Nor'east Frameworks

06/01/2026

I pride myself on careful and thoughtfully designed framing, always going the extra step.

To make that process work smoothly, I utilize Virtual Framer- a software program that allows me to mock up a project so you’ll see what the work will look like before we do the framing. It’s a HUGE step ahead of traditional corner-sample design. It allows me to use my vast knowledge of available frames to choose (yes, I still do the choosing and designing, with your input- NO AI HERE!!!) the perfect frame for your work. Then, with this tech help, I mock up the finished product with VF and send it to your text/email for approval. (Illustration below)

If you have a project that needs framing, I will be happy to pick up and deliver or ship.

05/30/2026

These three pieces came to us from Bermuda. Purchased from an artist on the street, these little gems inspired a hand drawn accent pencil line (which will be softened to be less pronounced). And what could be more fitting than this “Shell Pink” Italian frame?

A little streaming in the studio today makes for a solid New England vibe.

05/23/2026

Legend has it this scene captured one of the final races off the New England coast before the Hurricane of 1938 rolled in.

The lead yacht with sails glowing against the darkening sky supposedly belonged to a prominent summer family who disappeared from the racing circuit shortly after.

True story?
Probably not.

But great art always leaves room for imagination.

Custom framed by yours truly.

05/22/2026

⚾️ A once-in-a-lifetime trip to Cooperstown, preserved forever.

This custom piece was designed to commemorate a special baseball memory with official Cooperstown colors, hand-cut pinstripe matting, and a dimensional layout that brings the experience to life long after the last inning.

At NEFW, we believe the moments that matter most deserve more than a frame- they deserve to become part of your story at home.

05/22/2026

Support your local gallery and artists!
Keep Manchester Art-filled!

Join us TONIGHT 5-8 pm for the opening reception of "Collecting: An Affordable Art Show"! Wine, music, and live portrait painting by Allison Moir-Smith ($100). Portrait spots are very limited; reserve your time slot at bechstreetstudiosandgallery.com
33 Beach Street, Manchester

05/15/2026

Headed to a wedding or graduation this summer?

Looking for a gift that won’t end up in the back of a cabinet or in a box a year from now?

This is it.

A beautifully framed invitation is next-level meaningful - personal, timeless, and something they’ll treasure for years to come.

Housewares are lovely… but this? This becomes part of their story. 🖼️

05/14/2026

Her name was Clara Whitmore, age four… though she insisted she was twenty-seven and “far too busy for naps.” 🧚🏻‍♂️

The story says that every afternoon, she disappeared into the garden behind the family estate carrying a bouquet of flowers she claimed were “for the ghosts.” 💐
No one questioned her after the cook swore she once watched Clara standing alone, nodding seriously as if listening to someone no one else could hear.

Years later, Clara’s portrait arrived at our shop - a little worn by time, carrying that soft mysterious look old paintings somehow keep forever.

As we framed her, we couldn’t help but wonder where she’ll hang next.

A quiet reading room?
A historic seaside home?
A long hallway where someone passes by each night and slowly begins to suspect Clara is keeping an eye on things?

We may never know.

But one thing feels certain:
Clara would absolutely approve of the frame. 🌙
What do you think?

05/13/2026

The best framing doesn’t compete with a room- it becomes part of the story.

A timeless Newport harbor scene paired with weathered wood tones and coastal texture creates a space filled with warmth, memory, and place. ⚓️

05/12/2026

Joining the frame isn’t where it stops. We pay attention to the details, to give you something that will last, that will stand the test of time and of critical eyes. 👀
Those corners matter and I make sure they are finished to perfection.