The craftsmanship, skill and beauty of a needlepoint work makes for both a sentimental memory and stunning visual. Today, we’re looking at ways to add the finishing touch to these pieces with framing designs.

Unique, vibrant and brimming with artistry, textiles make amazing wall décor. We are so excited to share the details of The Tapestry Project on today’s blog so you can see the results for yourself!

Some of you, like me, are still in a summer mindset, but with the new season comes all sorts of wonder. Time spent indoors with family and friends, revisiting projects and hobbies that were put on hold during the warmer months and toasting our toes by the fire. Today’s blog we’re cozying up to the idea of turning puzzles into art. 

It’s the last Monday in August – gulp – and that means it’s time for our monthly top pins and to take a look at what has been peaking your interest!

It’s a surprise to some of our clients when they find out that we can custom create a mirror for their space.  Custom mirrors are often exactly what a room needs in order to transform it from ordinary to something unique and polished. Today we’re giving you the 1, 2, 3 on getting your very own custom mirror!

​If you have inherited an old piece of art or scored a treasure at a market it’s not always easy to see how weathered pieces can be wall ready again. This project will show you that it is possible!

The beauty in some tiles is undeniable. Those found on travels are not only visually stunning but also brimming with memories, making them ideal to custom frame and turn into wall décor. 

​I’m not sure how this happened but July is almost over and with it comes our round up of top pins. This month people were focused on preserving memories, turning moments into art and creating décor rich in emotion.

Summer. Time to relax, unwind, enjoy friends and family and make memories! On your travels pick up items and turn them into everlasting art. Here are some of our favourite pieces to pick up along the way.

​Art is all around us, especially at this time of year as nature is in full bloom! Turn greens from the garden into art!

​You’ve spent years dedicated to a field and now off to the next chapter in your life. We’re talking about retirement and looking at ways to commemorate this achievement.

​We’re starting July with sun on our faces and smiles in our hearts. So happy summer is here! With the new month, come our top pins and they all have a vintage flare!

Happy Monday morning and first days of summer! In honour of the kids being home here are our favourite ways to showcase children’s art.

​We often talk about the “wow” over here at Le Frame Shoppe. So what exactly does this mean? Keep reading to find out.

Custom framing a favourite memory or prized possession for Father’s Day will make that special person in your life feel extra special.  It’s all about dad on this morning’s blog!

​They look amazing in every space, big or small. They add character, depth and magically make a room feel bigger. We’re talking about mirrors on today’s blog!

​Can’t you just smell summer in the air?  It’s a time of carefree playing, gentle breezes and colourful ambiance. So often we show you classic combos of whites, golds and blacks but colour can make a debut this season on your walls with these tips.

May is almost over and only now is it starting to feel like spring. The turn in weather might be slow but nothing has slowed down over here! One exciting piece of news is that we’re hiring in almost every section of our business; from positions for our design & sales team, artisanal work for our mat & mounting department, cut & joiners and as well as for our fit & finishing department! We also have a manager’s position available for someone who will help continue to grow our business and be our “right-hand man”.  If you think any of these positions would be a perfect fit, we hope to hear from you soon! But right now let’s talk about the triple mat, coloured mat and velvet mat on the blog!

With school slowly coming to end for most, we find ourselves clinging to memories of hard work, dedication and many firsts along the way. The Tie Project captured our client’s school years and our hearts.

There are so many fun ways to add custom details to a framed piece and The Classic Truck Project showcases so many of them!

The weather has turned and it finally feels like spring! When I think of spring I think of bright whites and crisp finishes and that’s what our top pins are all about today. Let’s see how a white frame can be showcased in three ways.

Tech organization is so important because… well… we always seem to have a device around! Next on our “think outside the frame” series are these beautiful tablet cases.

​As you know, all month long we’re talking about something that is near and dear to my heart - organization! Next up on our “think outside the frame” discussions are trinkets or tiny collectibles.

All month long we’re talking about ways to “think outside the frame” and use custom framing to get you organized. This next example is perfect for the collector and just happens to be one of my favourites!

When things are organized it seems easier to tackle whatever the days throw at us just knowing that everything has a rightful spot. There is no better time than spring to go through and organize our belongings to hopefully achieve a sense of calm when the chaos has been controlled!