My Own Wall Photo Gallery

Recently I added frames to my upstairs hallway.  I haven't filled all the frames yet but it has been over a year of thinking about doing this, so I decided to just 'go for it'!  Here is how I did it:

STEP 1 - 

Find a large clean floor area and design a layout using your frames.

(take note-I switched the jute frames you see above for turquoise ones that you will see in steps 3 and 4)

STEP 2 - 

Make paper templates of your frames and place them on the wall to resemble your frame layout.

STEP 3 - 

Hang your frames

I find that I procrastinate on printing out photos and have a ton on my computer.  I made the decision to hang my frames on the wall in the direction that looked best and fill them later because I have many photos to choose from.  If you are a procrastinator like me, just go for hanging your frames like I did.  Or you will never end up with photos on your walls.

I also changed out some of the original frame mats that came with the frames I used.  If you love a frame but not the mat, no problem!  Just go to a craft store and find a different mat. (Make sure you have the frame with you when choosing a new mat-mats come in different looks and sizes, AND cut out sizes for the photos (ie the same size mat may hold a 4x6 or 5x7).

Coolest Mirror Installation Ever

 Today was a great day!  Install day typically is.  This is the day all my design vision comes to life.  There were lots of deliveries and Bill my art installer teamed up with me to hang art, frames and mirrors on the walls.  Check out how it came out:

BEFORE

The design idea for this wall, that is 20' high, is to create a dramatic reflective focal point using a series of mirrors.   

TEMPLATES GO UP

I created paper templates made of construction paper.  This took some time to do but totally worth it because I was able to have my poor art installer up on his ladder moving the templates around until I had them where I wanted them.

AFTER

I love the way this came out!  The mirrors used are thirty inch large frameless bamboo ones as well as twelve inch bronze framed ones.  If you attempt to do something similar using heavy decor, make sure each is secured to the wall well.

We Also Did This...

BEFORE

AFTER

Stay tuned for the photos I will post containing the AFTER photos of this home!

Recover An Old Photo Frame In One Hour

How many picture frames do you own 

that are the right size but not the right look?

Don't throw them away before reading this DIY idea!!

I have several.  This past weekend I hit the craft store and purchased a spool of 100% jute fringe and recovered one.

I loved how it turned out and could not wait to share it with you!

TA DA..........

Here's How To Do This Project

For this project you will need the following:

- a frame

- fringe (buy at your local craft or fabric store)

- heavy duty scissors

- hot glue gun

 STEP 1 - Cut the corner of your fringe on an angle like shown.

STEP 2 - Measure the length of fringe you need to the other corner and cut it on an angle the opposite way.

STEP 3 - Hot glue the inner side of the fringe....

....and press it to the frame.

STEP 4 - When you have finished hot gluing the fringe all around the frame the corners will look like this.  Let's clean them up!

STEP 5 - Cut a half inches of fringe like shown.  Then cut THREE more.

Each will look like this.

STEP 6 - hot glue one to each corner of your frame (to hide all uneven corners).

Your frame will look like this:

Any fringe will work so get creative!  I love how it looks with a mat (this is a photo of my parents, two young love birds)

Hung on a wall with frames of other finishes creates a unique and lovely statement.

Try it in your own home!

HOT Hardware Gives Old Furniture NEW Life

This is just a reminder of a quick and inexpensive way to remake a piece of furniture you already own!  

New Knobs and Pulls Make A HUGE Difference!

What a transformation!  

For my fab client Sonya's entry way we kept her foyer table but ditched the generic silver knob for a pull that rocks!

This leather, brass and bone pull is from Anthropologie....and it rocks!!!

We simply unscrewed the knobs, and then screwed the new ones on!  EASY!

If you are interested in trying this, it is important to remember the difference between knobs and pulls.  Knobs are easy to change out because they typically have one fastener, or screw.

If you are looking to replace a pull, you will need to measure the distance between the two fasteners, or screws.  Handles come in varying widths so make note of this tip!!

I apologize for the poor quality of the photos but I have not finished the room yet.  When I do I will have quality pictures to share!