Add Interest with a Picture Rail

Picture rails are perfect for walls that are tricky to put hooks into such as this brick veneer.


 

When we moved our store in October 2012, we decided to add a brick veneer wall (above) to demonstrate the use of a picture rail.  Picture rails allow tremendous versatility with zero wall damage, which makes them a great choice for people who change their artwork often. Picture rail moulding is straight forward to install and can be used in an entire room, or just for an accent. The following video from HGTV shows how to install your own rail!

Open For Business!

      Well it was a very stressful last week, but we are up and running in our brand new location (1860 Rio Hill Center) The official Grand Opening Party will be October 9th from 12:30 till 7.  Stop in and see us, because these photos don't do the stoer justice!

Week 2 (and a half) progress at the new store!

                                                                                    

So this was a busy week and a half at the new store! We finished the brick wall (thanks Dad!), and laid down the cork flooring in the front room (thanks Dad again!).  We also moved over the first piece of actual framing equipment (the drymount press:big gray flat thing on the fabric fronted table) and stained the work table a dark walnut to increase contrast when we're working on projects. Only one week left until our projected opening, fingers crossed!

Week 1 Progress at the new store!

     This past week was super busy at the new location, and we did make some noticeable progress.  In the front room we did most of the painting, the electricians installed the rail lighting system, and we are half way done with the brick wall.  In the back, most of the custom built work tables are in place.  I can't wait to see what happens next week!

It Starts With A Key...

This is the key to what in four short weeks will be our brand new store!  We are excited and terrified at the same time, but the new store will feature better lighting for design, new products, and a more efficient work area.  Follow along for updates on our buildout, but here is a peek at what the new space looks like right now!

New Finds from The West Coast Art and Frame Show (The Final Installment)

This set of cornersamples is the coolest I've seen in years.  They are wood frames covered with actual steel plates! These frames come in shiny, oxidized, and even rust finishes and some have welded corners and bolts. The perfect frame to hang in your downtown loft, or your engineers offices.

New Finds from The West Coast Art and Frame Show

(Part Two)

Check out these acrylic frames! This line of frames is the epitome of custom framing, available in a huge array of colors, matte and clear finishes, and even molded backgrounds.  Go fun with brights, classic with neutrals, even preppy with red, white and blue.