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Summer is still a few months away. Why not showcase your time in the sun and reminisce about the holidays you enjoyed with loved ones and friends? There are a lot of ways to showcase your vacation souvenirs – in style. You can creatively use picture frames, customized display cases and other tools. Framed postcards. Do you have a collection of postcards that you bought during your travels? Postcards make for great displays since these usually feature excellent photographs, done by profes …

Antique picture frames (which are frames that are 100 years old or more) have their own unique appeal. These give one a sense of history. In turn, this sense of history, this “return to the good old days” lends its one-of-a-kind style and character to any room. In fact, they can be considered a masterpiece in themselves.The elaborate woodwork tells of artisans of old who painstakingly and expertly carved them, with the craftsmanship handed over from the previous generations. The wood is p …

Mirrors offer a fascinating combination of light, movement and energy. They can instantly add sparkle and space to a room. Mirrors can be highly effective interior-decorating tools – they can serve as the room’s focal point, provide a welcoming atmosphere to a home entrance or brighten up the room. Of course, mirrors do double duty since they allow someone to have a quick check on how they look.The Victorian Frame Company not just offers high quality picture frames. You can also choose fro …

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 …

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 …