Island Life Magazine Ltd August/September 2013 | Page 136

BUSINESS LIFE

Expert advice at Wisteria Framing
Island artists seeking help on how best to

and abroad, and some of it has recently been

with the correct choice of framing, and we are

display their works will receive expert advice

exhibited in London.

here to provide that help and advice.”

if they visit the long-established Wisteria

“Unfortunately some artists try to frame their

Wisteria Framing carry out contract

Framing, which can be found at 22 High

work as cheap as possible, but that does not

specialised framing work for commercial

Street, Wootton Bridge.

necessarily put it in a good light and sell it

artists and companies on the Island and

for them. It is vital to complement the artwork

mainland, and also offer the facility to frame

Paul Jacobs has owned Wisteria Framing
for 36 years, and he and his dedicated team

photographs and make mirrors to size.

are on hand to provide an unrivalled service

Specialist glazing is available to eliminate

for the framing of paintings, photographs,

fading whilst other glass is available to

embroideries and tapestries.

reduce reflection and improve clarity, and

Paul said: “We already work closely with

comprehensive advice is always given on how

many renowned Island artists to help present

best to present a particular work. Paul added:

their work in the best possible way. We carry

“If anyone needs specialist advice then they

out hand-finished framing on base woods,

should come along to see us and we are

and then apply colours or washes to give

more than happy to help.”

more of an individual feel to artists’ works.

Call into Wisteria Framing, or phone (01983)

Much of our work also goes to the mainland

882980 for more information.

22 High Street • Wootton Bridge • PO33 4PE • Tel: [phone]

www.wisteriagallery.co.uk

Coach House for quirky and quality
If you are looking for quality furniture or quirky

furniture, console tables with mirrors – in fact

accessories to enhance your home, then

something for all tastes.

it is well worth a visit to The Coach House,
Regent Street, Shanklin.

The Coach House also stock a fine and
unusual range of accessories from umbrella

Or if you are seeking out a present with a

stands, table lamps and ornaments to mirrors,

difference for a wedding, birthday or special

glasses, pictures and quality artificial flowers.

occasion then The Coach House can meet

And there is something to suit all budgets

your requirements – and all at competitive

with prices starting from as little as £5.

prices.
Jane Reeves opened The Coach House

If there is a particular item that a customer
requires that is not in stock, they can browse

nine years ago and prides herself on not

through the Coach House brochures or go on

just keeping up with ever-changing trends,

line to www.coachhouse.com and if they then

but setting them herself. Jane explained:

go to the Regent Street outlet to order it is

is that you can see and feel the quality for

“Initially we did a lot of oak, and although we

normally in stock within seven days