Bulova Picture Frame Clock

A personalized Picture Frame Clock is perfect gift that captures a moment in time and time itself. Give this elegant gift to a loved one. Let them display it on their desk or bookshelf. They will be able to keep track of time and be reminded of what they have waiting for them at home with this wonderful Picture Frame Clock.

Give this to the happy couple on their wedding day or present it to someone as an anniversary gift. The Picture Frame Clock is the perfect way for them to remember that special day in their lives by capturing a favorite moment from their wedding day and placing it in this frame. Or give each bridesmaid and groomsman their very own Picture Frame Clock as a gesture of your appreciation.

Family members away from home will love receiving this clock as a gift they will love to have a picture of their family close at hand while they are away.

The Picture Frame Clock is sure to become a treasured keepsake by all who receive it.

The first longcase clocks had a pendulum movement called an verge escapement mechanism. Unfortunately this mechanism required a very wide pendulum swing of about 80-100 degrees and could not be used a free standing clock case so most early longcase clocks had short pendulums. Then in about 1670 the anchor escapement mechanism was invented with a 4 to 6 degree swing. This swing allowed clockmakers to use longer pendulums which had a slower beat, using less energy, less friction and was more accurate.

Today most modern longcase clocks use a more accurate version of the anchor escapement call the deadbeat escapement.

A typical Anniversary clock is usually 9 or 12” tall with a glass dome exposing the inner working parts, but there are also square shaped clocks with a handle on the top of the clock. Some of the parts are typically made of brass with the balance of the exposed parts being a brass tone material. Most of them have a pendulum with three or four balls that rotate beneath the clock face. The first anniversary clocks had a torsion spring that powered the clock though modern clocks are now battery operated. They are a popular wedding gift and anniversary gift.

Tip of the week- some anniversary clocks, as an example Loricron, have two batteries one in the base and one in the upper section of the clock. Be sure to replace both batteries at the same time.

This week’s tip is the outside of the clock. Some clocks manufactures will use a clear coat on the metal parts of the clock to keep them shiny and acid free.  You must be very careful when cleaning the outside of the clock, a cleaning solution that is too strong will remove the clear coat. If this happens it is best to wash the complete part and re-apply the clear coat. Most of the time a clear lacquer was used to coat the parts.  A suggestion is to buy a can of lacquer, the type that is used to spray on brass instruments; it will put a durable finish back on your clock parts.

Loricron was established in 1983 by Bernie and Lorraine Krause who’s family emigrated from Germany to the United States in 1956.  In 1981, Bernie’s father built a clock factory in Virginia under the guidance of one of the oldest manufacturers of anniversary clocks in Germany’s Black Forest region. By 1983, Loricron clocks were being assembled in the Virginia factory using parts imported from Germany. Loricron still distributes a quality anniversary clock, now importing them directly from Germany. These anniversary clocks use only the finest German quartz movements and components including a patented pendulum system that has eliminated the fragile suspension spring and its related need for service associated with clocks not equipped with this feature. It is very unusual to have a Loricron clock that needs service.

Loricron also has an ever expanding line of wall, anniversary clocks and mantel clocks in both quartz and keywound, recently they have added several new anniversary clocks.

Today, after 24 years in business, the Krause family has relocated to Asheville, NC where they remain dedicated to high standards of both quality and service.

Be sure to visit the clocksshop.com to find that special Bulova timepiece that is designed to fit the need of your home or office. All Bulova clocks ship free.

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The more modern interpretations of traditional style are usually done in a lighter tone. Rooms are open and light, not overdone. You’ll find comfortable, upholstered furnishings in classic shapes and formal pieces mixing with more casual touches. You can create spaces that easily move between formal entertaining and laidback evenings at home.  Paintings, patterned rugs, and collections add personality without cluttering modern traditional spaces. Include several types of furniture and accents in the space to complete a traditional contemporary decor look.

You can also express traditional contemporary design in a room based on the colors you’re using. Softer colors impart a more contemporary, relaxed approach to original traditional style. If you prefer a more formal traditional palette, select jewel tone colors with gold and silver accents.

Here are a few ideas you can keep in mind when decorating in the traditional contemporary theme: Always have a dominate style in the room, don’t use an equal mix. If the styles of the pieces are different try to unify them by color or pattern. Try not to make part of the room modern and another part traditional spread the items in the same style instead of grouping them in one area.

There is no limit to the creativity of interior design. Use the beauty of traditional style and freshness of the environment created by the modern style.

Country Cottage decorating colors are red, blue, green and yellow. With these colors you can create a verity of colors or incorporate white and creams to give the color scheme a fresh cottage feel.  Or you can use wallpaper in a warm country pattern. A wallpaper border is an inexpensive way to add country cottage appeal round the room.

The furniture in a Cottage Style home is often recycled, purchased from a flea market, or collected from family rejects. The key to authentic country cottage furniture styling is a simple, uncomplicated look. The wood pieces are usually painted in a lighter color and distressed. Nothing really needs to match yet the overall effect is charming and comfortable.

For country cottage accessories, have some vases in either a crystal or a white color with informal bouquets of country flowers in them. Dried flower arrangements work well. Good examples are old watering cans, old chance chocolate pots without the lid, and old silver plate coffee or tea pot.

The main thing to remember is its okay to bring a variety of items into the room. It doesn’t all have to match. It’s much better if it doesn’t. A Cottage home decor style is really a state of mind. If you want rooms that are comfortable, relaxed, cozy, simple and easy to maintain and update, then cottage style might be the perfect decorating style for you

2010 finds the colors of France, according to Accents of Salado; a decorating house located in Texas, takes their cues from past ages expressing a style of attention paid to shapes, textures, and a relaxed style. Decorating in the French tradition has no boundaries and can feel just as comfortable in a farmhouse as a

Typically, the walls are covered with natural materials such as wood, brick or stucco. Cabinets can be painted a glossy white, or cream or they can be left as natural wood. Wall colors are most often thought of as blue and yellow or even a little red or green. Typical French are colors are bright yellows, soft gold’s and even bold red colors.  Also seen are the darker rust colors, a hunter green, and dark blues.

In true French fashion, the use of fabrics or textures can really complete your French country décor.  Consider using traditional French quilt patterns for your country French curtains, seat cushions or even some wall coverings.

Just remember the Tuscan French Country, like other décor styles it is about evoking a familiar feeling of the traditional, simpler life and all the amenities that it offers.

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If spring is your favorite season, you may want your home to reflect the refreshing colors that are associated with this time of year. From painting to bringing in fresh light, there are many simple things you can do to bring spring into your home. Choose pastels and floral prints to reflect nature in your home. Throws, pillows, vases and window treatments reflecting these spring themes can be incorporated into your home with little effort or expense. Keep a similar theme throughout your accent pieces and they will work together to make your room seem unified and comfortable. Freshen up an entire room with a new coat of paint. Colors that are light and airy are often suggestive of spring.

Spring hosts a number of flowers for the purpose of decorating.  You can complement your spring decor with a centerpiece of fresh flowers for the dining room or coffee table. Blooms like tulips or daisies are ideal and can either contrast or complement the other decor colors in the room In addition to the floral selections above, don’t forget to include such springtime blooms as sweet peas, lilies, amaryllis, anemones, birds of paradise and cherry blossoms too. Let the sunlight in and enjoy the spring season indoors and out.

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