MORE Best of 2023

So many unique framing projects in 2023, we couldn’t stop at just 6! Enjoy an encore of framing masterpieces!

We created a protective clear acrylic box for this antique ceramic statue from China. A linen base and hidden mounting pin complete the elegant and secure presentation for a precious object. Definitely one of our favorite pieces of the year!

Gilded gold frame and velvet liner on an engraved book plate from Davidson Galleries. (Browse their incredible collection to find more gems like this!) Museum Glass and a delicate filet were added to refurbish this vintage presentation.

A leather printing plate in the shape of a dragon was a memento of a client's travels in Indonesia. The heavy leather was sewn to a linen backboard and we used a deep, textured wood frame to create dimension and Museum Glass for crystal clarity.

psychadelic red groovy frame with yellow mat around acid sheet art

This wild and wonderful Frank Kozik print in an acid yellow mat and lipstick red "Gaudi" frame from Roma Moulding was a winner! Nothing subtle about it, which is perfectly psychedelic.

To Kill a Mockingbird bird with special signature in shadowbox

We worked with a new client to frame an autographed copy of To Kill A Mockingbird and a facsimile of the title page. A custom Conservation Plexiglas box holds the book securely without tape or glue. Flax linen and a walnut frame complete the look.

Created for the popular Magic: The Gathering card game, this illustration is all about duality and opposing forces. We extended the concept into the framing with a spliced mat and two-tone iridescent metal frame...Magical! Artwork by Kaja Foglio.

Best of 2023

As we enter the new year, we always take a moment to appreciate the most unique and beautiful framing projects we had the pleasure of working on throughout 2023. It's a joy to reflect on the fine art and family mementos that passed through our studio, and we look forward to providing more amazing design ideas in the year ahead. Enjoy!

"Bronze Fins", print by Shag in a bronze metallic frame by AMCI. If ever there was a frame made for a piece of art, this is it! The black matting adds a dramatic touch.

Stained glass in a silver gilt frame. The floating look was achieved by mounting the inner frame to a sheet of clear acrylic -- a great solution to create privacy in the client's window.

Korean wedding jacket and shirt in an ivory linen shadowbox with ebonized walnut frame from Picture Woods. We took great care in the mounting of this precious item, including the use of Optium Museum Acrylic for optimal clarity and protection from UV light damage.

"Bally" poster by Bernard Villemot gets a classic treatment in a black frame and white mat. Great design never goes out of style!

Collectible masks in silver shadowbox frames: this project turned out super sharp! The masks were mounted to linen boards in contrasting tones. A great example of how small objects can be given greater presence with framing.

The client wanted to amplify the pastel colors and organic feeling of this 2023 concert poster. We pride ourselves on a having huge selection of frame samples (like this pink-and-purple inlaid wood frame from Italy) just for unique projects like this. Fun!

The Best of 2022

Welcome to the New Year, 2023! As we move forward we thought it would be fun take a look backward and share some of our favorite projects from the past year with you. It's always an inspiration to see unique and fun design ideas -- enjoy (some of) the best of 2022!

crow sits on a vintage toy top, about to take the plunge. The original art is framed in a metallic blue with a white mat on top of a yellow mat thereby matching the colors in the artwork

"Taking the Plunge", print by local artist Eileen Sorg of Two Dog Studio. Deep blue metallic frame by Fotiou highlights the glossy crow feathers, and we love that fun pinstripe of yellow!

Blue dress with flowers embroidered in pinks, yellows, and whites are sprayed across the dress. Framed in a clear box with an off white linen backdrop.

Vintage linen dress with fabulously embroidered flowers in a custom acrylic box. This lovely family heirloom is now on the wall, spurring conversations and memories! At almost 5 feet tall, this was one of the larger acrylic box projects we've done.

Contemporary original art of naked woman kneeling by a pool full of lilypads. Her forhead rests on the chest of a magical black panther with gold and silver wings. Framed in an art deco carved frame with silver and lilac accents to match the dreamy a

An ornate bronze and lilac-toned Art Deco frame on a lovely contemporary painting...a perfect match of frame and artwork. Utterly dreamy.

Traditional oil painting of President George Washington in a ornate gilded gold frame. Over the face is scrawled "U tried" in irreverent lettering

"U Tried", oil on canvas by Shawn Huckins. Framed in a gold-toned closed-corner frame for a period touch. Our vendor created a custom depth to accommodate the canvas for a seamless, historically appropriate presentation.

Turkish textile for a toddler is adorned with beads, shells, ties, tassels, and pieces of metal. The shadowbox is a dark wood with a taupe interior to show off the reds, blues, and greens of the garment

Child's costume from Turkey, circa 1930s. This fantastic textile piece was in storage for years. The client decided it was time to display her collection and we chose dark wood shadowboxes with taupe linen matting and Museum Glass for a warm presentation.