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Decorating Baby’s Room with Picture Frames
Congratulations on the baby!The nursery in your home is a testament of the family’s excitement
at the impending arrival of a much-loved and much-awaited new member of the
family. With the crib, rocking chair, changing table and other baby-related
accessories prepared, the next thing to focus your attention will be the walls.You can paint the walls with the colors of your choice. You
can also paper one or two of the sides to add more visual impact. But the walls
will still be bare and will n
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8th Dec 2015
Wood Picture Frames and Wood Molding
Wood is organic. It
gives the room some warmth and energy. It can be helpful in enhancing the
overall look of your home. You can use wood picture frames (with a variety of
natural wood finishes) for a rustic look. You can get white or distressed vintage
picture frames for a shabby chic theme. For more traditional or classical
décor, you can also use antique
picture frames, this time finished with silver or gold leaf or white.Molding DesignsAn important element of wooden picture frames wou
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28th Nov 2015
Get the Luxe Look with Antique Picture Frames
Add a dash of instant luxury to your wall with an antique
picture frame. The muted sheen in silver
or gold
picture frames or the classic white, paired with the elaborate woodwork
molding provides a luxe atmosphere that can only complement your well-chosen
period furniture.Here are some tips on how to use vintage
picture frames for that instant air of elegance:
Choose
the right finish. The Victorian Frame Company has a number of finishes you
can choose from: solid gold or silver spray,
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13th Nov 2015
Caring For Your Picture Frames and Pictures
Your picture frames carry priceless memories. They are also
a considerable investment, especially if you have a collection (antique
picture frames, contemporary frames, etc.) for a gallery display. With a
little TLC, you can actually extend the lives of your picture frames (and your
photos, too!). When you have new memories to display, you can simply reuse the
frame.Here are some things you can do to take care of your picture
frames:Keep away from
moisture and direct sunlight. These can d
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3rd Nov 2015
Identifying the Parts of a Picture Frame
When investing in fine picture frames, it will be helpful to
also know the basic structure of the frames. This way, you can make decisions
about what kind of picture frame to choose, depending on your needs. There may
be a number of things you need to decide on – the design (modern picture frames
vs. vintage
picture frames?), the dimensions (width, height and thickness), colors,
quality of glazing and so on.Here are the major components of a picture frame:Component #1: The
Frame itselfThi
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16th Sep 2015