Twist on the traditional photo frame
Who doesn’t love displaying photos of their friends, family, holidays and parties? But why stick to only using traditional photo frames or even the modern digital frames when The Handpicked Collection can offer an inspiring twist on the traditional with a range of quirky frames or practical items such as bookends and coasters that double up as photo frames.
The Photo Tray (£27.95) is a Handpicked favourite and guaranteed to bring a smile to the teatime. With space for four photos this is a great present for newlyweds or devoted grannies. And then why not protect your table from hot tea with some fun Frame Coasters (£14.95)? These not only look great but will protect furniture and can be a really fun and alternative way to set out a seating plan – surely it’s so much more fun looking for your photo (even if an embarrassing one) rather than your name.
For a novel idea, these wonderfully sturdy Photo Frame Bookends (£39.95) are similar to traditional frames on a shelf but with a practical use. And instead of a boring old clock on the wall, transform clock watching into a photo montage with the sleekly designed Clip Clock (£26.95). Each clip is ideal for holding a photo and each can be changed easily depending on your mood. The pink version is great for a girl’s bedroom.
Every mum wants to encourage kids to hang up their coats rather than flinging them on the floor by the door and the Photo Shelf with Hooks (£19.95) could do the trick. Each of the three hooks has a space for a photo above so the little darlings can’t dare to claim “I don’t know where it lives”. And what’s more there is a useful shelf above for gloves, hats or even photo frames!
The Cricket Bat Frame (£24.95) is a fun way to immortalise any great cricketing moments while the Photo Paperweights (£7.95) can discretely display photos while in the office. The Mini Picasso Cufflinks (£34.95) & Keyring (£19.95) are ideal for busy dads who can carry images of their kids with them while on their travels. While the magnetic Fridge Frames (£5.95) are lovely ways to bring some colour and fun to the boring fridge door – and could even encourage dieters if an aspired-to image is slipped into the frame!
Photo montages are brilliant for displaying images of a special party, wedding or specific group of friends or kids but instead of the usual clip frame, how about this quirky Maze Photo Frame (£42.95) which holds 14 photos and looks particularly striking if black & white images are mixed with colour photos. Similarly, the Multi Photo Frame Mirror (£29.95) holds 20 photos around its frame and is a wonderful way to disappear down memory lane while applying the mascara.
For more information, visit handpickedcollection.com.
