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Picture frames are not just for displaying pictures, you can also highlight important and historical documents. This can be your grandpa’s discharge papers from the civil war, a handwritten diagram of the family tree (from three generations ago), your great-grandparents’ love letters, the diploma you spent a lot of sleepless nights to earn or that autographed note from your favorite celebrity.Rather than keeping these documents inside the filing cabinet, why not enjoy them by putting them …

Your family’s memories are not simply to be treasured. You also have plenty of opportunities to display these precious memories for all to enjoy. With the advent of digital photography, you can enjoy clicking your camera to get the best shots of a family event or of special moments (i.e. your child’s first steps, your summer at the beach or a wedding of a loved one).Now, with the number of choices available to you, how do you select the pictures you will put up on your walls and shelves? He …

“Mirror, Mirror, on the wall…”Mirrors are excellent decorative tools. It can instantly light up a room, and add texture and dimension to the look and feel of your home décor. Whether it’s a mirror framed in an antique picture frame or a more modern black frame with convex mirrors, you can creatively use them to add your own personal style and flair to any room. Mirrors do much to accentuate a room’s décor.Here are some ideas that make use of framed mirrors: Mirrors in the porch area. Add …

Diplomas, maps and historical documents need more than the standard care we use when framing photographs.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 …

“Going green” has taken a more urgent tone with each passing day. With the earth’s dwindling natural resources, each one is called to be more environmentally responsible. Every bit helps. The good news is that picture frames themselves are going green. Indeed, you can enjoy gallery displays at home and still know that you are not jeopardizing the environment.Combination of beauty and eco-friendlinessIn the past, antique picture frames were valued not just based on their elaborate designs, …