I brought two paintings in to be framed. They turned out great! I couldn't be happier!!read more

If you want an established shop for framing art, this is the one. This is not an gallery that also…read moreframes, but one really dedicated to framing first.

They are phenomenal. They have a huge selection of custom frames that are so beautiful and…read moreKatherine is always so easy to work with. I'm a photographer who's is just starting to exhibit in galleries and art associations and I had a framing emergency this week. Katherine saved the day in about 15 minutes. Huge shoutout to her! I wouldn't go anywhere else!

A very pleasant, thoughtful professionalism comes through when dealing with the owners of the…read moregallery, George and Katherine. They are extremely knowledgeable and clear about the framing process and how best to show off your piece. This is not like dropping off your art at Michael's, to be delivered into the hands of a clueless 20 year-old who will have nothing to do with the framing once they ship it off. Mingo has exceeded my expectations on the pieces my husband and I have brought in, and done it at a fair price. Their creativity and skill made even a simple poster I've had since college look like it should be hanging in a much nicer house. : ) As mentioned, their gallery shows are top-notch and openings are always warm and fun. Great little spot for art in Beverly.

I've had multiple very good experiences here getting prints framed. The owner is always helpful and…read moremy framed prints look great. The price seems fair. If you are visiting Gloucester there is a lot of Gloucester "stuff" here you'll probably enjoy. The owner and staff have always been friendly to me. Located in the middle of downtown on Main Street.

I like this store. They have a little bit of everything. I was thrilled to find a new scarf with a…read morewhale print. They have costume jewelry, sea glass jewelry, and even high end gold jewelry. Custom picture framing is also available. Toys and stuffed animals. Greeting cards. I found the staff to be friendly.

Beautiful location - great art - wonderful people. Perfect way to spend an afternoon…read more UPDATED - I've now been to two of the North Shore Arts Association summer Auctions, and each time have walked away with paintings that I love. First off - If you've never been to an auction - they're awesome! The first time I went, was actually my first auction ever. And as a result, I was a little over-zealous and bought 2 of the first 6 paintings that came up. Luckily they were smaller, and very reasonably priced (I purchased one for $150 and the other for $250, both framed), so I didn't do too much damage, but I sat on my paddle for the rest of the day. This past summer, my wife and I were married, and as a wedding present to ourselves, we were looking for something a little bigger with some personal meaning. After some intense bidding, we ended up purchasing a large Nathalie Nordstrand watercolor of Pebble Beach - a place where we've spent a number of summer days. It is now hanging in our living room, and is a great reminder of our summers in Gloucester as well as the auction action at NSAA. If you are at all interested in the idea of owning original New England artwork, the summer auction at NSAA is a great and very exciting way to do it. Not to mention that the entry fee also includes an open wine bar and generous appetizers - it's really enough of a reason in itself to take a drive up the cost and spend the day in a beautiful location.

Driving to NSAA is a treat in itself. The view of Gloucester harbor from the parking lot of the…read moreassociation is breathtaking. This is an organization that displays the work of its membership in a gallery with rotating exhibits. There are two levels - so a surprisingly large collection of work can be displayed at once. Most of the work is representational oil painting of landscapes, still lifes, and a few portraits - although there are a few watercolors, charcoals and abstract pieces on display at the moment. The staff of the association are friendly and helpful. Insider tip: ask to have a ballot so you can vote on your favorite piece of work. It's a very democratic and yelp-like way of recognizing an artist! There is some world-class artwork on display and admission is free. Well worth a trip! They're open May through October, seven days a week. This would be a great excursion for a weekend date: combination art association, fried seafood on the water, and the proverbial long walk on the beach ;)

Love this store!! Recently I was visiting the Boston area…read more On a day trip my husband and I decided to check out Marblehead. Any time I'm traveling I always Google "closest bead store to my location". I am so glad I did. The owner was very welcoming and friendly. The store is full of gorgeous already made jewelry and tons of supplies to make your own. Nice selection of glass beads, findings, one of a kind artisan beads, tools, stringing material, she has it all.

Thank god for Dawn at EOS Designs for creating an amazing outlet for the stresses of everyday life!…read more I have taken classes for over a year and have created pieces that I have never thought I could make by myself! I now have a hobby (or an addiction) that I thorough enjoy and not to mention that I look way more stylish than I used to from all of my one of a kind jewelry! And the selection of beads are fantastic - I promise you will never run out of ideas!!

Love, love,love this place. Located on Salem,Ma on Derby street in the Artists Alley. Boston…read moreWoodturnig is a wood lovers dream. There is so much beauty here you have to see their gallery. Tommy the owner is such a nice guy very eager to answer all your wood questions. and is more than glad to show you his hand crafted wood pieces. Just by the way he talks about his work you can tell he takes a great deal of pride in his craft. You would be hard pressed not to wanted to buy everything, the hand crafted wood items are all so beautiful. Small wood items start at $10 on up. if there is something you want so don't see. Boston Woodturning also does custom work as well. So the next time your visiting Salem,Ma and need a special something for someone in your life or yourself. Check them out.

The Salted Cod was an unexpected find when visiting the Gloucester Schooner Festival. We recharged…read moreat the stunning brass bar enjoying ice coffee, a Bellini, hummus platter and glorious pistachio ricotta cake. All while enjoying the ocean breeze, views of the water and sun shining through to illuminate the art, jewelry and mixed media. A gem of a place!

The art half was beautiful. There was a really wide variety of art, including paintings and pottery…read morebut also stained glass and felted pieces. The person working there (felting while she worked) was also really nice and knowledgeable. The restaurant half left something to be desired. It was hard to even find the people working there (the art person had to help). They said they didn't have everything on the menu but they were able to make a cheese board. The person who brought it didn't tell us anything about the cheeses or meats but they were all delicious. We asked for Cokes. (The person didn't ask about drinks but someone else finally thought to). The drinks definitely weren't Coke and the carbonation/syrup ratio was way off. This place could be amazing if the restaurant was even half as good as the art.

Three projects so far: An antique mirror that needed repair and a new mirror; an antique,…read morefour-panel shell shadow box that the cat had knocked out of the loft, destroying the hinged frame; and a Kolb brothers Grand Canyon print. Ylva was enthusiastic about each, and patiently walked us through every decision no matter how mundane (the mirror) or challenging (shadow box). Her prices were very reasonable (if you think not, try getting that kind of work done in or near Boston!), her skills top-notch, and her results absolutely stunning. Just got the shadow boxes and photo home and both look even better in situ.

My wife and I took three items for framing to Ms Callewaert. Two were local artists watercolor…read morepaintings and the third was an old print from Quebec City that needed to be reframed. Budget was an issue but the end product was the most important factor. She spent a great deal of time searching for the correct frame color and material as well as the perfect match for the matte that complimented the paintings colors. We could not have been more thrilled with the results. Mary & Rick Fraelick