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Are you bored with how your walls look like? We all need some change from time to time – and this includes perhaps changing a bit of our environment. You can instantly alter the “aura” and energy of the room – shifting from energized and active to relaxed and laidback (or the other way around). A fresh coat of paint or new wallpaper can work. However, if you want to add more oomph to your walls, picture frames can provide a quick and easy solution for a fresh, new and interesting look.Here …

Decorating your walls does not require you to spend an arm and a leg. It takes some resourcefulness and a good source for high-quality frames (such as The Victorian Frame Company) to provide a visually pleasing and interesting addition to your wall. You can spruce up your walls with these creative ideas: Framed maps. Use an oversized antique picture frame to hold a vintage map or a simple black frame for a modern map. You can add more interest to the maps by providing details of where yo …

Sometimes, all it takes is the right background to shine new light into common items you can usually see both in and outside of your home. These items can be transformed into treasures that are wall-décor worthy by simply adding the right matting and of course, by using a well-selected antique picture frame.You see, vintage picture frames have their own brand of charm. Aside from landscapes and portraits, these frames can work its magic on everyday items, enabling you to make one-of-a-kin …

Crazy about needlepoint? After you have painstakingly stitched your way through a piece, the next step is for you to frame your work. Of course, you need to use the proper methods for framing the completed project so that all your careful needlework efforts will not go in vain. Also, placing your work into a frame ensures that it is protected from dust and dirt.Here are some things you need to remember when framing needlework: Wash your finished piece. Your finished needlework will usuall …

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 …