With summer about to start and countries emerging from lockdown, many of us have been reflecting. Being stuck at home has been frustrating, but it has had a positive side. It gave us a breather from our busy lives and let us connect more with the people we love.
Memories and experiences can never be taken from us. Age may blur some moments, but they stay tucked away in our minds, and a photograph can bring them back. Looking at our photos at a time like this reminds us of happier days and of the good times to come. Here is why you should preserve your most precious memories by framing them.
1. Tell your story
Picture frames do more than fill space. With a little inspiration, a wall becomes a living record of your memories that tells your story to anyone who's interested: your child's first steps, or important dates with your partner. You can tell your favourite stories without saying a word, and pass them on to those who come after you.
2. Give a gift
What better gift for a loved one than a memory you share? If they have a hobby such as painting, or experiences they cherish, you can give them their favourite moments in a beautiful frame.
3. Nostalgia
In times like these, a memory of the past reminds us of the good times that came before and encourages us towards those ahead. Think of the camping trips, the road trips, the visit to Disneyland, the first swimming lesson, your child's prom. Framed, those moments are there for you and your family to relive whenever you want.
4. A simpler time
There is something about a picture frame that recalls a time before we were absorbed in our digital lives. It is timeless, and it helps us reflect on what really matters. For those of us born in the 1980s or earlier, life has changed completely. Pac-Man, gaming arcades, film cameras and black-and-white movies now live only in our minds and our pictures. In the right frame you can display those moments proudly.
5. Preserve your memories
Memories fade. Some go completely, and others wait for something to trigger them. A framed picture preserves a moment, or at least brings it back. Who wouldn't want to keep the trips to the beach with friends and family, or the scribbles their children made? Our past shapes our present and helps us work towards our future.
With so many designs, materials, shapes and sizes of frame, your storytelling is limited only by your imagination. You can browse hundreds of frames from home and choose the ones that feel right.
We'd love to see what you frame, so send us your pictures and we'll share them on our social media. Need advice? Call us on 01234 856 501 or email sales@EasyFrame.co.uk. We'll always chat, even if you don't want to buy.