Monday, 4 July 2011

New lease of life....


Do you remember the monograms I bought in Paris a few weeks ago?
Well, today I was wondering what I could do with them .....a quick light bulb moment .... and  I remembered I had a headboard in need of re-covering.
So choosing the top left one which was the remains of an old, fine linen sheet...I quickly upholstered the headboard.


Legs back on......


A little wonky where I pulled the fabric too enthusiastically......but once it is on the bed with pillows, sheets and vintage eiderdown it should not be noticed.


Not bad for 4 Euros....


Just need to decide what to do with the other three now....
Julie x

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24 comments:

  1. fabriquefantastique4 July 2011 at 15:14

    I love monograms, red and white...i also bought some crackers last month in France. Great idea for damaged goods.

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  2. Rose H (UK)4 July 2011 at 15:59

    The linen is so beautiful, the headboard looks amazing Julie :o)

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  3. helen tilston4 July 2011 at 16:02

    Fabulous work. I wish I had a queen sized version of that headboard. It is truly beautiful - great work.
    Helen

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  4. Ormolulu4 July 2011 at 18:45

    Julie, that is BEAUTIFUL!!!

    We are celebrating Independence Day in the States . . . will be watching fireworks over Bellingham Bay tonight.

    Long Distance Hugs,

    Debi

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  5. Anna at the Doll House4 July 2011 at 23:17

    What an inspired idea and such a great result.

    None of the beds in my house have headboards. So, I have come-up with the idea of a simple, quite large, wooden frame covered in fabric to hang on the wall over each bed.

    Thank you for your lovely comments on my blog. Perhaps you'll be persuaded to take a trip soon.

    Anna

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  6. *Susycottage*4 July 2011 at 23:24

    Very nice head, Julie
    my compliments, you've got
    a wonderful idea is lovely!
    a hug
    Suzy x

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  7. Used-to-Bees4 July 2011 at 23:29

    That looks gorgeous! A lovely way to re-use the beautiful embroidery, and a real statement piece in a bedroom!

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  8. Country Cottage Chic5 July 2011 at 00:19

    Fabulous job Julie!

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  9. Charlotte5 July 2011 at 00:26

    Hi Julie,

    That's such a clever idea - very belle epoque! It's so satisfying to think of new uses for old things!

    Charlotte

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  10. menopausalmusing5 July 2011 at 00:44

    Beautiful!

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  11. Hesta Nesta5 July 2011 at 02:24

    Absolutely beautiful job Julie. A very clever use for that lovely monogram.
    Jo xx

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  12. ted and bunny5 July 2011 at 02:42

    how lovely is that!
    looks like a lampshade to match is on its way?
    xx

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  13. Angi at drakestone primitives country cabin5 July 2011 at 06:03

    Hi Julie
    OH I love it and what a fantastic idea..nothing like a light bulb moment LOL..X

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  14. Helen5 July 2011 at 09:12

    Oh just GORGEOUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . They don't call you designer Julie for nothing . . . . . . do they??!!
    xx

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  15. Unknown5 July 2011 at 11:25

    I totally love the headboard, what a great idea...
    P.S Wonky is good
    Sophie xx

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  16. BusyLizzie5 July 2011 at 12:07

    Thank you for your blog comment Julie..how far is Newark from you?? we will be taking french goodies there in August.... love the headboard, inspired use of linen monogrammed sheets! lizzie x

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  17. OhSoVintage5 July 2011 at 13:18

    What an ingenious idea! It looks lovely. I do like monograms. (Incidentally I always like that line from Gershwin's 'Someone to Watch Over Me' - 'I'd like to add his initials to my monogram'.)
    Ruth x

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  18. Jane the Booklady5 July 2011 at 13:52

    That looks so elegant and unique.
    "I quickly upholstered the headboard" ... Only the truly brilliant could use those words! Jane x

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  19. @nne6 July 2011 at 05:24

    just wonderful! nice to discover your blog! hugs, @nne

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  20. Unknown6 July 2011 at 11:19

    Deliciously cool and stylish Julie.

    I have no idea at all about upholstry, do you use tacks on the back, or sew it or what? Looks so pro. xx

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  21. shirley6 July 2011 at 15:08

    Wow...............so nice to see these old treasured monograms having a new life. If you think of the love and care a mother, grandmother and daughter would put into preparing a trousseau with the bride and bridegrooms initials all those years ago. You have done them proud!!
    xxxxxxxxxxxx

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  22. Laura Venosa Verbena6 July 2011 at 18:10

    wow what a lovely blog.. found you via Lynns... I also have a homemade fabric head board made a slip cover for it.. love what you did. xo Laura

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  23. the fishermans cottage6 July 2011 at 23:57

    What a really great idea the headpost looks wonderful and I can just imagine it with other lovely linen x

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  24. flowers on my table7 July 2011 at 15:43

    That's just inspired Julie! Well done! Love Linda x

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