It’s time to talk about our treasures. We all have at least one… that gorgeous piece of jewelry or ornament that we take out for special occasions, but rarely wear otherwise. How can we enjoy something like this every day? Read more to see how we made it possible to enjoy our favorite jewelry every day, by making a custom …
Could this dragon-themed picture frame be any more perfect?
Every so often something really cool comes along, and we have the perfect frame for it! We’ve been wanting to use this dragon motif frame for a long time. In comes our client with a dynamic sea dragon painted on silk… The results are awesome! Could this dragon-themed picture frame be any more perfect? We are all about unique and …
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Bland before, awesome after! Updated frame gives art a second life.
Wall art has been around a long time, and frames have been a necessity for delicate works that need protection. That being said, picture frames also set the mood and tone of artwork. They can enhance it or they can really bring it down. In this example we took a purely functional frame and replaced it with something that really …
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Hotshots memorial frame wins judges’ choice at Tru Vue’s Frameable Moments competition
We’re proud to announce that our own Francine Hackerott, with her entry “Eternal Remembrance”, won Best In Show Judges’ Choice Award in the Fifth Annual Tru Vue® Framing Competition! The Frame and I is so blessed and lucky to have Francine as part of our award winning team. You can see her winning memorial frame on display “in person” in …
Photo restoration, printing and framing, all in one place. The Frame and I!
Have you got some family photos that need a little love? Time, storage, accidents and the elements can really cause a lot of damage to our beloved memories. These are the stories of who we are, who we were… where we came from. So let’s take those tired, worn and beaten down photos and turn their frowns upside down! Here …
Frame your concert posters like this Hatsune Miku VIP concert frame!
Have you heard of Hatsune Miku? No? Ok, well we hadn’t either, but this is fascinating! “She” is a virtual pop singer – a holographic creation that rocks the house. Art and music combine to create a pop sensation! Speaking of pop, one fan’s awesome Dad brought this poster and collection of memorabilia in for us to frame for his …
More than just “custom”! Alder wood meets steel for one of a kind frames.
We put the “custom” in picture framing… Check out these gorgeous alder and stainless steel frames we’re making for abstract originals. The elements combine to create something greater than its parts. This is where the picture framing we do at The Frame & I is much more than just “custom”! When we introduced Alder wood to steel, they hit it …
The high price of cheap frames – DIY not!
Sometimes we get an itch from being bitten by the DIY bug. Picture framing can be one of those DIY projects that is more difficult than you think. Today we’re going to talk about times when you don’t want to DIY your frame. We’re talking about all the excellent ways a professional picture framer can make your project shine! So …
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Frame your family’s christening gowns to preserve and enjoy them for years to come!
Frame your family’s christening gowns. Why leave them in a dark, scary box? Beautiful, sweet little christening gowns are often handed down for generations; but when it’s time to hang them up for good, why not hang them on the wall? Call your trusty framer to help! Christening gowns mark a special moment for families. New life, new future, brought …
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“Flying Goldbricks” bomber framed memorabilia WW2
This is one of the cool things about being a picture framer… you get free history lessons when working with your clients! We learned that the VMSB-243 Flying Goldbricks were a Marine squadron of dive bombers, active in the Pacific campaign during WW2. They assisted in the Bougainville Campaign and later helped retake the Philippines. They received several commendations including …