Home Is Where My Story Begins

Home and Family Friday

I’ve been loving black and white photos lately. I don’t claim to be a great photographer, but I sure do enjoy taking pictures. Don’t look too closely at the pictures on my walls. Some are too dark, some too light, some a little boring. Regardless of their quality, I’ve been using the pictures I’ve taken as decoration in my house. (Notice I didn’t call it art work.)

 

I take pictures, convert them to black and white in Picasa, then have them printed at Shutterfly.

 

My home decor budget hasn’t taken too much of a hit with these projects. I’ve been finding old picture frames in my mom’s garage and spray painting them black.

 

The best thing about this project is that it involves my two favorite things: home and family.

 

What are your Home and Family projects this week?

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The Comments

  • Pumpkin Tart
    July 23, 2010

    I do the same thing with photos. Nothing looks nicer to me than a black and white picture in a black frame!

    -Andrea

  • Sharon
    July 23, 2010

    Hi! I'm so glad to have found your link party! I love your blog and am your newest follower! I'll be spending some time here! 🙂 I have also fallen in love with black and white photos!
    Thank you for hosting and have a great weekend!
    Sharon@KeenInspirations

  • Bonnie@Creative Decorating
    July 23, 2010

    You are like me, I love family pictures and have also been downloading pictures to make into art. Very cost effective! I had so many frames that luckily I didn't throw away and painted them as well. I found that when you mat the pictures, they stand out so much better! Love your home!

  • HoosierHomemade
    July 23, 2010

    I've been wanting to do some black and white pics lately! I love how you put them on the orange wall! Stunning!
    Thanks so much for hosting!
    ~Liz

  • Leanne
    July 23, 2010

    I love the pictures. Black and White is my favorite, especially in black frames. Thanks for hosting again. I'm sorry your prize is late. It's on it's way. It's been one of those weeks. Have a great weekend.

  • Moe
    July 23, 2010

    Pictures of family and trips cover the walls at my parents house. Pictures like that, I think, Make a home feel like a home.

  • Lori@ Paisley Passions
    July 23, 2010

    Thanks for hosting!

  • Ellie
    July 25, 2010

    I love personalized art! I think your black & white prints are great. Thanks for hosting this linky party! I'm your newest follower.

  • Its A Blog Party
    July 25, 2010

    Love it! I love the black and white photos!
    Thanks for linking up!
    ~Liz

  • Sharon
    July 26, 2010

    I have received an award and am passing it on to you! I am glad to havve found your blog. Thank you for your inspirations! You may pick it up on my blog.
    Sharon@KeenInspirations