Merwin's is where I go to have my art framed. It is a beautiful space with high ceilings on Chapel…read moreStreet, in the middle of downtown New Haven, across the street from Yale. The storefront window lures you in with wonderful pieces of art, and the interior is filled with beautifully curated, framed art. The proprietor of this lovely shop - Teah, is friendly, patient, and extremely helpful. I used to have my work framed at Hull's down the street, and while Hull's isn't bad, this place is next level, and yet I don't think Merwin's is any more expensive. If I'm not mistaken they seem to be competitively priced, but at Merwin's you really feel like you're in the right place. Trust me, if you're anywhere close, or heck... even if you aren't, I urge you to give this place your business. I last had some prints framed there back in 2022, and just left something to be framed a couple of days ago, and thought - I have to write a review about this place. The work they do is top notch, the service is without equal because you're dealing with Teah @ Merwin's.

A beautiful shop with gorgeous prints, expertly framed. I came in to buy a gift for a coworker who…read moreis moving out of state and purchased a stunning framed print of New Haven. The sales clerk was helpful, she had me processed and ready to go carefully but quickly. A wonderful place!

So sad. I really wanted to work with Framed on a special project. The woman, who spoke with me on…read morethe phone, was so discouraging. I actually have no budget limits. I want to create a great photo. I wanted to return to this shop, work with the Artist, who is possibly still on staff, and create this special photograph. Too bad the shop didn't want to entertain the idea, and find a way to say "Yes", rather than quickly offering to all too common "No". Too bad Framed didn't want my business

What a wonderful specialty shop. I have had a few things done here over the years and they always…read morecome out top notch. I recommend highly and often, and am glad to keep going back.

Another great project completed from Dmitri and team. The Jaws piece is amazing. He and team also…read morecompleted a fantastic Goodfellas shadowbox. I look forward to future projects with Middletown Framing!

Top notch quality. Fixed up old ratty art so it would be…read moreframeable. I had years of framing to be done. Was given a generous bulk discount. Couldn't ask for more.

The new store????? LOVE. The expanded space is so perfect and filled with amazing finds…read more The home and cookbook sections have seen me plenty already. I found a Jamaican plant based cookbook that I have to grab next time I'm in. I purchased the heirloom tomato candle because I just could not stop thinking about it. I love how everything in here is so unique. I always recommend stopping in when people ask me where to stop in Hartford. Rory can always get my money haha!

This is such a neat spot on Pratt Street. For me, it's a perfect spot for buying a gift for the…read morecool person in your life. I popped in yesterday and bought some hilarious Birthday and Mother's Day cards as well as a trivia/card game. They have socks, kitchy kitchen stuff, lots of CT and Hartford themed t-shirts and much more. The layout is easy to navigate and the guy who was working on 4/8 was jamming out some sweet Prince tunes and he joked that he appreciated that me and my coworkers were singing along to it. Definitely check it out.

This business was an incredible find for me. I was looking around for somewhere to have a large…read morephoto print made that I was planning to enter into the West Hartford Annual Juried art show called CT +6. A photographic supply company in East Hartford recommended i contact Photosynthesis in Manchester. After looking at their website I realized this was a very professional operation. I called them up and the owner Chris was extremely helpful. I needed to have an 11 by 13 print developed and a properly fitting mat cut for it. This is a non-standard size but Chris said he could do it over night and when I went to pick it up the results where beyond my expectations. The print was very sharp and rich in color and the mat was cut perfectly for it. He let me assemble the frame there and even kept the shop open an hour and a half after the normal closing time so I could finish up. Chris also answered many questions I had due to the fact that I am not extremely experienced in digital photography. We made some adjustments to my photo on his computer using photoshop too. His studio is very large and located in the silk city part of Manchester. The photographic equipment there looked to be very modern and large. They accommodate both the newer digital photography as well as the older dark room type of photography and there is a very generous amount of work space, very large tables and every sort of tool you might require. While I was there another artist was working on a project where his finished print was about 4 feet by 5 feet. And I think it was even printed on some type of cloth. My impression is that this studio can accommodate almost any photographic project you could dream up. I also saw a person picking up standard photos that had been processed there so i think this might also be a great place to print your precious personal photos as well. All in all my experience with Photosynthesis was perfect and the owner Chris went well out of his way to help my project be the best it could possibly be.

What a great place to go if you have any interest in traditional photography. The owner is very…read moreknowledgeable and helpful. And he even has a little gallery so you check out the work of some local photographers.

When picking up my order the results of the framing brought tears to my eyes!…read moreIt's framing and caring by Deb, proprietor! The best!!!

I found the shop by looking up reviews, and I'm very glad that I did. I had four modified…read morephotographs that I wanted to frame; I had a fairly good idea of what I wanted them to look like. Debbie (the owner and framer) listened to my ideas, started working towards my goal, then added her own suggestions, gained from years of experience and a full knowledge of framing, combined with her clear vision. Throughout this process we worked together (masked and at a 6' distance due to COVID) to find the perfect frames. This is a top notch framing shop and Debbie is wonderful to work with. She is professional yet friendly, helpful but not pushy, her shop is very comfortable and a treasure trove of other bits and pieces. My frames are beautiful and the the workmanship is superb. I will definitely go back and highly recommend the Muse Custom Framing Gallery to others.

The front of the store feels like an Artisan's Market. The walls and floor displays are covered…read morewith Art of different sizes from various artists. There were also nice pieces of stained glass, some pottery and even a framed sports jersey. The back of the shop had a large table where the piece you are having framed could be staged. A huge selection of framing material and mats were available to choose from. Ellen took a great deal of time to show me over a couple of dozen combinations of frames and matting materials that would work with my print. She explained why each piece would work for it's individual complimentary elements and gave me plenty of options. Once all the pieces were chosen she quoted me a price and her current wait time. Could I have gotten a better price at a chain store? Possibly, but her price was pretty good. Would I rather support a shop like this? Absolutely. I did have a tough time finding it at first. This shop is near the Chevy Dealer, and directly across from the Army-Navy Club. This is exactly the kind of shop I was looking for. It was friendly, local, and full of options with knowledgeable staff.

Beautiful art of all kinds plus the most impressive personal service for custom framing. Forget the…read morebig box framers. I have had expensive disasters despite supposed 50% off coupons. Let the staff here guide your choices within your budget. I own and have gifted EM Dougan art pieces and they stand the test of time with their beauty!

Very pleasant shop and experience. The staff is super patient and have a great eye. I've had three…read moreoil paintings framed here in the past month and love every single one. Still have a few more need framing and look forward to getting them done here!

Picture This does a terrific job for all your custom framing needs. I've had 2 projects done and I…read moream so very pleased. They really helped me out with a time sensitive project and exceeded my expectations. There's also a wide array of ready to go prints in their shop for gift giving or your own home decor of local landscapes. Friendly and knowledgable staff and ample parking.

I guess part of growing up is realizing that just because you can buy a $25 poster frame at the box…read morestores- doesn't mean you should. Stopped in to American Picture Frame to see what it would cost to get a vintage poster framed. I was caught off guard by how reasonably priced it turned out to be! He spent the time to demo frame colors/materials, explained the benefits of different backings and glass (who woulda even thunk it mattered!), and gave all the cost options. Exactly a week later we got the call they were done, and they look amazing! Do not go to the big chain craft store for framing. A lot of them outsource your custom order, which doesn't feel right when you think about the cost. When you hang up a print that means a lot to you, it's a great feeling to know someone from your neighborhood helped preserve it forever!

Attentive and collaborative production. Knowledgeable guidance to bring out the best in the pieces…read moreI brought in expedited quickly, very pleased with the outcome. The cost was more than the craft chain , but the care and quality of custom curated display sets apart this original watercolor.

I had some artwork that was accepted and needed to get a print made last minute. Worked with Marci…read moreand had to adjust the image size. It came out perfect for the frame. A great and seamless experience. I will absolutely come back here and recommend iolabs to fellow artists! Thank you.

From the owner: iolabs provides photographic, fine art and exhibition printing, framing…read more and fabrication services. Services include; Large format printing (wall murals, banners, exhibition and event graphics) Archival, color and black and white print editions Fine art, photo and historic document reproductions Museum, gallery and interior decor printing and installations Custom framing and art fabrication