the difference between color and black and white photos.....

one look is cheesy pet photos - and the other look is art!

just add  black,white or silver frames and i'm, ehhmm sorry, YOU are no longer THAT "cat lady"; now you are an animal artist!

real simple's 50 best "new uses for old stuff"...and that coaster idea? been doing it for years!

http://www.realsimple.com/home-organizing/new-uses-for-old-things/favorite-new-uses-00000000019718/index.html

how to hang paintings and pictures

•hang pictures so the center is at adult eye level. somewhere between 5-6 feet or 58" - 62" from the floor.

•cluster three to four smaller pictures together instead of spreading them out across the room to create a unit and more finished look (see photo for example).

•pictures in a dining room can be hung lower on the wall since they will be viewed while seated.


•when creating a picture grouping, usually place the heaviest picture at the bottom (note: heavy can mean color and/or weight).

•cut out newspaper templates and tape them to the wall to help determine the best placement.


•vertical artwork creates a more formal setting; horizontal artwork creates a casual and restful setting.