Tips for Hanging Pictures

Tips for Hanging Pictures

Not too high!  Think in terms of eye level, so that the eye of the average viewer falls about one-third of the way down from the top of the picture.  This will be about 55 to 58” from the floor. Be sure to use hangers that are strong enough to hold the weight of the...
Kid’s Rooms

Kid’s Rooms

They grow up so quickly! Part of the joy of preparing for the new baby, is decorating the nursery. The new parents choose the décor. Bunnies or teddy bears, blue walls or blue & yellow stripes, the nursery is yours. Slowly our little bundle of joy develops a...
10 Tips for Framing Artwork

10 Tips for Framing Artwork

It is important to ask questions at the frame shop. Be a well-informed consumer by making inquiries about the materials being used. The more you know, the better your decisions about framing your art and memorabelia will be. Below are some simple suggestions for...
Red, White and Blue Too

Red, White and Blue Too

I attended a birthday party on the 4th of July. Imagine six decades of red, white and blue birthday gifts. Sometimes you have to fit certain colors into your palette.   You don’t need red, white and blue in every piece in the room. Embossed paper art or a sculpture in...