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Set the stage for your precious family photos! Your photos tell a story and add interest to any space. It also immediately and, when done well, attractively personalizes any room.Some problems with displaying family photosFamily photos span a wide range of time. If you are simply talking of just one generation, the photos taken when your children were still babies and when they have grown into adulthood will all have different looks and feels. One of the main problems of displaying family …

Spacers are small frame components that are not visible but have an important function. The spacers are usually placed between the glazing and the backing. These come in a variety of thicknesses, starting from 1/16 of an inch.Spacers are hidden behind the lip on the underside of the interior edge of the frame molding, around its perimeter. They can serve as a replacement for matting if you want to fully utilize the available display provided by the frame’s opening.What are spacers for? Pr …

Tell someone “Happy Valentines” with the creative use of picture frames! Picture frames are a highly practical gift and can easily be personalized. If you want to take a break from the tried and true gift of a card, chocolate or roses, try creative variations of the picture frame gift to say that you care. Here are some picture frame gift ideas for your valentine: Valentines wreath. Give your friend something to spruce up her valentines – and add color to her room. Take a plain and empty …

The sheen of gold and silver has its own unique charm and this charm extends to picture frames. You can greet the New Year with a new look. By simply adding gold and silver picture frames in strategic areas, you can easily update the look and atmosphere of any room.In fact, one of the top interior design trends for 2016 is the use of metallic decorative elements. The wise use of “shiny things” can be combined with well-thought-out lighting, a neutral palette (with bold colors as an accent …

The shabby chic style is all about careworn elegance and a relaxed attitude, an attractively weathered yet romantic atmosphere. With shabby chic, there is also a definite nod towards history, featuring the use of upcycled, recycled and antique items. First coined by designer Rachel Ashwell, the term “shabby chic” is also referred to as French Country, Cottage Chic or Beach Cottage Chic.Shabby Chic DécorThis style involves the use of white (and similar shades), floral patterns and pastel co …