Frameology
In case you haven’t noticed over the past few years of me writing to you on this website, I enjoy house projects. I get a lot of satisfaction out of personalizing and updating our home. I normally decorate using a few consistent guidelines:
- spend as little as possible (in my book “little” typically equals $0.00)
- before you put a nail in the wall get a second opinion (it’s true, I second guess my self constantly!)
- measure 3-5 times, hammer once (measuring twice isn’t enough for me, just ask my slightly-crooked floating shelf)
- and last, if the space looks bare add a frame
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Yep, it’s true, I am a frameaholic. It tends to be the quickest and easiest way for me to spruce up a space, and I love that it can be done for next to nothing. I thoroughly enjoy scouring thrift stores for these cheap accessories. Getting a solid wood frame for under a buck is such an awesome deal, especially when you can make it look brand new with a can of spray paint. Almost all the frames in our home were either thrift store finds, free, or gifted to me. I’m pretty sure the most I have ever spent on them was when we took a trip to Houston and I visited IKEA with my friend Sarah. I scored some great frames for next to nothing. They make Targets prices look like highway robbery… but let’s not get me started on how much I wish we had an IKEA nearby, or that they should increase their online store availability. Let’s get back to the case and point.
Dear frames,
Thank you for making decorating possible for me. You are simple, relatively cheap, and require little to no clean up.
With great appreciation,
the Ringl Family
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Here is my most recent house update. It isn’t much, but it did just enough to make our kitchen feel more homey and personalized. All it took was 4 basic black frames and choosing 4 pictures to use from my online google image search collection.
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I apologize for the bad flash glare. I took these pictures last night. Also, please ignore the fingerprint-covered microwave… looks like I’ve been slacking in the cleaning department.
Just below the flash and fingerprints you can see the newest change. I’m still thinking of switching the yellow-flower frame (on the left of the stove) with the coffee frame (to the right of the stove). Either way, I’m pleased with the change. Here are some closer shots.
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The photos are (from left to right): an oak tree, yellow flower, coffee cup, and birds on a wire. I am a huge tree/flower/bird fan. My decor taste can pretty much be summed up as “nature”. If it’s featuring the outdoors, with colors I like, than I tend to be a fan. I’m also all about some delicious warm coffee, no matter the season.
The chalkboard sign on the far right was a sweet gift I got from my friend Melissa.
There ya have it, you are now more updated on the look of my kitchen from reading this post than anyone that’s been to my home. Of course I gave you the dishes-done and clean counters and sink version… not that I ever have dirty dishes or a messy countertop.
Alright, now it’s your turn. Go get your frame-on! It’s totally worth it, trust me.
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Looks great. Why not put frames up where ever you can? Filled with images you love, it’s a guaranteed way to improve your quality of life!
Speaking of frames, you need to give me your feedback for that project I’ve been working on for y’all…
Forget all this talk of frames and homeys… More important things need to be discussed, like, are those MARSHMALLOWS stocked up in that jar on the left?!
Cute frames though. Cuter fingerprints.
You mean everyone doesn’t keep marshmallows as a quick and yummy go-to snack?! Cause they should, especially the flavored ones!! sooo good