Cliff Gidney

News & ramblings of a UK craftsman. Designing & making fine decorative boxes to commission and offering a range of limited edition boxes available to purchase.

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No man is good enough to be another's master - William Morris

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[Cliff Gidney @fineboxmaker]

Art is not a thing; it is a way - Elbert Hubbard

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[Cliff Gidney @fineboxmaker]

The details are not the details. They make the design - Charles Eames

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[Cliff Gidney @fineboxmaker]

I want to make beautiful things, even if nobody cares - Saul Bass

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[Cliff Gidney @fineboxmaker]

Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful - William Morris

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[Cliff Gidney @fineboxmaker]

You have to create something from nothing - Ralph Lauren

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[Cliff Gidney @fineboxmaker]

If you can dream it, you can do it - Enzo Ferrari

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[Cliff Gidney @fineboxmaker]

In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different - Coco Chanel

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[Cliff Gidney @fineboxmaker]

Who ever said that pleasure wasn't functional? - Charles Eames

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[Cliff Gidney @fineboxmaker]

Can anything be sadder than work left unfinished? Yes, work never begun - Christina Rossetti

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[Cliff Gidney @fineboxmaker]

No fine work can be done without concentration and self-sacrifice and toil and doubt - Max Beerbohm

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[Cliff Gidney @fineboxmaker]

Not all woods are created equal. From rare grains to subtle finishes, your choice of wood tells a story. Here’s how to choose one that fits yours.
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#DisplayBox #BoxCollector #LuxuryStorage #OakBox #MapleBox #BespokeBoxes

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The beginning is the most important part of the work - Plato

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🧰 A personalized valet box is more than just storage—it's a statement of thoughtfulness. Discover how to craft the perfect gift with our step-by-step guide.
Explore now: https://t.co/1l2NBL0QjQ
#HandmadeGifts #PersonalizedValetBox #MensAccessories

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✨ Transform a simple valet box into a personalized masterpiece. Learn how to choose the right materials, layout, and add special details that reflect his personality.​
Full guide here: https://t.co/1l2NBL0QjQ
#CustomGifts #MensStyle #GiftIdeas

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🎁 Looking for a unique gift for him? Discover how to personalize a valet box to create a meaningful keepsake he'll cherish. From wood selection to personal touches, make it truly his.​
Read more: https://t.co/1l2NBL0QjQ
#PersonalizedGifts #GiftsForHim #ValetBox

[Cliff Gidney @fineboxmaker]

All things are difficult before they are easy - Thomas Fuller

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[Cliff Gidney @fineboxmaker]

What is once well done is done forever - Henry David Thoreau

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Preserved for over a century, Shackleton's barometer from Quest has now been passed to a new custodian and housed in a handcrafted oak presentation box—a tribute worthy of its story.
📖 https://t.co/nfAMTALwQ9
🔖 #Quest1922 #HandmadeCraft #ExplorationHistory #ShackletonLegacy

[Cliff Gidney @fineboxmaker]

Over 100 years after Shackleton’s passing, the barometer from his final voyage has changed hands—gifted to a new custodian. To honour its legacy, we crafted a bespoke oak presentation box—built to last generations.
📖 https://t.co/W4uso740bM
🔖 #Shackleton #HandcraftedHistory