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Framing Your Favorite Photos-—Choosing the Right Mat

You’ve received tips on how to master the fine art of photography, now what are you going to do with all the spectacular shots you’ve captured. Show them off, of course. My home is chock full of images I consider to be “frameworthy.” However, not all of them are framed in the manner in which I think they deserve. Professional framing can be quite expensive. But, the pros understand that sometimes pictures need a boost. Mats can help with that. Mats have the ability to change the way a person views and responds to photographs. I am an advocate of … Continue reading →

More Framing Tips

In my previous blog I told you what a wonderful addition a photo wall can be to your home. However, if you decide to forgo dedicating an entire wall to displaying your prized shots, but still want to show off your favorite images in frames you should know the following: Go With Glass. Many novelty frames use plastic instead of glass. I once spent $20 on a Snoopy frame (which I purchased online) for my daughter’s room and was shocked when it arrived with a clear plastic film where the glass should have been. Since glass reduces the amount of … Continue reading →

Creating A Fabulous Photo Wall

How many of you watched Wednesday’s Oprah show? It featured Oprah’s favorite designer Nate Berkus helping homeowners break out of decorating time warps. It was a great episode and offered a ton of great tips; however, the part of the show that stuck with me came at the end when Nate showed off a mock living room that featured collage frames. You know, the ones found in just about every home in America. They are large wooden squares that feature a series of circles, ovals and other shapes that frame your prize-winning shots. Your pictures may be fabulous, but the … Continue reading →

Review of Digital Picture Frames (2)

Continuing on my research path of digital photo frames, I wanted to share the other two great finds I found. While I do not personally own these, I have been considering purchasing one and have done some pretty intensive research. Earlier, I told you about a frame in a Review of Digital Picture Frames (1) that I really liked because of its price and features, but now I’d like to discuss two other great frames I found. Kodak Easy Share Digital Picture Frames These tend to be on the more expensive side. They are available in both a standard version … Continue reading →

Review of Digital Picture Frames (1)

The latest craze in digital photo technology seems to be the release of these wonderful digital frames that display your digital photographs in a rotation of sorts. They are the latest fad and I am sure that you have seen them in the stores or even thought about buying one. I decided to research them and find out whatever I could on the different frames, and provide to you a guide to purchasing one. However, since I am still in the researching phase myself, instead I thought I would provide a small review of my favorites that I have found … Continue reading →

Wall Art For The Frugal Minded (2)

Continuing our creative discussion of wall art for the frugal minded, I have several more great ideas. Creating wall art is easy and saves a lot of money off store purchased items. Frame the item yourself and you’ve saved even more. Here are a few more great ideas to get you working on personalizing your home even further. Collage Art Cut photos and patterns out of papers, calendars and greeting cards collaging them together in a slightly shabby chic way. Cut the entire print to the size of the frame you want, and you have a piece of wall art … Continue reading →

Wall Art For The Frugal Minded (1)

Browse the aisles at any store selling framed art and you’re liable to have a heart attack on the spot. Some pieces can be terribly costly, while other’s only a fraction, but still expensive. Sure, you can purchase the pictures or paintings without framing and save quite a bit of money doing it yourself, but there is an even easier and more frugal way to get some beautiful wall art and not break the bank doing it. Found Pictures Calendars, greeting cards, magazine photographs and other types of pictures can be framed and added to your walls for creative interest … Continue reading →

House Décor—Fun With Frames

Nothing transforms a house into a home faster than decorating it with family photos. Whether it is a wall collage of your child’s school portraits, a hall lined with photos of family gatherings, or a refrigerator plastered with individual shots of memorable moments, nothing says “home” like wonderfully rich family photographs. Our home is littered with pictures… and I mean that quite literary. Currently, our living room floor looks like a photo processing machine threw up on it. There are dozens of photos scattered on the carpet—the remnants of an art project my daughter and I undertook this afternoon. I … Continue reading →

Grouping Pictures

One of the easiest ways to make a wall look classier is to simply put pictures you already have into a grouping. Groupings are an attractive way to hang pictures, and they can very quickly enhance the look of your walls without spending a dime. There are a few different methods for grouping pictures. When I have done groupings, I just lay down my pictures on a table or the floor until I get the pictures how I want them. Then I eyeball it on the wall and use a level to make sure the pictures are straight. This works … Continue reading →

Teens, Tweens and Home Decor

Is your child outgrowing his or her room? Your son or daughter is not a little kid anymore and not quite an adult either, but the current decor just isn’t cutting it. It happens all too soon, but don’t worry, you can easily give your teen or tween a fun room. Letting your child help design the space will ensure that it is something both of you can live with. Be prepared for some wild ideas, and be prepared to compromise. For example, if your angel says she wants a black bedroom, don’t automatically cringe and say no. You do … Continue reading →