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It may seem simple to choose a picture frame. They can’t all be that different from one another, right? The short answer is yes, they can. There are several points to consider when choosing the right picture frame for your favorite photographs or art pieces.Is the piece vintage or modern? Where will it hang? How has it been displayed in the past? These are all valid questions that need to be asked when considering the display frame. Using these guidelines below will help you to determine j …

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 …

Convex glass, also known as bubble glass, is a type of framing in which the glass is curved outward. While it is mostly used in the restoration of vintage frames, it can be provided for a number of uses in the present day.Chances are you have come across a portrait or two of an older relative hanging somewhere that stands out from the others. If you take a closer look, you may notice some differences not only in the way the glass curves, but the photograph itself. So what is convex glass, …

It happens all of the time. You wake up one morning, and suddenly your middle schooler, who once had the biggest stuffed animal collection in the state, is now a full blown teenager. It may be time to upgrade their room to something that not only reflects their evolving style, but also serves as functioning space for school work, sleeping in and vegging out.While it’s important to let them incorporate their own opinions in the process, even the most mature of teenagers will need a little …

Photographs and priceless paintings are always going to be in style when looking for some artwork to decorate your walls, but why not try something a bit more unorthodox to modernize your space?Just about anything you desire can be framed to display, and setting your passions out for the world to see is a great way to really reflect your personality in your home. Below are listed five different non-traditional objects that will look beautiful framed in your home, office or any other space. …

There are several ways a mirror can be damaged in your home, but the most common way to lose your favorite reflection piece is by it falling, and consequently shattering into pieces on the floor.While you may be able to easily replace the glass within the frame, don’t throw out those broken shards just yet. There are several DIY projects that you can use large or smaller pieces of broken mirror to take something from blah to bling. Use the glass as part of the new mirror frame. If you want …

Lunch is packed, the backpack is full of new school supplies and a perfect first day of school outfit hangs on a closet door. A big day for some very excited little people is coming soon - the first day of school. Be ready to capture all those precious moments with this ten-step guide for back to school photography. Favorites - Use a text box to list all the favorite things of your child as they enter into a new grade. You could list their favorite movie, their favorite food, their favori …

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 …

The fitness industry is a highly competitive, fast-paced industry. It’s vital for physical trainers to place themselves ahead of the competition by investing the money and time into a fitness photography session. These images will be useful to place on various social media platforms, business cards and flyers advertising your services. One fitness photography session can provide many years of use if the right images are obtained. Here are some tips to make sure you maximize your session. …

Oil painting on canvas creates an air of grandeur and professionalism to an art lover’s collection. Adding a frame to an oil painting is a necessary part of displaying your art piece. It protects the painting as well as adds to its value. Here are the steps to take to frame an oil painting. Measure your canvas. Select your frame. This is the fun part. Select a frame which will complement the painting and your home’s décor. The most popular choice of frames for oil paintings is wooden frame …