1. Greener Style - from £17.50
Frames made from recycled wood can look much more interesting than their mass-produced rivals. The one above is made from driftwood.
www.greenerstyle.co.uk; 01582 467 600
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2. Pussy Home Boutique - £8.99
The online version of the Brighton based homewares emporium has scores of unusual items including this funky asymmetric frame.
www.pussyhomeboutique.co.uk; 01273 749 852
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3. The Cotswold Company - £39.95
This multi-space frame is perfect for focusing on a particular holiday or to chronicle a special event. It comes in oak or light beech, and hangs vertically or horizontally.
www.cotswoldco.com; 0844 984 0003
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4. eStarling - £189.99
Digital frames are the best way to liberate pictures left to moulder on your PC’s hard drive. You can email images to this WiFi version or send them from your mobile phone.
www.udiggit.com
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5. I. Franks - £345
Based in London’s silver vaults, I. Franks has a dizzying array of antique silver for sale. I love this contemporary-looking model, which was actually made in 1901.
www.ifranks.com; 020-7242 4035
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6. Dwell - £24.95
Use this frame to display up to 27 pictures or use it as a giant game of noughts and crosses. If that’s too wacky, check out some of the more understated frames from Dwell.
www.dwell.co.uk; 0870 241 8653
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7. Smythson - £110
Smythson’s robust but transportable travel frame is made from hard-wearing cervo leather. With space for three 11 x 8cm photos, it’s a quick way to personalise any hotel room.
www.smythson.com; 020-7318 1515
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8. The Old Cinema - £22
While The Old Cinema has a winning collection of antiques, it also sells beautiful “new vintage” items like this frame. Black and white snaps or even modern art would look striking inside.
www.theoldcinema.co.uk; 020-8995 4166
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9. John Lewis - £18
With eight different-sized spaces, filling this wooden frame might test your creativity. It has a stand or can be wall mounted and is made from striking “zebrano” stripy wood.
www.johnlewis.com; 08456 049 049
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10. Firebox - £19.95
Vinyl collectors should make the most of the album art at their disposal. Show off your favourite LP covers by slipping sleeves into this 12” frame that has an easy access top slot.
www.firebox.com; 0844 922 1010
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29 January 2008, Chosen by Rebecca Armstrong
