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 …
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Frame your needlework professionally at The Frame and I
For those of you who are in the know, needlework is a labor of love. The hours and hours spent stitching tiny threads into a larger picture are so rewarding when they are finished. Now that you’ve got it finished, you need to frame your needlework professionally at The Frame and I! From embroidery to cross stitch, petit point, hardanger, …
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A new angle on a pennant frame
When you think of picture frames, I bet the first shape that comes to mind is a rectangle. Well not to throw shade at that revered shape, but why does it have to be a rectangle every time? We here at The Frame and I can custom frame anything and build any shape you want. We put a new …
Art Student of the Month artwork wins awesome framing
Every month of the school year we have the great fortune to be able to frame an art student of the month’s awesome artwork. We frame these artworks at no charge to the schools, students or their families. It’s for the sheer joy of celebrating youth arts! Framing these is one of the highlights of our workmonth. We’re so proud …
Civil Air Patrol cadet receives his first flight certificate (in a gorgeous frame)!
These are the moments where it’s awesome to be a proud auntie, and picture framer too! My nephew, Daniel-Paul, recently completed his first flight at the ripe old age of 12. Did I say I’m proud of him? We got to frame his certificate for him at my frame shop, The Frame & I. My staff chose a perfect aluminum …
Beautifully framed Mexican retablo engravings
Just in time for Easter, we’ve framed some beautiful Mexican retablo engravings! Actual retablos can be found all over Mexico. They are usually painted and carved in bright colors. Typically they’re found at or around altars, and usually they give homage to Mary, mother of Christ. They can also honor particular Catholic saints or the Christ child. They are made …
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New in the gallery, “Balloon Animals” by Ida Woll
Just when we’d thought there wouldn’t be anything new for a while, Ida surprised us with a new series of paintings! Behold, the “Balloon Animals” series. These seriously whimsical paintings are cute, yet a little bit off kilter. How did the animals get into these predicaments? And are we invited to the party? One idea springboards another, so once she …
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19 Hotshots Memorial frame
We were recently approached by Donna from Whiskers Barkery in downtown Prescott to frame a very special photo. This photo, of one of the Granite Mountain Hotshots buggies with fallen hotshot Eric Marsh’s dog and boot on the bumper has an important meaning for those of us who live in Prescott, Yarnell and the surrounding communities. You see, on June …
Brand new old style, Larson Juhl’s Salon 1789 frames
This is our first frame using a special new frame line, Larson Juhl’s Salon 1789. It’s a brand-new old style, designed right here in Prescott by The Frame & I’s own Francine Hackerott! Salon 1789 designed for Larson Juhl by Francine Hackerott of The Frame & I, in Prescott, Arizona! The brilliant silver finish is muted with a timeworn patina. …
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Rustic reclaimed wood mirror frames
Rustic reclaimed wood mirror frames are a new spin on the standard household mirror! Do you ever wish your mirror frames had just a little more personality? Do your mirrors even have frames at all? 🙂 These hefty, rugged old wood frames really have it all going on. Weathered and old, rustic and industrial; with a little touch of art …