Celebrating 33 Years!

Another favorite in the shop. My Grandmother’s calling card.

One of my favorites! Dad sits on the front counter. He’s with us always!

A very rare photo of our grandparents. My grandfather died in 1929. This was the first photo restoration project in our shop.

It’s ok to have a bad hair day! Photo circa 1962.

A few years ago I wrote a blog post every day for thirty days showing my favorite vintage photo projects. This one is in my dining room. I fondly remember Ed’s parents! If you have not checked out the “Vintage Is Now” project, just mouse over “Blog” on the menu.

I can’t thank my friend Steve enough for the support and friendship over the years. As a neighbor and fellow framer I have always appreciated his wisdom!

Another favorite in the shop. I found Mom and Dad’s cake topper and created this by scanning photos from Ruthie and Harold’s wedding album.

I frame lots of fun vintage postcard projects. This one has Mom and Dad where they met in Atlantic City.

Here’s a part of history that must be shared. A vintage postcard of the SS Leopoldville, which was torpedoed in the English Channel December 24, 1944. Seven hundred US Soldiers were killed. Miraculously our father, Harold Gittlen was rescued.

I was awarded the MCPF designation in 2007, the highest recognition in our industry. There are only about seventy who have earned this.

So much gratitude goes out to Paul Papier for the outstanding professional photography over the years. If you need photography call Paul!

We love our customers! To each and every one of you, thank you for your support over the years!

I have displayed at many vendor shows over the years.

In 2014 I was awarded two Design Star awards. On the left is Greg Perkins, one of the best frame designers in our industry.

In 2015 I was awarded First Place in Design for Textiles! This was a proud moment with Drew Van Pelt the former CEO of Larson Juhl

I was honored to win another Design Star award in 2017 in Las Vegas.

Marlee had the coolest living room!

Postcard montages take us back!

I was awarded the PPFA Service Award, for my dedication to the framing industry. I proudly display this at the shop!

Photo restoration brings back memories. It delights me to bring happiness to my customers!

This was the start of Whispering Woods Gallery. Fall 1986.

I travelled to Jackson, Mississippi to learn how to frame from Herb Carithers, an innovator in the framing industry.

Larry built our shop in every way. Circa November 1986.

Larry, circa 1987.

Setting up shop in 1986.

Here’s our Dad helping us set up shop in 1986. We remember him everyday.

Our opening party. Thanks to Phyllis, Mom-Mom, for teaching me about the framing business.

We remember Seymour Grant of Grant’s Brandywine Gallery who shared everything he knew about how to run a successful framing business. We got a great start. 1987

An early art show with a local artist.

Rachel used to visit the shop on Saturdays. Where has time gone?

Mom was always ready to help out. She was our best cheerleader!

Debbie might be behind the scenes but works non-stop to make us look good.

Ed, you always make us look great!

I really enjoy framing our four footed friends. Nick was “Best of Breed” in Westminster in 2019!