Gift Ideas: Make It Personal

We see so many interesting art come through our shop. It's always fun to see a new take on personalized wall decor. You can create it yourself or buy it from an artisan. Either way, it always makes a personal and unique gift. Frame it up, and it'll warm up a wall in a way nothing else can!

Here are some of our latest faves...

Postage stamp collage.

"WHO DAT" - Design your own creation with NOLAlphabet.

A leaf silhouette portrait!

How 'bout this custom family tree printed on vintage book pages?

Letters printed on vintage books pages
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Sneaky Gift Ideas

When you think of the holidays, you think of family, togetherness, and giving. But let's be honest... it's also a time of sneaking around. You're finding the right gifts for the right people, and sometimes that means doing a little bit of stealing. That's right, you heard us, we said "stealing!" Ok, maybe what we really mean is borrowing. As in you borrow your husband's treasured childhood Boy Scouts Uniform, bring it to us, and we frame it up, complete with a cute little snapshot of him as a boy, wearing it proudly.

We've aided and abetted many framing jobs over the years, from christening gowns to wedding gowns, sports gear to silverware, antique purses to poetry verses. Whatever your inspiration, think of us as your accomplice in your next picture framing caper!

Small Business Saturday

Small Business Saturday is here. It's a great way to support local businesses that make our shopping landscape so unique, especially here in New Orleans.Framin' Place & Gallery, LLC has been a small business for over 30 years. We have an always will offer fun and unique items that spice up your home and make great gifts, too.

Like our red bean and rice ornaments...

"Red Beans & Rice" Ornaments - $6 each

Or  our "NOLA" and "Who Dat" stationery from NOLAlphabet. (Customized stationery is available, too!)

"NOLA" & "Who Dat" Stationery from NOLAlphabet
$15 / pack of 6 cards & envelopes), $20 for personalized orders.

And who can forget our "Mini Mirrors." They make a great salon grouping on a wall.

"Mini Mirrors" - $25 each

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From the very beginning we've known what an integral part our loyal customers play in our success. We appreciate you! And we hope to see you on Small Business Saturday.

Giving Thanks Thanksgiving Countdown

Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving always gets us thinking about all the great wall decor ideas we see coming through our shop every day. Here are the Top Ten things we are grateful for...

.      10. Botanical Prints

.       9. Children’s Art

.       8. Mirrors

.      7. Triptychs

.     6. Saints Stuff

       5. Canvases

     
.      4. Family Photos

.      3. Sports Jerseys

.      2.Black and White Photos

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.      1. Our Facebook Fans!!!

Give 8-ply a Try

Today we want to talk to you about the 8-ply mat.

If you've framed artwork before, you're likely already familiar with a mat. It is a thin, flat piece of paper-based material included within a picture frame, which enhances the look of the art. It also performs other, more protective functions, such as separating the art from the glass.The most common type of mat is relatively thin and comes in a wide variety of colors.

8-ply archival rag mats have become an increasingly popular option that create a very rich look. Each mat’s bevel is twice the depth of a standard mat. The result is a strong and stylish matting option that is being seen more and more in galleries and homes.


With 8 ply archival rag mats you get:

• a simple, bold design & double the thickness of a regular mat
• a deep bevel that is striking and highlights your image
• the highest grade archival museum quality mat available
• a product that is on the cutting edge for framing art 

The next time you visit our shop, ask to see the 8-ply difference. We're betting you're going to fall in love!