What's new At Frame By Frame: May 2013

Friday, May 31, 2013

Summer, grab your camera!

Summer is the perfect time to grab your camera and find cool things to take pictures of. Frame your favorites!

Different Styles

This grouping consists of all different styles, subjects and colors of art. Notice how all the mats and frames are black and white to create unity on the wall.

Thursday, May 30, 2013

It's summer vacation season. Capture the memories!

Large Mats

Individually, a small piece of art can get lost in a room. For maximum impact, use generous mat borders and group pieces together on one wall.

A custom framed mirror can make the room feel larger.

Mel Blanc

Happy Birthday and thank you to Mel Blanc for being the sound tract to my youth ~

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

This 4" wide traditional moulding from the Klavier collection may not be the first thing that comes to mind for this contemporary artwork, but using a frame like this is a sure way for the art to be taken seriously.

When you know you get it right

When you know you get it right, the right frame on the perfect picture, your audience can't stop look at them.

If you are at the beach...........

For many this time of the year means time at the beach. When you return home, frame a memory such as a shell, sand dollar, coral or a seahorse.

Rock Feet

Rock feet love them

Monday, May 27, 2013

Art up near the ceiling?

Hanging art up near the ceiling may not be the ideal place, but sometimes it is the ONLY place to put it. If you love framed art, you will find a spot for it.

Using a map as a mat is a perfect way to show where a photo was taken.

Happy Memorial Day, we are open from 9 am -2 pm, come see me!

Get inspired! Vintage glam - pink bedroom with great framed art

Friday, May 24, 2013

You could WIN!

We are giving away one of Sharon Weinberg's signed prints, "Laughing Prairie." You will need to stop by the shop and register, the drawing will be on Sunday, June 9th.

Mimosa Scented Candles Arrive!

If you love framed art more than books.

If you love framed art more than books, remove a few of those adjustable shelves to recapture lost wall space.

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Corners

Corners can add visual interest to how you hang your art. So if you have an angular or small space, fret not! All it takes is some trial and error to get a fantastic result. Use our tips below to use paper before you put holes in your wall!

Hot and Steamy

Hot, steamy bathrooms are not a good environment for expensive artwork, but less expensive reproduction prints like these are fine. When redecorating a bathroom, your art can be the starting point for wall color and accessories.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Great chairs and photos.

Reflective silver frames are neutral and work well with a large variety of art and room styles.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Dillon

No matchy, matchy

Frames do NOT have to match your room to look good in it. A gold frame would have matched this room, but would have overpowered the subtle art. This silver frame is perfect for the art and looks great in the room, too.

Yawn

Never be done with art of value

Designer Kerry Howard chose to turn a single print into a 4 piece grouping for this bedroom. This should never be done with art of value, but is an option for most reproduction prints.

Monday, May 20, 2013

Fun Patterns

Fun patterns are showing up everywhere, including pillows, drapery panels, and upholstery. When custom framing, you can add pattern to your mats by covering them with fabric, wallpaper or even scrapbook paper.

Coastal wall decor

oastal wall decor

Sunday, May 19, 2013

I'm obsessed with white frames

Colorful frames look great on a hallway wall.

Saturday, May 18, 2013

Frame your kid's artwork and put it up!

Sharon Weinberg Artist Reception today from 4 pm - 7 pm, please come!

Friday, May 17, 2013

Great Frame Collage. Great colors. Love the vintage-style prints, too!

Great Idea!

Here is a great idea for combining a set of images into one frame. Each piece is in its own frame, but the group is united in one larger frame.

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Framed Posters

Custom framing of posters helps to elevate their status. The maple frames used on these posters adds a warmth and richness many of the metal or black "poster frames" do not.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Except for the art

Except for the art, this room could be cut down the middle and have a mirror image on each half. Intentionally choosing mismatched framed art, rather than a pair, adds character to a pretty predictable space.

Large Stairway Walls

The large walls in a stairway can be the perfect spot for groupings. An informal arrangement like this one makes it easy to add or change out framed pieces to keep the look fresh.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Contemporary Canvas

Designer Vern Yip used a simple gilded float frame for this contemporary canvas. Notice how this framing, the light fixture and vase bring a fresh look to this traditional dining room.

Monday, May 13, 2013

Artist Open House this Saturday from 3 pm - 7 pm

Artist Open House this Saturday for Sharon Weinberg from 3 pm - 7 pm

Think White

Many people would choose black frames for these pieces of art, to "bring out the black figures" but the best way to let the figures stand out is with this white moulding.

Saturday, May 11, 2013

White mats, white frames!

Library paneling divides walls into smaller sections and those areas are not always going to be the right relationship to the art you want to display. Shown here, white mats and frames were used and blend into the wall so they seem like a part of the architecture versus an addition that doesn't fit with the paneling.

Shout it out, Frame By Frame has some great gifts for Mother's Day!

Thursday, May 9, 2013

High Ceilings

In rooms with high ceilings, go with the flow by hinging sets of framed art one over another. It sets off the art and accentuates a great architectural feature.