#featured-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease-in-out;
}

.grid-item {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 2;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.95);
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
  border: 1px solid #999;                /* 👈 1px light grey border */
  border-radius: 4px;                 /* 👈 Rounded corners */
  background-color: #f9f9f9;           /* Optional soft background behind image */
  box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); /* Optional: subtle depth */
}

.grid-item.show {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
}

.grid-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 4px; /* 👈 Ensures image corners match container */
}