My husband and I recently purchased a Navajo Rug in Arizona and we wanted to frame the artwork and…read morehang it up in our home. The Great Frame Up was nearby. The service was excellent and they delivered on what we needed. Custom framing is new to me and I didn't realize how involved the process is. There are several options for custom framing (mat color, frame style, glass) and we decided Conservation Framing was the way to go. Bob took care of us and let us know it would take a few weeks to complete. He gave us a time frame of 3 weeks. When we finally received our finished piece it was perfect. The Great Frame Up is a solid place for your framing needs.

Toby was awesome, he helped me select the best matting and frames for my three pieces of art I…read morebrought in and they now rock, great value , all Thanks to his expertise!

Simply amazing customer service and great style. This shop is fun, whimsical and cozy. They do a…read moregreat job, from small to large and they patiently work with you to find the best solution to your framing needs. Prices are pretty much on par with every other high end framing business in the area, so know that your getting a good deal when you do business here. Framing ain't cheap these days. The artwork and pre made frames for sale are nice features, including a live in parrot which adds another level of unique quirk to the shop. I can't recommend this business enough. Well done Alley Gallery!!

I had spent about 20 minutes when I dropped off my art on how I wanted it rematted. It was returned…read morewith no mat. None. How do you miss that? I need to take it elsewhere to get it redone. Will not return.

Excellent quality framing and good people and service…read more Give them a visit. That's all you need to know.

This is an outstanding framer. The staff is extremely knowledgeable about how to take care of art…read morearchivally, and has a great sense of how to display art work for its best impact. They do exceptionally high quality work as well. I HIGHLY recommend them.

It was by sheer coincidence that I found this store on Yelp, and I'm thankful for the chance…read moreencounter. I book marked the store a couple months ago as I collect baseball cards, and because the store is near a beach that I like to frequent. Today the circle came complete, we stopped in on our way to the beach. Before stepping in the door I felt the visit might go like it does with many card shops, a quick in and out without spotting a single item that pertained to my collecting interest (pre-WW II baseball). Bleachers stopped me in my tracks. After a quick scan of their cases I spotted a few interesting cards and pieces which sparked a conversation with the store's friendly owner. That conversation ensued for 30 minutes, during which I was shown more interesting pieces and we talked about all kinds of memorabilia and Chicago baseball history. Long story short, if you collect sports cards or memorabilia you'll want to put this store on your ASAP radar. The owner is a class act and genuinely interested in the hobby. He's got a great assortment of cards, framed photos and sports used memorabilia, packs, cases/binders and other interesting sports pieces. He's also a great guy to have a conversation with. I hope to give back a little of the generosity he showed my son and I today. Thank you for keeping the hobby alive Bleacher Sports!

So happy with the selection new to yelp but I needed to share how many great choices they had…read more I needed a gift for my son's birthday and they helped me with several options. I ended up getting him a signed Derrick Rose jersey that he absolutely loved.

This place is lovely and I want to buy everything in there! This particular visit, I accompanied my…read morebrother on a marker finding mission. This Blick has a great selection at fairly reasonable prices, so my brother stocked up and even got a lovely shade of purply-pink for me. I didn't actively participate in the checkout but it seemed a standard and pleasant transaction. Overall, good trip.

The Evanston Blick's is absolutely amazing!! They were so unbelievably accommodating to my pretty…read moreunique disability and treated me like any other customer, but not only that, their service was incredible! Jac helped me to frame my painting and was incredibly patient with me as I asked to try each individual frame and what to pair it with, giving me really helpful advice along the way. I had poor Jac grabbing frames from every shelf but the framing turned out absolutely stunning!! I live about an hour away and will always be driving to this store whenever I need framing because the quality is so high! I also ended up looking at pottery glazed where another Jack helped me and he was very knowledgeable and kind!! He knew a lot about oil paint, so next time I need supplies for oil painting, I will be going to Evanston as well :)

So your local theater is closed, the mall is too dangerous, and your favorite symphony has been…read morereduced to digital noise. Now, right now, is the time to bravely walk into an art gallery and get acquainted with a few creative souls whose livelihoods are jeopardized by our present pandemic. Find a gallery whose artists enrich your soul, whose works belong in your home. Get to know their work. Buy a few pieces. My personal favorite is Zia Gallery in Winnetka. Zia's small space houses the work of 19 extraordinary artists. I have followed their works for several years, have purchased a few pieces, and cherish every opportunity to see new additions. Without fail, my visits there are enriched by talking to Anne Hughes, who not only can illuminate her own creative process, but is as intimately familiar with every other artist's work as with her own. Visit Zia's website to see examples. Then adopt one of their artists. You don't have to spend a fortune. The pieces I have bought at this gallery have ranged from $200 to $1200 and I cherish them. Others I've admired cost much more. Buy what you can afford, but don't let these vibrant galleries die. Just. Do. It.

I have been able to purchase 3 works of art from this gallery. I love their knowledgeable staff…read moreand that they are willing to work with and educate the buyer, without being at all pushy. The caliber of artists they represent is the highest and very diverse. I hope to be able to add to my collection soon.

5 star review for this wonderful place. I worked with Andrew who was super nice and helpful. I had…read morea tricky project. I wanted a scarf to have a little batting behind it, the scarf stitched to fabric , and then framed. I live in the city and have typically used Artist frame Service on Clybourn. I got a quote from them - which seemed quite high, and it did not include the addition of the batting. The guy said he would call or email that quote. . Chatgpt recommended Frame Warehouse. So I went to them for a second quote. They were about 2/3 the price of AFS quote - and the guy never got back to me with the full quote. They did a beautiful job- ir is hanging in my house- still no word from ASF

I cannot say enough great things about my experience from start to finish with Frame Warehouse,…read morespecifically with Paul and Ava! I went to 3 other frame stores before I found them. I brought in a large textile that I wanted framed and every other store I went to found an obstacle with everything due to the size of the piece. The biggest difference with Frame Warehouse was that they said "yes!" And found ways to make my requests happen, which turned into a piece that is unique and that I truly LOVE! Thank you, Ava, for your knowledge and guidance. Paul went above and beyond from the moment I called him to see if they could work with a piece this size, to the moment it was delivered. Yes, delivered, which we never discussed, but I got a text from Paul saying that they were renting a truck to bring it to me. I didn't even have to ask, they just made it happen at no extra cost to me. I about fell off my chair- the customer service was SO spectacular and is rare these days. All of this to say, I cannot recommend Frame Warehouse enough. I am SO beyond thrilled with my piece, my experience, and with Ava and Paul. Save the time that I spent looking at other stores and go straight to Frame Warehouse.

Paper Source is my go to for stationary, cards, crafts and gifts. When I can't seem to find…read moreanything in store their staff is helpful in finding what I need and going online to get it. Their prices are expensive but the tradeoff is paying for quality and appeal. If you're newly engaged, I would recommend taking a look at their wedding stationary. They have a gorgeous selection of invites. Parking is found along Central Avenue. If parking on Central is difficult there's a metered lot across the street which accepts coins and card.

If you prefer greeting cards that are astonishingly perfect for the recipient and the occasion,…read morethis is the place for you. Worth it.

This is my favorite art supply store in Evanston - in a desperate attempt to finish up my programs…read moreand table name cards, I came here and received amazing customer service and they give you a loyalty card for 10% off for being in education - student, teacher or administration. Their selection is pretty varied and has three sections - one section just on paper, another on art supplies, and the last one on frames. Everything that I needed art supply wise for the wedding, I found here and Vogue Fabrics next door to here.

We've been coming here for years to have artwork framed. Their attention to detail and the way…read morethat they spend enough time with the client is something to be cherished. It was a bit of a disappointment to see that they have been bought out by Masterpiece, but they have retained a lot of the employees from goods so the quality remains similar. They have a lot of custom frame samples from which to select. The prices are high but it is worth the personalized attention and the quality of the framing.