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dorm decor – framed art under $40

dorm decor - blacks

dorm decor - blacks

I love these simple black frames from Blacks! We’ve got several of them hanging throughout our home. They’re inexpensive and look great in almost any space. Plus they come with a standard size white mat. Combine it with one of our sale photographs to create a contemporary look for under $40.

Is $40 out of your price range? Read yesterday’s posting for framed art under $20.

{Perched 8×10 inch photograph with a Gallery Frame from Blacks}

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dorm decor – framed art under $20

dormdecor ikea1 dorm decor   framed art under $20

Time to get ready for back to school! I’ve been hunting down inexpensive ways for you to decorate your space with artwork! Whether you’re moving off to college or you’re just on a budget you can’t go wrong combining these two pieces for under $20.

{Kettle Point #1 8×10 inch photograph with Ribba 20×25 cm frame with mat from Ikea}

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how to hang pictures like chancie

black picture wall

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Create a contemporary picture gallery in your home using a dark wall, black frames, and black and white photographs. Read More »

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choosing art sizes for your space

choosing art sizes: 20x24, 24x30 inches

It’s always fun (ok, maybe it’s just me) to figure out what size artwork to hang in a given location. We’re currently trying to figure out which size of framed pieces we would like to hang above our new living room sideboard. Read More »

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changing hair colour

changing hair colour, before and after

Problem: Meet Jennifer Horne. Oh no, she’s not the problem; she’s a very stylish girl that I did a business portrait for several months ago. The problem is that she loves to change her look, and has changed her hair colour (from blonde to brown) since the last time I photographed her, which was only 6 months ago, so it doesn’t quite warrant a new portrait. Read More »

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