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DIY: Photo Triptych

CasaSugar — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 07:45:50 -0700

Using a triptych photo frame can make a photo collection more substantial, or unite three images with a common theme such as subject, composition, or color. And, if you have three wall-mounted frames without stands, turning them into a triptych will allow them to stand up on their own. A photo triptych makes a great gift and a fun weekend project.

Supplies:

three 3.5-by-5-inch unfinished pine frames
four hinges with screws
small flathead screwdriver
paint in your color of choice and a paint brush (or spray paint)

To see the steps from Martha Stewart, read more.

Steps:

Remove the glass and backing material from the frames. Set aside.
Paint the frames with two coats, drying in between each coat. Let dry.
Using your screwdriver, connect each frame with a pair of hinges at the same distance with the pivot facing outward.
Replace the glass, your photos or artwork, and then the artwork.
Clasp it into place, and fold it standing on a table.
If you want to hang it, you can attach two D rings to the middle frame, and hang it on two screws in the wall.
Enjoy!

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Good, Better, Best: Triptych Mirrors

CasaSugar — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 13:00:19 -0800

A while ago, I fell in love with Sfgirlbybay's folding vanity mirror (seen here and here), which I suspect she may have picked up at a flea market. I have since been on the hunt for a triptych vanity mirror, but I've not yet made the final splurge. I've come across several options that fit the bill and that I have mixed feelings about, because a part of me is still holding out for an antique one. I think all three are wonderful choices, if you can afford them. It often surprises me how expensive mirrors can be, though. To see the three choices I've come up with, read more.

Good: The Restoration Hardware Triptych Tabletop Mirror ($99) is comprised of three beveled-edge mirrors, framed in nickel-plated brass. In full, it measures 28" by 11", so it's fairly portable. But I don't know why it would need to be "ported." I like the shape of it and its simplicity. However, I'm not keen on the frame; it's a bit industrial for my tastes. Funny thing: The dish in front of it resembles the one in Sfgirlbybay's photo (not that it matters).

Better: The Anthropologie Etched Triptych Mirror ($228) is beautifully etched and more ornate and girly than the first. I worry, though, that this type of "faux" Venetian mirror is a trend that will lose its appeal. And at that price, you could probably afford a real Venetian glass mirror. Measuring 30" by 37", it's pretty large and joined at each end to sit easily on your vanity.

Best: The Graham and Green Deco-Style Bevelled Triptych Mirror ($468) is awesome. Like the first, it's also beveled, but its bronze tint and chunky samba-wood frame give it an Art Deco feel that's just plain kewl. It's also large (25" by 42"), which makes it easy to actually see your whole face, you know, if you needed to. The drawbacks here are that it's both expensive and sold from the UK, which will probably require a lofty shipping fee.

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Summer Style: Pool Photography

CasaSugar — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 05:30:04 -0700

If you can't pop out your back door and jump into a nice, wet watering hole on those dog days this month, you can still feel the warmth of Summer in your home by purchasing some pool photography. And, if you do have a pool, hanging a photograph of one on your walls will coordinate nicely. New York-based photographer Samantha West's moody and romantic "Saint James" print (2007) is available for purchase in 22" x 22" (inquire for price) — a perfect square to soak your house in Summer style. To get your feet wet with some other pool photography, read more.

New Zealander Carlo Van de Roer's Pools series explores abandoned swimming pools that were once bustling social environments, and his Swim series focuses on outdoor swimming pools and public baths marked by patterns and groupings of people. Inquire for prices.

Austin-based photographer Will van Overbeek's 24 Summers at Barton Springs Pool" is just that: a photo series documenting Summer after Summer spent capturing the allure of a favorite Austin locale. Call for prints.

Minnesota-based photographer FriendlyMade's "Swimming Pool" ($11) is a refreshing splash, and a far cry from the weed-filled lakes used by Minnesota swimmers. At 5" x 5" it's petite — or what I'd call a skinny dip.

Southern California-based photographer Jena Ardell's "Pool Triptych" ($25), a trio of three of her Polaroids on a white background, is a hat trick, proving that three is company.