Wedding Veil Shadow Box Is a Tribute to Family Love Stories

Great love stories don't fit neatly into a small box. Perhaps that's why one recent customer needed a big box – shadow box to be exact.

When Barb Coble brought in three generations of her family's wedding veils to be preserved by Framewoods, our Frame Design Director Apollonia knew she had a project that would present a challenge. In the end, she proved to herself what we knew all along: she was highly capable of creating a lasting tribute to this family of beautiful brides.

One of the veils dated back almost 100 years and was already framed with the couple's cake topper (of all things) which created some discoloration on the veil. Getting the antique veil removed from its current frame and integrating it into a new shadow box with two other well-preserved veils was the main challenge Apollonia faced. There were many strategic tucks in the fabric made to bring out the best and hide the worst.

Creating a shadow box that would fit in the customer's available space was another challenge. 18" x 40" was deemed a manageable size.

A romantic champagne-silver frame matched the veils and family wedding photos. Barb's beautiful veil create a cloud-like base at the bottom making everything appear to be floating.

Apollonia always impresses with her designing talents and takes the necessary steps to preserve your family's precious memories, artifacts and photographs in a way that'll make you proud to pass along to your children or grandchildren.

Stop by with your project and watch Apollonia rise to the challenge.

written by Lisa Coble-Krings


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Doodle On It! Frames That Show Your Attitude

Frame your children's photos or masterpiece from school and identify it as Sally's, Johnny's or Mine! heehee.

Your family's style and attitude is on display when you purchase Sketch, a new frame from Larson-Juhl's Collection. The chalkboard frame features a flat surface, great for doodles, drawings, sketches or notes. It's 3 inches wide – perfect for family members with large handwriting.


Or frame a corkboard, which turns a design piece into a bulletin board – super cute for a kitchens. Imagine the possibilities for displaying your favorite recipes!

Wow your wedding guests as they walk into your daughter's reception greeted by this fun photography display. Encourage guests to post a message of their own.

Come in and see us. Let our Frame Designers bring your ideas to life and bring joy to your home. 

Financing available.






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Framed Buttons, a Legacy to Grandmother

Recently I turned to Framewoods Art Gallery for some home decoration and commemoration needs. I had inherited a few buttons, or rather tote containers of buttons, from my late grandmother. The buttons were framed in plastic or not framed at all, just buttons sewed onto cardboard. Some needed preserved because they were cloth.

Part fashion, part function, these buttons, many of which are antique, were special to her. I was proud to inherit some of them. She made the last decade of her life all about button collecting. She even presented educational lectures on the different kinds of buttons. I was a teenager then, and I realize now that I didn't fully appreciate her passion for this hobby. Perhaps it was more than a hobby. Either way, I knew Apollonia at Framewoods was just the person to give new life to these buttons.

A lush mat and quality frame later and my hubby and I have wonderful frames to adorn our home and commemorate my grandmother. Keeping her stitches in tack, my friends at Framewoods of Topeka took these beautiful buttons and made a wonderful memorial to my grandmother that hangs in my spare bedroom.

There's a lesson in this inheritance for me that came clanging home loud and clear. Spending time with grandma and grandpa was the real treasure. All the same, I am very proud to share this story and these photos of these framed family treasures.




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A Gift to Michelle Obama with Help of Framewoods

Framewoods was honored to be asked to frame a photo of Monroe School, which was presented to First Lady Michelle Obama May 16 at Topeka's Senior Recognition Ceremony. It's nice to think one of our frames will be hanging in the White House.

Monroe School, which is now the Brown v. Board National Historic Site, was pivotal as a segregated school in case Brown v. Board of Education, which resulted in desegregation of schools across the U.S. The Supreme Court

The photo was taken by Kansas City Photographer Hartzell Gray. Mr. Larry Robbins, Assistant Superintendent for USD 501, is pictured.

Design by Apollonia Jamison, head frame designer.


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Framewoods 20th Anniversary Special: 20% off on Tuesdays

Come in for 20% off on Tuesdays through the month of August as we commemorate the 20th anniversary of Framewoods in Topeka.

Have your art framed your way by our expert staff and receive 20% off the total order. Take advantage of this money-saving offer and spiffy up your home or office!

Owner Gary Blitsch purchased Framewoods in 1992 (he's the business' third owner). Gary recalls framing up art in view for passersby on 29th Street. When he spotted people looking, he would gladly respond by lifting up projects to show them through the storefront window. The "fishbowl" experience ended when Gary expanded the floor space and the business in 1997 to include SouthWind Art Gallery. Two lines of business + one location = a convenient experience for art patrons.

Framewoods stays open until 6:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, giving those who work during the day an opportunity to take advantage of the special.

Make sure you never miss out on specials and gallery exhibit changes. Subscribers to our e-newsletter receive periodic updates conveniently in their inbox. If you're not getting these money-saving updates, sign up here.

Framewoods, where excellence is an everyday experience.

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A Santa Suit for your Art!

In the spirit of the Holiday Season, we added to Art's wardrobe. Download the new suit, take Art on a Holiday Adventure and share with us on Facebook. You can get a free frame for your memories from 2010!

The new Santa Suit can be downloaded from our site with this link: Artful Santa

If you don't have the orignal Art (you'll need that because Art is in this file) you will need to download him from our website. Original Art

To get all the details go to our website http://www.framewoods.com/

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Save on Framing & More!

You still have time to get your art framed before the Christmas holiday!

Early Bird Special Discount!

And, if you bring in your items for framing by Saturday, December 11, 2010, you’ll qualify for a 10% Discount!

This discount is good for framing anything including: photographs, original art, prints, posters, memorabilia, and more!

Get in on the Early Bird Special and you’ll not only save money, you’ll have your framed art in plenty of time for the Holidays!

Get a $50 Gift Certificate for Half Price!

You can now purchase a $50 Gift Certificate for just $25!

Gift Certificates make great gifts for family, friends!
Offer good through December 24, 2010
Purchase in the Store or Online.


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