DIY Upcycled Headboard and Beautiful Art!

I wanted to show y'all this upcycled headboard... 
Chalk paint
And this beautiful new artwork print.

My daughter was in need of 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 was soooooooo 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.


And then two coats of chalk paint in pure white was applied.
Once dry it was waxed.

And here it is attached to the queen size bed.

upcycled headboard
A string of battery operated fairy lights were twisted around it...
A gals just gotta have pretty!

 
And here is a closeup 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,
 the decor pieces were selected to compliment 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 it's new artwork , decor pieces, and headboard 
is soft and welcoming...
everything my daughter wished for!


#diy #headboard #pastels #upcycled #pinks #bedroom #decor




Free Photographic Quote...

Free Photographic Quote

The smallest things can warm the heart...
Just like this tiny fern frond!
Isn't simply beautiful?

You'll find more of my 'Photographic Quotes' HERE.


#photography #photo #filter #fern #frond #nature #quote



Nutella Berry Tart...


I'm a Nutella lover...
I'm a berry lover...
And I'm a pastry lover.
And this very simple to make Nutella Berry Tart is a fabulous combination of all those taste bud tantalisers,
as well as being a fitting farewell to the end
 of our Southern Hemisphere summer berry season.
It's just so easy to make, I am not even going to create a printable recipe!

All you do is roll out  (or use ready-rolled) flaky pastry.
(400 gram block used here)
Roll into a rectangle about 23 by about 30cm in size.

Prick it all over with a fork.

Bake for 20 minutes in a hot 200 degree Celcius oven until golden.
It will be puffy.

So when you remove it from the oven cut a few slits and gently press the pastry flat using a paper towel.

Cool the pastry until just warm.
Remove the lid of a small 220 gram jar of Nutella spread.
Microwave for 30 seconds on high.

Mix with a knife in the jar and then spread over the pastry base.
Add chopped strawberries.

Top with raspberries.

Sprinkle over 70 grams of roasted chopped and shelled hazelnuts.

Then finally drizzle with 220 grams of melted white chocolate.
And a sprinkle of thyme leaves.

Nutella
Enjoy warm or eat cold.
Nutella, berries, nuts and pastry = Nom NOM Nom!



#nutella #dessert #homemade #berry #pastry




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