In 1975, Ken Pitts, the founder of Frugal Framer opened a small frame shop on Wall Street in downtown Asheville.  After ten years on Wall Street, Frugal Framer moved to the current location on Cherry Street in the historic Montford neighborhood. A second retail location was opened on Hendersonville Road in 2009 and continues to serve South Asheville.  In 2015 Frugal Framer celebrated forty successful years in business. 2015 also brought a change in ownership of Frugal Framer as Ken Pitts began the transition into retirement. The new owner, Jennifer Pearson is a former Frugal Framer employee who re-joined the company. Jennifer has a background in architecture and design as well as years spent as an artist and framer.  The entire Frugal Framer staff is excited about growth and change, and look forward to many more years serving Asheville's eclectic, vibrant community.  