Introducing our Milford Experts: Alex Kayser of Milford Print, Mary Buckley of helloworld Travel and Jordan + Brook of Harcourts.
Alex, what is your advice on framing art for the home or workplace?
"If a job is worth doing, it’s worth doing well.”
Photos that are printed, put in albums, frames or the traditional shoebox, are the ones that are most likely to create continuity for the next generation. Not those on social media.
A framed, UV-proof print is especially important because seeing your photo on display helps keeps those wonderful memories alive.
I believe it is worth doing justice to the excellent cameras we have today, therefore I use the best machines, inks, papers and processes. And, the lost art of traditional framing is so important, to ensure that the print will sit perfectly in the frame for a long time.
My framed prints will stand the test of time.
Mary, where could you travel to see the world’s best art?
See Leonardo de Vinci’s Mona Lisa at the Louvre in Paris, take a guided tour through the Vatican Museums in Rome, the home of the Sistine Chapel, or view one of the world’s finest collections of European art at the Prado Museum in Madrid.
For the history buffs, take an emotional journey to see France’s World War I and II battlefield sites or walk along the beaches of the D-Day landings in Normandy. Europe is home to countless great cathedrals. Some of our favourites include the marble covered Duomo in Florence, the Notre Dame in Paris with its beautiful stained glass windows, the unique and unfinished Sagrada Familia in Barcelona and the vast Basilica of St Paul in Rome.
Jordan + Brooke, how does art enhance a home for marketing and open homes?
Some of our favourite homes to bring to market haven’t been the most expensive or expansive, but homes with an authentic sense of style, and that’s often informed by a few select pieces of art.
Rather than spending a small fortune on buying pieces to style your home, investigate some of the fantastic art hire companies that are around. But do remember that sometimes less is more. One truly amazing piece can have a much better impact than a whole lot of smaller works dotted around. Your real estate agent, if they’re gutsy enough, will be able to tell you if your personal style is likely to be a little too overwhelming for buyers. For instance, your porcelain doll collection might be absolutely beautiful, but we can almost guarantee it won’t help you sell your house!
