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An Infinite Expanse of Sky, A Custom Mount for a Kite

by April Hann Lanford | Oct 8, 2021

Project: We collaborated with our client to create a custom tabletop display for their piece: Kite from An Infinite Expanse of Sky, 1997 By Jacob Hashimoto (American, b. 1973) Medium: wood, string, acrylic, and offset print Edition of 300, signed lower left History...

It’s Never Too Late – The Marriage of a 19th Century Portrait and Frame

by April Hann Lanford | Oct 7, 2021

A Question of Engagement Our client arrived with this beautiful antique portrait and a 19th-century gilded frame that they purchased from an antique store. At first glance it seemed to be the perfect match, however, the portrait width and height did not match that of...

Simplicity Aligns with Elegance-Framing a Vera Wang Gown

by April Hann Lanford | Aug 23, 2021

The Inspiration From the moment our client came to us with her elegant Vera Wang Hayley Wedding Gown and the desire to have it on display, we were in love with the idea. The elaborate gown was far too strikingly elegant to be tucked away in an heirloom box in a...

Conservation of a Turn-of-the-Century Louis Vuitton Trunk

by April Hann Lanford | Jun 8, 2021

The son of a carpenter, French designer Louis Vuitton Malletier started his career as an apprentice at a box-making and packing workshop at the age of thirteen. In 1854, Vuitton started his business from the ground up with his state-of-the-art steamer trunks. The...

We were featured in Redfin’s recent article: “Reupholstering and Refinishing Old Furniture: 10 Helpful Tips From the Experts”

by April Hann Lanford | May 12, 2021

Maybe you’re looking to freshen up your home’s interior design but don’t have the budget to splurge on all new furniture. Or maybe you have outdated furniture stowed away in the garage, and you’re looking for a weekend DIY project. Whatever it may be, reupholstering...

Featured Custom Framed Mirror In MyNorth.com

by April Hann Lanford | Feb 10, 2021

Our custom framed mirror was recently featured in My North, Northern Home Ideas for Creative Powder Rooms. Discover how a few key design elements can turn this diminutive room into a big style statement in this display of Northern Michigan powder rooms. “The goal for...