Interchangeable decoration system

Abstract

A decoration system that includes a base object to be decorated and a rim capable of receiving a decorative insert. A user selects or creates a decorative insert, inserts the decorative insert into the rim, and then couples the rim to the base object. The decorative insert may be easily removed and replaced when the user desires a new style. A single rim may be coupled to multiple types of base objects.

1 . (canceled) 
     
     
         2 . (canceled) 
     
     
         3 . An interchangeable decoration system, comprising:
 a. a transparent rim that is continuous and unsegmented;   b. a decorative insert that fits within said rim;   c. a backing plate that releasably couples to said rim thereby to secure said decorative insert between said rim and said backing plate;   d. a reversible base object having a first side selected from the group consisting of a whiteboard, message board, mirror, clock and picture frame and a second side selected from the group consisting of a whiteboard, message board, mirror, clock and picture frame, said reversible base object being reversible to provide multiple functional surfaces; and   e. coupling means to releasably couple said backing plate to said base object.   
     
     
         4 - 7 . (canceled) 
     
     
         8 . The interchangeable decoration system of  claim 3 , wherein said rim is fully transparent. 
     
     
         9 . The interchangeable decoration system of  claim 3 , wherein said rim is partially transparent. 
     
     
         10 . The interchangeable decoration system of  claim 8 , wherein said fully transparent rim is shaped to provide the visual effect of magnifying the appearance of the decorative insert when viewed through said rim. 
     
     
         11 . The interchangeable decoration system of  claim 8 , wherein said fully transparent rim is shaped to provide the visual effect of distorting the appearance of the decorative insert when viewed through said rim. 
     
     
         12 . The interchangeable decoration system of  claim 9 , wherein said partially transparent rim is shaped to provide the visual effect of magnifying the appearance of the decorative insert when viewed through said rim. 
     
     
         13 . The interchangeable decoration system of  claim 9 , wherein said partially transparent rim is shaped to provide the visual effect of distorting the appearance of the decorative insert when viewed through said rim.