Ever since I redecorated my place, I wanted to do something new and really different with my wall space. I had plenty of art languishing downstairs in my storage unit and none of it spoke to me or vibed with my new décor. It finally hit me; I should do a collage of photos of the most important people and pets in my life. I had just had a photo of my gorgeous silver Persian cat, Chevrolet (RIP) reframed and it turned out beautifully. I started talking to Mel about my collage idea and what I needed to do to make it happen. Turns out it was more complicated than I thought. Mel got me started by drawing a simple map and giving me some ideas about how many photos of what size I could fit into what space. Turns out less than I thought. This was going to be hard. I took my little piece of paper and drew out what would end up being approximately a 40x36 in piece that I was able to fit 21 photos on. One 8x10, nineteen 5x7, and one custom size. Then came the hard part; making sure I included all my important people and pets. Mel was really helpful as I narrowed down the photos and laid out the arrangements of the photos. I've got it home and am waiting for a handyman to come hang all my art. I am delighted with the photo collage and Chevrolet. I have another piece of art that I did myself from A-Zed. I need to take it to Mel and have her put in UV glass to protect my photo. 2024 - Review # 9 read more

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I absolutely do not recommend Mel's frame shop. My partner and I had the absolute worst experience here. We got original digital prints of photos we had and were recommended to go to Mel's to get the custom frames done. 3 photos were dropped off after discussing with the woman that works there and agreed on what we wanted done. Two weeks later he receives a phone call from Mel's frame shop saying that two of the prints were finished being framed, but asked what we were doing with the third. We were confused on this because all the measurements were discussed and we wanted the same size for all 3 photos. She said she doesn't remember and she only wrote down "2 quantities" and was saying we told her we were unsure about the third photo. We were never unsure, we were very sure on what we wanted and we all agreed on it. Why would I give you a third photo for no reason? Just for them to look at?? Makes no sense. We went to pick up the photos and she said "they might be slightly off". What?! I didn't pay to have a "slightly off" job to be done. We wanted the photos to all be symmetrical. After addressing this with her, she took off some money and offered to redo it. We decided to take them home and see how they look in our home, and honestly didn't want them redone by this place because we don't trust their work anymore. For almost $200 each photo, I expected a way nicer job. read more

Mel's Frame Shop - Our 3 photo frames stacked on top to show the bottom frame was 1.5 inches smaller then the rest. - Framing Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I highly recommend working with Mel to frame your items! I worked with her on a very one of a kind piece in August 2023. She was very generous with her time consulting with me, and her shop has a wide selection of frames. She went above and beyond to help me work with a trusted copier too. The item turned out amazing and the price was totally worth the value. Also, there is usually some parking on the side streets near her shop, or you could park in the nearby garage that is connected to Nordstrom. read more

I've gone to Mel's twice now to get framing work done. Mel is friendly, efficient, and does very high quality work. She helped me make decisions around frame and matte colors and was able to get the work done quickly. I would highly recommend Mel's Frame Shop to anyone with framing needs. read more

Mel's Frame Shop - Framed painting and framed certificate - Framing Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Framing is expensive, and it's always scary to finalize something by just popping some corners on and calling it a win! But the team at Mel's is small and savvy. They were so accommodating to us as we hemmed and hawed for nearly 90 minutes while pulling down 100's of frame corners, stacking, returning, over and over from the walls behind. We kind of took over the shop on a random Wednesday night, and all the team there did was help us sort it all out. We re-framed two pieces of art, and got them back in less than 2 weeks. They did a stunning fantastic job. Highly recommended if you have a fine piece of art that needs some love and revamping! read more

Mel's Frame Shop - Crystal Café by Michael Flohr is our newest piece. It needed a more modern and compact frame. - Framing Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I went by the other day and spoke with Jaxsun on an idea I had for my best friend's pup that just passed away. Jaxsun was super helpful and created exactly what I imagined with the frame! He even left me the instructions on how to assemble the frame after we put all the different parts between the glass. He went above and beyond in helping me out! Really wonderful way to celebrate Angel's life. My best friend and I had a nice time making this today. Thank you for all of your help on the frame, Jaxsun! Much appreciated! My best friend is very happy! read more

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I recently worked with Mel on a very meaningful piece of art. She provided wonderful customer service through thoughtful suggestions, educating me on various options and was very kind and welcoming. I will certainly be coming back the next time I need framing services. Thanks again Mel, the frame, bezel, color and texture.... it's all perfect! read more

I stopped in to about 3 different frame shops before selecting Mel's. I can't recommend Mel's enough. She spent the time providing different quotes and options to make my prints look their best on a budget. Her prices are fantastic and the framing is perfect. I'll be back for my next prints! read more

We have been having our work framed by Mel for years starting when we first discovered the custom frame shop at the back of Art Media. When Art Media changed hands, Mel opened her own shop. She provides professional service with a very personal touch. Recommended without hesitation. read more

Mel's Frame Shop - Mel showcases local artists in the front window of her framing shop. - Framing Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I needed something framed and she had a perfect frame already on the shelves, she gave great advice about matting and in her professional opinion, what would be best. What I needed was pretty simple, she said it would be ready for pickup the next day but got a call a few hours later saying she actually finished it and I was able to pick up the same day. Wonderful service from her and another staff member. Very nice people! Would 100% recommend read more

This was the first time I got something framed professionally. I couldn't have imagined a better first experience! I stopped by some other frame shops around town to get some info, and Mel's was by far the friendliest, well-priced, and supportive of artists. Mel and her assistant are great! I wanted to get some drawings framed, and they were extremely helpful in suggesting mattes and frames within budget, and how to arrange the triptychs. It was great to have their opinion since they are artists as well. Very quick turn around time, they finished the framing sooner than expected! There is some great art showing in the space as well. read more

Mel & her team are amazing designers! Super friendly and helpful The quality of their craftsmanship is really sharp. This frame shop has the most samples and best quality in town. Turn around has been quick & transactions have been smooth. I will definitely keep framing at Mel's! read more

To explain how happy I am with Mel's is to explain a little about the piece they framed. My piece is a mixed media art. I knew that I wanted the back to be able to be shown as it is a negative of the texture on the front. So I had only one condition when it was going to be framed, that I wanted to be able to view the back when wanted. I thought I had a good idea of the style of frame but Mel and her team gave some great suggestions (one of which we ended up going for). They also suggested some great mats that ended up being perfect as well. Finished on time I went to pick it up. She showed me the piece and I was shocked on how well they did. Then she flipped it over... I didn't realize she had just showed me the back. Because of the style of the piece the back and front are negatives and easily mirrored, the amazing job they did made the back look as professional as the front. It shouldn't have to be said the front turned out perfectly as well. I have no reservations to sending everyone to Mel's. They are all artists so they are very helpful giving insights to what looks good. They are professional up to the extra steps they took to make every aspect of their work amazing. read more

I recently moved to Portland and wanted to support a local business rather than one of the big online framers. From start to finish my experience with Mel's was fantastic. My project was small, I just needed two new mattes for existing framed artwork, but Doug was super helpful. Not only did he get my project done quickly, but he brought it right out to my car when it was done. When I got home I realized they had updated the back of my frames and included a new back and new hangers. This is why you go with a local business over an online retailer. I will definitely be shopping with Mel's again. read more

Mel and her team framed a very important piece of art from a trip we took to China and it turned out fantastic. From working with me to select to the right mat and frame, to working with our budget, to having the eye to assure we had selected the correct match, she guided us through the entire process. We can't wait to bring additional pieces into her! Thank you for assisting us in being able to show case our memories in our home with style and class! read more

I go to Mel's for framing all the time. It is one of my favorite and one of the most friendly, professional and supportive local businesses I know. I highly recommend!!!! read more

Mel is one of the nicest people I've me here in Portland! She frames and sells great local art including her own work. I had some difficult projects, but Mel is a pro, and she seemed to know just what I wanted. She did two pieces the first time (on time!), and I just brought her another! I'll be back again for sure! Mel always seems to have some kind of discount special going so ask about it when you go in! read more

Mel's Frame Shop is the best. Amazing customer service, reasonable prices and most importantly Mel has a fantastic eye and fantastic taste !!!! Highly recommend. She is an absolute pleasure to work with !! read more

I finally registered at Yelp so that I could give Mel's five stars. I would give her more if I could. My brothers and I framed a picture of our mother for her memorial. The three of us visited the store together, and Mel could not have been more kind. She listened closely to our preferences, gently provided excellent insight, and delivered a truly beautiful product. She also went above and beyond in dealing with another difficult business on our behalf. Three years later, I know that my mother would have been so pleased with how her portrait looks in that frame and so very grateful for the kindness her sons were shown. I certainly am. read more

I'd give more stars if I could. I took three pictures to them from my thru hike of the Appalachian Trail in 2015, wanting to get them framed as gifts for my mom. They were very patient in helping me select just the right matting, frames, and glass. The end results were absolutely awesome and I can't recommend them enough. read more

I stopped into Mel's Frame Shop at the end of 2013 looking to have a couple of prints framed. This was my first time venturing into a frame shop with the intent of getting something other than a simple vanilla frame job. Mel cleared out a spot on her workbench to lay out both prints I had selected and happily provided suggestions on various art mats and frame options. I was almost overwhelmed at the various combinations I had thanks to her recommendations. Not only did she select colors that complimented the pictures but she also inquired as to what type of environment they would be hanging in and adjusted her suggestions to suit. Roughly a week later I received a phone call letting me know both framed prints were ready and I was more than happy with the finished products now hanging on my walls at home. I'm fond of the fact that Mel's Frame Shop is a local business. That along with her time spent at the former Art Media store and knowing she's also an artist, herself, combined with a positive customer service attitude ensures that my next frame job will be with her business. read more

The Queen of Artistic Framing - with a top notch team supporting that claim. The framing and presentation of art is an art in itself and Mel and her team are artists. We took three small prints, a gift from one of my favorite artists, J. Michael Walker, to Mel's and had a wonderful time finding just the right presentation with Mel and the team. When we collected that piece, we noticed a large, awesome photograph in her window - we were soon standing on a ladder looking at various possible frames with Mel and the team - it was an exciting, productive experience (we felt we shoulda had a bottle of bubbly handy for the finish). Nothing says love to the art of your choice like a proper presentation. Go to Mel's read more

Mel did a fabulous job reframing an old painting I had that desperately needed archival matting and UV glass which I didn't know it needed. She even got the price down for me by using scrap fabric matting which was beautiful!!! Mel is so easy-going, has a great eye, and gave my painting a fab new facelift! read more

This place is great!!! Owner is super nice and accommodating- willing to work with you and your budget. I came in with five paintings and was working with a pretty small amount of money having just returned from a two-year service with the Peace Corps. Mel was very helpful, knocked some serious bucks off my purchase, and was a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend this place!!! I will be coming back for frames for sure, when money permits. read more

Awesome customer service first of all. Second, I had no idea what I was doing and Mel educated me, hooked me up with a great frame for a sweet David Jensen photo. I recommend highly. read more

My go to frame store in town! The entire staff is friendly, helpful, and speedy. I highly recommend them!

I bought two beautiful paintings from a street vendor in New York last year. Having pictures professionally framed is something I've not done before but the quality of these works demanded such. I picked Mel's for the job because it's close to home, it's locally owned and reviews online are mostly quite favorable. I don't recall the name of the lady who helped me but her attitude was very positive and she never seemed fake or 'put-on.' Without rushing, she showed me various examples in the colors I'd chosen and answered all of my questions. Further, she stayed well within my budget, without skimping on quality. In the end, the pieces turned out great. Really extraordinary work! I'll certainly be back! read more

What a great experience. During a recent move, glass on two pictures was cracked. I came to Yelp and found and contact three shops. Mel got back to me quickly and on her day off. I never heard back from the other two. We chatted online before I came into her shop with the two moving victims. Mel examined the pictures and asked what glass I wanted for the replacement. I told her that this is my first glass replacement and did not know I had choices. Mel patiently explained my options and provided quotes for all three types. Mel noted that on one of my favorite pictures, a yellow line was coming through at the top. Mel felt it was the tape used for the matting. Upon further investigation we found that the painting was glued to the matting, making it impossible for Mel to correct. I was very disappointed, but Mel suggested another solution. Mel noted that the matting was sun faded and that she could add a second layer and bring the top and bottom in a bit to cover the glue stain. We looked at various materials and cores. I picked my favorite, picked the glass for each picture. Because my favorite is one of six in a series, I brought the other five in for UV glass and matting. All 7 were ready in less than 10 days, Mel even took the time to repair and clean up my wood frames. The series of paintings look brand new. Mel even helped me to my car that I had parked a block away with two pictures. I'm very grateful to Mel and her staff for such a wonderful experience. read more

I have never framed anything before and Mel was so helpful! She masterfully picked my matte colors and met all my vague request while staying in my budget. If you need something framed, this is the place to go! read more

I get all my framing done with Mel. She has a great eye, and is very easy to work with. You need something framed this is the place to go!

I went to Mel's to get several pieces framed for an art show that I had last month and EVERY piece she framed SOLD! I kid you not. And on top of that (if that hasn't already convinced you to take all your framing needs there) service was so friendly, incredible, quick, and affordable. Best frame shop in Portland. Hands down. read more

I wanted extra special framing for my hard earned Masters of Social Work diploma, and all I knew was that I wanted it to hang besides my husbands Masters (Captains) license. Mel expertly selected a few frames and we found one that was very complimentary to his frame. She also offered sound advice for matting, conscious of the color of wall where it would be mounted. We put it up today and it looks fantastic!! She makes the time to personally take care of her customers- something you don't usually get from big box frame shops! read more

Mel's Frame Shop is superb. The best framer I have ever used. I live in Seattle and when I purchase a new piece (vintage posters in most cases), I send directly to Mel and she promptly sends back photos of suggested options for framing- the most difficult aspect is making a choice! The quality of the framing and frames is excellent and when I remove the wrapping the final product always surpasses my expectations. read more

Mel is the real deal. My husband and I just got back from our honeymoon with amazing canvases from our travels, and Mel takes the time walking through various options with you. She is an artist herself, and knows the value of taking 30min-1hour to go through different frames to make sure your vision for the art and the space it will take up is executed perfectly. Mel is knowledgeable about the techniques necessary to give you a top notch finished products. No corners are cut. She also hires amazing artists who work with her to bring different perspectives to the table when making your selection. I'm already half way through my second round of framing with her, and I can't wait to bring her more business. Framing takes 10-14 days to complete, and she throws in complementary hooks to hang your art effectively. It is pricey, but worth it. We aren't going to go anywhere else for framing after going to her. Well done, Mel! read more