Friday, August 13, 2010

My new "OLD" bed.

I thought I would show y'all my new "OLD" bed that I finally got around to finishing. I actually finished it a few months ago but I wanted to wait until I had my new quilt and shams before putting it on here. I was looking back through some older posts and saw the one where I had posted my little grandson Jason and my son, Garrett sitting in front of my bed and it dawned on me that I had never done a post on it. This is what it looked like whenever I first bought it. I loved the color that it was however it wouldn't go with my bedroom wall color which is a green too.

First, I primed it with two coats of primer. This was after the first coat. I love all of the detail. Then I painted it with my favorite color...Heirloom Lace. A creamy white. I might add some rose decals in the center later on.

Look how pretty it turned out. So pretty and so dainty. I have a small bedroom and my king size bed was taking up almost my whole room. When I saw this bed, I knew it would be perfect.


I now have room on each side for my end tables that I recently painted.



My room feels so much bigger now. I also love my new quilt and shams. I waited until they went 'clearance' before I bought them. That always helps. lol I love quilts....they bring back happy memories for me. I bought the scalloped valances at a thrift store a couple of years ago and they just happened to match.




Even the foot board is detailed and so pretty. I love my little bed.





I love my little bed and my little bedroom. This is my space where I can relax from the outside world. I love to just sit here and relax and visit my 'bloggy' friends. I picked this little wicker bed tray up at a thrift store years ago. Perfect for my laptop.






Thanks for stopping by and letting me share with you my little treasure. I'll have more pictures soon of my dresser and chest of drawers that I am working on.
I'm linking to "Show and Tell Friday" with My Romantic Home and to Miss Mustard Seed for "Furniture Friday" and also to The House in the Roses for "Show off your cottage Monday. Please go by their blogs and visit the other participants. So many beautiful things to see.

Hugs,

27 comments:

Caroline said...

The headboard is gorgeous...very pretty and feminine. I'm a sucker for pink and lace also. I would feel right at home with a room like this!

Becky@Beyond The Picket Fence said...

Very pretty--I love the detail on the headboard!

Becky@Beyond The Picket Fence said...

Very pretty, I love the details on the headboard.

Lisa @ On Cloud Pink said...

Hi there Lee,

It's been a while since I've been on. I just wanted to say, I love what you did. The blanky and shams go so well with the headboard and the room looks so homey, comfy, and elegant. Thanks for sharing.

Toodlepeeps.

Lady Katherine said...

I love your bed! It looks wonderful! The bed linens are so pretty! Love the lace behind! The foot board is so pretty too, sometimes they are not. Lucky You! You room is lovely!

Biljana said...

Wow! It looks so pretty and gorgeous:))You have lovely room:)
hugs Biljana

Tanza said...

Hi Lee,
It turned out beautifully !! All your furniture in there, is soo sweet, and soo feminine in it's design and lines .. LoVe all the curves and gracefulness to it all !! The quilt and bedding are beautiful !! PiNk, greens, creams, and roses !! PeRfEcT !! What a wonderful place to lay your head down and rest !! You've done a wonderful job of creating a quiet place to be peaceful in !! Can't wait to see your dresser !! All you girlies make painting look soo easy .. I just make a mess out of it, and find all my faults in the project .. Yours truly looks lovely .. what a wonderful find !!

Happy week-end to you sweet one, and hoping it's cooled down a BiT ~
BiG HuGs ~TeA~ xo

saltbox
treasures
said...

Hi. thanks for visiting and following.
I didn't see the link to follow your blog. I love your old bed! It's gorgeous! (I am so excited I won Rebecca's giveaway ~ it is my first win!)
~ Julie

Leigh said...

Beautiful headboard, you did an amazing job on it. I love all the little details like the magazine racks and the beautiful quilt. Thanks for finding my blog and leaving me a nice comment!
--Leigh

Tara said...

I love the white! It looks so fresh and crisp and clean. I hope you are having a marvelous weekend and that you are feeling well!

Manuela@A Cultivated Nest said...

That bed is just gorgeous! The new quilt & shams are so pretty! This came together so beautifully!

Manuela

Anonymous said...

What a lovely and serene retreat!

Jeanne said...

I do love your beautiful painted bed and the pretty makeover for your bedroom. I am glad you thought to post it after it was all finished. Your ideas are so perfect for the total look. Enjoy, I sure did.
Hugs, Jeanne

Anonymous said...

Your olden new bed is so beautiful! I think it screaming to be painted white! Very pretty details too!
Thanks for popping in to see my kitchen.
Be a sweetie,
shelia;)

bj said...

Your bed is just beautiful.

Debbie said...

Oh my goodness!!! your headboard and footboard are just beautiful!!! Everything in your room looks sooooo nice. You did a great job of pulling it all together. LOVE it!!!
Debbie@houseatthelake

Lindy said...

Such a pretty bed with great detail. Good idea to paint it white. Love it!

Eileen said...

I am loving you gorgeous bed. I love the posts on it. I bought an old bedroom set from a lady in my area, and It is similar and I love it. You did a great job painting it.

Donna Lynn said...

Lovely re-do, I liked the before too! It looks very French with the detailed swirls.

Hope your staying cool, we have been having 100' weather here, hoping it will cool off soon...whew!
Bless you,
Dee

Brenda said...

What a beautiful headboard!
Thanks for following along! SO nice to meet you! Your blog is great! Come by and visit anytime!

Love, Brenda

Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings... said...

I love your little bed too!!!!
Soooo cute.
What a difference!
Bet you couldn't wait to go to bed!!!!
xoxo~Kathy @
Sweet Up-North Mornings...

La Petite Gallery said...

Great looking head board. I'd get someone to paint the roses, or decal some. yvonne

decorating diva {aka deanna} said...

i love the new look of your bed! very shabby chic!

Ldy ~~ Dy said...

Your bed came out so pretty! The details on the headboard are lovely. Love your whole bedroom. So dreamy and cozy.

Rebecca Nelson said...

Hello Miss Lee...

Now girly...first thank you for visiting me today! I love it when you do!

Second...

That bed! OMGOSH! What I wouldn't GIVE to have that thing! Gorgeous. Love what you did with it.

Now...If I was close to you in the slightest I'd pop on over and paint roses on that headboard and footboard for you! I would sooo love to be able to further transform it for you! Maybe some day~

Thanks for sharing with us~

Love to you~

Rebecca

Anonymous said...

What a pretty bed ~ love the quilt too!! Nice place to be to relax after a long day at work:)
Hugs))

Dena said...

Oh that headboard is stunning!!!! I love all of the detail.