Diploma & Degree Framing

You’ve put years of hard work and dedication to earn your degree or diploma, you’ve had the opportunity to walk across the stage and celebrate, it’s now time to pick a frame to showcase this amazing accomplishment!  Whether you graduated moments ago, or have kept your degree/diploma in a safe place over the years, it is never too late to get it framed. As our way of saying congratulations, we offer a degree and diploma framing special year round.  With hundreds of samples to choose from, we can incorporate your school’s colours, compliment your home or office interiors, but most importantly, create something that you will feel proud to hang on your walls. You have worked hard for that piece of paper…..it deserves to be properly framed.

Congratulations!

Catherine (the bookkeeper)

Mother’s Day

Well this year has been flying by… hasn’t it?

As many parents often say “before you know it, your babies will be all grown up!”  As a way to reminisce on the younger years, and remember the milestones, our moms often take MILLIONS of pictures.  Still looking for the perfect gift for Mother’s Day? Flip through your photo albums or boxes of photos (we all have them), and find a photo or two that are sentimental to you and your family.  Make your way over to Kennedy Picture Framing, and with the help of our experienced and friendly staff, find the perfect way to display these keepsakes for your mom in time for Mother’s Day! Your mom is a very special person… she deserves a very special gift!

See you soon & happy Mother’s Day from the staff at Kennedy Picture Framing!

Catherine (the bookkeeper)

Happy New Years!

Happy New Years everyone!

After a much needed break, we are now back to work!  We have many new ideas coming your way, so make sure to check back often to see what we are up to, and learn about everything that goes into each framed piece!

Wishing everyone a happy & healthy 2018!  We look forward to seeing you soon!

All the best,

Catherine (the bookkeeper)

‘Tis the Holiday Season

Can you believe that 2017 is almost over? Neither can we!  We also can’t believe that Christmas is less than 2 weeks away!  If you have yet to finish checking everything off your Christmas shopping list (don’t worry, we haven’t even started), make sure you stop by the store and to find the perfect gift for those special individuals in your life!  We have great stocking stuffers thanks to Harmony on West (a local, all natural soap shop) – yes that is why our store smells AMAZING when you walk in!  We have wonderful, impressionistic ceramic pieces handmade by the lovely Pat Paquin for the creative one on your Christmas list!  For anyone on your list who loves cars, we have fine art automotive prints created by the incredibly talented Michael Irvine.  We also have a wide selection of barrel pieces, each handcrafted from wine barrels, designed and constructed by our humble carpenter, Doug Klassen – planning on buying a few piece ourselves!  But the list doesn’t end there – we have many other artworks and pieces available, so make sure to stop in before Christmas!  And of course, being in the picture framing business, we have TONS of stock frames available, and guess what?!  We still have a couple more deliveries from our suppliers before we close up for the holidays on December 23rd at noon!  That means that if you have a family heirloom, hockey jersey, needlework, or canvas (the list could go on), you can still get it in time for Christmas!  Let us help you check some items off your Christmas list!

All the best this holiday season!

Catherine (the bookkeeper)

In the Penalty Box

The hockey season may have just begun, but as hockey fans ourselves, showcasing our passion for the sport lasts all year long!  Perhaps you’ve saved the tickets that brought you to a hockey game each year, or a jersey signed by your favourite hockey player, visit us for options on preserving these memories for years to come!

Framing hockey jerseys has always been a popular service here at Kennedy Picture Framing and we always seem to have a few on the go all year round.

When handling jerseys we pride ourselves on providing a technique that ensures both presentation and preservation.  As each jersey is different in shape, size and dimension, a custom form must be made for each one using conservation artcare foamcore.  We then pin the jersey to this form using stainless steel pins in order to ensure that the jersey is preserved for collectibility – as many of the jerseys we frame are signed by our hockey heroes themselves – others have much sentimental value.  Either way, we ensure that each jersey is framed to be preserved, and that the technique we utilize is completely reversible.  The custom form is then sewn to an archival matboard in the colour of your choice.  We then build a box around the entire jersey to allow airspace between the jersey and the glass.  The project is completed with glass and a frame, and then wired and ready to hang!

Little insider scoop, we are huge Toronto Blue Jays fans (go Jays go!), thus, we do not limit our jersey framing to just hockey!  Maybe you have a Jay’s t-shirt, or a football jersey you would like to showcase in your home or office – feel free to stop on by and see what options are available for your sports memorabilia!

See you soon!

Catherine (the bookkeeper)

Christmas is Fast Approaching!

Well, it’s that time of year!  Stores are being stocked with gifts of all sorts, trees are being decorated, and Christmas music is playing on the radio.  The holidays are fast approaching!  As a family run business, we value the time spent with family, and the memories that are made.  Framing is a great way to remember and display some of these moments.  Whether you have a signed hockey jersey you are planning on giving your brother, or family heirlooms such as medals, photos, and letters you’d like to hand-down through the family, we have many options available to help you share these valuable pieces with the ones you love.  Not sure what type of frame someone might like?  We also have gift certificates available that make the perfect stocking stuffer!  We will be open until Saturday December 23rd, so make sure to visit us early to ensure you have your valuables back in time for Christmas!

All the best this holiday season!

Catherine (the bookkeeper)

What to Expect

As a new year is fast approaching, we have decided to start a New Year’s Resolution early!  In doing so, we will be creating new blog posts often, and sharing projects and exciting changes at the store through our social media accounts.  Make sure to check back here often, as we have some exciting posts coming your way!  Also, we’d love to hear from you!  Feel free to tag us in posts on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook showcasing the latest artwork you’ve framed with us!  We love getting feedback from our customers, so make sure to comment and rate us on Google as well!

See you soon!

Catherine (the bookkeeper)

New Beginnings

Well here we are…..new year….new business…..new store…..new adventure…..

Dave and I are so excited to be open in our brand new gallery at the corner of Lake and Carlton. We know that there have been a lot of questions about what happened to the Kennedy family and that the community has been wondering where we have been for the past few months. We want everyone to know how much we appreciate your concern and that Dave and I are now up and running and are so excited to show you our fantastic new gallery.

Those of you who know us personally will know that last year was a tough one for both of us. In July I lost my mother, Maria Klokkou, after a 12-year battle with cancer. My mother was not only a beautifully talented artist with an incredibly positive outlook on life…..she was also my mentor, my inspiration……and my best friend. Losing her so suddenly was devastating to both of us and left me on compassionate leave from my accounting job for several months. We moved from St. Catharines into her gallery/home in Niagara Falls where we now reside and proceeded to deal with daunting task of all that is involved with losing a parent.

In December of the same year, Dave’s father made the difficult decision to close down Picture Frame Warehouse on Ontario Street after 35 years in business. It was a hard decision for both Terry and Virginia but health issues and the struggling economy led them to the realization that it was time to retire from the picture framing business. The closure of the store left many people wondering what the future would hold for the Kennedy family. Dave has worked in the picture framing business with his family for over three decades and we found ourselves with some serious decisions to make about our future. With me still on compassionate leave and Dave now “unemployed” we sat down to discuss what we should do next….

What are we good at? What do we love to do? What are we known for?

Hmmmm……Maybe we could go into the picture framing business??? Just the two of us, working together again….Eureka!!!

So….onwards and upwards as they say…..

On February 1st, Dave and I launched a brand new picture framing business and opened up at the corner of Lake and Carlton. We feel great about the new space and cannot wait to share it with everyone. Dave’s parents are enjoying a peaceful retirement and are looking forward to a summer of golf and swimming. They have been so supportive with our new venture, as I know my Mum would be if she were here.

We truly appreciate the continued support of our friends, family and community and cannot wait to welcome you to our new space.

THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE FOR YOUR PATIENCE AND UNDERSTANDING DURING OUR DIFFICULT TIMES.

We could not have done any of this without your support; we are truly blessed to be a part of such a close community.

See you soon!

Sarah Klokkou (the wife)