frame we agreed on. They did a great job and would definitely work with them again. Thanks Bob and Colleen!
Clark
For Military shadow boxExtremely high quality craftsman, my shadow box came out perfectly. I couldn't be happier. Colleen was super friendly and kept me informed if the progress. Thank you Bob and Colleen!
Matthew Simon
For Grandma's Casino signThis was my first project on the CustomMade website and I can say without a doubt I couldn't have picked a better team to work on my project than Palmer Union Design. They took my idea and turned it into something so much better - and within budget! They were very nice to work with and even sent me pictures of the work in progress. The final product was a wood sign for my Grandma's "casino room" which was given to her for Christmas. If I could post a picture of how happy and excited she was to see this sign I would. It made everyone's day! Thank you!
David
For Wood music boxI am blown away--have been repeatedly blown away--by the incredible insight, skill, and craftsmanship of Bob and Colleen Palmer. They knew exactly what I was trying to do, and in the end created something for me that was even better than I could have conceived of myself. I cannot express my gratitude and amazement at the work that they have done for me. I don't know if I'll ever bother to look for anyone else to work with.
Nick Kho
For Family Name PlaqueWe love the family plaque that was made for us. It is so awesome!!! Thanks so much for the wonderful design. It's absolutely gorgeous and even better than I could have imagined it.
Nancy Yacoub
For Photo placard-Very happy with the final product. Will work with maker again, if the chance presented itself!
Jim Morris
For House Wren Cutting BoardI crafted a design for a cutting board and although there were flaws in my design which caused a few setbacks Bob and Colleen were patient and willing to find ways to work around the issues and I ended up with a product that was exactly what I had hoped for. I just received my board in the mail and it looks great! Colleen regularly sent updates which made me feel confident that the finished product would be just what I wanted. Plus, I got it just in time for Christmas! Thanks so much, Bob and Colleen!!
karina saroyan
For Special Request Wooden Birch Portfolio/Album/Heirloom/WeddingIt was a pleasure working with Palmer Union Design. My portfolio cover came out lovely. They were very responsive, and patient, making sure that everything I wanted (and I was very specific and picky) was done correctly. They were very timely and professional. Thanks again!
Michael
For Wood and glass type trayColleen and Bob at Palmer Union Design were amazing to work with. They delivered exactly the piece I wanted -- a display tray for an antique set of woodblock type. They took the time to make sure they understood the requirements of the job and offered suggestions that only made the final project better. I've sent some photos of the finished piece to Palmer Union Design. It's a beautiful container that's as much a piece of art as the type blocks it holds. Thanks again, Colleen and Bob!
Julie Jennings
For L shaped mantleBob and Colleen were extremely friendly and responsive to our requests. Our fireplace mantle was even more than we expected. It's absolutely perfect! AAA+
Russell Smith
For Push GiftGreat experience. Friendly, professional, and exactly what I wanted. I couldn't have asked for more.
Lucie
For lampGreat experience . Would recommend to anyone . I got exactly what I wanted & had in mind . Very happy :)
Cally
For 36" Round Oak FrameThe round oak frame that the Palmers made for me is just beautiful! They do lovely work. I would be happy to recommend them and would definitely order from them again.
Brian
For Scottish targe with etched coat of armsI had a project for a Targe (Scottish shield). Throughout the progression of its being made, I was sent pictures and sketches to make sure the Targe looked the way I wanted it to look. The end product was excellent, definitely no complaints here!
ryan
For Brothers BirthDayBob and Colleen did an absolutely fantastic job on this project. They completely understood what I was looking for and put it together in very high quality gift! I can not recommend them enough!
Jason Bunch
For Rescue Swimmer Fin Shadow BoxBob and Colleen were extremely helpful. Quick to respond and coordinate the project. I cannot thank them enough for such a great product! I would absolutely recommend Palmer Union Design to anyone looking for custom work. Jason Bunch Kodiak, Alaska
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