<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Frame Chicago]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frame Chicago offers premium custom framing and engraving services, specializing in unique designs and high-quality craftsmanship since 1981]]></description><link>https://www.framechicago.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 11:01:59 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.framechicago.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Hung straight, hung right: how we install on-site]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bring us the wall. 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When the figure inside it can carry the weight of a classical frame, give it the classical frame.]]></description><link>https://www.framechicago.com/post/ornate-gold-for-cristina-martinez</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fc03e6666cfccd94151a1c</guid><category><![CDATA[Frame Stories]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 03:15:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1de71a_e2e9f3385d3348e5a201e8f44a4b754b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Frame Chicago</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crimson lacquer + comic-textured liner for Sandra Chevrier]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crimson lacquer outside, comic-textured liner inside. 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