Yarmouth Chamber Corner – Get to know one of our members, Coral Fuller from Frames on James! Coral is also offering Chamber members a 15% discount for custom framing.
What does your business provide?
My shop is custom framing. I provide framing services for artwork as well as memorabilia, historical artifacts, keepsakes… the list is long. I do offer some installation for my clients, as well as minor restoration of frames.
What made you want to start your Business?
Years ago my Husband and I sold a business we ran together and I found myself looking for something to do. As I painted and framed some of my own work, I was somewhat familiar with what is required. We were fortunate to know Joe and Adeline Doucet, who owned this shop – under its original name “First Choice Framing”- when they were thinking of retiring. I worked with them for a period of time to ensure it would be a good fit for all of us. I was blessed with the time I had with Joe and Adeline. I think of them as my mentors, not in the framing craft alone, but in the honesty & respect they had in dealing with their clients. They taught me well.
I had this business under its original name for over 5 years before moving it to my home on James Street in 2008. With that move came the change in the shop name …. Frames on James! We have a large house here and after our children moved out we decided to use the extra space for the shop. It has been a great move. I have a large parking space for clients and the move has allowed me to have a dog! (Anyone who has come into the shop has become familiar with him!)
When did you join the Chamber of Commerce & how have we helped?
I have been a member of the YACC for over 10 years now. It has been a great source of information for the day to day running of the business as well as a networking center with other business people in the area. The YACC updates keep me on top of new offers and discounts.
How can your Business be reached?
We can be reached at 9 James Street, Yarmouth NS, B5A 2V2, through Facebook – Frames on James, or by calling us at 902-742-6115.
