How to display magic memories with eFrame
Capturing magic moments on camera is such a wonderful thing isn’t it? Last year I decided to make photographs a key part of this blog and bought my first ‘grown-up’ camera, a Samsung NX2000 that I adore. I taught myself to take what I hope are pretty decent images and I was so proud to be shortlisted for the 2014 Britmums Brilliance in Blogging Award in Photography!
This year I’m continuing to focus on using photographs to help me tell my stories. I also want to start displaying some of my favourites in the house – surrounding myself with things that make me happy as part of my Journey to Joy.
I’ve always been a bit reluctant to frame my pictures because I’m never sure what style to choose and it always seems so expensive to go to a high street frame shop. So when online frame specialist eFrame.co.uk contacted me and asked if I’d like to try out their ‘print and frame’ service to print a photograph and create a frame to display it in, I was delighted!
I chose this black and white shot that I took of the Little Man on his birthday in November… one of my all-time favourites!
Using the eFrame ‘print and frame’ service was actually really simple. I just followed the steps on their website to upload the image, choose a frame size and style, select the mount colour and paper style and what kind of glass I wanted to use. Each option that I took appeared on the picture on the left so that I could see the finished result. It was a great way to try out different looks before I made my final choice!
I also love that there’s an example of how the frame will look in a room setting with a sofa so you can get an idea of how it will look on the wall – genius!
Uploading my image was easy…
The hardest part was choosing a frame – there are so many lovely ones to choose from!
And Isn’t this a simple and easy way to choose the frame mount?
Here is the finished result – what do you think? I LOVE it!
As we have a country house I decided to go with a traditional oak frame that would match well with our existing wood. There were lots of lovely modern frames that would work SO well in a studio flat or city house but I love the warmth that this frame brings to the black and white shot of Little Man and his Daddy.
The quality of the frame is impressive, it’s beautifully made and I’m really pleased with the mounting paper I chose which has a slight texture to it.
The keyline in the frame matches the dark parts of the photograph and see how the oak frame works with our dado rail? I’m so pleased with how it all looks with the green paint we used in the hallway last year!
I’m delighted with the end result – a stunning frame that shows of one of my favourite photographs.
A member of the Fine Art Trade Guild, eFrame.co.uk is the UK’s leading online picture frame and mount manufacturer. They use cutting-edge technology to make and deliver custom and standard size high quality frames and mounts direct to customers at less than half the price of the typical high street framer! I love that all the frames are made by their highly skilled team just down the road from me in South Cambridgshire.
Now I know how easy it is to print and frame my favourite photographs I’m itching to make some more! Have you got any festive photos from this Christmas you’d like to show off in your home?
Linking up with Brilliant Blog Posts at Honest Mum, Welcome to the Weekend at Claire Justine, Tried and Tested at Family Fever
What a gorgeous photo – beautifully displayed!
Thanks so much for linking up with #TriedTested this week x
Colette B recently posted…Ideas for our living room & playroom
Thanks Colette
What a beautiful photo, and the frame really compliments it! Thanks for linking up with #TriedTested
Kate @ Family Fever recently posted…How to create a luxury bedroom
Thank you so much Kate – we love it too
One of my must-do-tasks for early this year is to get some photos on the wall. I’m so tired of blank walls! I’ve been looking at different options – and I’ll definitely look into this a bit more. Thanks for sharing this review! #TriedTested
Shannon Hudson recently posted…Wicked Wednesdays: 21/1/15
I know right? Having magic memories on the wall is such a great way to remember the good times x
I have so many photos I want to print and frame, this looks like a great way to do it
Thanks for the tip!
FromMummytoMum recently posted…My 3 Things – Jan 20th
You’re welcome! It really is super-simple and the quality is excellent
Great post Michelle. Lovely frame, aww perfect picture to place in it
Thanks for sharing at the weekend blog hop…
Claire recently posted…
Thank you – it’s one of my favourites too
x
Adore that picture of your son, definitely in keeping with your life and blog theme of joy darling and the frames look lovely. Thanks for linking up to #brilliantblogposts
HonestMum recently posted…A Magical Day at Beningbrough Hall in York
Thanks honey, I love it too – the frames are fab. Can’t wait to get some more photos printed and up in the house!
What an absolutely brilliant idea. Why didn’t someone think of it ages ago? Or did they, and I just took a while to catch up with it? Will definitely use this service, next time I want a photo framed. Great for Christmas presents for grandparents etc too.
I begin to sound like an advert for these people. You obviously did a good job promoting them!
I know right?! Such a good idea isn’t it. And so easy to use. Your last comment made me *chuckle* – hee hee!
Great article. The framing service from Eframe looks shamazing!
Hey thanks! It’s really easy to use and I love the results