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

24 comments:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. just wonderful! nice to discover your blog! hugs, @nne

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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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  21. What a really great idea the headpost looks wonderful and I can just imagine it with other lovely linen x

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

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