Why Framebridge Was the Perfect First Father's Day Gift (And My New Favorite Gift to Give)
To celebrate Andy’s first Father’s Day, I decided it was finally time to frame our photos.
For years we’ve talked about creating a gallery wall in our home. We’ve always been drawn to classic black-and-white photography with oversized mats—timeless pieces that tell our family’s story instead of just filling wall space. Like so many home projects, though, it kept getting pushed to “someday.”
Henry’s arrival finally felt like the perfect reason to make it happen.
For Andy, I chose two photos: one of him with Henry and another with Gnocchi (our forever fur baby, of course). I also had a photo framed for my dad, who recently earned his favorite new title—“Pops.” For someone who truly doesn’t need another thing, it felt like one of those gifts that actually means something.
The only problem? I knew exactly how I wanted everything to look, but I had no idea where to order it.
We’ve collected plenty of frames over the years from HomeGoods and Target, but I was looking for something a little more polished and cohesive. More importantly, in this season of life, I wanted to remove as much friction as possible. I didn’t want to make multiple stops to print photos, search for the right frames, find matching mats, or worry about hanging hardware. I wanted the process to be simple.
That’s what led me to Framebridge.
From start to finish, the experience was honestly a 10/10. I uploaded everything online, selected my frame and mat, and a few days later beautiful, professionally framed pieces arrived at my door—ready to hang. Even better, all of my projects are saved to my account, so as we continue building our gallery wall I can easily order coordinating frames without starting from scratch.
After seeing how beautiful everything turned out, I stopped by the Framebridge store in the West Village, and somehow became even more inspired. If you’re local, I highly recommend visiting. They have design specialists who will help you curate a gallery wall, mix frame styles, choose mats, and even add custom engraving. I immediately decided they’re finally going to frame the horseshoe from Andy’s climb that’s been sitting in a closet for far too long.
My Gifting Cheat Sheet
What started as a Father's Day gift quickly became my go-to idea for life's biggest milestones. If you're wondering what to frame, here's what I'd recommend:
Father's Day
Best subject matter: Candid moments of Dad with baby, baby footprints, or the family pup!
Framing style: Matte Black — modern, timeless, and masculine
Baby
Best subject matter: Tiny foot prints, a newborn hospital bracelet, or that first sweet photo of baby in the nursery
Framing style: White Gallery — soft, clean, and perfect for a keepsake moment
Graduation
Best subject matter: The "walking across the stage" photo or diploma portrait
Framing style: Thin Gold — elegant and classic
Wedding
Best subject matter: A first look, candid laughter, or your favorite photo from the day
Framing style: White Gallery — clean, minimal, and lets the photo shine
The best part? Once you've found a frame style you love, it's easy to keep ordering coordinated pieces over the years. I love the idea of building a collection that grows with your family and tells your story one milestone at a time.
Looking back, I thought I was buying a Father’s Day gift. In reality, I was starting something I hope we’ll keep adding to for years. Every family has those moments worth remembering—the first Father’s Day, a wedding, graduation, bringing home a baby, even the dog who’s been there through it all. Framing them turns those memories into part of your everyday life, and that’s a gift that never really goes out of style.
