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Neighborhood News Episode 4 – The Artist’s Framers Cranford NJ

Posted on 12/09/2011 by sharon_steele

Stephanie Lalor opened her shop, The Artist Framers, in downtown Cranford almost 13 years ago. From the first moment she entered the historic building, she knew that this was the place for her to open her business. The interesting history and architectural details of the building are fascinating, it once functioned as a stage house for the train station.The shop is easy to spot with it’s bright and cheery purple and yellow exterior, and it’s location, directly across from the train station makes it convenient to visit.  The Artist Framer carries frames in a wide variety of styles and textures. Bring in any item that you’d like to have framed, and Stephanie and her staff can show you virtual choices to help find the perfect frame for your treasured item. The Artist Framers also carries art from such artists as Linnea W. Rhodes, who does landscapes, and Cynthia Dawley, a famous local artist.

Visit The Artist Framers at 17 North Ave East in Downtown Cranford or call 908-931-1133

Open Monday – Friday 10am – 6pm

Thursday 10am – 7pm

Saturday 10am – 5pm

Closed on Sunday

Make Valentine’s Day Memorable

Sure you could get your sweetheart chocolate, flowers, a massage certificate or theater tickets for Valentine’s Day. Or you could do something more creative. Something from the heart that that would last far beyond February 14^th, giving you both something to talk about for years. If a picture is worth 1,000 words, what would a slideshow of pictures be worth? How about a custom video? Here are three ways to show your love on video:

Propose on Video

If you’re planning to ask for your loved one’s hand in marriage this Valentine’s Day, make the proposal memorable. Incorporate video. Matt asked Ginny to marry him in a movie theater, after creating a custom trailer which she watched (along with the theater audience), not realizing what was to come. It’s a tear-jerker, with humor as well. Find it on YouTube:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnVAE91E7kM

DVD Slideshow

Scan old photos onto DVD and create a custom slideshow as a gift for your loved one, celebrating your years together. You can even transfer those photos to a digital picture frame, where hundreds of photos can cycle through, so you’ll never get bored. Give the slideshow or photo frame to your spouse, your parent or grandparent.

Home Movies

After a romantic dinner, bring out the home movies. No, not the 8 mm projector that breaks every time you set it up. Convert the movies to DVD. Within minutes, you can pop it into the DVD player, pour some wine, and sit back and enjoy home movies from all the years you’ve spent together.

Making Memories

If these ideas sound great, but you don’t have the knowledge, time or equipment to do it, no worries! Home Video Studio in Westfield can do it for you at a reasonable price. Studio owner Dan Weiniger will walk you through the process, giving you exactly what you want, when you want it. Contact Dan at (908) 301-9300 or email him at dan.w@homevideostudio.com. 

February 14th is DVD day!

February 14th is DVD day! (That's Digital Valentine's Day) At Home Video Studio we are proud to announce that we have been designated Cupid's Little Helpers because we know there is no better way to say "I Love You" than with precious memories of you and your beloved. This is the perfect time to gather your old videos, Super8, 8mm and 16mm film and your photographs to have them digitally transferred to Platinum Archival DVDs.


Valentine's Day is a day set aside to show your love and appreciation to the most precious people in your life...and yet these feelings may be a challenge to portray. Does candy really say what's in your heart? Can flowers adequately express what your special someone means to you?


Romance begins with creativity and imagination - and that's the business we are in! Let us help you dream of ways to show how you really feel.


Do you have a copy of your wedding on tape or film? Let's put that video onto a DVD complete with chapters, a beautiful label and a case wrap! Do you and your loved one have a special song? Bring that song to life as it is played behind photos of you as a couple through the weeks, through the months or "Through the Years". Do you and your mate have a special place that's recorded on video? Maybe where you first met? How great would it be to revisit there on a DVD complete with music, titles and maybe some nice effects. Old love letters or a poem you wrote in your courting days? How about a narration behind pictures, video or film? Remember, if your romantic mind can conceive it we can most likely achieve it!


Our lives are measured by the special times we share with the ones we love. Call us today to begin planning the best Valentine's Day ever! Digital Valentine's Day! Only a Platinum Archival DVD will keep these memories alive forever. So plan to put your most precious memories on DVD today!

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It was a huge hit. My husband, mother-in-law and family were very touched by the video.

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- Jackie from Westfield Hi Dan. Thank you soooo much for the Amazing video of my father-in-law. It was a huge hit. My husband, mother-in-law and family were very touched by the video. It brought us all to tears (in a good way). The song and the video went perfect together. You are sooooo talented and such a nice person to do business with. Much thanks--The Consales Family. Click for More Information:

WANTED: People Who Have Old VHS Tapes That they Want To Preserve On DVD.

Business Boosting Videos by Home Video Studio - I. Design -

Neighborhood News Episode 3 – I.Designs – Interior Design in Cranford NJ

Posted on 12/06/2011 by sharon_steele

Established in 1998, I.Designs, LLC is a full-service interior design firm in Cranford, NJ specializing in distinctive interiors capturing your lifestyle. With projects ranging from residential renovations and new construction to commercial historical restoration of Broadway theaters and area churches, I.Designs partners with clients to produce interiors that synergize style and function.

Creatively directed by accomplished interior designer Irene Reilly, the vision the company brings to a project helps their clients express their individuality with warmth and style.  “Visually integrating exterior and interior architecture elements where possible results in spaces feeling naturally evolved and interesting. It gives you a sense of harmony and place,” comments Reilly.

Using a team of skilled crafts and tradespeople, I.Designs, LLC can ensure every attention to detail is made during the implementation of your upcoming projects.  Our services include:  space planning, color consultation, selection and specification of finishes and fixtures, lighting, furniture, window treatments, and accessories.

I.Designs, LLC work was recently featured by Grange Furniture and Veranda magazine.  It was also the recipient of the 2011 Cranford Historical Society Award for work on the restoration of the Trinity Episcopal Church in Cranford.

For more information please can contact Irene Reilly at:

I.Designs, LLC (908) 931-1198 or via email @ i.designsllc@verizon.net

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Thanks Dan... for making this one of our best Christmas's ever!

01/01/2012 Home Movie Transfer

- Albert from Westfield

My Dad is no longer with us, but his Super 8 movies are. Dan Weiniger at Home Video Studio did a fantastic job transferring them over to DVD's. It was easy, pleasant and quick! Over the Holidays our whole family got together and watched them again and again. Thanks Dan... for making this one of our best Christmas's ever!

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