Blue Skies Art & Frame — Local services in Austin

A loved one passed away a few months ago. In going through their belongings, I came across an item that immediately had immense sentimental value for my family and I knew it had to be professionally framed.

By chance, I visited Blue Skies Art & Frame shop on the first or second day of its opening. I had not scheduled an appointment and Malu wasn't quite yet ready to be able to serve a walk in. I mentioned I would be leaving town for a month or two that same day so I, unfortunately, would not be able to schedule an appointment around that time. I was very understanding as to why I couldn't be helped but to my pleasant surprise she accommodated me without hesitation. Malu guided me through the process with such patience and positivity that I left knowing my personal item was in the best possible place and in the best possible hands.

Malu kept me informed on the progress throughout the process, which I appreciated. After months went by, I finally returned to Austin and her shop. I still remember seeing the finished product for the first time hanging on her wall and immediately being blown away. The frame absolutely exceeded my expectations, and I could not be happier with how it came out. Even though Malu had been busy the months prior getting her business set up, she still remembered how important the item was to me and treated it and me with care to the very last moment. The fact that the frame came out beautifully and my family loves it, is the cherry on top.

I’m not one to write reviews, but this is the best framing experience I've ever had, hands down. Malu is a great person, extremely talented, and you can trust her to deliver...

I was using Blue Skies for my framing needs under their original management, and just recently had an opportunity to reach out to the new owner, Malu, with a very important project.

I didn’t realize that I could book an appointment and walked right in one day. Despite no appointment, Malu stopped what she was doing and gave me her full attention. I brought her a very small and delicate pressed 5-leaf clover in a mailing envelope. It is the last (of many) that my dad, who had an uncanny ability to spot 4 leaf clovers, found before his untimely passing. I’d had the foresight to press it when it was fresh, and had left it in the press for four years.

I decided I wanted to frame it and gift it to my younger brother on my wedding weekend. Malu helped me find the perfect materials to compliment this tiny treasure. Although we were cutting it close, she assured me it could be completed in time for my brothers visit.

She finished it ahead of schedule, and even used her own showroom materials when one of the pieces we had chosen ended up being discontinued. I am so pleased with the final result, and very happy to have this precious item protected in a way that can be displayed. Thank you, Mali!

One tip! Please DO make an appointment if you have a custom job for Malu. Although she was so gracious and worked with me anyway, as a one-person shop it much more effective for her to block out appointment times. I will do so next time I...

We had a great experience getting our ACL gear framed by Malu. Malu was clearly very passionate, creative, and knowledgeable when it came to picking out specific frames and mattings to really make our items pop (she was very patient in allowing us to look through various samples until we found the pefect combinations for each piece). Pricing was super transparent and fair, lead time to get the framing was great especially for being during the holiday season, and Malu was super communicative throughout the process.

The shop itself was very warm and welcoming. Malu does a great job of hanging pieces throughout the space so you can get a sense of the options and styles that are available.

We will definitely be back for our future...