There’s a reason the names are the first thing you notice.
They’re layered onto clear acrylic and raised above the acacia wood with metal stand-offs, giving them their own space in front of the engraved background. Behind them, the city and state mark the place, while the established date adds the when.
The acacia itself isn’t left plain. A geometric pattern is engraved across the wood, adding detail that you’ll notice more as you get closer. Because acacia varies naturally in grain and coloring, that background looks a little different on every piece we make.
The clear acrylic lets the wood remain visible behind the names rather than covering it up. From across the room, you see the family. Up close, you start noticing everything else that makes the piece theirs.
For a couple, the established date might be a wedding date or the year they made a home together. With a family name, it can represent something a little broader. You decide which date and place belong there.
After all, a name doesn’t tell the whole story.
But it’s a pretty good place to start.
