Certified Picture Framer

Hi, I'm Janet and I love my job!

I started framing in Dallas in 1984 quite accidentally but took to it immediately.  I became manager after one year and worked at that shop for a total of 6 years.  When I moved back to Wisconsin, I found work at a wholesale frame shop in Brookfield where I also worked for 6 years.  In 1991 I earned a professional certification for picture framing from the Professional Picture Framer's Association.  Wanting a shorter commute, I began working for Bonnie's Art & Framing located in West Bend in 1996.  The business was sold in 2006 but I continued my employment with the new owners.  In February of 2007, the name was changed to Legacy Photo & Frame to coincide with the new direction of the business.  During the transition period, the framing segment was moved to the front of the store and a photography studio was built in the back.  We cataloged our framing inventory of over 2000 mouldings and now offer only conservation grade matboard and the finest glass available.

The photography business has added a new dimension to my framing work which I thoroughly enjoy.  I can't decide if I like design work or hand framing work better so suffice to say, I love it all.  If I had to choose some favorites, I'd say that I enjoy designing and making shadow box projects along with framing old photographs.

I also enjoy going to customer's homes for design consultation which we provide at no charge.  Please stop in the store to say hello and to discuss your framing project with me.