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Happy fall! We are in love with the golds, red and yellows of the season. Sometimes it feels that the changing of leaves can color a landscape more dramatically than wildflowers. Want to save some of these colors and use them in your home decor? Here is a handy guide to preserving fall leaves!First, Leave the bad ones on the ground. It is important to pick leaves that will press well, so it is helpful to have leaves which already are laying somewhat flat. Ones with bumps, curls, rips and …

While bold, bright colors and geometric prints are going to be very hot for spring this year, there’s always going to be a place in our hearts for those gorgeous pastel pinks, yellows, blues and green.Decorating with pastels can be a tricky business, especially when you are trying to maintain a modern space with a touch of sophistication. See below for some great ideas of how to use pastels in your spring decor.Perfectly painted picture frames. Oval frames look particularly delicate when pa …

Windows in older homes often need to be replaced. Maybe they are drafty, broken or just too dirty to deal with, or maybe you’re just updating your outside curb appeal with some more modern versions.If you have old window frames that you are looking to discard, it may be wise to keep them around. These charming older additions to homes can be upcycled into some of the most interesting pieces in your home, without much materials or cost. For some great ideas on how to use your frames, see bel …

Most people think of art as being a two-dimensional product. It’s usually a photo or a painting that will look amazing as a conversation piece but does not do much else but sit and look pretty.What if the wall art you choose or create could double as something not only beautiful but functional in your home? Try the suggestions below, and you’ll be the envy of all of your friends who will wonder about your organizational skills and resourcefulness.Make a floating planter. If you are craving …

Gone are the days of sitting in your grandparents’ darkened living room, watching them click through slides of their trip to Florida. And it’s becoming increasingly rare to sit down at a friend’s kitchen table to look through a photo album of their latest summer vacation. What consumers want now is to have their photos online immediately, showing the world of social media what they’re up to that very moment. It’s becoming a startling truth that many people believe, “If pictures of it are n …

Often, the only thing we have left of cherished family members are the memories they gave us, the stories they told us and the treasures they left behind for us to enjoy. These relics provide a link to our ancestral histories and displaying them is an important way for us to remember both who they were and who we are. Here are some great ideas to incorporate the past into your present without compromising on your unique style.Vintage garments - Old dresses can be placed behind a rectangula …

Preparing for a wedding? Add picture frames to your arsenal of wedding décor props. Picture frames make for a practical investment, as they are versatile, can complement different themes and can be used for a lot of your wedding gigs. Get a number of rectangular shadow box frames and circular frames. You should also have large oval frames in contemporary and vintage designs. These frames can be used empty or with glass and colored backing.Here are the different ways you can use picture fr …

At InLine Ovals, we do not only provide you with a wide-selection of quality picture frames. We also have a number of display cases and specialized frames that you can use to create unique and visually appealing displays. These custom display cases add a personal touch that your client may want – especially if there are personal hobbies and passions that he wants to showcase in his home.Here are InLine Ovals’ specialized display cases:-Shadow box frame. Aside from the common rectangular sh …

InLine Ovals offers helpful tips for picture frames that want to sell more oval frames and round frames. Most stores do not realize the potential for selling these types of frames. To help generate more interest, InLine Ovals suggests the following:Place oval antique picture frames on display. Additionally, add convex glass to displays so customers can see the difference how these types of frames look. These types are exceptionally popular for framing old family pictur …

A bubble glass frame features a convex piece of glass instead of the traditional flat piece of glass. This style was exceptionally popular around the turn of the 20th century, often used for displaying family portraits. Bubble glass frames are available from specialty Internet stores. To give glass its domed shape, the glass rounds are located outside the frame’s borders and the photograph is mounted inside the glass. This mimics a bubble shape. Laying a flat piece of glass into a frame mo …