Good gosh, the cost to have a picture custom framed!!!!! I seriously stood there at the counter, that contemplative look on my face ala Carrie on her computer typing up her sex column — head cocked to the side, eyes upward and half closed, biting a lip — trying to remember which organs I have two of so that I could sell one and still have the other to keep me alive and functioning. It blew me away. Luckily I had a 50% off coupon, but the framing cost still totaled like a grocery store receipt for a family of 15. Needless to say, this will be Harleigh's big gift this year. I actually bought her the print last Christmas. As she's a huge fan of movies and dress from the 1940's and early 1950's, this print just reminded me of her. She picked out the frame, a rather ornate, gold one, that works so well with the French Provincial furniture pieces she has in her room. I told her that it was a good investment, a picture that she'll hang in her first apartment, her first home.
And yes, I still have both my kidneys.
Frames are ridiculously expensive. That is why at every charity shop and garage sale, if I see a good one, I get it. There is a little collection of antique frames under my bed right now.
ReplyDeleteOn my birthday last year, my mum and dad got me a lovely L. A. Ring print and would you believe I had an antique frame under the bed that fit it beautifully.
Stock up when you can!
Lisa xo
And Happy Thanksgiving tomorrow!
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