Kristina is fantastic! She knows her stuff around Framing pictures and she has tons of experience…read morein doing it. The store is going through a bit of remodel, but she's now in charge and making it look fantastic! Check her out!

Framing Arts is right next to Starbucks on the West side of town. I walked by it for years - then…read moreone day I admired the framed work in the window and said, "What's this? A frame shop." So I recently got some art framed. The frame selection process was good. I'm happy with the choice of frame material and keeping the costs down as low as I could. Nicely framed material gives the house a personality and a story about the people who live there. A good investment. A good way to capture and display memories and thoughts. Attached photos - one for the library and one for the kitchen.

I read the reviews before coming in and they were generally good. I was wrong. I brought the piece…read morein for a re-frame the week before Christmas, 2020. I finally picked it up today, March 3, 2021. It was still not ready. I had to wait for 30 minutes for the backing to be put on. They kept giving me excuses when I called from the beginning of February (when they said it was being done "this week") and again at the end of February (when they said they forgot to bring it from their workshop). You can see in the photos that there is not only a gap in the top of the frame, but also a HAIR inside the frame. What's more, I had to trim the backing that was hastily put on and had creases in the backing. It was completely put on crooked. I wasn't going to write this because I know the economy is not great right now. But even with some discount they gave me, the work was still over $500. I'm so upset. It's such a beautiful piece of art, and it looks like someone at Target framed it. I have to have it redone - and spend other hundreds of dollars to do it.

Because I have a tendency to get verbose in my Yelp posts, I'm going to just call out the worst…read moreoffenses IMO. Here they are and they are not in order of which sucked the most: 1. I was told the framing job would take 3 weeks. It took two months. To the day. 2. The first time the piece was "ready", the wrong materials were used. Time, energy and tremendous detail had gone into choosing the right frame for this mixed media lithograph and everything was noted in the work order. What came back was a completely different frame. Add to that, the mat was the wrong shade. NOT what I'd chosen. 3. The fine rice paper had been mounted on foam board and attached all the way around so that the movement of the piece was lost. It wasn't "floated" per my request - it was literally flattened so that any of the subtleties in texture and design were removed and homogenized. 4. The second time the piece was "ready", another mat had been substituted for the color I had chosen. It again had to go back to the framer. 5. I had to phone the gallery in Boston that sold me the piece to have them walk the framer through "how to frame this piece of art." 6. An apology was never uttered - not by the "designer", not by the framer and not by the owner who was actually present on the day I finally picked up my piece. I got one "thanks for your patience" but somehow that felt weak against the mountain of muck-ups. Anxiety producing? Check. Exhausting? Check. Worth the $76 I "saved" by getting a deal through Living Social? Nope. Lesson learned the hard way.

This are so creative and inspiring bits of art. You can create the message you want in different…read moreshapes and colors. Great gift for yourself and everyone you know.

The most positive & inspirational art that I've seen in a long time. Jendala makes affirmation…read morechimes from recycled metal and uses recycled beads & bells (from India & Indonesia). She also has garden stakes, magnets, dog tags, picture frames, jewelry holders & more....all from recycled metal. So many beautiful colors and messages.... PERFECT gifts. I love coming here to the studio where I can pick and choose words and make my own chime! She's really talented and good positive soul! So glad to have met her :) Thanks Jendala ~ you ROCK

Rob is a master framer with an art background, so his insights and wisdom are a great resource. He…read morehas framed a number of pieces for me, ranging from shadowboxing historical documents to showcasing fine art. His prices, turnaround time, and communication are totally professional. I am so glad I gave Frameworks a try!

I have a photography business and look to Dana for all our custom framing needs. She is highly…read moreskilled and very professional. Our jobs are turned around quickly so our customers are delighted with us because of her. I recommend her to everyone in need of framing services big or small. Her attention to detail and great customer service make her the framing business to seek out in St. Helena.

They have spirits infused ice cream which is a definite draw and the kind proprietress is eager to…read morelet you have a taste. Inside the gallery is the world largest moss wall which envelops a modern lounge area that would be perfect for any reception. The feature global artists and have a well curated collection.

What an amazing collection of art. Wall to wall, everything was so unique and thought provoking. My…read morefavorite artist was Chris Blum. His work was whimsical with a sense of freedom. This gallery reminded me of a small scale Art Basel. The moss wall was so cool. Def worth multiple visits.

Awesome poster shop, seriously unreal selection, and solid framing services! Last week when I…read morewalked by though, its second floor location at the mall was gone. Super bummed.

My wife and I had a very disappointing experience at Virtual Framing in the Solano Town Center. She…read morefound a poster she liked, displayed in a clear plastic holder with multiple copies, and began pulling one out--assuming, as anyone might, that they were available for purchase directly from the display. Instead of a polite correction or guidance, the owner abruptly stormed out from the back and shouted "WHOA WHOA WHOA! WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!"--startling both of us. My wife apologized immediately and tried to explain we weren't aware there was a specific process, but that didn't stop him from continuing to raise his voice and snatching the poster from her hands. He then gave us an unnecessarily condescending lecture about how "it's really just common sense." Even after my wife apologized again and said she would remember for next time, he kept going. His tone was rude, patronizing, and completely disproportionate to the situation. We decided to leave without buying anything because we simply didn't want to be treated that way. To the owner: if you don't want customers touching merchandise, that's completely understandable--but then clearly post signs asking people not to handle items without assistance. Don't assume people know your process, and definitely don't talk down to them when they make a simple mistake. Your behavior was unprofessional, and it ruined what should have been a simple, pleasant shopping experience. We won't be returning, and we sincerely hope others are treated with more basic courtesy and respect than we were.

We have lived our current house for 10 years and our pool recently developed a leak (vinyl /…read moreunground). Mark and Rod with Pristine pools came out to discuss the situation and after research we determined that our lining was 25 years old. Way past what is expected. Pristine measured the pool and gave us a quote. They walked us through the steps and costs including letting us know what might be extras. Since this was in December we thought we might be stuck with an ugly pool until the rains stopped in April. Pristine took advantage of the lack of rain in early January. Drained the pool, added a new lining and skimmer and had it ready within a week. And it looks great. No leaks and came in as budgeted. Highly recommend

After the Tubbs Fire wiped us out in 2017, the first order of business before rebuilding the house…read morewas to replace the above-ground pool that Rod at Pristine Pool and Spa had installed 28 years earlier in 1989. It's hard to believe the Doughboy pool he installed lasted us that long! But it did. Truly impressive. We were pretty satisfied customers. We looked up Pristine Pool in Forestville and were thrilled that Rod and his son Mark were still in business. We called and discussed the project, and Rod came over and took some measurements. In no time at all, Rod had a backhoe and crew over to clear the site of fire debris and prepare the area for a bigger, deeper, and way more funner pool than we had before. Four potable water truck deliveries later, the pool was finally filled, and my three dogs were again happy campers. Well, we were too. It took eight weeks from start to finish. Rod coordinated everything needed -- site excavation, surface preparation, pool wall and liner installation, pool filtration, startup, and chemicals. Everything worked out as expected. Our only delay was waiting three weeks for Doughboy to manufacture the 28x16' oval pool liner: a tricky one requiring a significant 7' deep end. But it was worth the wait. Our dogs and visiting company have enjoyed the pool since Pristing Pool installed it. And we have had absolutely no issues with anything at all. Interestingly, Pristine Pool and Spa do more than just install pools; they also repair them. Early one spring morning in 2022, a large mature Doe and her newborn Fawn decided to go swimming in the pool. The Doe managed to get herself out, but not before poking a few invisible holes somewhere in the liner, causing a slow leak in need of repair. We called Pristine Pool for advice, and Ron advised that his son, Mark, provided leak detection and repair services. How lucky was that? Mark arrived a few days later. It was April, and the pool water bore winter's comforting chill still. Nonetheless, Mark donned a wetsuit and some diving gear, jumped in, and within 15 minutes, managed to find a collection of virtually invisible holes in the floor and sides of the pool liner, which he patched and immediately stopped the pool from losing water further. Cost? Less than a fancy dinner for two up. We were stoked! The company and its owners, Rod and Mark, have proved and continue to remain trustworthy, skilled, and high-quality craftsmen who take pride in their work and that of their employees and care genuinely for their customers. Thank you for your many years of devotion to your craft and dedication to service. We were lucky to find Pristine Pools 34 years ago. And we were so fortunate to find you again in 2018, alive and still kicking business! Friends have asked us for referrals. You and Pristine Pool and Spa in Forestville are the only ones on our list. Best wishes for many years of continued success. E&J

Great quality work. Junior was helpful in picking out fabric for our mid mod rocker and provided a…read morequote on the spot. Dinging a star based on cost and communication which were competitive (but on the high side) and ok (not amazing), respectively. Still would recommend and considering using for an additional project.

We just had our RV benches done here & are very happy with how they turned out, as well as their…read moreprofessionalism & great service. We visited 4 different local companies & our first impression of LoveSeat was the best & put it in "1st place" for our business, but another company beat their price by a couple hundred dollars so we went with someone else. This other company basically just eye-balled what we wanted done & their written estimate seemed "off"; the yardage needed seemed way too low & we were curious/worried they'd try to correct this once they started the job. After confirming the job they basically "went dark" with communication, with us continually calling them with no response, & we decided to cancel with them & return to Loveseat --- & couldn't be happier. Loveseat measured everything the first time we went in, just friendly with no pressure & no worries. Great communication too (why does that seem to be a dying art?!), as well as turn-around. Final result? We Love our new seats & would recommend them in a heartbeat! Next time we'll head here first, lesson learned!

My wife and I are deeply grateful to Chris McKee (an artist and the owner of John Annesley Framing)…read moreand his team for the wonderful work they did framing a very large (84x84) painting. They did a beautiful, high quality job for a fair price.

I had an issue with my retaining wall on my property and couldnt find a contractor that I got a…read moregood feeling of trust from, so naturally I started asking friends for referrals. I had been taken to the cleaners from a previous contractor that turned out to be untrustworthy, unreliable and way too expensive, so I was going to heir on the side of caution to avoid repeating that experience. My friend gave me a business card for a company I had never heard of called Wights Construction . The second Dale answered the phone, my hesitations started to dissolve surround my previous experience with contractors. He agreed to meet me at the time that best fit MY schedule and assured me that he would be there to look at it. He carries himself well and was an attentive, good listener to retaining wall issue. We setup a time to meet at this point. Dale pulled up my driveway 10 minutes early on the afternoon of our meeting. I was impressed with his punctuality, demeanor and setup. His truck alone speaks that he is a serious contractor and that he knows his stuff, it was loaded with everything you can think of and it is not some little pickup truck, this thing is a real deal construction truck. When looking at the retaining wall and what the cost would be to repair it, he brought up fixing the root of the issue first (instead of just throwing up another wall) and prevention steps on avoiding the issue anytime in the near future. He said that he takes pride in knowing the job is done right the first time and he didnt want me spending any more money than I absolutely had to. At this point I stopped him and asked when he could start. He gave me a time frame and we signed a contract that was pressureless. Intuition usually tells an accurate story and mine told me that I had found the guy for the job, finally. LOL Dale fixed everything in a timely manner and it was nice to know I could leave him alone on my property and have 100% trust knowing I did not hire a shady character. Cost was more than reasonable for what grief Dale has saved me from and I'm already in the process of having him look into a few other jobs that I have. I would have gladly paid more if he had asked because his skills and knowledge are invaluable to any homeowner. Working with Dale is like working on a project with a good neighbor or best friend. He is very easy going and always delivers on his word. He communicates effectively and hears your concerns. Very rare to find that these days, especially in a contractor. I can check off contractor off my list of people to call when I need them because I'm quite certain that the only contractor I will be calling is Dale from now on. Thanks for everything Dale!

From the owner: Wightsconstruction@hotmail.com Grading excavating…read moreunderground utilities roads retaining walls. Septic systems & pier drilling foundation work. Custom homes and remodels to horse barns and arenas . In sonoma, marin, napa county.