Friday, July 6, 2012

A "Big Girl" Bed Canopy/Headboard...


Does every little girl dream of a Canopy Bed?  I know I did...


Somewhere along the way I grew out of "pink and frilly" and switched over to "neutral and junky"...but either way I am totally "in love" with my new ladder bed "canopy"!!
My engineer hubby very securely attached these painted metal braces to the wall above the bed...I repeat, VERY securely.
(And we "sternly" warned the kiddos about practicing their "monkey bar" moves while we're not looking...but if they decide to be "sneaky little monkeys", my husband assures me they won't be able to get that thing down...but sshhhh, don't tell them that ;)
And then he attached this old rustic ladder to the braces....and I draped these painters drop cloths over the ladder rungs...just like that, a "Big girl" junky canopy...sigh...did I say I love it???  I do!!
And of course you need something special on the wall...inspired by a very special song...
(Click the link above to hear the song over on You Tube :))
My mom used to listen to Randy Travis over and over in the car when I was a little girl...and I can still hear her singing along to that sweet song.  I used to listen carefully and know that I was going to hold out for "that" kind of love...nothing less would do...

I'm happy to report...I found it...and the fact that he was sweet enough to hang an old ladder above our bed without questioning it...just proves it :)

Hope everyone had a wonderful 4th of July!!

Sharing this at...
Funky Junk Interiors for Sat. Nite Special...headboards, close enough??
Coastal Charm for Nifty Thrifty Tues
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Beyond the Picket Fence for Under $100 Linky Party
Thrifty Decorating for Thrifty Thurs.
 
Funky Junk Interiors...my "best" of 2012
 
CWTS Round 1 Link Party at East Coast Creative...Upcycle :)

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75 comments:

  1. Absolutely LOVE it, Laurel!!! I love the sign you made too!

    Blessings,
    Angie @ Knick of Time

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  4. Oh yes... I love it.
    I'm also loving the hints of blue in the room!
    Sweet song.
    Pat

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  5. Laurel I love your canopy! The ladder and drop cloth are perfect and so is your husband for letting you do it!
    Susan

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  6. that is so darling, love the framed art too...I have something I am planning for my bed but am moving slowly!
    love the touch of color!
    Lezlee

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  7. I love it Laurel! I always wanted a canopy too! You and Tyler are a perfect pair. I am so happy that you found each other.
    And just love the bed. <3 Auntie A

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  9. Prettiest canopy bed I've ever seen! One of my favorite songs too! Love it all!

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  10. had to G+ this. Love it a bunch. It is super cute!!

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  11. What do you do when you cant sleep, you search your favorite blogs. So glad I did. I am in love with that room. You inspire me! Have a great weekend!

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  12. Once again, I love it! That is THE coolest big girl canopy bed I have EVER seen!!!!! Absolutely genius!

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  13. Way to go Laurel! So original and it totally works. I think you might just start a bedding trend. Kudos to the helper husband. He probably knows like I know -- "If momma ain't happy, nobody's happy!"

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  14. That is so unique! Love the frame in the middle and the words!!!
    Nice day!! Went to the Trader's Flea market and may go to the Medina one tomorrow.
    Deb :)

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  15. Laurel! That is so creative, I love it. And I love the art just as much. Pinning them both.

    ~Bliss~

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  16. Love!!!! Sounds like your hubby is as sweet as you! :) :) :)

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  17. Oh goodness -- I am pinning this! This is exactly what I would love to have in our bedroom and that sign . . . fantastic! Pinning that as well!

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  18. Your new canopy is delightful! I love all of your touches too! New follower...XO Cindy

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  19. This is so so cool! LOVE the colours, bedroom, the works! I'll take it! :D

    Shared on FJI Facebook and pinned for SNS 142. :)

    https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151040412251141&set=a.192514281140.164586.175378011140&type=1&theater

    Donna

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  20. What a wonderful re-use project, Laurel...just charming! Love the wedding photo, too!

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  21. Loved this post Laurel, now I'm going to have that song stuck in my mind. I love what you and hubby did with the ladder and braces....very clever!!

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  22. That is fantastic! I have a little window over my bed and I can't have drapes, but I want more for it and something like this might solve the problem. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  23. I saw the photo from this story circulating on facebook last night : )

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  24. I love the bedding. Will you share where you got the bedding? (Can't tell if it's duvet or quilt, etc.) Thanks

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  25. Laurel,
    I think that is the most cleverest idea yet! I am sure it will be copied a million times! I love your wedding photo. Still two precious people.
    Smiles, alice

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  26. WOW...I am in awe of your sweet comments and wonderful feedback! Thank you!!!
    Anonymous...that bedding was actually from Target a few years ago now??? I found a couple of extra shams at the thrift store recently...or I've seen some disconinued styles on ebay...if that helps?? Thanks so much...I love it too :)

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    1. Please tell me how you made the artwork above the bed with the song. I want to recreate that so bad!!!

      Thanks
      Crystal

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    2. Of course...we just screwed the empty window frame right to the wall...then I used stamps and stencils to put the letters onto indiviual book pages with gray acrylic paint...and hung them right on the wall with wooden push pins I bought at Walmart...quick and easy!! Thanks for asking Crystal!!

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    3. Where can I find the ladder you used

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    4. The ladder is actually one that had been in my husband's family for years. We cut it down to 7 feet...sorry, I know that doesn't help much. Maybe you could try a local flea market or junk sale?? Good luck!

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  27. Seriously Laurel?!?!?! How the heck do you keep coming up with these AWESOME ideas!!!!!! Love it! You are amazing! :)

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  28. This is beautiful! I'm looking for a headboard idea and I LoVe this! Would you mind if I shared this on my Sharing is Caring Wednesday post?

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  29. I really love this idea! It's fem enough for the girls and masc enough for a hubby! One question though...where did you get the bedding and accessories?

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  30. That is a really cool idea, it looks so great!!

    Tania

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  33. What a clever idea! Love, Love your ladder canopy bed.
    Mary Alice

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  34. Love Love the use of the ladder as the canopy! I'd have never thought of that I don't think! found you via a blog hop and am now a new follower!

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  35. This is awesome!! A friend found it and showed me and I think we want to use the framed piece for our daughters wedding... she is having a vintage wedding in Sept and wanted some signs and this would be perfect!!! Thank you so much for sharing:)

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  36. Good morning... just wanted you to know that I shared this on my fb wall... www.facebook.com/JunkATiques
    Love it:)

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  37. Laurel, this has to be the coolest canopy I've ever seen! Actually, I love everything in the photo...the calming brown and blue colors, the wall hanging, and those pillows...WOW, the Mr. and Mrs. was a cute idea!! Gorgeous bedroom!

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  39. I love your whole room! What color did you use on the walls?

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  40. Oh my...I am completely overwhelmed at your amazing response to my headboard idea!!! Do you know that this post has had almost 6,000 views?? My goodness...I'm speechless!! I know that I owe a huge thank you to Funky Junk Donna for sharing this on her FB page...as well as the rest of you for sharing and pinning up a storm...THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!! There have been a few questions on some the other details of the room...I mentioned that I bought the bedding at Target a few years ago...but here are a few more specific details if you are interested...
    Comforter and Shams...Target Casual Home
    Bird Pillow...Dwell Studio for Target
    Mr and Mrs Pillows...handmade by my friend and booth buddy Joan aka Signs of the Times...you can find her on Facebook, http://www.facebook.com/pages/Signs-of-the-Times/246711895367729...and I hear there might be an etsy store opening soon??? I'll keep you posted!!
    And the wall color is Colonial Cobblestone by Dutch Boy.
    Does that cover it? Hope so...but I plan to do another post on the rest of the room soon...I have a few more "junky" details I want to show you :) Chat soon!!

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  41. I don't even know what to write...I'm speechless. This is A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. It is sooooo beautiful and perfectly junky/fabulous. Truly wonderful. Great job!!!

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  42. Just adorable, congrats on all the hits.

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  43. I have never been a frilly-fru-fru girl but I'm seriously in love with this version of a canopy!

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  44. That is just wonderful! I love that ladder up there. Great job!!

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  45. Hi, I just found your blog, and that is just too cool!! Love that idea! And, here I was just asking my husband the other day if he could save out the next old ladder that comes his way, that they may be throwing out at work. And, no, he's not a carpenter, he's a technician, lol!

    Who says a ladder has to be just a ladder?!

    By the way, I'm your newest follower, yay! Would be so appreciative if you would reciprocate and follow back! Thanks so much, and hope you're having a great day!

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  46. You genius! I love the ladder! The artwork looks great, too. :)

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  47. Laurel love this idea! Thanx for sharing it with us all.

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  48. This is awesome Laurel - great idea!

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  50. Oh how we love that perfect imperfection!!
    Creativeness abounds!
    Miss seeing you!!

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  51. Laurel,
    Your new bed looks great...I see why Donna featured it on Facebook...congrats on all the hits and now,,,keep the kids down from there:)

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  52. What a GREAT idea! I recreated this in my living room - take a look if you'd like: http://thesustainablecouple.blogspot.com/2012/07/30-ladder-living-room-wall-art.html

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    1. Too FUN...looks great at your house too :) Thanks!!! Laurel

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  53. I love this idea but why didn't you drape the curtains over the hardware so it doesn't show? It would still have that rustic look but be so much neater.

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    1. Hi, thanks...I actually left the hardware exposed on purpose. I really like the fun and unexpected "junky" look of those cream painted braces...just my style :)

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  54. neat idea! I have a bigger ladder than that. I would have to cut it down to fit. But my husband probably wouldn't like it, because he couldn't reach his night stand or see the clock.

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  55. Laurel I love love this look and especially the 4ever sign. :)
    Where can we find a ladder like this? It looks really old.

    Thanks!

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    1. It is really old...passed down from my husband's grandfather, I believe. We had it in the garage for years...maybe try a local flea market or junk sale? Good luck!

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  56. I Love, Love, Love the decor! Where is the bedding from? I have been searching and haven't found anything like it. Please tell! :) Thanks so much! jrz68@hotmail.com

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  57. Inspired by this post ( Pinterest pin) I dug the old ladder from out back that "I was saving for something" and we did this!! I used painters drop clothes too and I LOVE it. I painted two little lanterns to put on it and will be adding twinkle lights too. Just need the perfect "artwork" for behind the bed. Thanks for the inspiration.. I LOVE my junky princess canopy too!!

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  58. I love this, it's so cool and the sign touched my heart. I used to sing that song all the time also :-) Could you post a picture of your nightstand? I thought I saw shutters beside them.

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  59. I love this, it's so cool and the sign touched my heart. I used to sing that song all the time also :-) Could you post a picture of your nightstand? I thought I saw shutters beside them.

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  60. I love this, it's so cool and the sign touched my heart. I used to sing that song all the time also :-) Could you post a picture of your nightstand? I thought I saw shutters beside them.

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    1. Yes, those are shutters behind the stool night stands. I did another post with pictures of the shutters and the rest of the room...
      http://chippingwithcharm.blogspot.com/2012/07/room-by-roomthe-master-bedroom.html
      Thanks so much!! Laurel

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  61. I love this idea and I especially love your bed spread. It would match my bedroom perfectly. Where did you get it?

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    1. Thank you!! The bedding was from Target's Casual Home line a couple of years ago...from the response it's getting on my post I'm thinking they should make it again!! Maybe you want to send them a link and put in your request :)

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  62. Target has Threshold™ Printed Medallion Comforter Set. It has the same colors as Laurel's bedding.

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  63. I love the picture of you on your wedding day with your husband. You both have great smiles on your faces.

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  64. I know you posted or commented somewhere about the length/width of the drop clothes you used but I cannot find it now. Can you please tell me what size you used and where you purchased them?

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    1. Hi there...sorry it took me so long to respond!! The drop cloths I used were purchased in the painting section at Menards. They are 4ft wide by 14ft long. Hope that helps :)

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