About
I’m Diana — or Parksie, as friends call me — and I set up Parksies’ Picture Framing to bring a friendly, local touch back to framing. Trained to Fine Art Trade Guild standards, I combine design know-how with the practiced skill of a craftsperson to help you find the perfect frame for your artwork, memories or treasures.
Framing is a bit like finding the perfect house — when the right colours, textures and styles come together, you just know it’s right. My role is to guide you through the choices (or simply take care of it for you), so you walk away with something you’ll be glad to look at every day.
I’ve lived and worked in Southbourne, for over 10 years. Being here — in such a beautiful place with such a friendly community — is what grounds me and makes this the perfect home for Parksies
What I Frame & How It Works
Custom framing for all kinds of pieces
I can frame almost anything. Each piece gets the same care and attention, whether it’s a family photo or a rare original.
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Artwork & Prints – watercolours, oils, acrylics, drawings, posters, limited editions.
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Photographs – from small personal prints to large statement pieces.
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Maps & Documents – vintage maps, certificates, family records.
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Textiles & Shirts – football and rugby shirts, embroidery, fabric art.
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Memorabilia & Keepsakes – medals, records, concert tickets, personal treasures.
Quality & Choice
The Fine Art Guild dictates that the job of the framer is to protect, preserve and present.
So, I use conservation-grade mountboards, a range of glazing options to suit the piece and the location for display, and I provide a wide range of frame materials and styles to protect your piece and show it at its best.
Together we’ll explore presentation options, colours, textures and finishes until it feels just right.
How It Works
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Book an Appointment – come to my home workshop in Southbourne.
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Bring Your Piece – anything from fine art to memorabilia.
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Explore Options – I’ll guide you through frames, mounts, styles and glazing, or you can leave it to me.
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Place Deposit - this is for your materials only
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Crafting – I’ll hand-make your frame to Fine Art Trade Guild standards.
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Collect & Enjoy – your piece, beautifully framed and ready to display.
Framing projects
Testimonials
"Wow - exceptional, high quality framing service 5* Reliable, honest, stunning results. Diana’s frames are beautiful, a work of art in themselves. She has the utmost respect and care for your artwork, and pays meticulous attention to every detail. You can choose your mounts and frames from a vast range of styles and colours, but she also has great ideas and such a great eye for what will suit your picture – I’m constantly impressed by her knowledge, expertise, and natural instinct for what works."
Karin - Executive Coach
"I would heartily recommend Parksie’s bespoke framing service for the enthusiasm and attention to detail Diana brings to her work. She’s a great communicator, happy to spend time listening to her customers while offering creative options of her own.We found a linen mount in a neutral shade perfectly complemented the prints of seaweed and coastal flora.
And who knew there were so many shades of white to choose from? We found that a ‘photo white’ mount gives a contemporary edge to a fairly traditional etching.
We are extremely pleased with the results, which have brought new life to our living room."
Gaby - PR Business Owner
"Diana took so much care when she took on my collection of badly framed and unframed pictures and prints. The results transformed the originals and her creativity and eye for colour and texture were clearly the reason. An excellent service!"
Heather - Councillor
Get in touch
Have a special piece you'd like framing? Get in touch with me today and let's explore your best options. I'm here to turn your vision into reality