How do I know what size of picture to buy for my walls?
This is one of the most popular question we get from our readers, so I thought I’d share it on our blog to help out others who have trouble figuring out what size of art is appropriate for their wall space.
Spruce up a tired bathroom with checkered art
My husband and I are renting a small apartment on a ski hill and although we’re renting I still want the apartment to look inviting. The biggest challenge when decorating the apartment was the bathroom. Because it’s a rental, we couldn’t change the vanity, faucets, light fixture or flooring so what do you do to spruce it up without tearing anything out? Solution – use art and pretty towels. With a few...
How to patch holes in drywall
Many of us are intimidated by holes left behind by picture frames, including me. You may try to cover them up with other frames, but at some point you have to deal with it and fix them. If you’ve never patched holes before, don’t worry it’s super easy – just follow these simple steps. All you need is: Drywall patching compound or spackling Putty knife Sandpaper You know how sometimes the...
Freshening up your walls with art
If you want to instantly change the look and feel of a space, simply freshen up your walls with art. I did a quick makeover in my living room by replacing a trio of botanicals with one large canvas and I love it. I’m always itching to update my walls with fresh art and although I loved the look of the three prints hanging above the couch, I was craving...
The easiest and fastest way to hang a canvas
Hanging one canvas on its own is usually pretty straightforward. Where things get complicated is when you want to hang a group of them together. The thought of lining up three or more canvas in a perfect row is unthinkable for most of us.
14 reasons why I love you: Valentine surprise
Of course there are more than 14 reasons why I love my partner, but 14 seemed the appropriate number for the occasion.
Happy New Year!
A new year means a new calendar! Call me old fashioned, but I love having a paper calendar on my walls. Although all my appointments are on my Google calendar, the paper version is like having a timeline on my walls - at a glance I know exactly where I am.
Picture hanging tip: how to display your frames
How fast can you hang pictures? Ready, set, race!
We all know how frustrating hanging pictures can be, and often pictures can sit on floors for months before homeowners get the nerve to tackle this daunting task.
Holiday humour – why couples should not hang pictures together!
Easy Gift Wrapping Tips for the Holidays
Have you ever received a present that was so beautifully wrapped that you didn’t want to open it? It’s a wonderful feeling to know that as much attention was given to the wrapping as it was to the gift itself.
How to create the perfect gallery wall
If you’ve been wanting to create a gallery wall in your house, haven’t attempted it because of the fear of putting too many extra holes in your walls, you’ll love this article. I’ve hung this gallery using our new Place&Push® picture frames and you won’t believe how easy it was. I’ve put together this “how-to” to make it as easy as possible for you to recreate this gallery look in your own house. ...