DIY Upcycled Headboard and Beautiful Art!

I wanted to show y'all this upcycled headboard... 

And this beautiful new artwork print.
My daughter needed a new headboard for a queen-size bed,

I searched what was available from stores in my town.

The result was:

Don't like that...

Nice, but won't suit the décor style...

or

perfect but too expensive!

Next was an online search...

And there were so many to choose from.

But most were way out of my price range,

or the freight charges to my tiny township were exorbitant!

SO that left the DIY upcycle option...
And that is exactly what happened.

I came across a damaged modern country-style pine headboard.
With a little bartering, I managed to acquire it for just $60.

 The broken end knobs were removed and wood sealed.
Then the entire headboard was sanded.

Then two coats of chalk paint in pure white were applied.
Once dry, it was waxed.

And, here it is attached to the queen-size bed.

A string of battery operated fairy lights were twisted around it...

A gal's just gotta have pretty!

This is a close-up of a Tabatha Forbes print.
Isn't it beautiful?
This artwork is from Tabatha's 'Ei Katu' collection.
(You can read about this and her other projects HERE.)
This limited Edition print was chosen as a memorial piece to the 'Little White Dog - Gracie'
who crossed the Rainbow Bridge in October last year.

Beautiful flowers for a beautiful dog in lei form which in the Pacific Island of Rarotonga is worn to celebrate.
We celebrate our memories of Gracie.
Also Tabatha has connections to Rarotonga, as we also do, 
with many fond times spent there.
That is why this beautiful art seemed all the more perfect!

 As this artwork is the focal point of the room,
 decor pieces were selected to complement it.

Softs greys, whites, pastel pinks and sage greens.

With a pop of bright colours too.

And flowers...in brights,

 And soft pink hues.
This room, with its new artwork, decor pieces, and headboard 
is soft and welcoming...
Everything my daughter wished for!

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