I finally got round to doing something about this guest bed. Goodness, I say it a lot don't I? Something I've been meaning to do for a long time, that is. It is true though. And would it surprise you to know we have had (until recently I hasten to add) a bare light bulb or two in our home for a wee bit on the long side too? No, I thought not!
You know, I find if these things aren't done straight away they get forgotten about and it's only when guests come to stay that my eyes instantly home in on imperfections. Such is life. Well, mine anyway! But my excuse is that I would rather wait till just the right thing comes along instead of putting in any old thing as a stop gap. After all, if I do that, it'll end up staying!
I do love the shape of this bateau lit but it had been in its raw pine state for longer than it really deserved. So I got myself some Auro 160 eco woodstain in grey and applied a couple of coats. I've already used this product in white for both my sewing trestle table and the Ikea step stool and it worked really well. I love that the grain shows through the sheer colour and because there are no nasty ingredients, it's perfect for a bed. And for me, too, since there's no odious smell as I paint away.
Yay, another tick on that long to-do list!
Have a lovely week x
Hi Kate..I really like the shape of that bed and the stain makes the room much warmer looking. That's a very fine pillowcase you have there too.
ReplyDeleteLooks great - when can I come and try it out?!! Lovely bedlinen you have there too. It's very satisfying to be able to tick things off isn't it but if you are anything like me as fast as one thing gets ticked of another takes its place so my list never gets any shorter!
ReplyDeleteYour 'to do' is done so beautifully, well worth the wait. And is your to do list shorter now? For every one thing I tick off mine I seem to add two more!
ReplyDeleteThat looks the lovliest guest bed ever - be careful you might find the guests staying longer! What a beautiful room.
ReplyDeleteLove the softness of the tone Kate. Could give you a few of my jobs while you're at it! x
ReplyDeleteThat does look lovely!
ReplyDeleteI'm so with you on the no fumes, they give me such a headache!
I have to say that I would love to sink my head into those pillows. :)
How is it that 'to-do' lists never get any shorter!!
Vivienne x
That is a really big project! Congratulations on finishing it, the bed and the entire room look very welcoming. Great tip on the eco stain.
ReplyDeleteI've learned not to stress out about things not getting finished in the house (especially when the husband has to join in) :)
ReplyDeleteI think this is marvelous and the room has that down to earth, cozy, comfortable and inviting appeal!
Mine is endless - honestly. But it is more chaos and junk rather then bare light bulbs.
ReplyDeleteNina xxx
ps. the bed looks lovely by the way.
You put me to shame with your efficient attack on your to do list. Staining that bed has added the final touch to a gorgeous looking room. It sets off the crisp linen beautifully and your guests are sure to feel very welcome
ReplyDeleteEverything about your guest room is inviting, and the "new" bed finishes it off perfectly. I love the quilt, and the cushion, and the wall colour, and the side table. I would actually like to climb into that bed! Vanessa xxx
ReplyDeleteLovely bed and I really like your little bedside table. Tres French! I am your newest follower. Greetings from South Africa! x Sharon
ReplyDeleteThat guest bed looks so tempting, you might find bloggers inviting themselves to stay.
ReplyDeleteWell done you! The room looks so cozy and inviting! I've been wanting to paint my girl's bed but haven't yet worked up the gumption for all the sanding I need to do first. It is a very long list indeed of things I want to get done.
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