How You Frame It REALLY Matters

We sell lots of art, most of it is framed. Like everything else framing trends come and go. Gold or Brass fames were in style for a long time, and in the past ten years black frames have taken over the decorating world. I recently saw a room with gold frames, and knew the trend was coming back into fashion. When buying or selling art, the frame can make a HUGE difference in whether or not the work is highlighted or minimized. I have seen really beautiful work enhanced by just the right frame, and I have seen amazing work look like nothing much because it was framed poorly. It’s all about how you frame it. 

That same principle holds true for life as well; it’s all bout how you frame it. What might seem like a major issue to you might seem more like an inconvenience when you ask someone else. A boring meeting may seem riveting to someone else who has more skin in the game. An idea you chose to pass on may change the world for someone who wants to put in the effort and execute on it. Being able to frame things the right way to enhance or emphasize the best features can make all the difference. A good leader can put things in perspective for their team or organization which will influence what gets noticed and what gets ignored. 

So what are you focusing on right now? When you look around your world – your work, your family, your passions, your future – what are you featuring in your frame? Are you highlighting things in the best way possible, or are you simply using whatever is available no matter how it impacts things? Are you thinking before you frame it, or simply doing anything just to get it done? When we don’t feel like we have time to think and put things into perspective, we frame them any way we can. Which may end up being a mistake, waste our time, and we have to reframe them to bring out their best. 

Give yourself time today to frame whatever you are focusing on in the right way. Take a deep breathe, maybe walk away to gain a fresh perspective. That moment of clarity can make the frame work or prevent you from making a mistake. Ask someone else what they think to check for perspective and other insights.