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Are you the type who loves to give personalized gifts? Picture frames can actually be great gifts, especially if you add your own personal touch to it. Picture frames can also work for all occasions – and make excellent gifts for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas or just an everyday “You are loved and cherished” gift. Plus, they are also one-of-a-kind gifts that can be treasured and appreciated by the recipients.Here are some gift ideas: Wedding or anniversary gift. Use an all …

Celebrate your love for photography by framing your best shots. Antique picture frames will work well with sepia portraits and landscapes. Black and white and more modern-themed shots can be displayed in their best light with contemporary frames, such as silver picture frames with clean, simple lines. You can also choose from a variety of shapes and sizes.Once you have selected your photos and picture frames, the next step is to mount the photos properly. Here are some photo mounting tips …

Antique picture frames, even replicas, have their own unique charm and visual appeal. They add to the interior’s atmosphere and personality. Perhaps it is because they give a sense of history. Or, it may be that the intricate designs of the moldings are a work of art in themselves.You can get old picture frames from flea markets and garage sales. Or, you can take a look at your parents’ or grandparents’ attics to see if there are such frames tucked away inside a box. You can also buy excel …

Diplomas, maps and historical documents need more than the standard care we use when framing photographs. The rarity and value of such documents call for an extra level of “TLC” (tender love and care) to ensure that these are properly preserved, not damaged or exposed to harmful chemicals. Otherwise, these irreplaceable documents can suffer discoloration, fading, twisting or distortion.These are some things you need to remember when handling and framing important documents: The document …

Usually, when you say “shabby chic”, the elements that come to mind include white or distressed wood furniture. However, you can also incorporate silver into the décor to add a more sophisticated look and feel to shabby chic. After all, silver can actually imbibe a classic and old-world flair to your interior design. The silver can also bring out the simple beauty of the whites and soft pastels you will be using.Here are some ways you can integrate silver to your shabby chic design: Silve …