Wednesday, August 17, 2011

More furniture projects!!


The other day I was checking out a favorite blog/store site of mine....it's for a local thrift/junk shop. http://ginasjunkandantiques.blogspot.com/ ..it's pretty neat and awesome deals! Anyway I was looking through it and in one of the pictures of a twin bed frame I noticed it was propped against something that had a neat architectural look. So I asked Miss Gina (the store owner) if it was what I was hoping it was....a king headboard! To my surprise it was a king headboard....and frame...for $65.00. Needless to say I rushed over there that morning to check it out. When I got there I didn't see it....but then she showed me where it was...outside. I really liked the detail of the headboard...it reminded me of old cathedral windows....but the frame seemed small to me. So I wasn't sure what I should do. I went home to think it over.....called the shop and asked for the measurements of the frame...and it matched the one I have....sooooo I bought it!! I am super excited about re-doing this piece. I have been wanting to change out my bed for some time now....and I love that I am able to for such a good price! I am hoping to get some Annie Sloan chalk paint and use it for the first time on this headboard. I want to give it a distressed white look...any suggestions??

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  1. Miss CharmingAugust 20, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    What an interesting headboard! It looks so regal.

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  2. Sunflowers With SmilesAugust 21, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    Rachael:

    Thanks for visiting my blog. What a small world that you also lived in Chester County, PA. And guess what, we are thinking about moving to GA!

    I have never used Annie Sloan's Chalk Paint, however, I have heard great things about it.

    I am now a follower.

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  3. UnknownAugust 22, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    Thanks so much for the shout out! :)
    "Gina's Junk"

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  4. rachel@Acts of LifeAugust 22, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    Sure thing Gina, I love your shop and tell everyone about! :)

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  5. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleAugust 26, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    What a great looking headboard. I would just use the Old White chalk paint and then sand some off to distress it and wax it. That should be all you have to do.

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  6. rachel@Acts of LifeAugust 27, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    Thanks for stopping by and leaving me a comment Kim, I love your blog! :) That is the color I was actually thinking about...now I just need to save a penny or two to get all the Annie Sloan products!

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