Monday, April 4, 2011



Headboard

When we went from a queen to a king sized bed, I had to give up my fabulous white iron bed. I couldn't bear to get rid of the white dreaminess. So I stored it away in the attic.

(can't you just imagine it popping against a sage green wall with lots of white fluffy pillows?)
I finally decided to make a bench and the kids love it!
 In the meantime, I needed a headboard. I had fallen in love with the idea of a door and archetectural salvage and went on a mission. I researched online and at antiques stores here and there.
 



I didn't ever find what I was looking for. Then the idea struck... You can get 36 inch interior doors at Lowe's for $19. A king size bed in 72 inches wide and 36 + 36= 72. And I have always wanted a red door so $10 for some spray paint. And VOILA! a headboard for $50! Dang I am good! (hehehe)




After a while I found the door knockers at Hobby Lobby. Of course, 50% off. After they were hung, I got quite a laugh. (Can you guess why?) But how appropriate for a marriage bed!
Have a great week!
Love, Whyt





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20 comments:

  1. The Magnolia HouseApril 4, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    Love the bench, headboard & the dust ruffle. You go girl!!!

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  2. Handy Man, Crafty WomanApril 5, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    That is such a great idea!

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  3. Delightful DeetsApril 5, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    I LOVE this! Your bench is fabulous also! Stopping by from Blue Cricket, hope you have a great week!
    www.modernwivelyhood.blogspot.com

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  4. Brandy J.April 6, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    I just found your blog and am your newest follower. Thanks for creating such an amazing blog full of inspiration. I'll be back often (and I LOVE the headboard)!

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  5. ShannonApril 7, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    I love this post because I am looking for inspiration for a headboard for my King size bed also ... thanks! it's great!

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  6. UnknownApril 7, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    Thanks for all your sweet comments! Shannon- be sure to send pics when you get your headboard finished!

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  7. PamelaApril 8, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Love your headboard!! When I saw it it was like deja vu!
    http://frommyfrontporchtoyours.blogspot.com/2010/06/whoohoo-wednesday.html

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  8. Beth@The Stories of A to ZApril 11, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    I think this is such a great idea!

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  9. AnnApril 12, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    I love this. I never knew you could get a door for $19. What a cool look.

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  10. Sherry HicksApril 12, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    It was a great idea, very pretty and very thrifty of you thanks for sharing your idea!
    Sherry

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  11. Cassie BustamanteApril 12, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    that is awesome! i love this post for a few reasons- your bed looks fabulous. and because i am doing the same thing in my room!!! i am just waiting to find nightstands first because i need to fit the doors around a window, but need the nightstands first so i know exactly where everything will be. i have the doors already and am so excited. yours looks awesome!!!

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  12. UnknownApril 12, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    I love me some thrifty design! Right now the 2 doors just stand behind the bed, been thinking some moulding across the top would look cool...hmmmm....

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  13. Speckled LambApril 13, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    Love It!!!!

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  14. Tammy @ Type AApril 14, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    gorgeous! i would love it if you shared it at my party. http://typeadecorating.blogspot.com/2011/04/anything-goes-party-12.html

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  15. Tammy @ Type AApril 14, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    i'm slow, i just got the knocker part! lol thanks for sharing this at my party!

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  16. UnknownApril 14, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    Thanks for the invite Tammy! Can you imagine what Hob Lob execs would say about that knocker! ;-)

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  17. Nita StacyApril 15, 2011 at 12:30 AM

    That headboard is fantastic! I didn't know you could buy new doors so cheap. I especially like the knockers. Love the color too. Great idea.

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  18. KimApril 16, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    You ARE good and yes, I got it! We go to this store once in a while called Knobs and Knockers and my hubby always snickers......aren't they all the same?
    xoxo,
    Kim

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  19. UnknownApril 17, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    Ha ha ha! A pair of knockers! Great headboard idea too!

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  20. Bravehearted Beauty {formerly LLH Designs}April 28, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    That's awseome! I love that you added the knockers.

    xo,
    Linsey

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Your sweet comments are greatly appreciated!

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