Modern Shadow Boxes

One of the modern shadow boxes I use to feature favorite books. (Photo by Charlotte Ekker Wiggins)

“….your post on repurposing a vintage or antique shadow box. I like more modern-looking pieces. Are there modern shadow boxes?” — Sarah

Modern Shadow Boxes

Hi Sarah, there sure are more “modern” shadow boxes, check any of your local hobby shops in the photo frames section. Depending on what you want to place in the shadow box, make sure you pick one up that has the depth you need for the item you want to add.

The white modern shadow box in this photo was a thrift store find so also have fun treasure-hunting. It will be easier on your pocket book and you may find something interesting. If its not the color you want, that’s an easy enough fix, the key is to double check that the hinges and side latch are, first, working, and secondly easy to use.

Now a quick story about the book in this modern shadow box.

When I got married and added my husband’s last name to mine, people would periodically refer to me as “Mrs. Wiggins of the Cabbage Patch,” especially after I started writing weekly gardening columns in area newspapers. There was one column about rabbits in my garden that ramped up the use of the term, for obvious reasons.

Years after my divorce, I found this book at a local library sale and realized people had it wrong all along. It makes me smile every time I see the book so I have it hanging in my bedroom next to one of my book cases.

You don’t need to only feature books. Modern shadow boxes are a great way to highlight a special memento of some sort - pictures of a special event, a favorite watch, baby shoes - whatever will fit in it and brings a smile and good memory.

Let me know what you end up doing with your modern shadow box!

Charlotte