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Choosing Art to Display in Your Home
Your home décor is a reflection of your personality and your
unique sense of style. The same goes for your selected artwork. A few glimpses
of the walls of your home can tell a visitor what types of persons are living
in that home – the hopelessly romantic, the enigmatic and mysterious, the
laidback and relaxed or the modern and full of energy.There is no “right”
or “wrong” when it comes to choosing your artwork. Artwork is subjective,
very personal. As they say, beauty is in the eye of th
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5th Jul 2016
All About Mats and Liners
One way to add to the overall visual impact of a framed
photograph or artwork is to use mats and/or liners. Mats and liners give your
framed item a sophisticated and polished look. They also provide a separator
that softly transitions from the frame to the image.Mat vs. LinerPurpose. Liners
and mats serve basically the same purpose.
They serve to add depth and texture to the framed item. However, liners
are more commonly used in fabric art and paintings while mats are more commonly
used
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30th Jun 2016
Sports Memorabilia Gifts for Dad
If your dad is a gung-ho sports fanatic, Father’s Day is the
perfect opportunity to show him that he is the #1 player in your team and that
you will always be his fan. The Victorian Frame Company has a lot of picture
frames and custom
display cases that you can use to craft your Father’s Day gift for him.Here are some sports memorabilia gift ideas for your dear
dad:
Autographed
balls. You can go the extra length of getting a ball autographed by his
favorite player. Of course, this is no
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25th Jun 2016
Fun Ways to Use Frames for Your Child’s Birthday
Birthdays mark special milestones in our lives. This is
especially true for young children, who can hardly wait to grow up and who look
forward to their birthday celebrations. Put the bang in your child’s birthday –
with a lot of picture frames.Picture frames are a practical way to add some pizzazz to
your child’s birthday party. After the event, you can then use these frames to
hold the memories of the special day. You can hang these frames in your child’s
room to remind him of how much f
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19th Jun 2016
Unity and Diversity in a Gallery Display
Displaying multiple photos on a wall takes some planning and
a dash of artistic flair. You do not simply wing it - placing photos on their
own frames and then hanging them as you go. For one, you will be left with a
wall with a lot of holes and the overall look may not be as aesthetically
effective and pleasant as you expect.With a gallery display, you need to create a balance between
unity and diversity. The overall look should look unified and uncluttered, but it
should also have some as
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14th Jun 2016