Notes on keepsakes,
family & fine art
Gift guides, founder's notes and the small craft decisions behind every book. Written for the people who give the kind of present that gets shown to the bridge club.
What Photo Works Best for a Custom Portrait? A Maker's Guide
The best photo for a custom portrait isn’t the sharpest one — it’s the one you already love. A maker’s ten rules for choosing, from 4,000 books: framing, braces, hats, group shots, and the one hard no.
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Christmas
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