Monday, January 31, 2011

FINISHED!

I have a new best friend! Stephen the upholsterer from Burleigh Upholstery covered enough buttons to do this and another bedhead - 58 buttons all up. He was also more than happy to impart his upholstery knowledge when I quizzed him about deep button tufting. I told him I wanted to tackle this skill in the near future. I may need to have him on speed dial during the learning process!

So here is the reveal of the headboard I have been working on. I had missed out on 2 matching bedheads on ebay ($45 the pair) but was DELIGHTED when I was contacted and told that the winning bidder had defaulted and that I was now the owner of the bedheads should I still want them....duh yes!










BEFORE (below).







AFTER (Below).








I don't have a suitable single bed to display this on so I have it propped up at the end of my bed.










I intend to do the other matching bedhead in a white velveteen with white woodwork. I will be selling these so if anyone is interested, drop me an email.
I have a couple of blogs to recommend but will leave that 'til my next post as I need to get to school now, bye.
Angex


35 comments:

One of my Hobby Blogs said...

I absolutely love it - of course I am a "pink" fan, so it was inevitable that I'd like it, but teamed with the plain white colour, it's gorgeous! What a great idea!!!

The Pink Poodle said...

Hi Ange....WOW...WOW..& MORE WOW!!

THis is AWESOME...soo gorgeous...

I have to say between you & Sandy...
ANYTHING can be revamped/upholstered...

GO GIRL!!~~

xx andrea

Unknown said...

OMGoodness!
That is SO stunning, I love it Ange!!!!
It's like my girly pink dream come true, if I had a daughter I would be driving up to the GC to collect it right this min! :) I am envious of the lucky buyer who gets it.
Jxx

Raine and Sage said...

Splendiferous and amazingness!! Wowee Ange... this is up there with beautiful before and afters. Really, really a fantastic makeover. Such a pretty colour scheme, and I'm sure you'll have many Mums wanting this for their little princess! Excellent work Stephen too.

Jenny said...

Very clever Ang, nice work! ;-)

Restyled Vintage said...

That turned out beatifully Ange, well done!

Amanda said...

Wow!! It looks amazing - so pretty and I love the soft pink you've used.

Thea said...

Stunning! If my girl was still little and living at home, I would so buy it. x

petals and vintage said...

Just gorgeous Ange. It looks so professional. Well done.
Pam x

Spots & Stripes said...

Ange, what a great job. The buttons look fabulous but I also like the robe edging. Great job. Amber

Tied with a Bouw said...

Ooooh WOW indeedy! It looks so beautiful Ange! What a great find and an incredible before and after! x

Pineapple Villa said...

Oh my gosh Ange..pure heaven..would love those beauties if i had the room ! Mel xx

Tina said...

Such a beautiful job as always, Ange! So happy they found their way to you in the end~ Tina x

STYLIZIMO said...

Wow! What a change! It looks great now. What a wonderful home you have btw. I hope to see some over at my other website Stylizimo.com. They would give great inspiration to others.
Nina x

Megan said...

Oh my gosh this is amazing! Wow, what a job I'll bet this was. It is absolutely beautiful! I love the combo of pink and white. Great job!

Megan

http://1funkywoman.blogspot.com

Danika Herrick said...

Wow! Just beautiful! WHat a transformation!!

lisa mae said...

wow i want it.......it is just stunning, you should totally have your own tv show hehehehe xx

Tara Lauren said...

What a STUNNING headboard! WOW!

Tara said...

It looks so fabulous..xx

Belle Inspirations said...

looks fantastic, job well done ,of course. Have a great week xx

Dream House Trish said...

Thats just STUNNING!!!!!!!!!!
Youre sooooo clever, I wish I needed a new bedhead!!

Bring Pretty Back said...

This took by breath away! OH THE BEAUTY!
Have a pretty day!
Kristin

Revival said...

If only we lived closer...I'm considering 2 single beds for our guest room. Great job, as always!

Natasha in Oz said...

You really have got an amazing eye. I would have seen that and thought "too much work". You saw and though "I can make that gorgeous" which you did!

You are so clever Ange!

Best wishes always,
Natasha.

The Little House said...

i've just stumbled across your blog! im in love with that pink bedhead...how gorgeous has it turned out!! well done!

Kim@Chattafabulous said...

Incredible find and great transformation, as usual!!

Sweet Cottage Dreams said...

one word....

gorgeous!!!!

ange, you did an amazing job!
**swoooon***

xo
becky

Restoration House said...

Hi Ange, beautiful job on this headboard, great job! Thanks for visiting. I am now a new follower!
Kim:)

Dear Lillie said...

Wow, wow, wow! Gorgeous!

Fiona, Lilyfield Life said...

beautiful job Ange. very inspiring! well done. Just out of interest what would you expect to sell these for?
cheers Fiona

Erica Cook said...

Wow! What an amazing transformation! Truly gorgeous.
Thanks for dropping by Moth Design. :) Erica

Slipcovers by Shelley said...

Turned out beautiful. I love it!

Anonymous said...

Please open an Etsy Shop!!
You are fabulous!!
AK

Sixty-Fifth Avenue said...

Wow! What a gorgeous bed!!

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