Double Silver Frame

Double Silver Frames

2010-03-10T14:25:00.000-08:00

Photographs are the perfect way to capture out memories and there is no better way to display them than to put them in a picture frame. You can then hang the picture frame on a wall or simply display it on a table or desk. Sometimes two picture go together perfectly, you just can't imagine them being separate. When this happens, rather than buying 2 identical picture frames, you can buy a single picture frame meant to hold 2 photographs. Just about all pictures go great with a modern looking silver picture frame. So, if you have two photographs that you wish to display together, I think the perfect way to display them is in a double silver frame.

The first frame I have found that might interest our readers is a 5x7 inch vertical MCS double silver frame. I really like the look of this frame jut because of how simple and minimalistic it is. The edges surrounding the photo have a chrome like finish and they are completely flat with perfect 90 degree angles. The frame has an opening of 5 5/8” high by 4 inches wide so it should fit standard photographs just fine. Both of the frames, which are attached together by a hinge, include glass to cover the photographs, a nice black velvet backing, and a pull-out easel for easy displaying on a table. This frame can also be customized. The frame is made out of a great material to be engraved upon.

For our readers with a lot more money to spend there is the Salisbury Sterling Silver Picture Frame. Carrying a hefty price tag of almost seven hundred dollars, this frame is definitely not for everyone. The frame is made out of a single solid piece of .925 sterling silver. The silver has been carefully polished to an incredible shine. Each side of the double frame measures 8” x10” and each stand vertically. Both frames are also hinged together. The silver border is relatively thin which is nice, if it were much thicker the shine of the silver would take away from the photograph. This way it only gives a small accent to the picture.

I have also uncovered the Kate Spade Darling Point Double Invitation Frame. I found the concept behind this rather interesting. The frame is meant to work as a wedding invitation so you can place a photograph on one side and a wedding invitation on the other. It would certainly give your guests something to remember the day by. The frame is 9” by 13” and has 2 holes for photographs rather than being 2 frames hinged together. It certainly gives a different effect that the later. The frame is meant to hold two 5x7” photos. The frame is made out metal and is silver plated. It is also polished to a nice shine. In the bottom right hand corner Mr. and Mrs. is engraved and you can have your first names and your wedding date engraved on the frame for the small price of $8. However, these frames cost around $100 each, so while the idea is interesting, this is a little bit too expensive to send out to every guest of your wedding. At least, I know it would be too pricey for me if I was getting married!

Gold Leaf Picture Frame

2010-03-10T14:24:00.000-08:00

When you have a large photograph that has an incredibly elegant look to it, one of the best ways to display it is in a gold leaf picture frame. Gold has a way of accenting pictures that really bring out their inner beauty. Gold also has an uplifting and elegant quality. It is the kind of thing you might expect to see in a art museum rather than in your own home, and that is what makes them special.

If you are looking for a gold leaf picture frame then you have a few different options. There is the Gold Leaf Style G40 which is offered by Linda Paul. At the moment this picture frame is actually on sale, so if you act now you shouldn't have any trouble getting it for under $100. Which is quite a deal if I don't say so myself. This picture frame is definitely museum quality (or atleast your friends will think so! Haha). The frame is intended to hold a 12” by 16” painting. A print or canvas original should both fit in it just fine. The frame is about 3” wide all the way around and is, of course, entirely covered in gold leaf. This doesn't look cheesy like you would immediately expect. They have really taken their time given it a worn look as well as some extra color. This is a great example of why you should go for the hand made frames.

I was also looking at older used gold leaved frames(is that how you say it?). I came across a French gold leaf picture frame currently owned by Pariscope Design. The frame is actually from France and was created in 1890. You could either put a painting, photograph, or mirror in it easily. The frame is pretty big, you would need a image measuring a little under 30x25 inches to fit in it. The frame has been created out of wood, plaster, and gold leaf. I'm not entirely sure where the plaster is at in the image but the gold leaf and wood are obvious. This is by far the most detailed frame I have ever seen. The outer border is covered in a pattern showing leaves and berries. The craftsman showed such attention to detail that the aging wooden leaves actually are actually beginning to look like real dried leaves have fallen on the frame.

Engraved Silver Frame

2010-03-10T14:23:00.000-08:00

The main reason anyone would get a picture frame is to store a memory. As they say “a picture is worth a thousand words.” It can tell an entire story by itself. Picture frames are the perfect way to store, protect, and display your memories. A picture frame can also really enhance an image. It is usually the small things-the little details, on a frame that really bring out the best in the image. One of the absolute best ways to personalize and improve a picture frame is to get a message engraved on it. Even easier than this though, you can buy an engraved silver frame rather than taking an existing frame to an expensive local jeweler.
The first frame that jumped up at me that I thought our readers may be interested in was the All Occasion Personalized Photo Frame Album. This is a very special item because it is both a photo album and a picture frame at the same time. The front cover is silver plated and polished to a glorious shine. You can then have any two lines of text engraved upon it. One line above the picture you put in it and one line bellow the picture you put in it. The photo album itself is able to hold sixty pictures. Each one needs to be 4” x 6”. The image on the front of this picture frame also needs to be 4x6.
When it comes to this niche I see a lot of items that fit a dual purpose, just like the photo frame/photo album. The next item is a Lunt Sterling "Bostonian" Frame/Mirror. This frame holds either an 8x10 photograph or an 8” x 10” mirror. Luckily the mirror comes with the frame. The edges of this frame are really wide and curved. It gives a really interesting effect. The frame is also silver plated and the finish has been protected with lacquer to keep the silver from ever tarnishing. The frame also includes glass to put over the photograph to protect it. This frame is for people with a bit more of expensive taste. The frame will run you a little under $400.
Lunt also offers a Sterling Hammered Scroll Frame which is significantly cheaper. You should be able to find one for around $120. This frame shows incredible craftsmanship and really shows an attention to detail you usually don't see on picture frames. It has a very intricate scroll design that encircles the outer border of the frame. A second scroll design, this one is much finer and more delicate, then follows the inner border of the frame. The finish on it is gently hammered which makes the frame sparkle that much more. The picture frame is made out of metal and is silver plated. Just like the other frame it has been lacquered to prevent it from ever tarnishing. It can be displayed either vertically or horizontally and includes an easel for easy display. The back of the frame is made out of wood, so it should hold up for quite some time.
Both of the Lunt frames can have one line engraved on them. The line can only be 30 characters, but you have a choice of 4 different fonts and several difference choices on where you can have the line engraved.

Dog Picture Frame

2010-03-10T14:22:00.000-08:00

Many people with dogs have an incredible bond with their pet. After all, dogs are Man's Best Friend. One of the great ways I have seen people display their love for their dog is through a dog picture frame. Inside it you can put a picture of you and your dog and the frame usually has some cute wording or images to surround the opening.

One of the first frames like this I was able to find that caught my eye was the Love Me Love My Dog Photo Frame. The frame is a very dark-almost black color. To contrast with the black there is white lettering and images on the frame. In the top right and left corners there is a small white paw print and on the horizontal sections it reads “Love Me...” (on the top) and “Love My Dog” (on the bottom). The frame also has beveled edges which give it a nice effect. The frame has a 4”x6” picture window which is protected by a black frame. The entire frame is quite a bit bigger than the picture window though. It measures 11.25”x11.25”. I'm not entirely sure I like the way it looks. I am a big fan of more modern or minimalistic frames, but this is definitely one of the perfect frames for an image of you and your dog. The frame can be mounted on a wall or displayed on a table top. It is also made in the United States.

This next frame made me laugh a little bit. It is made by the same company that makes the previously mentioned frame and looks almost identical but has a different catch phrase. The framed is called the Am I Adopted Pet Photo Frame. This frame features a paw print in the top right and bottom left hand corners and has the words “This is hard to ask but I have to know...” on the top and “Am I adopted?” on the bottom. As long as you put a picture of your pet in this frame and not a picture of one of your children (haha), I think its cute and humorous.

The next frame is a little more along the lines of the types of picture frames I normally like. It is called the My Dog Black Photograph Frame. It is pretty basic and minimalistic. The frame is black and has a nice shine to it. Almost like the shiny black used on electronics today. The frame is made out of black enamel and it is accented with a pewter dog bone on the bottom that says “My Dog”. The frame has a 4” x 6” window that is covered in glass to protect the picture. There is a very thin silver rim that surrounds the photo. I think it really makes the photo pop. The outer lip of the black is also rimmed in silver. The silver accents really add something to a frame that would otherwise be pretty boring. The frame can be displayed on a solid surface using the includes easel support.

16x20 Picture Frames

2010-03-10T13:43:00.000-08:00

When it comes to really large photos and paintings the rules seem to change a little bit when it comes to frames. You can get away with having really thick borders and much more ornate detailing without it looking ridiculous. These paintings and photographs are usually impressive in themselves so its not as hard to overshadow them. On top of that, because of their size, they easily draw attention to themselves so the frame doesn't really need to help with that.
The first 16x20 picture frame that caught my attention was made by Imperial Frames. This frame really looks nice. It is from Imperial Frames' Elite Collection so it is a lot more intricate than the rest of their products. The frame is made entirely out of wood and has a very thick border. The wood is Mahogany. I'm not sure what country the mahogany is from but it looks nice. It would be a lot easier to tell if it wasn't stained. Then again, if it wasn't stained it wouldn't hold up very long. The border is distinguished by a rope detail which appears to be some kind of brownish-gold color. This is the kind of frame that would look good with even your most precious and valued photographs and paintings.
Imperials Frames also makes a 16” x 20” frame that is a lot more minimalistic. I assume this is the goal of their Supreme Collection of frames. Its not always necessary to have a gigantic border, sometimes a small border looks a lot more tasteful. This frame is made out of walnut, which is another great looking dark colored wood. The wood has been stained to look more like oak than walnut, which actually looks pretty nice. The frame also has a gold leaf border. I think this frame would look great in just about any décor.
Frames this big don't just have to hold a single big picture. A large frame is also great for a collage of smaller photos. I discovered Large Weave Silver Collage frame which looks great. This is a true collage picture frame as opposed to a matted frame. The difference is that a true collage picture frame has multiple framed openings to display pictures in while a matted frame has a large mat you can attach pictures to anywhere. This image has fourteen places for images of varying different sizes and shapes. They seem to be split between squares, rectangles, and ovals. The frame itself is silver, but the company also offers a gold version. It looks a little bit gaudy to me but I'm sure some people will really like it.