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Do you have a pola?

Pia Seidel
10.3.2020
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No sooner taken than forgotten. These are instant photos. And yet they're easy to stage. Here are a few ideas to help you do just that.

When I take instant photos with my camera instax Fujifilm, I stage them directly using supports and frames that I place here and there in my flat, but not in a box, where no one would see them otherwise.

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Magnetic objects such as notice boards or metal grids offer a certain flexibility, as replacing photos, especially those with the ex you want to forget, is a snap. As I like round shapes, I decided to buy a metal ring from the brand Glorex, an object that is both decorative and lightweight that a nail is enough to hang. Want to avoid drilling? Don't worry, it can be placed on a sideboard and leaned against the wall.

If you don't want to hang other accessories on it, why not use a few magnets to place here and there in your home, for example in summer, on radiator surfaces or vertical pipes?

A circle adorning the walls.
A circle adorning the walls.

To set the scene for your photos, there's nothing better than frames. These often feature a marie-louise, a white space highlighting one photo, or two, depending on the configuration. I like modern frames, like this one from Moebe, which is transparent and features two acrylic glass plates, four rods and an elastic band - which also acts as a hanging point - holding the contents in place. In this object, the instant photos, which seem to come to life, cast soft shadows on the wall. Whether matched with a marie-louise or not, the frame's advantage is that it protects your photos.

In a transparent frame, photos appear to float.
In a transparent frame, photos appear to float.

The clamps aren't just confined to paper, you can hang instant photos with a simple nail. At home, there are some above my sofa, for added variety. To hang your photos on the wall - forming a heart or a triangle - paper clips and clips will do the trick perfectly, the latter of which can also be removed with great ease when you want a bit of change.

Don't like the look of staples? Then opt for adhesive tape, some variants of which leave no marks or residue.

Simple and lovely.
Simple and lovely.

The DIY-free card holders look particularly good on a sideboard or table. What's more, they'll add a touch of lightness to a bookcase.

On a table or shelf.
On a table or shelf.

Nylon wires or string, to be stretched from one corner of a room to another, for example, make it possible to attach photos with clothespins. Or why not place them horizontally along a wall to save space? Or on a branch? Even a photo frame can be customised: simply remove the glass and stretch a thread from left to right to show off your memories. To light up instant photos, hang them on a suspended light garland.

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Whichever solution you choose, make sure you don't expose your photos to direct sunlight or the colours may fade over time.

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