Very satisfied with the work. I was looking for something fairly basic and they accommodated me…read morespectacularly without a big up-sell. That said, from the examples on the walls in the store I could see they were capable of doing much more complex and beautiful work.

I don't know that I can remember a better retail experience. Lorene is absolutely amazing, and I am…read moreso grateful for her help and care. I called Hudson Framing in advance to ask about a couple prints that I needed to get professionally framed due to their unusual size. I wasn't looking for anything super fancy, and let Lorene know I was looking for budget-friendly options over the phone. I also let her know I had Covid concerns, as I was going to visit in the middle of a surge and I had high risk family members staying with me. She was kind and understanding over the phone, and when I got to the store, she immediately put on a mask and welcomed me in. During my visit, a couple other people entered the store, and Lorene stopped and kindly asked them to wear a mask - and even offered to give them one - saying *she* had her own Covid concerns. I was honestly touched by that gesture. She worked with me on options for the prints, and offered guidance on mats, materials, etc. She looked for good quality frame options at a lower price point, and was able to find something that was ultimately exactly what I wanted and at a lower price than I expected. I went to pick up my prints a couple weeks later, not realizing it was on the same day as the Hudson art festival. I somehow found parking about 3-4 blocks away. When I picked up my rather sizable prints, Lorene asked me where I was parked. I told her, and she offered to help me carry the prints. I insisted I was fine to do it on my own, and she asked how I would carry them. I fumbled tucking them both under my arms, and she took one and started walking out the door, insisting that she help me. Turns out, I needed her assistance, and enjoyed a nice chat with her as we walked to my car. Lorene is just so wonderful. I am getting a third print done to fit my wall, and will absolutely be bringing it - along with future art - to Hudson framing. I really can't say enough wonderful things about this store and Lorene.

We visited last fall so my review is greatly delayed but, it was a fantastic gallery. The curator…read moregave us quite of bit of fascinating information about the collection. Worth a peak when in P Town. My review is for the P Town location.

This is a unique gallery. This is the new location. There is also a gallery in Provincetown. The…read moregallery has gorgeous art by Cuban artists (one of the few galleries in the US with permission to bring in and purchase Cuban art). The little gallery has such a great diversity of styles and paintings as well as a few sculptures. A great gallery to visit and in a great neighborhood for a little outing: some art, some gallery hopping, and some good food spots nearby.

Beautiful, handmade art. No pressure while browsing :) so much to see! Many local artists have…read moretheir pieces featured here

I had a strange experience. I found a small painting that I liked and wanted two more similar but…read morenot the same. I asked the woman behind the counter if I could reach out to the artist. She didn't like that idea. I asked if I could leave my contact information and she said "but I have no where to put it." So weird.

I am not eluded by the fact that I am reviewing a professional framer based in FRAMINGham. Believe…read moreme, the punny-ness of it all is just delightful. This shop seems more expansive than the other Corners stores that I have visited. At the time that I visited, they were offering a free mat when you purchased a frame. This may be a perennial offer, and a very nice one at that. The two gentlemen working the desk greeted me and let me know they'd be with me in a moment, since they were working with other customers. See what a little acknowledgement can do? They were both wearing nicely framed glasses, just to further the pun here, and to give you an idea of how much I notice good framework. I had one oddly-sized poster to frame, and Mr. Vin helped me to assess my options in terms of frame materials, glass or plexi, etc. without being pushy. I had brought in a coupon which was expired (fully to my knowledge, just so you know that I'm not one to demand acceptance of coupons that have been expired since Prince was the Artist Formerly Known As). Mr. Vin totally accepted it! The man saved me 200 smackers! I will be eager to report to you all just how nicely my framed poster turned out, $200 short of what I would have regularly paid sans expired coupon.

Beautiful shop, excellent plants, cute furniture, artsy planters, and gardening books too! Staff…read morewas knowledgeable! Plus, so much handmade art!

Welcome to the neighborhood! I stopped by this new shop last weekend and loved their selection and…read morefriendly ambiance. A lot of fun items to peruse including entertaining displays. I came home with a very cool ceramic wall pocket and air plant. This shop is a great addition to downtown Natick. :)

In the two years since my last review of A Street Frames (ASF), I have had them frame 6 dozen art…read moreworks, collectible posters, and ephemera. I not only recommend ASF, I rely on them to advise, frame, and protect extremely valuable and important paintings, drawings, prints, assemblages, and collectibles. ASF stands behind their quality work which begins with pick up/intake, suggestions for best exhibiting items, and constructions that are precise and sturdy. The prices at ASF are not only competitive, they are beyond reasonable, if not inexpensive, for 5 star frames. On the rare occasion I require rapid turnaround, ASF is accommodating. Even more important, expedience does not sacrifice quality nor does it incur added expense. ASF is the best of the best.

I can't believe this place doesn't have a review!…read more I've been to probably a dozen custom framing shops in my life - A Street is far and away as good as it gets. This is a review of the one in Cambridge, I think they have other locations, but I've never been to any of those. Here's the deal... Service - the two ladies that work at A Street are probably the sweetest most amazing people I've ever interacted with in a retail setting. They don't rush anyone, they help you make good framing decisions, and they genuinely love art and framing and making customers happy. I've been there three times in total, and these ladies know my name, they remember who I am, etc. Prices - custom framing is expensive. I don't exactly know how these guys "stack up" because it's a very difficult service to comparison shop. My guess is these guys are a little more expensive than your average framing shop. I felt VERY well treated with regard to price. Quality - A Street is a very rare bird. They actually make many of their frames in house.... so they are actually a TRUE custom framer. This means that they actually modify and create frames from scratch all the time. I just brought in a painting that was an odd size, and they are going to mill out the rabbit so that it fits perfectly into the back of the frame! Go ask a regular "custom" framing shop to do something like that and they will look at you like you have three heads. These guys suggested it to me! The frames they stock are top notch, many are made in-house. A Street supplies to other framers as well... so they havea manufacturing arm. Timeliness - Sooo if you are in a huge rush, I'm not sure this is the place for you. I wouldn't know since I've never actually asked them to rush anything. I generally am cool with waiting several weeks or longer. Long story short, in my opinion, this is a place that values quality and execution over price and speed. The people are exceptional, the work quality is amazing (I think I am having my tenth thing framed with them), and you will be extremely pleased. I would run, not walk, here.

I cannot say enough kind words to express how genuinely wonderful my experience here was. New to…read moretown, I was looking to furnish my apartment with some antiques (better than IKEA, not as expensive as CB). I found myself at Past Prezence a few weeks ago, and I'm surprised I ever left! Past Prezence, run by Gina and Herb, is a true haven of wonderfully eclectic home furnishings, purses and articles of clothing. Each item has a rich story in its past, which I'm sure Gina and Herb will tell you about if you ask. Aside from the antiques, Gina and Herb also sell (and make!) original coffee tables from unexpected materials. Brimming with creativity and stocked with the right tools, Gina and Herb make custom pieces, too. I can claim, with absolutely no hyperbole, that Gina and Herb are artists. And, at that, some of the kindest, most interesting and inspiring people I have ever met. Visiting Past Prezence, from a completely selfish perspective, got me so much more than I bargained for: an artful coffee table, a beautiful mirror, a mellowed dresser, and a few of Gina's vintage purses (that already lived a memorable life, but are in great shape to live again)! Find yourself tired of mass-produced, low-quality furniture, purses and people? Visit Past Prezence for quality furnishings at great prices, interesting conversation and a little bit of inspiration. You will not be disappointed. And lastly, an important note on location-- it is in an industrial park (Building 5, I believe?) and is listed under "Sensation Wear" (for now) on the sign near the fire department. Follow your GPS, and when you get on the right road, take a "right" right after the fire department (you'll see the sign on your left) and continue down the road. It will be the building on your left. It may be a little difficult to find, but if you're lost, give them a call and they'll kindly help you to the right place. To Gina and Herb-- If you're reading this, thank you thank you! Wonderful meeting you. Best of luck :)

Added photos after pickup! Love the mug and platter; they came out great. They did a great job with…read morefinishing. It is nice and glossy and it effectively removed that creepy unfinished clay like chalkboard feeling. They said it is dishwasher, microwave, and oven safe so excited to get it in rotation! They have a pretty quick turnaround time (3-5 days) and are very generous with their hold times. I embarrassingly will admit it took me a few months to get back to pick them up, and thankfully they still had them waiting in the back. Also, the garage DOES go through to the back of the building where The Painting Place is - so the directions are correct. It was much easier to get there this time when I realized it was a pull-through garage under the building lol.... I will definitely keep The Painting Place on my list for pottery crafts in the future!!

Staff here is very welcoming and friendly. Explained the process thoroughly…read more The setup is very similar to other pottery painting places I've been to. They even had pre-made paint palettes as an option. They also have some pottery pieces and things you can paint and take home the same day, but you can't eat from those items as they don't go thru the kiln. There wasn't a ton of variety in the pottery pieces to choose from, and the prices were a bit high compared to what I've seen in the past. We enjoyed our time. There were only two other parties there so it was very quiet and peaceful. Tip: if you use GPS for directions, it'll point you to the building across from theirs. They're right across from the Russian School. Their sign is a bit hidden. They do have a free parking lot.