The Frame Studio

We are the Kisses!

I'm Jennifer Little-Kiss.  (I know... call Jay Leno.)  I'm pictured here with my husband Bela Kiss and our puppy Lola Kiss.  Together we opened The Frame Studio (954) 563-0445 as a 2nd complimentary business to our first business Little's Classic American Portraits formerly known as Little Creations.

The Frame Studio is at 2552 N Federal Hwy in Fort Lauderdale.  Just a little north of Whole Foods on the east side of US1.  I've decided to go with a blog instead of a website because I wanted to be able to inform people about the art and framing industry one subject at a time.  Over the last 12 years we've learned a lot and we can pass it on to you.  I've found there are 3 types of people in the world, those who appreciate frames, those who couldn't care less, and those who want to know what makes one better than another.  For those who appreciate beautiful frames, you should come in and see our store.  We carry Roma, Larson Juhl -along with their amazing Concerto line,  and LaVille frames too. For those who couldn't care less, we have some frames to offer you as well.  But it's those of you who are still in between that will benefit most from this blog.  You will recieve tips from the experts, design ideas, definitions of industry terms, etc.  That is my goal.  Most of the time I will be posting, but we may have some guest appearances also.  Questions, Comments and Testimonials are welcome.

The Finishing Touches

Bela is very picky about the way frame corners come together.  He is great at making those "joins" fade a way.  Some frames are more challenging than others, but they all get 110% effort from him.

If you have frames that are not custom at home, check out the joins.  That is a true test of the craftmanship behind them.

If you are the type of consumer that is fanatical about not seeing any type of seam at all, then you simply must check out the Concerto Line from Larson Juhl.  There is no seam.  Period.

Our Client Amedee, brought in this original Picasso and asked that Bela restore this frame, replace the mat, and upgrade the glass to museum glass.  It looks amazing. 

Look how cute...

I think these look so adorable.  When you are standing in front of them it reminds you of what it's like to be a kid.

This is Larson Juhl's Couleurs Provence line.  We used Poppy, Sunflower, Tropez, and French Bleu.   

Of course the art is from Artaissance...

Love 'em, Love 'em, Love 'em

Are you Luxe Lodge?

Luxe Lodge

A relaxing lodge echoes the majesty and grandeur of the great outdoors. Inspired by the textures, colors and images found in nature, this design style utilizes rough-hewn wood, river rock or slate, and animal hides to capture the essence of the landscape.

Are you Cottage Casual?

Cottage Casual

Comfort and intimacy are the essence of the cottage style. A neutral palette, accented with timeworn furnishings, vintage linens, slipcovers and floral fabrics, translates into a casual atmosphere that is sophisticated yet warmly welcome.

Are you Urban Loft?

Urban Loft

Exciting, urban and fresh, this contemporary design showcases the bold, the artistic and the sculptural. Natural fabrics create textural interest, softness and warmth while complementing the glass, metal, and stone elements.

Are you Classic Club?

Classic Club

Steeped in tradition, this style evokes images of a stately English manor, fine brandy and expert horsemanship. Gently worn leather furnishings ground the room, while a beautifully aged area rug and treasured antiques add character and a sense of history.

Are you Metropolitan Nior?

Metropolitan Nior

Black and white - modern and metallic - the look is clean, fresh and definitely sophisticated. The repetition of line and shape can be found in furniture, art and accessories, while the juxtaposition of light and dark creates a statement of drama.

Museum Glass - what is it?

At The Frame Studio in Fort Lauderdale, we offer many types of glass choices for your custom framing needs.  For example, Clear, Conservation Clear -UV Protection, Reflection Control, Plexi Glass, but the one who gets all the attention is the Museum Glass.  Our samples always have finger prints on them because clients can not believe there is actually glass over them.  Many clients have brought in previously framed pieces to replace their current glass with Museum Glass.

Believe it or not, choosing the right glass for your framing project can have just as much of a “Wow” factor as the choice of a frame and mat.

With Museum Glass you can clearly see the difference. It’s almost as if there is no glass at all. Reflection is reduced by over 85 percent, for the lowest possible reflection rating and the highest light transmission of all other glass on the market.

How does Museum Glass do it?

Masters at photo grouping...!

Special photos should not be in a box under your bed.  But  we know why they're there.  It can be overwhelming to try to sort out a grouping like this yourself.  Not to mention it can get expensive to custom frame all of those pictures.  Then you have the daunting task of hanging all of them.  (In straight lines no less!)  The Frame Studio of Fort Lauderdale has a great solution for all three of these problems. 

1. 1st we are masters at photo grouping.  No kidding.  12 years of experience and thousands of clients thanks to our other business Little's Portraits.  We will help you create something perfect for your wall size using the pictures you currently have. 

2nd We have a few options in framing that we have drastically reduced in order to make this arrangement possible for more people.  We have an option in white, brown, and black.

Mirror, Mirror, on the wall

This gorgeous Roma moulding was luminus next to this window light.  The mirror was custom measured to accent the height of the window.  Before the mirror the room felt smaller and darker.  This was a great addition to the decor.