the right frame of mind

after i got home from a brutal "high noon" yoga class (my relationship with bikram yoga can definitely be described as love/hate), i noticed a package at our front door. it was the wedding pictures i ordered last week! i already hung all of the frames for my "wedding photo montage" in our hall weeks ago, and was excited to FINALLY take out the free art that came with the frames (think super modern shapes and spiral staircases--not really my thing!).

while registering for our wedding, i picked out this set from bed bath and beyond. at around $50, i figured it was a good price point for our registry, as well as something i'd actually use. i liked the idea that it came with different photo-hanging templates (i am drawn to all things fool-proof) and a good variety of frame sizes and mats.

to be honest, i didn't end up being terribly impressed with the overall quality of the frames. i DID like that you could customize the frame sizes thanks to the mats they provided, and that the template made hanging the frames a cinch!







in my future photo gallery endeavors (i'm hoping to do another one in the bedroom soon!), i will probably go for a more eclectic assortment of frames.

i LOVE this one--so happy and fun! i adore decorating with monogram letters. (click on the link for some helpful tips!):

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i also like this gallery wall--it makes such a statement!:

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(on a side note, i'm also loving this twig wood gallery i just stumbled upon. such an unique idea!)

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places like home goods, ikea, hobby lobby, and ross always have a fun and cheap selection of frames and other cute wall hangings, which would make creating your own gallery much more personalized and affordable than buying a boxed set. after seeing so many incredible DIY ideas for photo galleries, i'm really looking forward to getting creative with my next project!

however, for my wedding photos, which are so special to me, i'm happy with my "put together" photo gallery. this set was definitely a luxury item, and i would never spend that much myself, but isn't that the purpose of wedding gifts? :)