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[GingerHead]

I came across this really pretty bed and thought I'd share.

I love everything about it. The shape, the size, the aged, chalky, antiqued pastel aqua color.

I'd love to have it.....

[PamBeesley]

That looks like Jacob and Audrey Roloff. Im sure they have social media. If you're serious about finding one like it you could reach out and ask them.  My guess is that it is an antique, and likely hard to find. 

[GingerHead]

@PamBeesley 

You're right,  it looks like a lot of antique looking beds I've seen before, one's that are done in that typical old burgundy-ish stained finish. 

It's amazing what a coat of paint can do to change the whole look and feel of a piece. I'm a sucker for that particular color and finish.

Now I just need to find an old bed and refinish it with some chalk paint 

[Oznell]

@GingerHead ,  I really like it too-- the graceful lines, the scrolling, the 'wreath effect' at the head.  Such wonderful details.  And the soft green just increases the romanticism!

[GingerHead]

@Oznell Yes, I agree it's just so feminine and romantic in form and color.

[bmorechick]

Awwww @GingerHead  because I'm over my antique "Abe Lincoln" phase, I just got rid of a set of twin beds that curved like that, with the rolled edge footboard. They were mahogany but I don't have refinishing talent so one went to sister-in-law and the other I tried to give to Habitat, but they werent interested.  Sadly, I had to ditch it...

[GingerHead]

@bmorechick You're over your Abe Lincoln phase? haha

You mean I could've gotten one free from you?! Drat!

Do you think you would've kept them if you could've painted them in that pretty aqua green (or other) color?

And of course you have refinishing skills, it's easy with chalk paint. You just clean the surface (most any finish, including oil based stain, may need priming first) and then just slap the chalk paint on. Super easy!

You should try it some time, also Home Depot and Lowes sale chalk paint now.

[Lucky Charm]

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@GingerHead wrote:

@bmorechick You're over your Abe Lincoln phase? haha

You mean I could've gotten one free from you?! Drat!

Do you think you would've kept them if you could've painted them in that pretty aqua green (or other) color?

And of course you have refinishing skills, it's easy with chalk paint. You just clean the surface (most any finish, including oil based stain, may need priming first) and then just slap the chalk paint on. Super easy!

You should try it some time, also Home Depot and Lowes sale chalk paint now.

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@GingerHead I found a beautiful half moon headboard (no foot board though) and chalk painted it Antibes Green (added a bit of Original to lighten it up).

It's not as ornate as the one posted, but close.

I found a dresser in almost the same 'lines' and did that also to make a set for her room here.

I love to chalk paint.  I use Annie's and only Annie's.

[GingerHead]

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@Lucky Charm wrote:

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@GingerHead wrote:

@bmorechick You're over your Abe Lincoln phase? haha

You mean I could've gotten one free from you?! Drat!

Do you think you would've kept them if you could've painted them in that pretty aqua green (or other) color?

And of course you have refinishing skills, it's easy with chalk paint. You just clean the surface (most any finish, including oil based stain, may need priming first) and then just slap the chalk paint on. Super easy!

You should try it some time, also Home Depot and Lowes sale chalk paint now.

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@GingerHead I found a beautiful half moon headboard (no foot board though) and chalk painted it Antibes Green (added a bit of Original to lighten it up).

It's not as ornate as the one posted, but close.

I found a dresser in almost the same 'lines' and did that also to make a set for her room here.

I love to chalk paint.  I use Annie's and only Annie's.

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@Lucky Charm 

Oh that sounds beautiful!

I actually have an inspiration picture of Anne Sloan's bed saved in my Pinterest that she painted in that pretty green color you used (picture below). I love that pop of color and I think lightening it up with white would be even better.

Ohhh, I'd love to see a picture of yours!

Anne Sloan has beautiful paint, she's the OG of the chalk paint world. But just fyi you can get copies of any of her colors mixed up at HomeDepot using their paint and I find it just as good and it's cheaper.

[GingerHead]

@Lucky Charm 

Also, I agree! Chalk paint is wonderful and soooo easy to work with!