Wednesday, May 28, 2014

HEAD ( board ) Head ( ache )

While checking out CL one day ( in the merry merry month of May )
I decided to check out the headboards................

It's been awhile since I've even looked for them -

A lot of you will remember this one from last year


which looked like this when we picked it up  you can see the dresser transformation HERE and the armoire and end tables which were done totally different ( HERE )
the transformation was done with ANNIE SLOAN chalk paint Pure White and Paris Grey


I've done a few more of them since then and I'm ready to do another - if I could have I would have bought them all !!!

Here's a sample of what was available this week on Craig's list in my neck of the woods

Don't ask me why but I think this one would be gorgeous in a bright color - coral, aqua or even yellow !!!


I love this one just the way it is actually - looks very French Chateau, non?


GORGEOUS !!!


Same as above with a mirror in the center


Plain - but perfect for a shabby chic finish with a French graphic !!!


White?  Heavily distressed?


Pewter gray metallic paint?


AND...................here's the one John went to pick up last night - lots of detail - solid oak


But it didn't fit in the van - too tall - going back on the weekend to strap it to the roof !!!
This little matching end table will fit in the van though!


It won't be staying like this - wood lovers beware -
( whoa whoa it's my headboard and I'll paint if I want to - paint if I want to - you would paint too....♪♫♪..)

Not sure what I'm going to do with it yet - but the creative juices are flowing in high gear today - I'll have to let them simmer for a bit until one in particular floats to the top.
What would you do with it?

Have a great day all
Much love,
Moi

I'll be at the following fabulous parties !
The Charm of Home                                 French Country Cottage                    Redoux Interiors
Shabby Art Boutique                                My Turn for Us                                 Remodelaholic
Coastal Charm                                         Domestically Speaking                      Stone Gable
A Stroll thru Life                                      Kathe with an E                                Miss Mustard Seed

I WANNA live there Wednesday # 80

Good morning everyone !

Well we're back in Westmount ( the neighborhood we just moved from )
You can take the girl out of the city but you just can't take the city out of the girl -

This week I thought I'd showcase an apartment for sell there - turn of the century apartment of course :)

Here we go !!!

645,000
3 beds 1 bath
Built in 1906
Realtor: PIERRE BRUNET & ANNE GASCON


I love how these apartments have the same architectural details as the homes of that period - the moldings on this ceiling are just beautiful !!!



Beautiful Bay Window










The entry and hall just tug at my heart - LOVE !!!  The current house we're in is the probably the first time in my life I have NOT had a long narrow hallway - which are very common in Montreal city flats.............









I know apartment living isn't for everyone - but this one?  Steps away from beautiful boutiques and  restaurants?  I could - I definitely could !!!

Have a wonderful Wednesday all ♥

Hugs,

Party time !!!
French Country Cottage                         My Turn for Us