So, you want to create a space that is tranquil and feels like you’re at an extended stay at a tropical resort. You’ve seen thousands of inspirational pictures on Instagram and Pinterest of lush plants on shelves, windowsills and hanging from the ceiling. However, you’ve tried countless times and every plant you purchase dies. So how can you turn your…
Whether you live in a cold climate or a warm one, Winter still brings shorter days and dropping temperatures. Here at Frame USA, in the heart of Cincinnati, OH we’re no stranger to the bitter cold so we’ve got some picture hanging tips to help warm up your home during winter, even if your definition of “cold” is considered shorts…
Just because the bathroom is mostly utilitarian doesn’t mean it doesn’t deserve to be lovingly decorated. In fact, sprucing up the bathroom with the right décor can give you the emotional boost you need in the morning to stay in a good mood all day. Here’s how you can transform your bathroom with these 3 picture hanging techniques! Be Mindful…
The act of “decluttering” refers to removing or rearranging items to tidy up space. If you’re a big fan of displaying art, photography, and knick-knacks in your home, then you know how quickly things can pile up. Luckily, while frames can add to your clutter, using them in smart and creative ways can also be your clutter solution! Here’s how…
2020 has been a wild ride from the very start. Everyone has had to adapt and make sacrifices. We as a company shut down for over a month and are just now getting to a point where our masks no longer bother us. At the onset of the pandemic, Parents had to help their children finish out the school year.…
Trends change year after year, and with 2019 just beginning that means new home decor trends! Picture frames are a big part of many homes, but decorating the rooms around them are just as important. Keep your home up to date with these top home decor styles and trends for 2019. Natural Decor Living in the 21st century means always…
We’re promoting Etsy shops leading up to the holidays to encourage you to shop small! Etsy is full of handmade items and artwork, and that includes custom orders. At Frame USA we know the importance of and the work it takes to create custom items. If you’re looking for personalized gifts, check out the list below of Etsy shops. Personalized…
Frame USA is promoting small Etsy shops this holiday season! Small businesses and artists are important to us as a company. We encourage everyone to shop small for holiday gifts this year. Here are the first of our featured shops leading up to the holidays. Framed Art AgedPage Images from AgedPage Photography speak softly to the soul by capturing moments…
What’s the difference between real wood vs MDF wood picture frames? In the world of moulding you will find different types of materials used to create individual styles. It might seem as simple as wood vs plastic, but the real story is much deeper. We’ll start at the beginning to see how frames start as trees in a forest, but…
How to Get Rid of Creative Block Creative block happens to every artist no matter how professional they are. We all go through times where the inspiration isn’t there. It can be super discouraging to be a creative person with no ideas of what to make. As an artist, I’ve had plenty of ups and downs. There are times when…
Matting Artwork When looking at a piece of art, matting can really brighten or enhance the image. People often ask if you should mat a picture based on the image itself or based on the room it will hang in. It’s actually a little of both. You don’t want to have a mat, frame, and picture totally clash with the…
Hello fellow framers! As we all know, summer is quickly coming to a close. And with that, comes all the fall things (HAPPY DANCE!). This season we’re introducing a brand new series to the Frame USA collection called “Timber”. Our new series Timber Barnwood is a great way to spruce up that She Shed, or dust off those old time,…