Thank You, Houston!
Thank you, Houston, for all your business and support in 2017. We wish you all a happy, healthy, and prosperous 2018.
In a Holiday Moo’d?
Maybe cow or western art doesn’t always scream “Christmas,” but that’s no reason not to give the gift of custom framing. At Fastframe there is still time to frame in time Christmas, or to order gift certificates. And we know we’re milking it, but we…
Framed Astros Headlines
Custom framed Chronicle pages, framed side-by-side, in a solid wood frame, and stacked mats. All our framing uses 99% UV resistant glass, acid-free materials, and industry-leading satisfaction guarantee. Bring your Astros (or any sport/team) memorabilia and make a terrific gift for any sports fan. Also…
Still Time to Frame Great Gifts!
There is still time to custom frame for the holidays — including perfect, personalized gifts for Astros fans! Pictured here, four Astros illustrations, set in a single, real wood frame with double-mats, 99% UV resistant glass, acid free materials and glues to ensure this piece…
Frame Early for The Holidays
Personalized gifts make the best gifts — and we can frame almost anything. Over 2,000 frame styles IN STOCK! We can add engraving, insets and more to any project– it’s up to the imagination Sports jerseys, memorabilia — including expert jersey and fabric folding and…
Framed SI Astros Covers
We framed Sports Illustrated’s commemorative re-print heralding their prediction that the Houston Astros would be 2017 WS champs along with the commemorative issue of the cover saying it came true! The more ideas we and our customers come up with to celebrate the Astros WS…
Featured: Havana Collection
We think Larson-Juhl’s Havana collection is a wonderful fit for Houston. Rich wood tones reminiscent of classic, upscale, Houston style – from boardrooms to fine dining rooms. Of course, we proudly carry Larson-Juhl mouldings at both of our Houston Frame Shops.
Charcoal in Custom Picture Frame
A customer recently brought us this beautiful charcoal portrait, done by a relative of the customer a century or more ago. We’re the perfect choice for framing valuable and irreplaceable art; our professional picture framers routinely handle critical-quality projects, and of course, we are bonded…
Video: Make Memories Last
A video from our friends at moulding supplier Larson Juhl nicely captures the fleeting nature of precious once-in-a-lifetime moments, and the importance of preserving cherished memories. If you’re a first-time custom picture framer, we’re the shop for you. We love helping those new to the…
Summer memories that last all year
Family vacations are a special time — a memorable time. Time away from work and day-to-day pressures, time to simply enjoy the company of your friends and family. Don’t let photographs on your smart phone fade away into the depths of some hard drive. Purpose…
Patriotic Picture Framing
Our friends at Larson-Juhl compiled some compelling, patriotic-themed, picture framing examples as July 4 approached. We frame medals, uniforms, mementos, flags, etc. — and can elegantly combine items in a single, protective showcase — and we do it year-round, not just on patriotic holidays! Call,…
Picture Frame Trends
This 12×16 graphic landscape is set in a closed corner frame (New Look Frames). The tarnished silk liner adds texture and subtle, rustic overtones. We frame similar pieces for our store display windows, and as we cycle them out, sell them at discount — fully…
It’s Graduation Season!
Proudly display educational achievements for years to come in a UV protective, acid-free custom picture frame setting. Match school colors with our broad selection of mats! We can make clean, simple diploma frames, or more storied pieces with inset graduation photos, tassels, and other mementos…
Picture Framing – Transformative Styles
Make it yours. Break from “traditional” picture framing themes based on the artwork in order to create versatile display pieces, or to visually coordinate an eclectic ensemble of works. Pictured: We used a Larson-Juhl frame (H4 collection) to transform this old-world-style portrait into a more…
We Frame Large Art
We’re fully equipped to handle your large artwork and canvas sizes, from life-sized to grandly out-sized gallery pieces. This figurative canvas original is mounted on grey linen and framed in a Roma float (style #17255087). Final size (measurement including frame) is 81″ x 40″.
Reflective Picture Frame / Garbo
This reflective / mirror-like frame-style offers an art-deco feel to this Greta Garbo poster. The frame style is from Larson Juhl (selection 391320). We used a white acid free mat and acrylic glazing to achieve the finished look.
Antique Violin in Shadowbox
This heirloom violin was framed in hand-crafted, Max Moulding “Focal Point” in Dark Plum. A Crescent Suede mat offers background texture, and the showcase is topped with Conservation Clear Acrylic. Most folks think of “pictures” when it comes to “picture framing, but much of the…
Sports Jersey, Cigar – Thematic Picture Framing
Wrapped for delivery and pictured here, a sports jersey and collage of representative items from Mike Ditka’s Superbowl cigar party framed in Monarch moulding with splash of color in the matting. The use of pictures, items (in this case including an actual cigar!), tickets, and…
Rodeo & Western Picture Framing
Rodeo and western art fans, we’ve got a huge selection of rustic, western-style picture frames and mat materials for you! Pictured example: framed horseshoe using the new crescent select burlap matting with omega moulding Harrison collection burlwood frame. Whether you have western artwork, memorabilia, rodeo…
Display Framing – Flag & Certificate
The phrase “picture framing” is limiting — it’s about far more than pictures. We think “display framing” is more accurate considering “display” is the primary reason to frame! The shadowbox pictured, featuring a flag arranged and shadowbox framed with a related certificate, demonstrates that “display…
Sports Framing for Superbowl LI?
FASTFRAME Houston welcomes Superbowl LI to Houston. Whether you’re a sports fan, or a business hosting clients, FASTFRAME can meet any of your custom framing needs and for just about any sports item or arrangement of sports items you can imagine. Need framing before the…
Custom Mirrors at FASTFRAME
FASTFRAME Houston makes custom mirrors — not just for specific size needs — but also to meet your decorating tastes. Julie Mohajer (of Julie Mohajer Interior Design) used FASTFRAME to execute her clean, modern, elegant design for this custom mirror employing a rustic and contemporary…
Terrific Custom Framed Gift Ideas!
The good folks at Larson-Juhl compiled a terrific Pinterest board with custom framing gift ideas which we’ve shared here. These gifts are for the holidays or for anytime. See something you like on Larson-Juhl’s board? Connect with us! FASTFRAME Houston proudly carries Larson-Juhl custom mouldings….
Time To Frame Holiday Gifts!
Looking for presents other than electronics this season? Gifts that show that personal touch? Custom picture framing — including treasured photos, sports memorabilia, coins, military medals, awards, diplomas, movie posters, etc. — makes for enduring gifts that demonstrate your thought and effort. FASTFRAME framing speaks…
Color-Matched Picture Frames
This project shows how important color hue and saturation are in the picture framing process. The rich tones of this painting are brought to life — and the frame setting itself is incorporated into the work — via appropriately matched, stacked frames, a feat enabled…