Dual use picture frame

Abstract

A picture is provided that is capable of acting as a gift identifier, and later as a special occasion memento. The picture frame has a decorative body having a front side, a back side, and an annular recess, wherein at least said front side is shaped to evoke memories of a certain holiday, event, or other occasion. A window is located through said decorative body for viewing an inserted picture. A retaining block is attached to said back side, forming a slot, wherein photographs or other media can be inserted through said slot. A removable stake can be removably inserted into the annular recess for display of the frame. An attached magnet is provided to secure the frame in an alternative display environment.

1 . A picture frame that is capable of acting as a gift identifier, and later as a special occasion memento, said picture frame comprising: 
 a decorative body having a front side, a back side, and an annular recess, wherein at least said front side is shaped to evoke memories of a certain holiday, event, or other occasion;    a window located through said decorative body;    a retaining block attached to said back side, such that a slot is formed between said backside and said retaining block, wherein photographs or other media can be inserted through said slot;    a removable stake that is capable of reception and retention by said annular recess; and    a magnet fixedly attached to said retaining block.    
   
   
       2 . A method for displaying a photograph, said method comprising inserting a photograph into a picture frame that is capable of acting as a gift identifier, and later as a special occasion memento, said picture frame comprising: 
 a decorative body having a front side, a back side, and an annular recess, wherein at least said front side is shaped to evoke memories of a certain holiday, event, or other occasion;    a window located through said decorative body;    a retaining block attached to said back side, such that a slot is formed between said backside and said retaining block, wherein photographs or other media can be inserted through said slot;    a removable stake that is capable of reception and retention by said annular recess; and    a magnet fixedly attached to said retaining block.