In the heart of Orlando’s College Park neighborhood sits a custom framing shop that has quietly preserved family stories for generations. Since 1978, Let Us Frame It has been a space where creativity, craftsmanship, and community come together to honor memories and the people behind them.

Family-owned and operated since its founding, Let Us Frame It has stayed true to its roots for nearly five decades, still operating from its original location. The shop’s warm atmosphere reflects not only its family values but also the deep relationships it has formed with generations of customers who come to preserve their own family heirlooms and keepsakes.

A Family Craft Rooted in Care and Creativity

Let Us Frame It was founded on a simple yet powerful belief: that custom framing should be both artistic and meaningful. Today, that belief is carried forward by the family’s next generation. The owners’ daughter grew up surrounded by frames, colors, and creativity, learning the craft firsthand.

She has worked in the business since she was old enough to help, and she has watched clients come in with wedding dresses, family heirlooms, memorial items, and cherished artwork. Early in her career, she worked with an art collector who arrived seeking a simple frame for a piece they planned to resell. She sensed how much the client valued the artwork and suggested a bold, high-gloss frame that transformed its entire look. The design changed how the client saw the piece, inspiring them to keep it and display it in their bedroom rather than sell it.

That moment reflects the heart of Let Us Frame It, a family business that helps people create spaces that feel like home: where every design is personal, every project matters, and every client’s story becomes part of the shop’s legacy.

Stories Preserved in Every Frame

For the owner and lead designer, the emotional side of framing is what makes the work so meaningful. Over the years, she has helped countless customers turn cherished items into lasting memories.

One particularly moving project involved a mother and daughter who came in with a handwritten letter from the father, sent during the Vietnam War, along with a newspaper clipping of the moon landing. In the letter, he explained that even though he was far away, they were both watching the same moon. Combining these historical and personal moments into a single frame turned the piece into an heirloom the family will treasure for generations.

Another memorable project was a shadow box celebrating three generations of nurses within one family. It included a 1940s nurse’s paper hat, stethoscope, and watch, along with photographs from each generation. Preserving such meaningful family history was an experience the owners found truly rewarding.

These projects highlight the artistry and empathy that Let Us Frame It brings to every piece. The team understands that when it comes to framing, presentation and preservation are both crucial. Whether it is a wedding photo, a child’s first drawing, or another piece of family history, the right frame transforms it into something that can be shared and admired for decades.

A Community Cornerstone

Being part of the College Park community has been a defining element of the shop’s long history. The family attributes their business’s longevity not only to their creative craftsmanship but to the loyalty of their customers and neighbors.

During difficult times such as the 2008 recession and the COVID-19 pandemic, the community rallied behind Let Us Frame It, choosing to continue supporting a small family business rather than moving to larger chains. The owners note that watching community members take care of one another has been incredibly heartwarming, and many of their customers feel like family.

Social media and glowing reviews have expanded the shop’s reach beyond Orlando. Customers come from across the state and occasionally from out of state for the creative custom framing and warm, personalized service.

Let Us Frame It also gives back to the community in many ways. The shop recycles leftover materials, donates frames to art schools and charities, and participates in initiatives like One Tree Planted, which supports global reforestation. The team donates gallery pieces to local charity events and collaborates with artists and nonprofit organizations across Central Florida.

Craftsmanship with Heart

Success at Let Us Frame It is measured in the relationships they’ve built over the years. Many customers have been regulars for over 30 years, trusting the team’s skilled craftsmanship and attention to detail. Every frame is custom designed to reflect both the spirit of the piece and the personality of the person it belongs to.

Their philosophy is simple: to provide an elevated, polished, and creative product while offering the highest level of customer service. Every member of the team views framing as a craft — one that requires artistry, precision, and care. Through imaginative vision and artisanal techniques, they guide each client through the design process, helping them choose the perfect combination of materials, textures, and colors to create a one-of-a-kind piece.

At its core, Let Us Frame It is a celebration of storytelling through design. Each frame captures a moment, honors a memory, and safeguards its contents for future generations.

Framing the Future

After more than 45 years in business, Let Us Frame It continues to honor its roots while embracing the future. Each frame reflects the shop’s values of creativity, community, and care.

Whether preserving a precious heirloom, commemorating a milestone, or creating a new family tradition, Let Us Frame It reminds us that memories are meant to be displayed, shared, and cherished. Every custom frame tells a story that connects past and present, art and emotion, family and future. These stories will continue to hang proudly on walls for generations to come.