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!

What excellent service and artistry! They helped me pick out the best frame for my antique…read moreneedlepoint piece and when supply chain issues made that frame unavailable, they helped Me pick out another one. The piece looks stunning. The people are all artists in their own right which makes them the best possible people to help with framing. I highly recommend!

I had My Dallas Cowboys 70s Original Triplets Jersey Done here and I can't recommend a better place…read moreto have it Done, The Attention to details that I Wanted was done to perfection , To the personable and professional staff that got it Done. Thank You.

My wife and I just picked up three prints we had framed and could not be more pleased!! The…read moreprocess was excellent from beginning to end. The staff was very helpful with suggestions regarding the frame, mats, etc. and the job was completed in a timely fashion. Good framing is not inexpensive but it makes a difference when you want a quality product. I highly recommend this establishment!!

This spot was recommended by artist friends and it has been great to get work framed here. They…read morehave a professional eye and good suggestions. There are a myriad of tools that make their work top-notch. I have brought old family heirlooms, both paintings and memorabilia here and they have done a wonderful job that can be passed down to my children and beyond. Highly recommended!

Excellent selection of frames and wood options. I picked a driftwood-inspired grey wood frame for a…read morepicture of the sea. It came out beautiful and was the perfect compliment to the watercolor art. Staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating. Due to the stressed supply chain, the frame ended up being backordered. They gave me the option to select another frame or proceed and wait. I waited for the frame and it took about a few weeks and it was worth the wait! Pricing was reasonable and I was happy to support a small business here in Maine.

Maybe the only bright spot of 2020. I know that's a strange to say about a gallery and frame store,…read morebut hear me out. My 4 year old son knocked a painting off my sister's wall and cracked the glass. I wanted to get the glass replaced before she got back from her shift at the hospital, so I took it to Yarmouth Frame and Gallery. And I brought my son, I guess to make sure he learned his lesson (I don't know, made sense to me). They not only could fix it, they said they would do it right then and there. So my son and I looked around the gallery. Beautiful stuff. I mean, amazing. And 5 minutes later they walked out and handed me a perfectly fixed painting. And....didn't charge me. Wouldn't take payment. Literally wouldn't let me pay. I almost burst into tears. This year it's so rare for something good to happen, I just wasn't expecting it. I didn't know what to say. Actually speechless. Not sure this review begins to repay them. And I'm not talking about the money part. I'm talking about going out of their way to be good people. Sorry for the long review, here's the summary: Go here. Bring things to get framed, get fixed and to buy art work. Because you won't find nice people anywhere. Little faith in humanity restored. And this year...I really needed that.

Fun art gallery in Portland to look around and check out the art. We all enjoyed walking around and…read moreseeing the different art pieces.

If you're in the area, definitely stop by you're free to walk around and check out all the art…read morewhich is made by local artist in New England. The price is varied from 1000 to 100,000. They also offered a variety of different art styles and mediums. I was greeted by a blonde lady that works there and she was super sweet and helpful.

Proprietor David Johnston recently replaced the rush seats in our four ladderback chairs and we…read morecould not be more pleased with the results. David is truly a craftsman. And the job was finished in a timely fashion, just as promised. We had considered replacing the chairs, but for less than half that expense we were able to keep the chairs we've enjoyed for almost fifty years. We highly recommend doing business with The Craft Shop in Windham, ME.

What a fun little discovery on my way into town. I have passed this place a zillion times and had…read moresaid I would stop eventually. Well, stop I did, to see if they had a gift for a friend's birthday. First, I love any store that smells like balsam as you walk through the door. The scent makes me feel like a kid again. I'm not from Maine (have been here long enough to feel at home), but as a kid we used to drive here from Ohio and spend a few weeks going up and down the coast. The smell of balsam reminds me of these trips. Second, I was shocked by the variety they had. Maple syrup, Maine souvenirs, crafting supplies, wooden figurines, and antiques. The have a sign stating that they "glue chairs". I didn't know that was a thing, but apparently, it is... They also sell wreaths and Christmas trees during the appropriate season. And finally, the owners were as nice as could be. They had out hot chocolate for the kids, and they wrapped my little gift up neatly. This little shop is well worth the drive into town because of how darn cute it is!

We recently purchased a new sofa from Young's. We went in on…read moreour lunch break and did not have a lot of time. We were greeted by Carol who was very nice and helpful. She didn't hover but was available for questions. We didn't buy a sofa that day. We did go back 6 months later and Carol had remembered us. The service was laid back and not a lot of pressure, which I enjoyed. The quality and selection of the furniture is really nice and had a great range from traditional to modern. I loved how they have a mix of new and vintage pieces throughout the store. The delivery was when they told us it would be and the delivery guys were patient and everything went smoothly. If we are in the market for more furniture, we will be back.

Customer service. Let's start with greeting the customer.We have visited several times and the…read moresalespeople sit in the back area barely looking up let alone saying hello. I would understand if they were busy with other customers but that's not the case. I bought our $4,800 sofa elsewhere.

I had the opportunity to visit the Moss Galleries because my neighbor across the street is an…read moreartist and had an opening there. So close to home! It's a really nice, large space. There's a huge carpet in the middle of the room (at least with the current setup) but I can see how artificial walls could easily be brought in to make even more wall space. Having said that, it would also be a great space for sculptures. The woman working at the desk seemed very friendly, though I did not take the opportunity to chat with her much. I do feel like it's a bit of shame it's in the middle of a strip mall next to Shaw's, but we can't all land primo real estate I guess. Having said that, it's a perfect opportunity to drop by once every couple weeks before/after your grocery shopping. I believe I will do this in the future!

If you want to see (mostly) Maine artists' work, well-hung and well-lit, Elizabeth Moss Galleries…read moreare the places to go. They are welcoming, not intimidating, and the Falmouth gallery has plenty of parking. The line up is always different at the Portland gallery than the Falmouth gallery. Both offer insights into Maine's artist community at the highest levels. Elizabeth is the right person to advise you on choosing art that works for you in your space-- office or home. Their framing services are top notch, but it's the art I go for. I make a point of visiting the galleries regularly. The shows change about once a month and even when I don't want to take any piece home, I do find the work intriguing.