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Interview with a Custom Frame
Learn about the process wood takes to become a beautiful picture frame! Interviewer: Thank you for joining me today, Barrington. I don’t think many people understand how a piece of wood becomes a beautiful frame. Barrington: My pleasure. I’d love to share my journey...

CUSTOM FRAMED LOVE LETTERS-Make Handwritten Memories Last!
In this fast-moving technical world, is there anything more valuable than a handwritten note? Writing letters is a lost art – emails and texts are easier but far less personal. There is something romantic and beautiful about old-fashioned penmanship, vintage...

Color Trends for 2020
Classic Blue is Pantone’s Color of the Year Pantone©, an industry leader in color forecasting, chose Classic Blue #19-4052 as the Color of the Year for 2020. It is a recognizable blue, so much so that you probably don’t go a day without seeing it in the sky at dusk, a...

Your Holiday Home-Custom Framing can add a magical touch to your décor this holiday season!
You’ve made the cookies, addressed the cards, cleaned the menorah, and planned the party. Now it’s time for the best part – decorating your home for the holidays. It’s easy to remember to trim the tree or light the candles, but what about your walls? Deck the halls...

Give a Memorable Gift
‘Tis the season for gift-giving – make it a gift to remember! ‘Tis the season for gift-giving, and you may be wondering how you can come up with memorable gifts for everyone on your list. Custom Framing is the answer! Framing is a unique gift that is from the heart...

We Love Our Pets
Pets are a part of the Family – include them in your Custom Framing! If you have a pet, you know how much love and joy animals can bring to your life. Many happy memories are made with your pet at your side – the ultimate companion! Most pets like dogs and cats are...

Custom Framing Oil Paintings
The Different Parts of a Custom Framed Painting Oil paintings have been around for centuries. You’ve seen them lining the halls of museums, but do you know what it takes to frame one properly? What pulls it all together? Framing an oil painting is probably one of the...

FRAMING COLLECTIONS How do you showcase and preserve a collection? You frame it!
We all know someone who collects items like Beanie Babies, shot glasses, seashells, or wine corks. A collector’s item is any object regarded as being of value or interest to a collector (not necessarily monetarily valuable or antique). Why do we collect items? Is it...

Honoring Our Heroes
Custom Framing lets you cherish the memory of your favorite Hero What makes someone a Hero? Courage? Strength? Talent? Heroes come in all sizes and shapes and are all around us. Firefighters, police officers, and soldiers selflessly perform their jobs without thinking...

Custom Framing Textiles
Framing Textiles Fabrics, Clothing & Needlework can be Framed! Just because a sentimental item is made of fabric doesn’t mean it has to spend a lifetime balled up in your closet. Textiles like autographed sports jerseys, handmade cross-stich pieces, delicate...