Picture Frames
We’ve all experienced taping posters, photos, and other artwork to our walls without bothering with a picture frame. As adults, this approach doesn’t always go with the polished décor in the rest of the home. If you like the low-profile look of art and photos without a frame, you can still achieve a clean, professional ...
We frame and display the photos, art, documents, and keepsakes that we love, but over time those mementos can yellow and discolor with age. Luckily, by using the right framing and storage supplies, you can help prevent yellowing and deterioration. What Causes Yellowing One of the main reasons photos and other papers turn yellow and ...
Playing with frame size and style is a great way to change the look, feel, and visual impact of your art. A popular trend in gallery framing and home art display is to use extra-large frames for smaller photos and art work. This creates a dramatic visual and draws the eye to your art display, ...
Most people know that direct sunlight can seriously damage precious framed art and documents. Over time, light exposure can cause colors to change or documents to become brittle, yellow, or oxidized. But light exposure is not the only threat to your cherished art pieces and photographs. To improve the lifespan of your framed treasures, keep ...
Shabby chic isn’t going anywhere. The design trend has shown staying power ever since it took hold in Great Britain in the 1980s, where it allegedly earned its name from The World of Interiors magazine. While shabby chic celebrates charmingly worn-down furniture and items, anything can be altered to match the style. You can transform ...
It seems like there is always a “green” or environmentally friendly way to do almost everything these days. And that doesn’t exclude picture framing. Whether it’s knowing what materials are used in the creation of the frames, the type of mat board you can use and even where you purchase the frame, there are ways ...
You’re transferring a framed artwork from one room to another and it slips from your hands. Or you’re moving to a new city and a box with framed photos crashes to the ground. There are many ways your framed art can accidentally become damaged. Even the highest quality frames can chip or get scratched over ...
Nowadays, picture frames are used merely to “frame” beautiful pieces of art, photography, archival documents and treasured mementos. However, when they were first developed, frames were included in the art and even considered a piece of art themselves. In fact, according to “A Survey of Frame History” in Picture Framing Magazine, historically “more attention was ...
Wedding planning in full swing? Many couples are embracing DIY approaches to different aspects of their weddings to save on costs and create a day that is completely and uniquely theirs. Decorating is one area where couples – along with the help of family and friends – can really be creative and have some fun. ...
The development of digital cameras revolutionized photography and changed the way most people take pictures for good. The introduction of digital cameras quickly morphed into an even greater revolution: camera phones. These versatile devices make it easier than ever to keep a camera with you and take pictures all the time. With modern photography firmly ...