Author Archives: nichole

Photo Walls For All!

Posted on March 6, 2013 by nichole

  With the advance of digital photography, the lines between professional and amateur have blurred. The days of 5×7 Fotomat glossies are long gone. Today, many people, like long-time customer Scott Sykora, are able to control all aspects of their … Continue reading →

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I’ll Be Your Mirror (reflect what you are)

Posted on February 4, 2013 by nichole

Oh, mirrors! What wonderfully customizable yet functional pieces of furniture they can be! One of the splendors of mirrors is that you can be as wild and wacky or as sleek and contemporary as you and your interiors are inclined to … Continue reading →

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Schmutz on Your Canvas? You Shoulda Been Here

Posted on January 10, 2013 by nichole

Recently, conservators from Joel Oppenheimer Inc. came to our showroom to share their expertise and demonstrate their skills.  Joel Oppenheimer gave a talk about conservation and restoration, showing many examples and taking questions from the crowd. There were live demonstrations … Continue reading →

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Drawing up Inspiration | Local Art: Seen Here Artists Share

Posted on October 12, 2012 by nichole

If a biography is to a detailed drawing as a profile is to a sketch, then the following questionnaire answered by this quarter’s Local Art: Seen Here artists is a fun little doodle. Get a sense of how these Chicago … Continue reading →

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August Framing of the Month

Posted on August 29, 2012 by nichole

You know those mornings when you go back and forth with your outfit until it all lays down just so? That’s kind of how it was when a customer and I worked together to find just the right frame for … Continue reading →

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Ryan Kapp Paints with Summer

Posted on August 8, 2012 by nichole

It’s clear that “Summer” is the best way to describe the prints of our latest Local Art Seen Here artist, Ryan Kapp. His pairing down of details in an environment of vibrantly mute colors creates a sense of leisure, that … Continue reading →

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Frames in Action

Posted on July 22, 2012 by nichole

Do you ever find that your job follows you around, even on your day off? I recently did and, you know, it didn’t bother me one bit! While hanging out in Lincoln Square I found frames beckoning me into the … Continue reading →

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A Cordial Invitation to Unforgettable Gifts

Posted on June 14, 2012 by nichole

Wedding season is upon us and with gift and honeymoon registries running rampant, we thought we would reach out and inspire the rogue gift-giver who daringly shops off the list. We at AFS recommend taking a sentimental approach by framing … Continue reading →

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May Framing of the Month

Posted on May 31, 2012 by nichole

While he did not die in the line of duty and served a family rather than the military, Porter’s memorial is a perfect candidate for May’s Framing of the Month. His owners, Greg and Gloria, decided the best way to … Continue reading →

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The Wonder of Spring…New colors, New Shapes, and a Sunny Outlook!

Posted on April 25, 2012 by nichole

Just the other day as I walked past our sister company, Jayson Home, I noticed the garden in abundant bloom. Spring is beautiful. Then, as I entered Chicago Art Source Gallery, I noticed the gallery manager, Jackie, sanding and painting … Continue reading →

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