oh my, that is perfect!

Good job! Personally, I'd rather have a smooth wall to hang art without the size limits of the niche, but then there would be no place for the accessories. I do hate to dust :-)

Looks great! I've always been fond of that particular piece. You might use some earthquake adhesive to keep the objects in place.

Nice.

Oh what a perfect spot for those pieces!

That's true serendipity! Glad you are embracing your home. It sure is fun to see all the little (and not so little) things you are doing to personalize it and your joy in the process.

It couldn't have worked out better, it is a perfect combo.

The frame is beautiful, your father is very talented.

Looks perfect in that niche. Also was going to suggest museum putty. Didn't know it by the name 'earthquake putty' but that makes total sense.

I'm a little leery of quake putty. I used it in numerous places in my old house, but when we were clearing out the house to move, I noticed it took off the paint finish in a few places (walls and fireplace mantle come to mind immediately). I was very gentle in removing the putty, and in most cases it peeled away just fine -- but in some areas the paint just came right along with it. No bueno.

That said, the stuff really does the job to hold objects firmly in place!

I would have thought with all the art you have Jen, that you planned the niches. They all look amazing. This is extra special because of the beautiful frame your Dad made. And yes, the basket and pots on the ledge underneath are perfect there.

You might try the sticky stuff used to adhere discount cards in circulars or credit cards in mailings. Not as sticky as museum putty, but should withstand an inadvertent nudge by big guy. I use it to level wall decor if needed. Oh, and I'm jealous. You have a new home custom-made to your gorgeous furnishings!

Thank you all so much! I'm pretty sure I have a little wooden stand (in about the same color as the main portion of the frame) and the basket might look better displayed on that, instead of just being propped up there. Oh, the details! Why are there always so many details! ;-D

Oh, how I love that frame! it looks perfect in that spot.

I've used clear museum putty (assume it is the same kind of thing) on many painted surfaces with no problems, but don't remember the brand. If it comes to me I will post.

The print/ frame/ basket all looks fantastic together!

I love that frame!!! It's a work of art unto itself.

What a fabulous frame! I love craftsman style.