Well it 'does what it says on the tin';) I have found the prices of these guys to be very…read morereasonable. I have had a number of prints framed and they offer a wide range of different woods and materials for you to choose from. I also found their service to be quick.-Approx. a week for my items. I quite like to pop in when I'm down at the Custard Factory as the prints they have for sale are pretty cool. the also sell cards, badges and T-shirts.

Only had one thing framed by these guys - an awesome Chris Bourke print which was exhibited in the…read moregallery that sits within their unit. The print is a thing of beauty, and the framing matches it perfectly - but the only downside I would say is that these guys charge a LOT for framing. Some of what I need to do in my business is have things framed, and I've been forced to shop around to try and find the perfect balance between cost and quality. These guys definitely deliver on quality, but the cost is way too high for me.

This is a hidden shop tucked away on the Greenfield Road, next to the high street of Harborne has…read morealso an art gallery and they're the right place if you think about framing in the area! I was just fascinated with the kind of service they offer, especially if you want to frame some objects or pictures of really importance to yourself. The art available in this cosy shop is also very interesting. Contemporary pictures, cards and hand blown glassware that can be a really nice option of present to someone special. This shop is also famous for supporting local artists so expect to find some really gorgeous pieces over there! Frame Tec is open from Mondays to Saturdays, from 9am to 5 pm!

While at first glance it may seem like this store is giving design ideas to lads sharing their…read morefirst rented home - well, that's my take on canvas prints of Ian Brown and Al Pacino - there is plenty more going on. Yes there are prints and original art pieces, but it's fundamentally a framing service with great bespoke offerings. There is initially a baffling choice, but that's no bad thing given the helpfulness of staff and prices more reasonable than expected. I'm a bit precious with my cinema prints, some of which are collectible and vintage, but this place fits the bill (posters). The end product was enough to have me considering whether to blow up favourite photographs and have some borders made for them for display. As service goes, that's not a bad way round of doing things: rather than buying frames for my stuff, I'm buying stuff for their frames. They must have seen me coming.

Frame It is a picture framing shop based at the bottom of Bearwood high street (near The Bear…read moreTavern) which offers a bespoke framing service at really affordable prices. Perhaps most notably of all it provides a 'while you wait' service during quieter times and the owner will helpfully text you when items are ready for collection. They also sell a number of pre-framed pictures and full length mirrors. It's a fairly eccentric lot, comprising of moody black and white shots of Frank Sinatra, Elvis and others as well as landscapes and still lives. However, if you need an item framed and framed for a reasonable price that this really is the best place nearby.

I moved into a new house recently and needed to buy some lighting for it. I wanted to create a more…read moredramatic effect by using multiple lights. I also wanted to see if they had any nice lampshades available for the lights already installed into the house. The vast selection of crystal chandeliers available at Kings Heath Mirrors and Lighting includes styles to suit every décor from traditional chandeliers to contemporary lights. Their modern lights feature not only clear crystals, but also unique designs to create the dramatic effect I so needed. The staff were on hand and friendly, the sales approach was nice and laid back, something I have always liked. I ended up buying a chandelier and two lamps all for less than 200 pounds. The goods I bought are great quality and I will be coming here again.

Excellent selection of lights and mirrors which we needed for our new home. The mirrors they made…read morebespoke to our size and delivery was not a problem.

Birmingham lacks many high quality art & craft supplies shops. That's where Birmingham Bead Shop…read morefits in. Small but perfectly formed haven full of shiny things and pretty things and crafty things for you to buy to make yourself prettier, or to make something pretty for someone you know. I've been spoiled by a recent trip to NYC where I visited the Brooklyn Charm Shop and spent a long time ogling shiny expensive and inexpensive charms and other jewellery making supplies. I was grizzling away about how there's nothing that even compares anywhere near me - so it was an AWESOME surprise to pop into the Birmingham Bead Shop only to be blown away by the range they manage to cram into such a small space, as well as the helpfulness of staff who can show you how to properly open and close a jump ring, or what a crimp bead is for. They've even run classes in the past in jewellery making, though they have none advertised at the moment. I'll be keeping my eyes peeled though!

Just one store that shows there's life yet in Birmingham's independent retail scene, the Birmingham…read moreBead Shop is a haven for craftsy types who like to create pretty things for their own amusement, to give as gifts or sell online. Back in 2010 after consuming too much cider at the sunniest Glastonbury in recent history, myself and my equally sun/cider-addled friend decided we were gonna give up this capitalist lark and make felt owls with button eyes and sell them at festivals. This never happened, of course, but having my eyes opened to her skill with a sewing needle and bits of material I couldn't make heads or tails out of, I was on the search for a shop like this for a while until discovering it just before Christmas. Now, our annual DIY Christmas gift pact (make each other garish jumpers, stockings, etc. - this year, a onesy has been proposed, eek!) means I always make a trip here to stock up on supplies. Whatever I don't use in my fumbling attempts to create something cool, I simply give to her as part of the gift seeing as she's into her jewellery making and whatnot. As well as lots of cool stuff to aid in 'Blue Peter'-style craftsmanship, fashion fans who like to pair things together to make something exponentially cooler can find all kinds of cool charms and sparkly bits and bobs to add to charm bracelets, necklaces, pin to their clothes, etc. As someone who works for a high street jewellers that sells massively popular Pandora and the like, I have to say this little shop of treasures offers something a bit different for those who like to get creative with their accessories.