When someone contacts us or comes into our shop looking for a picture frame, the mount is almost always something of an afterthought. And I get it. It just doesn’t feel exciting. It’s just a bit of card, right? Well… not really.
It always seems to me like we have turned a corner when the clocks change to move forward an hour, like what happened recently on the 29th of March, and a good corner as well. The winter weather is now well and truly behind us, with the expectation of much nicer climates to come with the start of spring now with us and with the summer to look forward to.
With nearly all of us owning a smartphone, it has become easier than ever to take photos. We might wake up and notice out of the window a rather impressive early morning sky. It is then a simple case of picking up our phone, which is usually, for the majority of people, close to hand, and then taking a snap to show our friends and family later, or to share the image on social media. It could be that we are attending our child's or grandchild's birthday party.
For many people, the start of spring signals a welcome boost to their overall outlook on daily life. Lighter mornings, especially when the clocks move forward an hour, which in 2026 happens on Sunday the 29th of March, and the end of what a lot of people see as the doom and gloom, weather-wise, of winter, certainly can help to, as the saying goes, put a spring into one’s step.
On Sunday, I visited the Dartmoor National Park. I was excited to take quite a few photos, as there are plenty of amazing things to see. These include free-roaming semi-wild ponies, sheep, horses, and cattle. There are also eight major, man-made reservoirs plus many more interesting areas to visit. As we drove nearer to where we had planned to start, there was something that I realised may well potentially scupper my plans - and that was the fog.
When managing to achieve a personal goal in life or obtaining success after a great deal of hard work, it's always worth documenting and then preserving it. This can be for personal pride, but also as a way of remembering that special day for many years to come. It can also act as inspiration for others and to show them what can be accomplished by practice, effort and determination.
It’s only a few weeks away until Mother's Day. If you are struggling for inspiration on what to buy, then this blog post may well be of benefit. This day is a chance to show just how much your mother means to you and how grateful you are for everything that she does.
Do you own any vinyl records from back in the day? If yes, some of them are likely to bring back happy memories from that time, and there is no doubt that many stories can be shared from that era. These memories and stories should not be simply confined to spend even more time hidden away in a box in a room such as the garage or the attic; they deserve to be shared with others so that they can also enjoy them. A great way of doing so is by framing the records.
When thinking about and deciding the types of picture frames to hang and display in the hall, stairs, and landing, one of the main considerations is the available space. The more space, the more options you will have. For this blog post, I will be writing about picture framing ideas for the average-sized property.
For those of you who have had a pet portrait made by a designer or an artist, transforming a photo of your favourite pet into a stunning piece of artwork, you will no doubt be aware that this is far more than simply filling a bit of wall space. To truly capture your pet’s personality — whether it’s a cheeky smile, a particular pose, or a glint in their eye — the portrait needs to convey the little quirks and character that make them unique.
