A hike through the woods in autumn. The first scratch of vinyl on a Tom Petty record. That super long hug from your best friend. Whatever truly stirs your soul is something to hold on to. They had a name for that in Ancient Greece – a muse. And when you’re feeling creatively stuck, your […]
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Here at pictureframes.com we’re always working toward improving our resource consumption. Especially as we continue to grow. Our most recent growth is the expansion of our campus. And we’re proud to say it’s actually a microcosm of our green commitment. Growing Green Our campus expansion meant rebuilding, and doing so meant a lot of demolition […]
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Where I spend my money is important to me. I want to take pride in the companies I support, to feel they are doing more than simply producing a product I like. That means I try to do a bit of research on where my money goes: what sorts of activities does the company support? […]
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MEET JIM FORD Getting to chat with one of our favorites, Jim Ford, about his art and processes was such a fun and enlightening experience. There are so many layers to his lovely collage work, that to unpack even a little bit of the mystique of his dramatic style and meanings behind the playful names […]
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MEET LORI HERBST Looking at Lori Herbst’s work is a wonderful journey through time and space. She works primarily with vinyl fabric (yes, you read that correctly) bringing color, shape and texture into a realm many would never have imagined. Working out of a basement studio in her home, often with music blaring over the […]
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Ahhh. The joys of parenthood! The pitter-patter of little feet, the splitter-splatter of pasta sauce. Best thing to happen to your life. Not-so-great for your furniture, décor and personal sense of style. Feathering the now, much fuller nest and sowing your interior design oats pretty much gets put on the back burner. Welcome to survival […]
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Here at pictureframes.com we are lucky to call High Point, North Carolina our home base. A small town, making up one third of the Piedmont Triad that is known, quite famously, for being the furniture capital of the world! Twice a year, the greatest minds and makers in the furniture and home décor space flock […]
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Who doesn’t daydream about walls decked with exotic, evocative, cool, unique art from around the world? In the age of lifestyle blogging, we all aspire to have beautiful wall decor that expresses their unique style. I know I do. Do you adore the idea of adorning your space with all kinds of eye-candy, but don’t […]
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Framed art, prints and pics are always excellent gift ideas. But when it comes to coming up with totally unexpected gifts that’ll blow your favorite peeps away, you can also think outside the frame. In other words, frames don’t always have to be used to create wall art, they can actually be the art! That’s right […]
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When you get someone in your family a gift they truly love and appreciate. Ahh, how amazing is that feeling? You high-five yourself mentally all the way home, riding the wave of self-awesomeness all year long. Until you have to think of another great idea. Uh-oh. After years and years of giving gifts to family, […]
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When it comes to decorating, a bathroom can often be challenging. It’s usually on the small side, awkwardly shaped, with little wall space. A few minor changes mixed in with some creativity can liven things up in no time. It’s a great place to dip your toe into interior design, have some fun and experiment. […]
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We were recently featured in a HGTV Magazine feature article about displaying wall art. And I loved the ideas shared, but I wanted to expand and share more ideas with you! When it comes to wall art and framing pieces, there are so many possibilities, coming up with a design and getting it onto your […]
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Ah, creativity. I breathe it, live it, embrace it, use it and love it each and every day. I’m not alone in this. But as we all know, the day-to-day grabs us and we can lose our focus on the creative. We stop thinking outside the box. That’s why I’m constantly trying to work that […]
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Meet Kristin Try, the fabulous-mother-of-three-carpool-canoodling-canvas-adorning Artist behind Gingham & Grosgrain. Kristin caught our eye on Instagram when she shared some pieces that she framed with us. Ever since we picked our jaws off the ground, we continue to be blown away with each new creation. We can’t wait to see what’s next! Kristin left a successful […]
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