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LETS TALK ABOUT MAT BOARDS

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Mat boards are a critical element of the design in a custom frame. At Coastal Framing and Design, we give you the best options. We ensure that your art work is the hero, not the frame. Mat boards are sometimes called “the surround,” the “cardboard stuff,” the ‘board,” the ‘coloured board’ that goes around the ... Read more

ON LINE SHOP – HELP GUIDE

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©Jen Hutchison – Coastal Framing and Design 2023. ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HOW TO USE OUR SITE. Take the time to organise your digital files to achieve great results when printing. This A1 sized Print to Canvas is ideal for a lightweight art work above your bed. We’ve made this shopping site as ... Read more

FILE SIZES FOR PRINTING

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On Line Shop – information for file sizes – Understanding Pixels. ©Jen Hutchison – Coastal Framing and Design 2024 It is important to understand your file sizes for printing. It will save disappointment and time if you have your images print – ready to upload. The files sizes for printing on our online shop need ... Read more

RESTORING OLD PHOTOS

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©Jen Hutchison Coastal Framing and Design 2024 Passing down family photos and stories to your children through the process of photo restoration, is like handing them a treasure trove of their own history. It fosters a strong sense of identity, connection, and belonging. It’s a beautiful way to share the quirks, adventures and love that ... Read more

OUR STORY – JEN AND REX

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©Jen Hutchison – Coastal Framing and Design 2024. How did we get from a stella career in education and a successful wine business to picture framing? THE KIDS LEAVE HOME – NARACOORTE COUNTRY SAIt’s true. When your teenage kids leave home you can find yourself morphing into grieving. You miss the daily routines of them coming home ... Read more

SECRET MESSAGES OF FLOWERS

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Perfumed WordsAs far back as the middle ages, flowers have been considered, ‘perfumed words” and have been given to convey messages that are filled with love, romance, feelings of sadness, joy, hope or sympathy. Nearly every sentiment imaginable can be conveyed with a flower. Even to this day, a bride has a story of ‘perfumed words’ hidden in ... Read more

FRAMING ABORIGINAL ART

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At Coastal Framing and Design, we specialise in framing Indigenous art of all types and styles. WHAT IS ABORIGINAL ART WORK?Bianca Gardiner Dodd “Life Force” Contemporary Aboriginal Artist, Northern Rivers. These limited edition prints are framed under glass or acrylic/perspex. ABORIGINAL ART HAS BECOME A VERY POPULAR ADDITION TO THE HOMEFRAMING ABORIGINAL ARTOver the last ... Read more

MEMORABILIA FRAMING 

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My brother’s wife, Carole, is a Dylan Tragic. Over the years, we’ve framed Dylan Memorabilia for her that exceeds all imagination. Records, diaries, posters, prints, concert tickets, gloves, books and sheet music. This collection comes together to make a ‘shrine’ of nostalgia in their home.  Of all of this, the vinyl records and their covers make ... Read more

BRAND YOUR OFFICE SPACE

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This formal home office space is branded with “Brainstorming” which is a common practice in this work place. With many of us having the opportunity to work from home, our home office is becoming our preferred workspace.  We spend most of our day here with our phones on speaker, zooming from one client to the next, ... Read more

PRINTS TO PURCHASE – Jen’s Favourites

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I’m excited to bring you a list of my favourite artist’ prints that our customers bring to the framing table to frame. By browsing around this list, you are able to enjoy a great range of art that you can select from to decorate any interior space. Grab a tea, coffee or wine and enjoy ... Read more
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