I've painted and glazed the frame a dark brown. The type above the main mosaic area is now done, and I've moved to the acanthus leaf design on the left side. I'll flip the transfer drawing for the other side. For reference, the type area is about 4 and a half inches high, and the side areas are about 6 inches wide.  
   
  Here is a close up of the acanthus pattern. When the mosaic is upright again I should be able to get better pictures of the whole thing. Stay tuned...