Try framing sentimental items as a conversation piece

Art isn’t the only thing to hang on your wall, try framing sentimental items as a conversation piece, says Carol O’Callaghan.

AFTER months of deliberation you’ve hauled home a piece of art only to find it doesn’t quite translate from the cool, rarefied surroundings of a contemporary gallery to the more cosy environs of your home.

Even photography, which is much less intimidating, can meet a similar fate. Hanging art and photography could stump even the most accomplished interior decorating enthusiasts.