Displaying photographs – in our homes, or photo albums, or office cubicles, or anywhere … is a way to recognize our blessings.
This month, Texas-based photographer Kristen Duke is focused on this very topic every single day. She has a whole lineup of others who are sharing inspiration (check out the schedule) and today – it’s me! A special hello to those who are here on my site for the first time. Happy Browsing. : )
I do love having photos – specifically family photos – all around our home. This invokes a feeling of togetherness, reminds us of our commitment to each other, increases our children’s self-worth, helps us focus on our blessings, and of course brings back fond memories that we love to remember. Here are some of my favorite photo-focused spots in our home.
You have to see this picture a little closer – it’s one of my favorite shots of Claire, taken by Natalie Norton.
These family photos were taken by Kara Layne.
You may notice I’m fond of linear arrangements and grids. For step-by-step tips on hanging a grid of frames with precision, check out THIS blog post. I also share my secret weapon for hanging frames on walls, regardless of the arrangement.
You’ll also notice that I have a splash of older pictures here and there. A few faces from our family history of course, but also pictures of David and I as kiddos. I absolutely recommend to anyone to incorporate a couple pictures from your own childhood into your home. It’s a daily reminder of that innocent youth, and your own kids will remember that you were once in their shoes. You haven’t been an adult your whole life, even though in their young minds it seems like you have been. : )
Love your photos! I also love your digital photo frames that you have in your kitchen? I saw them in your video of your haircut. We are building a new home and I would love to do that in my kitchen/Family Room area. Do you have any suggestions for me? Is your frames a computer screen? Did you have it built into the wall and then framed the outside?? I couldn’t see it well enough to know and my builder is having a hard time understanding what I want. Any help you could give me would be appreciated!
Thanks!
Marci
mbaldwin0721@yahoo.com
ps… I’m on my 2nd year of Project Life and have gotten several friends on board! We love it!
Hello Marci,
Found this information regarding Becky’s Digital Photo frames ……….I hope this helps!! They look awesome ………would love them in my home too……..and to able to view photos all day this would be awesome!! Enjoy!!
Regards
Diamond xx
AUSTRALIA
http://www.beckyhiggins.com/blog/2011/05/tech-friday-2/
Q: I would like to know how David & Becky did the TV/picture screens that are in their kitchen. Maybe you can explain. [Jeanette Campbell Matheson]
A: It’s a lot easier than you think (don’t tell Becky I said that!). The simple part is finding and mounting the screens. In David & Becky’s case, they hung two screens top and bottom. The coolest multi-screen display I’ve seen was 4 screens wide by 8 screens high, each of them mounted right next to each other. Pure awesomeness! I digress. Once the screens are hung, you need something to drive them. In D&B’s case, their screens have a built-in SD slot that has a series of photos preloaded on them. The software in the TVs themselves reads the photos from the cards, and displays them like a screensaver. If you wanted to go one step further, you could add an Apple TV to each of the screens. That would just give you more functionality.
[Becky interjecting] I’m sorry my brother is the one who had to finally answer this question that many of you have had! I’ve been meaning to make a video of our kitchen digital photo display.
I also love displaying family photos in different ways around the house. Your photos look great. I think having framed photos make a home look very cozy. I would love to have you show this at my
“Your Cozy Home Party”. Party ends Thursday night at 10pm EST. Please come if you can. I think other ladies would come to your blog to see what you have done and get lots of good ideas.–Shannon
I love the yellow frame with the wallpaper. I was wondering if you could share how you did this project
and the sizes of the frames you used. Did you acually paste the wallpaper to the wall?
Jeanal,
I can’t remember the specific date, but sometime in the past year Becky did a blog post on the entire process. It’s fabric, I think; whatever material it is, it’s not adhered directly to the wall.
Spring 11 seems to ring a bell.
Boy was I off! The post was from July 10.
Here’s a link: http://www.beckyhiggins.com/blog/2010/07/secrets-to-a-perfect-grid/
Awesome! It makes me sad that some people don’t surround themselves with their photos. We have photos of people and scenery photos of some our favourite spots and vacation memories. I’m not a professional photographer and none of my photos have been taken by a professional but I love them anyway.
Hi Becky, love seeing pictures of your home… I have always loved your decorating style and everything else. Thank you for sharing.. please show more!!!
Samantha in Kenosha, wi
I also would love to find out how you did the yellow frame with wallpaper!! Love it.
Ditto for the yellow frame! PLEASE let us know how you did it! Love your frames and all your photos! SO cute!
Becky posted about her yellow frame and hanging these pictures before. I found the link hopefully it will work. If not, it’s in her DIY blog section and on page 3 (give or take)
http://www.beckyhiggins.com/blog/category/diy/page/3/
I love all of Becky’s ideas!!
simply LOVE the pops of color. oh my just adorable!
p.s. you should check out my ONA camera bag giveaway! I think you would totally love it!
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Becky posted about her yellow frame and hanging these pictures before. I found the link hopefully it will work. If not, it’s in her DIY blog section and on page 3 (give or take)
http://www.beckyhiggins.com/blog/category/diy/page/3/
I love all of Becky’s ideas!!
Loved seeing all of these photos. I especially like the really big four in that first shot and the arrangement in silver frames of you and David and then all of your kids as babies. Beautiful arrangements!
Hi Becky,
In fact just the other day I found that cute little (big) duck at Marshalls. 
I’m working on making the yellow grid picture project. I have the huge frame, idea for background and pictures. However I’m having a hard time finding white simple frames likes yours. Can you tell me where you got those. I’m assuming they are 8×10. So great to see your home decor! I’m still “coping” you!
Thanks,
Karen
Oak Creek, WI
Your new photos look GORGEOUS in the yellow/wallpaper frame! I love it!
My walls have been bare for years because I don’t like pounding nails and leaving holes in the walls. This blog, plus your tip about using the 3M velcro product instead of nails, has inspired me. Thanks so much!
I am a newcomer to all of Becky Higgins’ creative genius-ness!
I L-O-V-E the yellow frame with the wallpaper inside. Did anyone ever find out where the wallpaper came from or the name of it? I would love to make this! Such wonderful ideas!
Misty – the wallpaper is from seabrookwallpaper company
Great! Thanks for sharing!
I’m a big fan of blown up photos, yours look awesome. I love the use of color in your house too-so refreshing to see!
Hi Becky!
What size are the rectangular frames in your lime green room & playroom?
Hey Becky-
Wonder what is on the wall in the yellow frame-w/ the 6 white frames inside of it? Did you stencil on the wall? wallpaper……….I have a frame on my wall that is 6′ x 8′ and thinking that would be fabulous!! Thanks for sharing!!!
Becky, what company did you use to enlarge your photos? Thanks.
PS – This is my third year with Project Life. I can’t thank you enough for a realist approach to organizing my memories. I would have given up without it.
Love this post! So inspiring. Can you share with us the size of the rectangle pictures and where you purchased the frames? THANKS FOR ALL YOUR creative and inspirational daily posts!!!!!
i love your chartreuse green wall…can you please tell me the name of that paint!?
Hi! I want to know if I can pay you to make me that yellow frame around the 6 smaller photos that is up above that is 7th from the top. Oh please oh please oh please!!! Let me know!!! xoxo I’ll pay you!!!
I have a question about the scrolling pictures displayed on the monitors in your kitchen. I noticed that in the video you posted when you got your hair cut. Are there any details about that somewhere on the blog or could you feature this question on a Feedback Friday? I would love to set up scrolling pictures in my house as you have in the kitchen. Did you use large digital picture frames and enclose them or was this something more customized? Such a great idea when we have sooo many pictures we’d love to display as I do! Thank you!!
Hi! I love all your photos in your home!!
Can you please tell me what size the pictures are that are the very first set of photos on this page? they are the four black and what pictures. I think that is a great size. Just would love to know what size they are.
thank you so much!!
~Leanne
xo
Oh my gosh!! If you end up making the yellow frame around the 6 smaller ones for Liz Amar, could you do it for me too???
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Can you please tell me what size the pictures are that are the very first set of photos on this page? they are the four black and white pictures. I think that is a great size. Just would love to know what size they are.
thank you so much!!
could you please tell me the name of the paint color in the playroom? i love it!
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