For the past five years, we’ve run a promotion in November with the goal of spotlighting other small businesses in the week leading up to Small Business Saturday. While we believe in shopping small all year round, we recognize the importance of amplifying the voices of smaller businesses. This year was no different. At the start of November, 20 lucky…
In 1826, a French physicist named Joseph Nicephore Niepce took the worlds first photograph. In 2024, that photograph to the average human is a blurry distorted view of the landscape outside of a window. However, in the world of photography it represents the beginning of an era, the start of a profession, an expressive art form and the revolutionary power…
A common misconception in the world of framing is that pieces of art can ONLY be framed with specific types of frames. Apart from 3D materials like canvases or artifacts, that is simply not true. There is no set rule that says a poster MUST be framed exclusively in a frame categorized as a “poster frame”. We’re here to shed…
Introduction to Maximalist Wall Décor The year was 2019, families everywhere were opening cluttered closets picking up every piece of clothing, knickknack, souvenir and holiday décor asking themselves if it sparked joy. While this concept was introduced to the masses from the Netflix documentary, Tidying Up with Marie Kondo, it also sparked a resurgence of minimalism in design. People wanted…
Choosing the right picture frame is incredibly important in the buying process. When it comes to purchasing our American made picture frames, the only thing you need to know when it comes to choosing a size is that all our picture frames are sized based on the opening/image size. If you haven’t already purchased or printed your piece this allows…
So, you want to create a space that is tranquil and feels like you’re at an extended stay at a tropical resort. You’ve seen thousands of inspirational pictures on Instagram and Pinterest of lush plants on shelves, windowsills and hanging from the ceiling. However, you’ve tried countless times and every plant you purchase dies. So how can you turn your…
We manufacture American Made picture frames but that doesn’t mean that our customers will always have American sized prints when they are looking for frames. A lot of international artists will size their pieces with the dimensions they’re familiar with. If you are looking for a picture frame for your piece prior to receiving it, you might be lost on…
Visionaries + Voices is an inclusive arts organization providing creative, professional, and educational opportunities for adults with disabilities. Our March 2024 Charity Visionaries + Voices provides artists with disabilities the opportunity to shine in the Greater Cincinnati area. The non-profit works to create a world in which artists with disabilities not only produce and share works of art, but are…
As a small business we know the challenge when it comes to exposure and finding new customers. We have been extremely lucky in the past 40 years finding customers who have stuck with us and continue to purchase our American Made picture frames. To give back for the past four years we have been highlighting small businesses in the best…
Frame USA is thrilled to announce our May 2023 Charity of the Month: Visionaries + Voices. Giving back to our community and country is at the core of our business. We consider ourselves lucky to have been able to contribute to so many charity organizations throughout the years. Visionaries + Voices is an organization close to our hearts at Frame…
Framing in general already takes your art and family photos to the next level. So how do you elevate something as polished as a framed print? You add a mat to it! Picture frame matting is the perfect way to add a contrasting color to your already elegant artwork. However, matting also allows for something else to happen when it…
Bet you were wondering why we’re talking about New Year’s Resolutions three weeks into January. Statistics show that most people give up on their resolution before the end of the month. Whatever your resolution may be, we’re here to show you how our 16×20 art frames and our sister companies motivational posters are the key to getting back on track.…