DIY: Make Your Own Sharpie Art

DIY: Make Your Own Sharpie Art

Wall art doesn’t have to be expensive. In fact, you can make your own without spending much money at all, just like we did with this project. This DIY wall art is easy to make, incredibly inexpensive, and fun for kids to do on their own too. Here’s the step-by-step:  Time: less than an hour […]

How to get IKEA Ribba Frames to Behave

How to get IKEA Ribba Frames to Behave

We love Ribba™ frames from IKEA. They're inexpensive, stylish and versatile. But they can be frustrating as well. We've hung more Ribba frames over the years than we can count and along the way we've come up with some tips and tricks to make things easier. We hope they help you too.

Hanging Pictures in Tall, Narrow Spaces

Hanging Pictures in Tall, Narrow Spaces

An often neglected area for decorating are those tall skinny walls most of us have in our homes. Found between windows in the living room, next to the entrance or powder room, or at the end of a hallway, these spaces don’t need to go undecorated. A tall skinny wall makes the perfect background to […]

How to Hang a Large Clock — In No Time!

How to Hang a Large Clock — In No Time!

Hanging stuff is a breeze when you have the right tools. We not only felt like we completed this project in no time, the clock we hung read the same time when we finished as it did when we started! (Might have something to do with us forgetting to get batteries — oops!) Call me […]

Hanging Two Frames Perfectly Level

Hanging Two Frames Perfectly Level

If the thought of hanging two frames so that they’re perfectly level scares you, don’t worry! We’re here to show you the easy way to do it. We chose this Valentines heart artwork because its very timely and we like to spread the love all year around. The hearts are cute, colourful, and cheerful, which […]

Wallpaper Design Junkies Delight – How To

Wallpaper Design Junkies Delight – How To

This inspiration picture was the most re-pinned from our Dining Room Walls Pinterest Board over the past few months and with good reason! It’s quick, easy and makes a big statement with a few small pieces of leftover wallpaper. Since we had some gorgeous wallpaper leftover from a previous project and a wall that needed […]

Are Your Identical Frames Really Identical?

Are Your Identical Frames Really Identical?

It can happen to anyone. Not long ago we were out shopping for picture frames and bought three that were identical in size and color… or so we thought. When we got home we noticed that one of the frames was whiter than the others — the other two were more off-white than a bright […]

When you need the right tools for the job

When you need the right tools for the job

Okay, in most cases you don’t need a laser level to hang only one picture.  But what if you want to hang two or more pieces, all perfectly leveled, just like the ones you see in your favorite decorating magazines? That’s when you’ll need the right tools to do the job. We used Black & […]

Finding Design Inspiration in Beautiful Montreal

Finding Design Inspiration in Beautiful Montreal

On a recent trip to Montreal, we couldn’t help but notice inspirational design elements almost everywhere we went. We took pictures of some of the things that caught our eye while visiting various stores and wanted to share some of the more interesting things we spotted. Chalkboards are more popular than ever, so when we […]

Anchor Points Feedback

Anchor Points Feedback

We love hearing from people who use our products, so we wanted to share a comment we received on our Facebook page regarding our Anchor Points. Brechin writes….. “So you know how you go through life, and certain niggly things bother you but you live with them but you grumble daily about the joy-sucking of […]

How to Hang Two Picture Frames Over a Desk

How to Hang Two Picture Frames Over a Desk

Hanging pictures is easy when you have the right tools and some handy tips and help. We’re here to help you recreate the kind of beautiful wall displays you’ve seen in your favorite design magazines or TV shows, right in your own home! Here, we’re showing how to hang two identical picture frames above a […]

Picture Hanging Tip – Hanging a Large Floor Mirror

Picture Hanging Tip – Hanging a Large Floor Mirror

If you ever have to hang a large floor mirror, try this tip. It'll save you time and stop you from putting extra holes in your walls as well!

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