Framed: Leon & Lulu Welcomes Lido Gallery to Clawson

The following information was provided in a press release.

Master Framer Chris Ambler, who worked for Lido, will resume his craft inside Leon & Lulu. Ambler works from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday expertly handling customers’ framing and matting needs.

"Leon & Lulu is proud to continue the 35-year tradition of first quality, creative framing started by Diane DeCillis at the legendary Print Gallery and the Lido Gallery,” said Mary Liz Curtin, co-owner of Leon & Lulu.

"We’re always looking for new ways to meet the needs of our patrons and providing top-notch framing services within the store helps us become more of a one-stop destination for furniture, home décor and gifts. We are thrilled Chris Ambler, an award winning master framer with 25 years of experience, will be running Lido at Leon & Lulu,” she continued.

Lido at Leon & Lulu will offer full-service, in-house framing and matting services, including more than 3,000 moulding choices. Ambler will personally handle each project and offer framing solutions for every budget, from basic framing to museum quality treatments, providing the utmost in presentation and preservation.

Ambler, known for his creativity and quality craftsmanship is eager to help Leon & Lulu customers tell their story. He explains that proper framing is affordable, not to mention the right thing to do for cherished pieces. In his 25 years, Amber has framed just about everything imaginable, including valuable original art, hockey skates and jerseys, animal pelts, certificates, baby keepsakes, photography and more. 

“I am so pleased that Lido, formerly The Print Gallery, has found a home at Leon & Lulu,” says Diane DeCillis, former owner of the Lido Gallery. “For thirty-five years our award-winning custom framing has established a large and loyal following. The ambience and energy that Mary Liz and Stephen bring to their marvelous shop, and their many offerings, including furniture, are an excellent fit,” she explained.

“It's gratifying that our tradition of quality framing and trusted service will live on, and I could not have asked for a more perfect venue,” says DeCillis.

Ambler said he is happy to help both new and existing clientele seven days per week at Leon & Lulu, 96 West 14 Mile Road in Clawson. For more information, call (248) 288-3600 or visit leonandlulu.com.