Invite Antique Frames Into Your Home

There are many different styles of antique frames to collect. Depending on your own personal needs and tastes, you can easily repurpose vintage wood or metal frames and give them new life. An eclectic grouping of various sizes, filled with photos or prints, can prove to be an exciting display on an entry hall table. Or, try layering some empty frames on the living room mantle. Wonderful old gilded frames are a favorite at the manor. They even look lovely with new mirrored backs placed within them. Some people even use the larger sized frames to house their plasma televisions! You can find these lovelies at garage sales, your great Aunt's home, or on the internet. Don't worry if they are not in perfect condition, or have an amateur painting in them. Just take out the offending artwork, repaint the frame, if needed (possibly "distressing" the finish), and enjoy the new addition to your collection. Use your imagination, the sky is the limit. Below, is an interesting carved wood frame we've had at the manor, that is looking for a new home in our shop. Have a wonderful day- Al