Instead of a scarf or perfume, I wanted to give my mum something more sentimental this Mother's…read moreDay-an enlarged, framed photo of us which captured a beautiful, natural moment from Easter. I knew that finding framing services in this creative inner-city suburb shouldn't be a problem, and sure enough, I soon discovered this shop walking from Erskineville Station. Tom, the owner, is a professional with years of experience and was helpful in regards to frame selection. He is very meticulous, preferring to take his time with the work rather than under deliver. With a variety of interesting works in for framing or repairs, it's impossible to get bored while you wait for the finished product. The prices are very reasonable for the quality of work and I was even able to pick up a card for my mum. It was worth seeing the look on her face when she opened her present. Thank you Tom!

While in Melbourne I bought an Indigenous artwork on canvas that I wanted to get framed, and back…read morehome I brought it to Tom on the recommendation of an artist friend who always goes to him. I had no idea about anything, but Tom suggested that instead of framing it as such I get it stretched(?) because (paraphrasing) Aboriginal art and "traditional" frames are kind of a strange marriage. I'm glad I followed his advice because it looks amazing on my wall (it seriously makes me so happy to see this painting every day) and his work was very reasonably priced. I told him there was no rush but even so it was ready in less than a week. It's probably a good idea to ring in advance because the hours aren't always true to what it says on the door (the advantage of working for yourself) plus if you need to get some guidance like I did you won't want to stop by when it's busy. A super nice guy who does quality work - I'd recommend this business to anyone.

The gentleman who owns this shop is an old school shop keeper--he really wants to get to know you…read moreand have a conversation about your life and what you want out of the item you're having framed. I easily spent 30 minutes here picking up my partner's framed degree when it could have been much more transactional--take that as you will. I find it lovely that someone still has this traditional approach to doing business, but also hadn't budgeted quite enough time in my day to enjoy it. My partner found it a bit off putting when he initially dropped off his degree in a frame, just asking for a custom matte board, because he was told that the existing frame was cheap (it was, that was intentional) and that the degree should be in a nicer one. He went to Rococo at the suggestion of the team at Blue Dog, who sold us the frame, and I'm not sure they would appreciate having their products called cheap, but what can you do. $150 later and the degree does look really good, I just wish we hadn't bought the other frame first.

Great friendly service, good advice for the frames that Ive got for my humble paintings. I…read morerecommend it.

Sam was so courteous and helpful answering my many questions. He was able to complete my order…read morereally quickly. The finished result (a photo collage/bodgy Photoshop job by me, a non-professional) turned it really amazing!

From the owner: Professional photo printing, canvas & art paper printing, mounting & laminating, image retouching…read moreservices and much more.

Three levels of contemporary art. More museum than gallery and admission price, free! During my…read morevisit, a focus on Asian artists. Some political and satirical work. Li Wei's work, I've seen the same piece, but it's definitely more relevant during our current state of affairs. Just exchange Obama for the current presiding leader.

White Rabbit Gallery, located in the Chippendale, is a multi-level art gallery showcasing…read morecontemporary Chinese art. There is also a gift shop telling unique items and a teahouse on the main floor. Admission is free and they have free daily tours which may highlight several artworks and the artists behind them. We had stumbled upon White Rabbit Gallery while trying to find things to do in Sydney. We stopped by White Rabbit Gallery on a Sat morning. We ended up doing the free tour (about 30 min long) once we arrived as staff had mentioned this to us when we arrived. Staff explained to us the gallery and the types of artwork that they had on display, noting that the exhibits change every few months. She took us around several artworks and told us about the story behind the works and the artists, which was pretty interesting. The art itself was pretty cool - quite unique. Each artist we saw had a statement and a story behind why they decided to create such works. We definitely enjoyed our time at White Rabbit Gallery and would highly recommend if it you are in Sydney!

Check out the 'Flying Possum' illustration from 1789 - colonial Australian art is like watching…read moreminds melting, trying to assimilate what they saw into a context that didn't have room for it. The possum looks goofy and ungainly, and sure to plummet straight to the ground. The Antique Print Room is like a visual history lesson, from politcal cartoons to Art Nouveau advertsing prints, amazing Gould's bird illustrations and maps of all vintages and varieties. Before you dismiss it all as hopelessly out of your price range, you can find a bargain here. I once bought a lovely illustration as a gift for about $25, and framed it up. Looked a million bucks. When gazing at the beautiful art the other day, the cheapest I saw was about $40, but still a great option for gift giving. Unless your recipient has a vast collection of old French Fashion plates or botanical illustrations, you're unlikely to double up. And more welcome than socks, surely. I've got my eye on some Ida Rentoul Outhwaite prints (early 20th century Australian children's writer and artist), they'd be spectacular for a kid's room. They do framing here too, and the staff are quiet and kind, and don't mind people just looking.

I only found this place yesterday: it's a bit 'hidden away' on the third floor of the QVB which,…read moreonce you know it, is in fact the most interesting floor. The owner? staff? is very friendly and clearly enjoys her job. She also has a very distinct and interesting dress style. There are beautiful prints in various price ranges and books-with-prints. I bought a relatively cheap book (about 20 AUD) with maps of Australia since it was discovered until it was rounded for the first time - a fascinating follow-up of man's development in this area. Even then, the service was impeccable. I may go back for more..

They had a nice selection of papers but outlandish prices. I picked up similar quality at Dymocks…read morefor about 1/2 the price. The staff didn't even acknowledge our presence. There was a sign in the window announcing store closure in Feb. 2018, so check before you go.

I love stationery. Leather bound notebooks, journals of all shapes and sizes, felt tip pens,…read morepaperclips, cards, - you name it I love it and want it. It's been a fetish of mine since I was a kid and it's never gone away. If it's my addiction, then Paper2 is my dealer - this place is amazing. I can spend hours in this store and it's really not big enough for that but the range of cards and gifts on offer here is superb. There's an excellent collection of vintage style posters and cards which I can't get enough of at the moment. Stop in here for journals, notebooks, craft supplies, wrapping paper, globes... I could go on and on. The staff are lovely and helpful, which is no surprise I'd be super happy if I worked here too.