PERSONALIZED PHOTO FRAME

First Christmas in Our New Home

The first Christmas in a new home, framed: a photo of the house or of everyone in it, with the address or family name and the year printed on the mat.

From £44.00

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Printed in archival ink · Seven lettering styles · Made to order

Prefer the words printed on the photo itself? Caption Photo from £16.00 →

Oak frame with a family outside their new home and 'The Taylors' and 'First Christmas at No. 12 2026' printed on an evenly bordered white mat

17mm x 17mm

Oak Wood / 8" x 10"

£19.00 GBP

  • Handmade to order in our UK workshop
  • Real solid-wood moulding & archival materials

Finishes

17mm x 17mm Oak 17mm x 17mm White · Closed grain 17mm x 17mm Black · Closed grain 17mm x 17mm Dark Green · Open grain 17mm x 17mm Dark Red · Open grain 17mm x 17mm Antique Gold · Lustre

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Good to know

  • Orders placed by noon Pacific time, Monday to Friday, start that day.
  • Express is available on every size and product. Made-to-measure frames, mats, prints and custom framing take one extra working day.
  • Express isn't available to Puerto Rico or US military (APO/FPO/DPO) addresses; these ship free by standard delivery.
  • Remote areas may take longer or be charged at a higher rate.
About this frame

A slim, square 17mm profile — understated and endlessly versatile, in warm natural oak. It suits everything from family photos to botanical and fine-art prints. Cut to your exact size in our UK workshop and shipped ready to hang.

Specification
Moulding
Real solid-wood moulding, cut and finished in our workshop.
Face width
17mm
Depth
17mm
Glazing
Clear cast acrylic, shatter-resistant
Backing
Archival foamboard, sealed edges
Hanging
Fittings attached; wire and screws on larger frames
Print, if added
Archival paper, pigment inks
Made for you

Made to your size. Every frame is cut, joined and glazed to order, which is why we can't accept returns on made-to-measure frames. Please check your size before ordering.

Arrives perfect, or we remake it. Every frame travels in specialised picture frame packaging. If anything reaches you less than perfect, send us a photo within 48 hours of delivery and we'll remake it free.

Caring for it. Peel any protective film from the glazing, then clean with a soft, dry cloth. Don't use glass cleaner.

Crop your image

The personalization

Your names, printed on the mat

The names and date are printed straight onto the mat in archival pigment ink, in the border below your photo. Choose a layout, a lettering style and an ink colour, and we print and frame it to order.

PlainNames over the date, centred in the border. Quiet and timeless.
MonogramYour initials, large, with the date small beneath a fine rule.
French lineA fine double line around your photo, in the same ink as the names. Available on larger sizes.
  • Seven lettering styles Classic serifs, copperplate script, handwriting, art deco and more.
  • Seven ink colours Black, charcoal, warm grey, navy, ruby, gold-tone, and white on a black mat.
  • Printed, not stuck on Archival pigment ink, printed straight onto the mat, so there's nothing to peel or lift.
  • Made to order Printed, cut and framed for you.

Made for the moments worth keeping: weddings and anniversaries, engagements, a new baby, graduations, and a photo of someone you love.

Two ways to add your words

The same idea, two finishes: printed on the photo, or printed on the mat around it.

Caption Photo: framed photo with words printed beneath it

Caption Photo

Your words are printed under the photo, as part of the print. Order the print on its own or framed.

Best for everyday gifts and any photo.

From £16.00 print only · £32.00 framed

See Caption Photo →
Mount With Text: names and date printed on the mount of a framed photo
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Mat With Text

Names and date printed in archival ink on the mat around your photo, then framed in our workshop.

Best for weddings, anniversaries and keepsakes.

From £44.00 framed

The house, the year, and who lived there

A first Christmas in a new home is a milestone people photograph and then lose in the camera roll. Frame the photo of the front door, the first tree, or everyone on the sofa, with the address or the family name and the year printed beneath it.

It works as a gift for yourselves or as a housewarming present from family. Write the house name or number on the second line, for example "First Christmas at Elm Cottage", and choose an oak or white frame to suit a fresh start. Prefer a whole-family photo? See our family Christmas gifts too.

More ideas: our family Christmas gifts page.

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FAQ

Common questions,
honest answers.

Can't find what you're looking for? Contact us via chat or email.

What can I have printed?
Two lines: usually the family name, and a line beneath such as "First Christmas at No. 12 2026" or the house name. Change both to anything you like; the preview shows exactly what we print on the mat.
Is the text engraved?
No. The words are printed straight onto the mat in archival pigment ink, so they stay sharp at small sizes and work in every lettering style. People often search for an engraved frame; printing gives the same keepsake finish with far more choice of lettering.
Do I need to upload a photo?
You can upload the photo and we will print it, or choose frame only and slip in your own photo when it arrives. The words are printed on the mat either way.
Can I have it without the names?
Yes. For a plain mat or no mat at all, use our Christmas picture frames page, which has the same frames from a lower price.
Will it arrive in time for Christmas?
Every frame is printed, cut and framed to order in the UK and shipped from there. The banner at the top of this page shows the last order date for Christmas delivery to your country, and delivery times also show at checkout.
Can you send it straight to the person I am buying for?
Yes. Enter their address at checkout and we ship it directly to them. We never put prices or an invoice in the package, and you can add a gift message in your cart.

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