Tricia's Rose City Framing

10/17/2026

10/16/2026

The light coming through your windows is slowly fading the photos and art on your walls — and most folks don't think about it until it's too late. UV rays are relentless, y'all, and once the color is gone, it's gone for good. So what does UV-protective glass actually protect? It shields your piece from the ultraviolet rays that cause that sad, washed-out look you see on old photos. And it's not just the thing hanging in direct sun — even indirect daylight does damage over time. I help folks all over Tyler, Texas protect the treasures they love most. Let's keep what's on your walls safe for years to come.

10/15/2026

Regular glass gives you almost no protection — and it surprises a lot of folks. The difference between standard glass and good UV glass is the difference between a photo that lasts a few years and one that lasts generations. I think about the treasures that come through my door, and so many of them are irreplaceable — a great-grandmother's embroidered jeans, a century-old document, a photo of someone who's no longer with us. You cannot reprint a memory, and you cannot un-fade a color. That's why I love helping people get it right the first time. Let's protect the piece you can never get back.

10/14/2026

How to protect a photo when framing? It starts with the glass you choose. Y'all, this is one of those things most folks never have a reason to think about until something they love starts to fade — and by then, that fading can't be undone. UV-protective glass blocks the ultraviolet light that quietly yellows your photos, washes out your artwork, and weakens your textiles over time. It's the kind of thing I love to give people a friendly heads-up about here at Tricia's Rose City Framing in Tyler, Texas, before they ever need it. If you've ever noticed a favorite photo looking faded, the full article has your answer. 📖 Read it here: https://rosecityframingblog.com/post/what-uv-protective-glass-actually-protects-and-why?v=1791916251207

10/13/2026

Protecting a photo when you frame it starts with the glass. The light coming through your windows is slowly fading the photos and art on your walls, and most people never think about it until it's too late. You might not notice it for a year or two, but UV rays are relentless, and once the color is gone, it's gone for good. UV-protective glass shields your piece from the rays that cause fading, yellowing, and that washed-out look. And it's not just for pieces in direct sun — even indirect daylight does damage over time. Protect that favorite photo before the light gets to it.

10/13/2026

What UV-protective glass actually protects — and why it matters — is one of those things most folks in Tyler never think about until it's too late. If you've got a photo or a piece of art you love, this is the kind of heads-up I'd want a friend to give you before you need it. On this week's episode, I'm breaking it all down. The short version? It protects the things you can't get back. UV light fades, yellows, and breaks down anything you hang on a wall over time. Protect the treasures on your walls before the damage starts. 🎧 Full episode: https://share.transistor.fm/s/49079e84?v=1791916283192

10/13/2026

With over 300 5-STAR reviews I think it is time you checked us out. Tricia’s Rose City Framing is ready for you and remember…. Every Picture Tells a Story. Let us tell yours!!

10/12/2026

10/10/2026

10/10/2026

Here's the part most people truly don't know, and it's the one that matters most. Both glass and acrylic come in options that block the sun's rays — and that's what keeps your photograph or your artwork from fading over the years. So the real answer was never simply "glass or acrylic." It's choosing the right one for your treasure, your space, and how much light that wall gets. If you've got something you love and you're not sure how to protect it, I would genuinely love to talk it through with you. Come see me at Tricia's Rose City Framing in Tyler, or call (903) 360-7004. Which wall in your home gets the most sun?