Everyone loves a good before-and-after story. We have recently helped several clients pull off powerful transformations through custom framing. Read on to learn more about how each of these projects unfolded…
Updating a Powerhouse
This client hoped to freshen up a treasured sports photo for a new space. While we love the purple mat (Go Ravens!), it didn’t quite fit the more modern furnishings the piece would soon be accompanying.
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A crisp white 8-ply mat allows the photo to be the focal point, while a simple silver cap frame completes the modern finish. Our talented framers were able to carefully remove the plaque for re-use, centering it beneath the photo as the shadowbox sides add a sense of depth and gravitas.
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Uniting Three Generations & Beyond
We so enjoy the unique projects that our clients bring in, and this was no exception. A prominent chef recently brought in several knives with an intense family history going back to the late Eighteenth-century. Fascinating in their own right, our team was able to select framing that highlights and preserves such rich history.
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The selected frame echoes the rivets in the knives’ handles, while the deep orange silk-wrapped mat provides a warm, lush backdrop for the knives. To mount the knives safely, the frame shop utilized hidden magnets to “float” the knives for an effective finish. Here you can see the chef’s ancestors’ butcher’s knives are able to shine at the end of the kitchen line, a daily reminder of her roots and heritage.
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Celebrating a Well-Earned Win
Our Chef client, none other than Chef Cindy Wolf herself, also brought in an award that she and her team won! Her restaurant, Charleston, is this year’s recipient of the James Beard award for Outstanding Wine Program. While we are very familiar with Wolf’s talent and incredible work, this was our first James Beard award to frame and we couldn’t be more proud of Chef.
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No need to overcomplicate greatness here — we wanted the award to speak for itself. The medal is mounted atop a white silk hand-wrapped mat for a clean finish. A simple silver cap frame echoes the brushed silver finish of the award, while a custom plaque declares the restaurant’s victorious new title.
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