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Home Is Where The Art Is

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 makes us feel and […]

Preserving Family History

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 in a smile we inherit. It moves us and connects us in […]

Making it uniquely yours

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 each piece of art holds a special meaning. […]

Oregon Home Feature: A Space of One’s Own

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 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 PhotographersAs a longtime sponsor, we invite you to enter their Exposure Values photo contest. Anyone can enter through September […]

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 colors […]

DIY Projects for your Home

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 […]