Category: Helpful Tips

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Artwork + Mats

November 15, 2018

Adding mats to your artwork intensifies the art by adding size, color and depth to what’s being portrayed. Matting adds more impact and enhances your artwork or photo, creating extra…

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Beautifying Your Walls

August 3, 2018

Has this ever happen to you?  You’re ready to update your decor and find yourself standing in the doorway of a room, tablet in hand, open to your “wall décor…

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Designing Framed Artwork for Your Home

June 1, 2018

Don’t know where to start searching for art for your home?  Determining the proper image, size and placement of new artwork can sometimes seem intimidating. Here are some tips for…

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Tips for Lighting Your Artwork

March 15, 2018

What’s the point of hanging great art in your home if you can’t actually see it? Glare, shadows, and uneven lighting all affect how a picture is viewed. Proper lighting…

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Five Hot Home Décor Trends for 2018

January 19, 2018

Now that we’ve turned the corner into a new year, it’s time to think about new ways to freshen up your home décor.  While custom picture framing will always be…

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No Stress Holiday Shopping!

November 3, 2017

This year, give the gift that always fits! Gift Cards for custom framing can be your guarantee for holiday happiness this year. Custom framing is the perfect solution for a…

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Framing Needlework With Glass?

September 12, 2017

When our customers bring us their cross stitch, needlepoint, crewel or other needlework, one question often comes up: Should needlework be framed with glass? While conventional wisdom used to say…

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Framing Summer Memories

August 24, 2017

Labor Day is fast approaching, and that means the end of summer. Even though the kids will be back in school soon you can still enjoy your summer memories with…

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