Brumidi Capitol Valentine Box

The Brumidi Capitol Valentine Box is a refined presentation inspired by the ornamental artistry of Italian-born artist Constantino Brumidi, whose frescoes and decorative work define some of the most celebrated interior spaces of the United States Capitol. Designed to present the Brumidi silk scarf alongside a romantic message bottle, this wooden keepsake box brings together personal expression and historic design in a thoughtful and composed way.

Trained in Rome, Constantino Brumidi brought the techniques of classical fresco painting to the United States, where he devoted decades to decorating the Capitol. The Brumidi silk scarf draws directly from the frescoes found in the Brumidi Corridors, featuring classical scrollwork, laurel motifs, and a formal central shield framed by a deep red border. The design reflects Brumidi's fusion of Old World artistry with American civic ideals.

Paired with the scarf is a clear glass message bottle filled with red rose petals and a rolled parchment message, sealed with a cork and tied with a red ribbon. The message invites a personal note, creating an intimate gesture that complements the lasting nature of the scarf.

Crafted as a reusable keepsake, the wooden box is designed for presentation rather than packaging. It offers an elegant way to bring together two meaningful pieces, inspired by Brumidi's decorative legacy and the enduring symbolism of the U.S. Capitol.

An American Love
By Augustine Havlicek

I love you the way this country was imagined,
not as it was,
but as it hoped to be.

With faith placed carefully,
stone by stone,
trust set where time could test it.

Love, like America,
was never meant to be easy.
It was meant to endure.

To be chosen in quiet moments,
to be repaired when it cracked,
to be defended not with force,
but with care.

I love you with the patience of hands
that labor for something enduring,
knowing the names behind them may fade,
but their work will remain.

With devotion that crosses oceans,
bringing old-world craft
to a new-world promise.

So take this love as the nation took its oath,
not as possession,
but as responsibility.

Something to honor.
Something to protect.
Something worth leaving behind.

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