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Treasured keepsakes have a way of evoking memories and feelings. This may remind you of moments with the family or your fascination with a particular sport, athlete, movie actor or singer. You can also capture interests and memorabilia of your youth. With Victorian Frame Company’s selection of specialized display cases, you can have a stunning display of these cherished possessions.Here are some ideas of how you can display your treasures: Musical display. With Victorian Frame Company’s o …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Shopping for picture frames? The Victorian Frame Company will prove to be your online store of choice. We offer a wide array of choices and we are sure you can find one that fits the look you are going for.When purchasing picture frames online, it can be helpful to have a working knowledge of the picture frame’s different components. Knowing this can help you make informed choices and can simplify the purchasing process. Here are the 6 major components of a picture frame:The frame. This re …