Keeping a home full of photos and memories is extremely important to me. Over the past few years I've noticed that I print out fewer and fewer digital photos. I'm making an effort to print our memories out now, rather than burying them on an old harddrive somewhere. Since I'm a busy lady, easy solutions work best for me. Today I want to share five simple ways I display photos in my home. I used Instagram photos provided by PostalPix, which you can order from your phone next time you're waiting in line at the grocery store. Nice!
1. My sister gifted me this adorable large ceramic farmer's market basket from Anthropologie for Christmas. I love it and just discovered that it's the perfect size for my 4 inch photo prints! I love this beautiful storage solution for my coffee table.
2. Have you ever tried "framing" photos in mason jars? It's super simple, just slip them inside so that the photo contours to the glass. They have a bit of a snowglobe effect, no? Plus, they're easy to swap out throughout the seasons. Love em!
3. I ordered mini magnets for my fridge from StickyGram. They're really tiny. I think these would make great gifts too!
4. I love the instagram photo albums available though Blurb.com. I posted about my first album here. It was easy to use and great quality! I need to make more books soon.
5. Last, but not least, make a wall display with your photos! I posted about how I got this look here. I love seeing this large grouping of our memories in my living room each day. It reminds me how full and crazy our life really is. It's nice being reminded of the people, places and memories you love!
Hope you have a wonderful day! If you have a creative photo solution for your home, leave me a link so I can take a peek. xo. elsie
I would love to do some of these things! I only wish that I had super fun and unique pictures to display like you do. How fun for your houseguests!
Posted by: Megan | January 02, 2012 at 02:26 PM
SO clever! You have the best craft ideas Elsie! www.WearAboutsBlog.com
Posted by: rory | January 02, 2012 at 02:30 PM
Such adorable ideas! I have the same ceramic dish, and I plan on using it for photos too now! Here's a link to one of my favorite photo displays: http://copygr.am/emmyk/502035140/
So easy to swap out pics + other stuff too!
Posted by: Emmy | January 02, 2012 at 02:32 PM
I absolutely love your blog!! It is one of my very favs, and I only discovered it last week on stumble upon! I love it so much!
xoxoxo-
Laila
p.s: can u check out mine?
Posted by: Laila | January 02, 2012 at 02:39 PM
I really need to make more of an effort in this department! Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Lauren Hairston Collado | January 02, 2012 at 02:48 PM
the mason jars are genius!
grace
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Posted by: grace | January 02, 2012 at 02:59 PM
adorable!
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Posted by: soffi | January 02, 2012 at 03:05 PM
I am obsessed with the mason jar idea. It looks so cute! I really should start printing my photos more! I guess that's one of the things I really miss about film!
Posted by: debbie | January 02, 2012 at 03:20 PM
These are such great ideas to keep memories around you at all times! I too don't print photos as much as I should, but your tips have inspired me to start printing photos for all to see in my home!
The Mason Jar idea is adorable.
thanks for sharing!
XO
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Posted by: Jackie | January 02, 2012 at 03:23 PM
I love all of these ideas, especially the mason jar one. I'm redecorating my room soon and so I think I'll probably use one of these ideas to put up more pictures.
Posted by: Allie | January 02, 2012 at 03:41 PM
This is so great! I love all your neat ideas. You should try Shutterfly.com! It's a great way to turn your photos into a picture book. My sister uses it for her son's birthday and special family outings. You can also make greeting cards, stationary, and calendars. There is a price tag, but it's worth it. :)
Posted by: KP | January 02, 2012 at 03:42 PM
I'm so sad that I don't have ANY photos of my family in my new place. i'm def going to try sticky gram and postal pix!
Posted by: diana | January 02, 2012 at 03:45 PM
great post. i especially like the mason jar idea!
Posted by: Mawes | January 02, 2012 at 03:48 PM
Ahh! I JUST registered for my wedding and those farmers market baskets from Anthro are definitely on it! Love...
Posted by: Lauren Bee | January 02, 2012 at 03:50 PM
I love this project! It's like the grown up version of when we all taped photos to our bedroom walls, so sweet.
xxoo
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Posted by: Charley Taylor | January 02, 2012 at 04:00 PM
I am always looking for fun ways to display pictures! I LOVE the mason jar idea, so cute! I also love the shadow boxes that open in the front, it makes it so easy to swap out pictures-they are great!
Posted by: Jennifer | January 02, 2012 at 04:01 PM
Love these ideas! I'm going to order some stickygrams today ... :D
Kelly @
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Posted by: Elegantly Academic | January 02, 2012 at 04:01 PM
This is great and so inspiring, Elsie! Thanks!
xo. MGT
Posted by: Mary@SoSheDid | January 02, 2012 at 04:03 PM
These are fantastic ways to display photos. Love it!
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xo Emma
Posted by: Emma | January 02, 2012 at 04:09 PM
Ohh I can't wait for postalpix to ship to Australia!
Love all your ideas! I've always wanted to try turning my instagrams into coasters...maybe that's a DIY you can share with us in the future? ;) xx
Posted by: Micaela | January 02, 2012 at 04:23 PM