"What do I have that needs framing?"

Well, let's see...there's that poster you bought at the Olympics many years ago, the pins, the photos.  And while you were cleaning out a dresser drawer, you came across those army medals of your dad's.  Your children came home with some really neat artwork they had done in school.  Couldn't they use a little encouragement to develop their artistic talents?  Nothing does it better than framing.  Wedding photos, family photos...maybe you would like to start a family photo wall.  How about framing the christening dress,  (with the little hat and shoes that went with it), and include the cute photo?
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Frame your travels.  The long awaited vacation that will always bring back fond memories.  You worked so hard for that diploma.  Do you know where it is?  Probably with the award certificate that you never got around to framing either.  Do you have keepsakes?  You know...those sentimental things that mean a lot to you that are squirreled away and turn up now and then?  Well the next time you're admiring them, consider a shadow box display.  The possibilities go on and on.  Do you have an idea but you just can't quite figure out the details?  Chances are that we have some suggestions that will be worth considering.  There are framed samples in our showroom that can help get those creative juices flowing.
Of course we can frame your portraits, paintings, sports jerseys, needlework, newspaper articles, mirrors...
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A framed piece of artwork can dramatically change the look of a room.  For the most part, people focus on other furnishings and leave decorating the walls till much later.  Art and framing bring color and life into a room.  A large framed mirror can make a room look bigger.  A grouping of photos or collectable's can add warmth and interest to any wall.

What can we frame for you?
"But I'm terrified about choosing a frame!"

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Yes, we know, we were once like that ourselves.  Never been in a frame shop before?  Well you started at the right place!  We don't mind explaining what you want to know.  Quotes are free.  Turnaround time is usually 10 days to 2 weeks unless you need it in a hurry!  We have framed samples of our work to give you some good ideas about how to make your framing choices.
There are several things that you may want to consider...
  • where you will be hanging the framed piece
  • colors you would like to emphasize
  • if you would like to use conservation or standard framing.

Look through magazines to get ideas.  You may want to tie in the matting colors with other colors in the room.  The central focus is to enhance the piece you are framing.  Most of the time there are ways to do both.

Our primary goal is to guide you to discover what you like best.  Conservation framing is, for the most part, used on collectable's and things of some value.  Certain materials can protect artwork from pollution, fluorescent and sunlight damage and can even absorb acidic gases from the artwork itself!