7 Ways to Decorate With Ikea's Ung Drill Frame


Updated 02/07/12 9:31 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Easy Ikea Frame DIYs

I first became a fan of Ikea's Ung Drill Frame when I was searching for a photo prop for my wedding last August. Ornate, affordable, and very lightweight, I decided to paint the frame a pale peach and convert it into a chalkboard sign for guests to write messages on and hold in the photo booth. Since then, I swapped the peach for a charcoal gray and hung it in my kitchen. I noticed that other Read more

DIY: Window Screen Earring Holder


Updated 01/03/11 5:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

DIY Wire Mesh Jewelry Holder

Here's a post from OnSugar blog Poor Girl's Guide: Keep earrings organized and create a work of art. A window screen earring holder is the perfect accent for a wall or dresser. Keeping the jewelry box clean is another added bonus. Makes a great gift! Supplies: Picture frame Window screen Measuring tape or ruler Scissors or wire cutters Stapler *Supplies can be found at your Home Depot, Read more

Before and After: Framed Wallpaper


Updated 11/09/10 1:25 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Before and After: Framed Wallpaper

Sometimes, I'll come across a frame that's so ornate and delicately detailed that I can almost hear it begging to be hung on my walls. The only trouble is, with my luck, those frames are often oddly sized and unfit for standard print and canvas sizes. So CasaSugar Community member Miogie's trick is the answer: she spray-painted her fab frame to her liking with silver paint, and then simply cut a Read more

Roundup: Bambi Beauties


Updated 07/01/10 8:00 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 0 comments

Home Decor With Deer Motifs

CasaSugar Community member Anitanirma recently posted this Scrumptious Lime Ornate Frame ($33) in the Su Casa group. While I am quite keen on the sprightly picture holder, I'm even more in love with this photo's staging. That adorable little Bambi had me sold at first sight. With the antler trend still going strong, I think we've forgotten how elegant the slender mammals are. So to celebrate our Read more

Guess What This Frame Is Made Of?


Updated 06/28/10 5:31 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 4 comments

Ornate Frame in the Home of Herve Pierre; Can You Guess What It's Made From?

I spotted this gorgeously embellished frame on The Selby in the home of Carolina Herrera creative director Herve Pierre and nearly died of envy. Its details are painstakingly elaborate, and it's truly one-of-a-kind. After a second glance, I realized the frame is not even made of wood or plaster! It's crafted from quite an unusual material. Can you guess what it's made from? Read more

Casa Quickie: Frame the Painting


Updated 06/14/10 10:19 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 1 comment

Tips For Framing Artwork

Luckily, it often happens that we're attracted to artwork that suits our aesthetic and colors we already have in our room. Sometimes our new art purchases conveniently match our décor! But that's not always the case. So the most important thing to remember when having your paintings, photographs, and any artwork framed is to frame the painting, not the room. When choosing the matte and frame, Read more

Cool Idea: Wedding Photos in a Digital Frame


Updated 05/20/10 10:00 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 4 comments

Digital Photo Frames Make a Clever Wedding Gift Idea

My sister and her husband received one of the most thoughtful wedding gifts from his sister that definitely tops the "clever and memorable" list. During the wedding and reception, Kelly took photos of the lovely couple on a separate media card that she'd bought. After all the photo ops, she put the media card in a chic digital photo frame, wrapped it up, and somehow managed to sneak it into the Read more

Cool Idea: Turn a TV Into Art


Updated 04/21/10 5:45 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 6 comments

Hide Your TV With a Gilded Frame

I like watching TV, but I don't like the way TVs look in my house, and I know I am not alone. So I'm loving this solution that New York Magazine's Wendy Goodman spied while touring Ambre Kelly's Brooklyn abode. Kelly and her boyfriend didn't like the look of their TV, but rather than hide it, they framed it with a cheeky gilded frame. Just proves you don't have to own a flatscreen to turn your Read more

Found It! Paris Hilton's Ornate White Frame


Updated 04/09/10 6:03 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 2 comments

Photo of Paris Hilton's Home and Kitchen With Harry Allen Frame

Paris Hilton recently tweeted this photo of her cat Annabelle cruising the countertops in her kitchen. I love getting a peek into celebrity homes! I'm impressed with her blue and white ginger jars; they're more traditional than I imagined her home would be. But, the space isn't all so trad. Her white vinyl dining chairs are very of-the-moment, along with the ornate white frame hanging near her Read more

Casa Quickie: Put a Frame on It


Updated 03/12/10 11:56 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 7 comments

Framing Family Heirlooms

If you like it then you should put a frame on it. Handkerchiefs, bonnets, doilies, and pillows are common linens that are passed down through generations. Stained or worn to bits, the heirlooms sometimes reach their expiration dates sooner than we'd like. Before it's worn to shreds, salvage the item and the memories behind it by framing it in your home like I did with my late grandmother's Read more