Something pretty

A little bit of lace

Creating a basic headboard

I have always wanted a nice upholstered headboard (see Restoration Hardware!) for my master bedroom, but cant afford some $2000. So I decided to make my own simple version. After a trip to Joann's and another to home Depot, and about $100 later, my bed suddenly feels more comfortable!

First a sheet of plywood, a few 1x3's, wood glue and wood screws. I cut the plywood 2ft tall and 77" long, as I have a king sized bed.

I cut the 1x3's accordingly and then glued and screwed to the cut plywood.

Next, I used spray adhesive to add the 1" foam to the plywood, and then stapled a double layer of quilt batting over the foam for a little more cushion and softer edges.

After the batting is stapled securely, I laid out my fabric (3 yards of 60" upholstery/drapery fabric) and stretched it on the floor, making sure there were no wrinkles and stapled that moving from top to bottom and then side to side so the fabric would stretch properly. And that's it! A nice basic headboard for $100 and about two hours of your time. Now that I am feeling motivated, time to really get serious about decorating and finishing the room.

This is the beginning of my adventures in Snohomish County, Washington.
I cant say that there is a specific reason for this blog, other then to document new adventures and interests.
Since moving to Washington about a month ago, I feel like my creativity has been rekindled. Sewing, furniture restoration, crafts, photography, I am trying anything that strikes my fancy. The clean and fresh mountain views with low-lying clouds and misty rain give an air of enchantment and fantasy. Farm stands, little free standing coffee kiosks, and small towns encourage a slower pace and healthy living, and the people welcome you feel like one dearly loved returning home after a long absence.