Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Empty Frame

We often have customers that go crazy over some of the amazing mouldings we have to offer for frames, but they can't decide what to put in them. Well, here you go, a beautiful empty frame becomes a major highlight in this room as it sits on the mantel, surrounding an object on the wall. The frame draws attention to the object, which may otherwise go unnoticed.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Do all of my frames need to match if they are on the same wall?

The frames in a grouping do not have to match. Here we see black, gold and silver frames together on one wall. There are also different styles and moulding widths. Planned diversity helps make this wall interesting.

Old Frame, new idea

Have an old frame? This is a cute idea for Easter, this could be hung on the door or a wall.

Monday, March 25, 2013

Rewined for Easter............

Need a special gift for an Easter basket? Try adding a Rewined candle to this year's mix! CHEERS!

Decor never HAS to be predictable......

Decor never HAS to be predictable...even in the baby's room. You can choose the unexpected to create a fun and thought-provoking room, as shown in this room design by Brian Patrick Flynn. 

Sunday, March 24, 2013

Pez

Not sure what to do with those Pez Dispensers, put a frame around it!

So sheik

Matching frames with medallion corners, creating a cozy space, so sheik.

Saturday, March 23, 2013

We custom order acrylic cases for all of your sports memorabilia

March Madness is almost upon us! We custom order acrylic cases for all of your sports memorabilia. Stop by and see us today!

Creative framing ideas

creative framing ideas

Friday, March 22, 2013

Nothing says Friday like a Balloon Mona Lisa

Nothing says Friday like a Balloon Mona Lisa

Unframed Canvases tend to look unfinished

Unframed canvases tend to look unfinished on the wall. The right framing enhances the art and even can help elevate its perceived value. In this case a minimal float frame is just enough to help the paintings look great on the wall. 

Thursday, March 21, 2013

Size Chart

Here's a Size Chart Alternative that's Super Cute.

Blending

Blending this narrow frame with the color of the adjacent mat border prevents it from looking skimpy. If the frame was a contrasting color, a wider moulding would look much better.

Another Satisfied Customer

Customer's Tess Hand-Bender and her husband Bill had us frame this original oil painting that turned out to be was painted by one of my former employees Carl Bork. Please check out Carl's website carlbork.com, Tess and Bill bought their painting on line from Carl's Estsy shop. Carl and his wife Karen now live in Salida, Colorado where they opened a gallery.

To Busy, really?

Too busy to come see us, really?  Bring in those diplomas, posters, travel souvenirs, break away and let us help you, you'll be glad you did ;-)

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Choose something you love

Choosing art to fit a room can be a science in itself. Obviously, you want to choose something you love, but when you love several pieces, look for unique ways the art can relate to the space. Here the lines in the art reflect the lines of the home's architecture. 

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Flank a large piece of furniture with framed art.

Flank a large piece of furniture with framed art. It adds interest to the room and helps soften the transition from the dimension of the furniture to the flatness of the wall.

Monday, March 18, 2013

Wall Groupings

Wall groupings continue to take on a life all their own. Pretty much any things goes when it comes to creating arrangements. 

Brownie

Were you a Brownie growing up?

Framed up

Framed up

Saturday, March 16, 2013

Horse Eye

Photo on Canvas by Susan Williams available @ Frame By Frame

Another satisfied customer!

Yet another satisfied customer @ Frame By Frame, Lynn not only wanted her photos, racing bibs of her incredible biking season framed, we included one of her tires! Cycle on!

Red Mats

Red Mats, NICE!

Custom framed fabric.

Custom framed fabric.

Friday, March 15, 2013

Generous proportions

A generously proportioned stacked moulding combination is the perfect thing to balance this painting with the large scale of the furnishings in the room. Everything in the space is large and heavy looking. A narrow frame moulding would have looked skimpy and out of place. 

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Gray walls

Gray walls insect prints in prop and interior stylist's Paige Morse's home from @designsponge

Framed Art over the Headboard

A headboard helps make the bed a focal point in a room. Framed art displayed over the head of the bed can do the same thing. Choose one large piece or several smaller pieces to create a center of interest in your room.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

It's a wrap!

It's a WRAP! Custom framing allows you to take your art, photos, etc., to the next level. Just don't fold or cut anything of value!!!

Vintage Mirrors

Vintage Mirrors

Create a Dog Room

Doesn't your dog deserve better than an old metal cage? Create a dog room, complete with custom framed photos of him and his favorite person...you!

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Leaning frames and work when there is a cohesive element

Leaning frames and work when there is a cohesive element - like the black and white pictures with black frames.

Up To Date Look!

Brian Patrick Flynn, designer, creator of Design Demon and TV Producer, found the perfect piece of art to coordinate with his furniture selections. Notice how the figure 8 shape in the art relates to the round shapes of the table and chairs. The overall look is up to date, yet a bit retro.

Frame Chairs


Wow - if you haven't seen these custom framed art pieces... Wait! We mean chairs, you need to check out this functional, artistic design out! How many of you could use these in your frame shop?!? One moment they're reproduction art pieces and the next (bam!), they're chairs, ha! Pretty useful :-)

Monday, March 11, 2013

A LARGE room can handle a BIG piece of framed art. When you have the space, make a STATEMENT!

A LARGE room can handle a BIG piece of framed art. When you have the space, make a STATEMENT!

Sunday, March 10, 2013

Yellow walls for gold frames, NICE!

Yellow walls for gold frames, NICE!

Great way to create interest with custom frames.

Great way to create interest with custom frames.

Inexpensive Framing Ideas- Americana Wall Art

Inexpensive Framing Ideas- Americana Wall Art

Saturday, March 9, 2013

Custom framed pets.

Custom framed pets.

Framed Letterpress Cards

Lovely framed letterpress cards - a fantastic way to turn those special keepsakes into works of art.

Friday, March 8, 2013

Some things don't work without frames!


Some things don't work without frames!

Large Frame Mirrors

Large framed mirrors and art may be the perfect solution to add color and character to those big, empty walls in your foyer, hallways and stairway landings. 

Draw new lines


An old Ringling Bros. Circus poster, love it!

An old Ringling Bros. Circus poster, love it!

When wall space is limited, hang your art in an unexpected place.

When wall space is limited, hang your art in an unexpected place.

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Pet Art

Oh My Gosh - what a sweet way to create personalized pet art :-) Custom frame it to last!

Themed Groupings

Themed groupings, such as these framed figurative drawings, are nice, but in this case it's the mirror, in a chunkier frame, that adds an unexpected touch. Notice how the mats and frames do not match, but they all work well together on the wall.

Framed Fabric

Fabulous custom framed fabric makes an artful statement in this bathroom!

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

BOLD!

We're loving this fantastic, bold office nook & the amazing wall grouping, featuring lots of fabulous custom framed art!!!

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Framed Art and Chalkbooard

A nice combination of custom framed art and doodle space on this magnetic chalkboard wall!

Metal Gears as art?

This "art" is a grouping of individual metal gears. The frame design is a stacked combination of one gold and one rust profile from our new Foundry collection. Foundry frames are perfect for this industrial look, but subtle enough to work with many colors, styles and subjects.