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Northwest Framing Adorns Climate Pledge Arena

immortalizing sport and music history   By Jennifer Parsons. Photo Credits: Danny Clinch and David Conger from Climate Pledge Arena and Alex Fradkin Northwest Framing and Climate Pledge Arena (CPA) have been in partnership in curating art pieces for fans to enjoy from framed jerseys, sports and music memorabilia, and metal photography prints to decorate […]


HOW CAN I MAKE MY OWN GALLERY WALL?

Our shops can help   By Jennifer Parsons Creating a gallery wall isn’t as hard as you think. Especially when you have our shop designers to help you. Choose items that are fun and trendy or traditional to create a look uniquely yours for your home or office. A gallery wall starts a conversation and […]


Building a gallery wall from a love of travel

By Jennifer Parsons | Photo credits: Jennifer Pantages & Dana Kae Having the ability to travel to other countries is a rare and wonderful pleasure. It allows us to see more of the world, its cultures, food, and beauty. Travel and experiencing cuisine are a passion for our Tualatin Beard’s customers Jennifer Pantages and her […]


Portland’s Music Millennium

Soundgarden, Lana Del Rey, Fall Out Boys: this shop has seen it all.   By Jennifer Parsons | Photo credits: Jonathan Hopper & J. Parsons Since 1969, Music Millennium, Portland’s oldest record store, has been a staple in the Pacific Northwest music scene. Shop owner Terry Currier, a Seattle native, bought 665 records the first […]


Printing & Framing for NAAM

A Long Walk to Hope: Susan Fried civil rights photography   By Jennifer Parsons | Photo credits: Dana Kae “Susan Fried has been capturing local history and events through photography for decades. She’s touched to have her historical photos on display at NAAM,” said LaNesha DeBardelaben, president and CEO of the Northwest African American Museum. […]


A History Museum at Home

Creating your own mini galleries with art, photos, and objects you love.   By Jennifer Parsons | Photo credits: Dana Kae Everywhere you turn in Brendan’s home, is a piece of history with a compelling story. A small delicate piece of metal stamped with a man and lion sits inset against a vibrant red matboard. […]


PNW Radio DJ Immortalizes Music Treasures

By Jennifer Parsons | Photo credits: Greg Glover  Remember that first concert you went to? It’s a thrill and rush that’s hard to forget. Maybe you saved that concert poster or have collected many since then, to remind you of each exciting event. Preserving those treasures is important as they can wrinkle, fade, or get […]


Empowering Students through Photography

By Jennifer Parsons The arts are an important part of youth and education. Art teaches us to look at the world beyond ourselves and at the beauty of everyday occurrences around us and within each other. Started by high school photography instructors, the Washington State High School, Photography Competition (WSHSPC), believes all children have should […]


Antique to Modern: Gold Gilding is Alive

By Jennifer Parsons A soft brush sweeps over a hand carved wood frame as delicate sheets of gold hug every curve. Gold gilding frames is an art form dating back thousands of years to ancient Egypt and the respected process hasn’t altered much since. It’s an exquisite and vibrant fine art trade for makers like […]


Home Is Where The Art Is

By Jennifer Parsons   Our homes are meant to make us happy, comfortable, and be a place of peace. We surround ourselves with things in our home that simply give us joy. Many of us have mementos such as art that remind us of special times, people we love, and places we have visited. It […]


Preserving Family History

The importance of high-quality printing for family photos By Jennifer Parsons   Letters and documents help us understand where we came from and the hardwork and love our ancestors endured to provide a life for themselves and others. But precious photographs allow us to see firsthand that same sparkle in the eyes or fun twist […]


­Making it uniquely yours

By Jennifer Parsons Photo credit Natalee Beaudet   Sean, a Portland resident leans back and admires his walls at home with a big smile. He appreciates the individual colors, textures and design of the particular art he’s chosen for each room. Trusting someone to frame and preserve his art has been crucial to Sean as […]


Oregon Home Feature: A Space of One’s Own


Artist and framer enjoyed serving Capitol Hill

By Jennifer Parsons Now more than ever, it’s important to have art and inspiration in our lives. Art gives us meaning, connects us as a culture, and encourages us to take our heart and thoughts on an adventure. It reminds us of times of strength, adversity, joy, love and freedom. Choosing art for our work […]


Celebrating Pacific Northwest Black Artists

At Northwest Framing, we embrace and celebrate diversity, creativity and stand in solidarity with those confronting racism.  In honor of Black History Month, we’d like to showcase some of our favorite Pacific Northwest Black artists and galleries. We also like to showcase our BIPOC Artist directory.  Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) is a term […]


Cozy Coffee Bar Ideas

We need coffee this year more than ever. Many of us are working from home. We’re educating our kids in addition to our regular careers. We’re solving the world’s problems one Zoom meeting at a time. All the while, there is one thing powering us through these challenging times. Okay, maybe two things, but we’re […]


Support Young Photographers

Youth in Focus

Youth in Focus is dedicated to giving underserved young people access to photography resources and education. Historically a Seattle-based organization, they’ve expanded their reach to anyone who can attend their new online programs. Enter a Photo, Support Young Photographers As a longtime sponsor, we invite you to enter their Exposure Values photo contest. Anyone can […]


How to spend your rewards

It’s fun to earn something back on purchases, isn’t it? Especially if it’s simple to do. Our FrameClub rewards program is fast and easy. Just provide a valid email address when making a purchase at one of our shops, and the colleague can sign you up to receive 15% off on all purchases. You’ll also […]


Decorating with Framed Mirrors

As the sun fills our rooms this summer, add mirrors to increase that natural light and make your space feel more expansive. Not only do we frame mirrors, we can order custom mirror glass for you at any size. Here’s some ideas for framing and decorating with mirrors to create your light-filled home sanctuary. Frame […]


Creating Vibrant Interiors

This month we turn to Black designers for inspiration on creating rooms that are inspiring and energizing. If you’d like to discover more creators, check out the Black Artists + Designers Guild. Style with Paint Walls aren’t just a beautiful backdrop on which to hang art, they set the tone for the entire room. Choose […]


DIY Projects for your Home

Floral arrangements - Magnolia

Spending time at home, in beautiful spring weather, makes this the perfect time to spruce up your space. But don’t limit yourself to utilitarian projects. Below are some ideas for “just for fun” creative home decorating. Share a photo of your art or DIY project with us – we’d love to see it! Just tag […]


Support Local Artists

Katie Jeanne Reim

As we write this in early April of 2020, most of us are hanging out at home looking for things to do. Our picture frame shops have been temporarily closed, along with galleries, stores and museums – we need an art fix! Here’s a roundup of Northwest artists you can shop and support during this […]


Tell your story with photos from your phone

Most of us take photos on our phone all the time. We capture the moment our child scores, our partner makes us smile, our pet does something ridiculous. We may share those photos on Instagram or text them to a friend… but how about enjoying them in real life? Creating a collection of framed photos […]


Fall Decorating & Street of Dreams 2019

As the summer ends, we start to nest, ready to snuggle up in sweaters and drink some cider. Here’s some inspiration to get cozy at home. Layered Neutrals Create a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere by mixing textures in neutral colors. Choose classic linens, cool grays or soft creams to create a unified look. You can then […]


Jersey Framing

Support your favorite team with a personalized shadow box! It makes the perfect fan art for a TV room or office. When you bring your items in, the designer will work with you on an arrangement and color choices.<br/ >A liner such as the pink one shown below can be added in your team’s color […]