It is through art and art only that we can realize our perfection, through frames and frames only that we can shield our art from the sordid perils of actual existence. Today's deal frames and supplies your art in fine form: for $40, you get $100 worth of custom framing services at Allan Jeffries Framing. This Groupon can be used at the Los Angeles, Santa Monica, or Manhattan Beach location.

Allan Jeffries has been providing friendly framing services to all sorts of picture possessors since 1984, including fine artists, professional photographers, and people who know someone who has been candidly captured within six feet of Kevin Bacon. The studio's team of talented framers specializes in museum-style archival methods and is well versed in the matting, mounting, and framing of both two- and three-dimensional pieces. Possible enclosable keepsakes including paintings, drawings, certificates and diplomas (around $100 with black wood frame and glass), limited-edition prints, posters (about $79 for a 24"x36", and about $89 for a 27"x40" movie-size poster with metal frame, drymount, and glass), family photos, children's art, coins, Roger Rabbits, and stitch-work projects. For the truly conservation-minded, a high-quality photograph with black wood frame, acid-free matte border, and UV-protective Plexiglas can run around $300. Allan Jeffries and his Jeffries will work with you to devise a framing plan that jives with your décor and budget, carried out with top-notch craftsmanship and care.

Walls garnished with thought-provoking masterpieces turn living rooms into museums with couches where friends and family love to lounge. Allan Jeffries Framing has acted as a secondary curator to museums with couches all over the city by offering always-friendly and knowledgeable art advice. Use this Groupon to have your favorite memories professionally finished in a custom frame to properly preserve your proud moments for posterity.

Reviews

CityVoters named Allan Jeffries Framing the Best Custom Framing in Los Angeles in 2008 and 2009. Nine Yelpers give the business an average of 4.5 stars.

• Very professional, polite and very high quality. – AJ R., Yelp, 1/19/2011
• They've always taken the time to indulge my artistic sensibilities, pulling samples off the wall and offering opinions when needed. Their work is fast and professional, and their patience is admirable. – Matt P., 10/19/2010