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Antique picture frames have a beauty all its own. Antique frames take you back to those bygone days where craftsmen were committed to the creation of beauty. These frames feature gold or silver leaf ornamentation, scalloped borders, intricately carved edges that bear flowers, foliage, ribbons, even angels. When used wisely, these frames will add to the aesthetic value and impact of your photos.When choosing antique or vintage picture frames, take note of the following guidelines: Choose …

Warm, lustrous and inviting. Gold (or aurum in Latin) exudes a special aura that can lend a room with its timeless beauty when used wisely. As an element in your interior décor, you can use gold (particularly gold picture frames) to give any room some shine and more than its own fair share of stylish elegance. Gold can be classic, reminding one of the opulence and grandeur of drawing rooms of 16th to 18th century royalty. Gold can also be modern, imbibing a room with energy and a sense of …

Your pictures can be transformed into a stunning piece of wall art by the wise use of matting and framing materials. After all, you have taken the trouble to choose your subject, decide on the best composition and pressed the shutter on your camera. Now, you need to show these photos in their best light. Frames and matting do exactly that. These highlight the photo and increase its visual impact and appeal. Of course, these also provide the additional benefit of protecting your photograp …

Scrapbook frames make for great opportunities not just to display treasured family memories but also your creativity. With a single page of patterned paper, you can highlight a single picture or tell a story with a number of pictures and insert your own notes and sense of design.Display family memories through scrapbook pages that are framed as homage to your family’s history. These memories include special occasions such as graduations, birthdays, family holiday celebrations and weddings. …

Frames do not only enhance the visual aesthetics of a picture. It also serves to protect the picture and minimize possible damage. Sadly, not all frames are created equal. Non-conservation frames can actually result in damage to your picture over time. Now, if your picture is something that you already have in your computer files and something that you can print again, conservation is not an issue. You can go with any ordinary frame. However, if you are planning on framing a rare photograp …