Kingfisher Walla Walla

04/04/2024

Stacking is so fun!
It creates a whole new look. :)

With the largest sample inventory in the area, we love finding just the right frame. Many of our customers like simple designs, and we do plenty of frames with clean lines and neutral colors. But, we also carry everything from bright colors, to rustic and ornate. Plus, a great selection of stained woods, matte black, and metals.

04/04/2024

Hi, Friends!

We recently replaced hangers and wires on several paintings, done by a beloved grandpa, after one of them fell off the wall. The owner brought the rest in, and we found that another wire had already begun to break.

It's good to check the supports on the back. Metal screw eyes often pull out, (which is why we don't use them), and braided wire can break. There are better attachments and wire available now, and we can either replace them, or sell you the parts. We also have other hanging methods, for large, heavy frames.

Folks also like replacing glass. Most old art has regular glass, which filters 43% of UV light. Conservation glass filters 99%, so replacing that really helps to protect art. If we open the piece, we also check to see if any art hinges have come loose, and replace any cardboard backings that can cause acid burns on art.

We also make home trips, for folks with limited mobility. :)

03/12/2024

Today is our 10 year anniversary of owning Kingfisher Gallery!
I've worked in framing for 32 years, ten of them with Dear Hubby.
Thanks to our wonderful artists & customers, and here's to many more! :)

12/23/2023

Merry Christmas, and Happy Holidays! :)
We're open special hours this week, including Christmas Eve.
Open Saturday until 4:00, and Sunday, from 12:00 - 3:00.
Sunday, we'll have treats, and would love to see you!

Edit: Also open Thurs, Dec. 28 - Saturday, Dec. 30th. :)

05/04/2023

Hi, Friends! Just a heads up that we'll be closed this Saturday, May 6th. We're open today and Friday, until 5:30, and will be open next week, Thursday thru Saturday.

And a big thanks, to all of you, for supporting our new business model. For two years, we've been open Thursday through Saturday. We also meet any other day of the week, by appointment, to fit your schedules. It's part of our plan, and we're often quite busy on our 'closed' days. We'll even meet evenings, if need be, and it's been great for all.

Wishing you a great Spring! :)

12/24/2022

Merry Christmas, everyone!
Happy Holidays, too!

We're open Christmas Eve, until 2:30.
Wishing you all a safe, happy weekend. :)

12/14/2022

We're in love!

11/24/2022

Wishing all of you a happy Thanksgiving! We're closed Thursday and Saturday this week, but will be open on Friday, the 25th.

And, we have new art! Along with our current wonderful creatives, we have new originals by Nancy Norman, and new bird prints by Hiroko Cannon. Also, some delightful cat cards by Lorna Barth. Playful takes on famous paintings, with a cat theme, and names like, 'Clawed Monet'. We also have new bracelets by Celia Martin. It's fun to see what Celia dreams up, and these copper bracelets are beauties. Also, some silver and one gold-filled.

Wishing you all a safe holiday, and see you soon! :)

10/08/2022

It's been almost a year since we changed to a Thursday - Saturday schedule. We're also happy to meet any other day, by appointment, to fit your schedules. This allows us more time to do our secret framing magic, and it also gives more time for house calls.

Thanks to all of our wonderful customers for your support! :)

09/16/2022

Hi, Friends! Just a heads-up that there will be no parking on our street on September 21st. Signs went up today, so I'm letting all know that they only apply to that one day. (And since it's a Wednesday, we'll be closed. But, as always, we're still happy to meet any day of the week.)

Thanks for your wonderful support, and enjoy these blue skies! :)

08/04/2022

Hi, Friends. We're open this week on the following days. Friday and Saturday, (August 5 and 6), both days open from 10:00-4:00. Thanks, and see you soon! :)

06/03/2022

It's June! How did that happen?

We're busy as ever with framing, and enjoying the variety of art that comes in. Thanks for making our eyes happy, and we're looking forward to more fun design times! We're officially open Thursday through Saturday, and we also gladly meet folks any other day of the week.

Wishing you all a beautiful summer. :)

02/20/2022

Artist Hiroko Cannon, in a wonderful OPB profile. We have carried her cards and prints for years, and it's always a pleasure when she visits. This chance to see her at work is a real treat. :)

https://www.opb.org/article/2022/02/18/hiroko-cannon-pendleton-oregon-art-watercolor-nature-birds/

Master water color artist uses tiny brushes to create intricate detail in her portraits of birds she observes near her home. Hiroko moved from Tokyo to Pendleton in 1986 – a culture shock at first, but today she can’t imagine leaving the beauty of Eastern Oregon.

12/26/2021

Four ways to frame it, and so much fun! Have a favorite? :)

12/17/2021

I was putting out new jewelry, and two pieces sold before I had the chance. There's more here, soon to find happy homes. It joins bead and metal jewelry by Celia Martin, as well as work by Sandy Mooney, Robin Saxby and Pacific Circle. :)

12/03/2021

We have angels! So lovely, and we're basking in the glow. Stained glass, made by Terry Czarnecki. Each one took between 40 - 60 hours to create, and they retail for $500.00 apiece. See comments for more notes/pics.

10/29/2021

Hi, Friends! We've changed our open days, so here's a heads-up. They are now: Thurs. & Fri. 10:00-5:30 Saturday 10:00-4:00. And also, by appointment, any other day of the week. (Seriously....we're happy to meet you any other day).

So many great projects have come in that we need time to focus on completing them. Thank you for your wonderful support, and here's to more happy framing!

And while we're here: Local folks might enjoy visiting this month. We have new originals by Helen Boland and Jim McNamara, as well as new bowls by Ed Stone. They join originals, prints, glass and more, by wonderfully creative artists. :)

10/29/2021

09/30/2021

Regional phone systems are having trouble this week. It's due to hacking at some provider, and is affecting many area users. A customer just said that construction workers also cut through a fiber optic cable. If you're trying to contact us and can't get through, feel free to write here. We're also still getting e-mail. It's kingfisherwalla2 and is at yahoo.com. Thanks, and sorry for any trouble. Our computers and card machine are still working, just no landline.

07/22/2021

Hi, Friends! We'll be closed July 25 & 26th.
Open next week regular days, Wed. - Sat. :)

03/14/2021

New cards! Sharon Kaufman-Osborn's cards just arrived today and are right at home. She has collected the bunnies over the years and enjoys showing their creative sides. We also have some fun new cards by Helen Boland. And while we're here, I'll say thanks to our wonderful customers. You've been bringing in so many fun projects, and it's keeping us busy! :)