Last week, we gathered our MOTHER community for a celebration that felt both deeply personal and joyfully practical: a party with a purpose. To mark the opening of Framebridge’s brand-new Berkeley store—their second in the San Francisco Bay Area—we invited folks to do something we’d all been meaning to get around to anyway: finally frame the things that matter most.

While we’ve hosted a hundred-plus events over the years, this one stood out for its intention. Guests arrived not just to mingle, but carrying pieces of their lives—art prints and family photos, yes, but also photobooth strips, a great-grandmother’s delicate beaded purse, and even a child’s well-loved sweatshirt, ready to be honored as the keepsake it is.

The day also doubled as a preview of Framebridge’s Valentine’s Day offerings, designed to celebrate candid, heartfelt moments, from puffy heart-shaped gold frames to red- and pink-hued designs, plus their same-day walk-in service that lets you turn a digital photo into a framed gift on the spot.

Between framing consultations, guests sipped chai from Berkeley-based Elaichi, grabbed donuts from Donut Farm, and shopped all day knowing their purchases were giving back: a portion of proceeds benefited Creative Growth, the Oakland nonprofit that advances the inclusion and visibility of artists with developmental disabilities.

Scroll on for 60+ photos from the day—and if you’re feeling inspired, consider this your sign to visit a Framebridge near you (or online) and start the new year by framing what you love.