So here's the deal. You probably don't always need custom framing. You may not need it for years…read moreand years. But one day, there'll be one special something. It could be a piece of art, a limited edition comic book, a quilt or a special piece of clothing from a passed loved one, a bunch of pressed flowers...whatever. Whatever that something is, you're going to want it framed a little better than what you can buy off the shelf at Target or Michael's. Maybe a lot better. Whatever. There's only one place to take it. Period. Grapheteria is a small shop with a small team. And they are hands-down the best framers you're going to find. Not in Portland. Not in Southern Maine. Not in New England. The best framers, period. Now, full disclosure, the folks at Grapheteria used to be a client of mine (lots of years ago). And they're definitely friends. And for all that, I write with full confidence that their work is worth every single penny, half penny, sickle, copper, coin, and/or cent you invest in a job with them. Because that's what it is - an investment. Every piece of custom-framed art we have in our home has been handled by the folks at Grapheteria and our home is better for it. Their process is conversational and intuitive while bearing in mind cost sensitivities and design preferences. They will guide young artists to lower cost options to make their work POP for a first show and still stay affordable and can help serious collectors with archival and museum-quality glass to preserve high-end artwork. I cannot recommend Lisa and Jim and their team highly enough. And the fact that Nat Geo photographers, nationally renowned painters and emerging artists all trust work to them should say volumes.

I am from out of town and needed an embroidery piece framed. I saw the other Yelp reviews and…read moredecided to give Grapheteria a try. Well, they could not have been more helpful, instructive and courteous! They said my piece would be ready in 2 weeks, and they were exactly right. When I saw it, I realized that they are very thorough and experts at what they do as the piece came out beautifully. My thanks to everyone for their help in getting my piece framed. It now hangs proudly in my dining room!

Gene's work is AMAZING. If you need wood carving, painting or taxidermy he is one of the best there…read moreis!

Seriously the best florist I've ever used!…read more I've ordered twice from here, from out of state, and I was absolutely blown away both times. These arrangements are works of art. The quality of the flowers is excellent, and each piece was arranged with such a beautiful, artsy touch. Both orders were for family members in the hospital, and delivery went smoothly. The prices are incredibly affordable for what you get. These are high-end arrangements. I've used a lot of florists over the years, but this is hands down the best I've ever come across. Best bang for your buck, without question.

Walking into this flower shop felt like stepping into a page of Greek mythology--ripe fruit, dreamy…read morecocktails, fresh blooms, and faces glowing with love. The opening ceremony was intimate, warm, and absolutely enchanting. The owner is a magical being, truly. Every arrangement, every detail, every interaction reflected her spirit. The flowers weren't just beautiful--they told stories. The entire space felt like a spell had been cast, one that made everyone feel safe, inspired, and seen. I left with a handful of treasures: candles, cards, and florals I can't wait to spread across my home and gift to friends. Each piece feels like a piece of the shop's heart. If you get the chance to go--don't walk, float. This place is pure art and soul.

What an amazing showroom of furniture and decorating needs! I especially enjoy that it's REAL wood…read moreand the option to stain to your preference. When we went we already knew what we wanted from browsing their online site, but we did a quick spin around to see if here was a better option. When we decided the online entertainment center that we viewed online was what we wanted we did a closer investigation of the item. We soon realized we would want additional holes in the back for wires. When we approached one of the sales rep about our question we were assured that they could make that happen right then and there. While we did another spin around the store the nice man took the center to the back of the store and made perfect 2 inch holes exactly where we wanted them. They even brought the item out and loaded it into my car for a hassle free experience. Too bad they didn't want to follow me up the interstate toy house to bring it up a flight of stairs and rethread all the wires. ;)

Gorgeous store with many unique quality made items. Did some comparison shopping before purchasing…read moreand prices were better than the other stores. Delivery was very fairly priced and extremely fast.