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Cleaning Photos, Artwork and Documents Before Framing
Picture frames can serve as effective display cases
for photos, artwork and documents. One of the reasons to consider placing items
inside frames is to protect them from damage and deterioration. Indeed, picture
frames can ward off the effects of harsh lighting, dust, grime, moisture and
improper handling. Paper (even quality photo paper and cardstock) is still
vulnerable to such damage.But do you know that you also need to clean photos and
documents before you frame them? This gets rid of
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14th Oct 2014
Antique Picture Frames and Modern Frames with Mirrors
Picture frames and mirrors are great home decorative
elements. These can be highly functional yet visually appealing wall
decorations that can do a lot to bring out the kind of look you want for the room.
Picture frames and mirrors can be statement pieces that serve to anchor the
room so that an overarching theme becomes apparent. Aside from this, these two items can also
brighten the room and add to the visual effect of a painted wall.With the versatility and functionality mirrors and pic
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9th Oct 2014
Using Oval Picture Frames for Your Home Décor
Oval
picture frames exude a classic, old-world feel. This is especially if you
choose oval vintage picture frames that are made of carved wood molding and
that come with a gold leaf or wood finish. Some of these picture frames can
come with an optional silver or gold lip on the inside of the frame. Oval
frames nowadays have become more contemporary, with the emergence of frames
with a black or chrome finish.Oval picture frames were very popular during the 1900s.
During those times, these
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4th Oct 2014
Shabby Chic Vintage Picture Frame Ideas
The shabby chic style denotes an effortless and
comfortably-worn style that gives off a warm and relaxed atmosphere. It would
be a style that one would envision in a tastefully decorate country-cabin or
beach house. It primarily uses white and pastel colors, with bright colors as
accents. This style mainly uses vintage items such as picture frames.How do you use
vintage picture frames for a shabby chic-styled home?You can use vintage
picture frames with an antique white finish. You can als
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28th Sep 2014
Preserving and Displaying Baby Memories with Picture Frames
Babies… how they grow so fast! Make the precious baby
memories last and display them on your walls. Your memories do not just
comprise of your baby’s adorable pictures, but also some keepsakes and baby
baubles. When you display these for all to see, every glance can be a quick and
delightful walk down memory lane.Here are some ideas for preserving and displaying your
baby’s keepsakes:Classic
round picture frame. Make visitors guess who the baby on display is. This
can be a lot of fun if y
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23rd Sep 2014