I am the grateful recipient of one of the most beautifully carved, gold-gilded, artfully chosen House Of Frames frame that I cherish every day. it happened this way...the year my Mother passed on, I was fortunate enough to find (what I felt was) the most perfect Christmas card to use to share holiday sentiments with friends and family. On the cover was a stunning copy of a portrait of the Blessed Mother (my Mom's name is Mary (Eva)) holding the Baby Jesus. One of my dearest friends in the world (we met as next-door-neighbors in the (Lake Osborne) Lake Worth area and became very close as we each went through pregnancies and raised our beautiful children as loving, happy neighbors, Laurie Ries (aka: Owner of Malibu Motors Auto Body and Repair in WPB) stopped by my house one day (out of the blue) and humbly presented me with the Christmas Card I just described from that extremely emotional year, only now, it was stunningly framed (as I also previously described) in such a way that it took my breath away (as it is doing again at the very thought of it). Needless to say, the priceless framed card/gift has a special place (viewable as you enter my home) where it is honored every single day. Jump to present day, October 27, 2013. Last week, i came across another treasure in my home, a forgotten project. I found an authentic Map Of Ireland (made in Ireland of Linen), a gift long ago from my beloved Mom, sitting, neglected, at the bottom of my stove's lower drawer where I keep dish cloths, hot pads, etc.. I became so excited when the thought came to me that I could call my friend, Laurie, and ask her if she could tell me the name of the place where she had my Christmas card framed a few years ago. She was quick to answer, "The House of Frames, right there past the round-about (circular road) on Lake Avenue... it's a family run business, they have a beautiful selection of frames, and they're really nice people who are talented at helping you find the perfect frame." I am so excited to meet the owner, Mr. John George, and his talented staff. I drove by yesterday at 7 minutes past closing time, and noticed that they are an Art Supply Store as well (I, very recently, was wondering where I would find an art supply store (my Dad, Robert (Bob), always dabbled in art and used to encourage me to cultivate my own talents (gifts) in the field of art. I do so now, as a motivated Teacher of 3 year olds and as a person who likes to craft and give beautiful presents). Needless to say, I am very grateful to have the highly respected services that I have heard about and seen from The House of Frames as connection in my very near future!
- Bonnie C.
