First I saw this crazy cool headboard by johnny vintage on Oh Joy. Then I linked to it in one of my Honor Roll posts. Fast forward three months, and a reader sees the same style of headboard in a twin-size for sale on eBay, and emails the listing to me (thanks, lisalinn). It was listed with just 25 minutes left, and I was able to grab it. Hooray!
The one I’m getting has been painted green, with a distressed black finish. It’s going to get a coat of spray paint, but I’m not sure yet on the color. I am keen on that hot pink version though! I’m thinking I’ll pair the headboard with this simple twin bed and paint the legs to match.
51 comments
zoe
REALLY want to buy a pink one. How much and where? :)
Danielle
Incredible find and so awesome in hot pink…my favorite color! And I love the name of your daughter, so elegant and fun!
Sara
Love it! I had a very similar headboard growing up in the early 80s … one note of caution is that I recall playing with the curliques and eventually twisting some of them off. So you may want to watch for that with your daughter. And mine was white but I love the idea of painting it!
stephanie
looky what i found!! if anyone is interested in buying it, i could get it for you! i am in VA.
http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ld6ixjmtIQ1qfudt9o1_500.jpg
Erica
Did you still have the wicker/rattan peacock headboard for sale in VA?
This is probably 2 years later but I figured I’d see just in case!
Olivia
How much? I am dying for a twin headboard!
lisalinn
Yay!! Good for you! I’m so glad you won it and that I could be of help. I was hoping to put together a room for my own little girl but I recently gave birth to my 3rd son!
Marca
I absolutely love this headboard! So so pretty!
Michelle
I had this headboard growing up! My mom painted mine a pale pink. :-)
Meghan
That’s a pretty headboard but please be careful to keep it clean of dust and such … those types of headboards are notorious for housing small spiders that bite the bed’s inhabitant! Not to mention the dust mites that will like to live in the little nooks and crannies.
Stefan
I know I might be overprotective parent but are you concerned about toxic off-gas from spray paint in a child’s bed? Have you considered using a lowVOC paint instead? Seriously, as a new parent maybe I’m just buying into the whole eco no plastics, fiberboard, lowvoc hype and over thinking/worrying but still?
melissa
ah, gorgeous!!
Mimi Perez
So Jjealous of E’s beautiful new Big Girl bed!
Jenn
That is so adorable! I really love the hot pink version!
Dayna
I had that exact headboard as a child! But not in pink, that will be super cute. I remember snapping off a few of those scrolls….just something to watch out for ;)
Chrystal
What a beautiful headboard. :)
Emmmylizzzy
Jealous!!!
Mary
I love this! Anyone know the name of it? Or at least a good search term for craigslist or ebay?
Thanks!
lisalinn
try” hollywood regency,rattan wicker headboard, wicker peacock,victorian headbord or look up ebay seller kenedita she often has a lot of wicker, rattan and faux bamboo vintage items, she has one up for auction right now item# 300500427133
PriscilaPetersDecor
It’s more than adorable!! Very cute.
Zandri
How lucky! You obviously have very attentive & devoted readers! When do we get to see the bedroom? I’m so excited & little bit nosey :)
Johanna
I gasped out loud when I saw this! How utterly and completely adorable. LOVE!!
Jill Seidner | Interior Design
Love it, so different. I actually like the white version in the first pic…but could see a paler shade of pink for a girl’s room. Look forward to seeing what you do with it!
Mackenzi
Is your headboard full size like the other images? If so, what will you do with the extra? I see the second image has that issue.
Cute idea, can’t wait to see it all finished.
Caroline @ The Feminist Housewife
What a nice reader!!!
I cannot wait to see what you paint it…it’s just gorgeous!
Michelle
Also, word of warning. It does not take spray paint well and took many cans.
Michelle
That’s so funny. I have this same headboard in our guest room. I picked it up a few years ago at a thrift store for $5 and spray painted it white. It is rattan and not super durable, but I love the scroll pattern.
Cassie
This is awesome! What a kind reader you have! Can’t wait to see your finished product. :)
Anna
My sister and I had hot pink headboards just like this when we were kids. The room had one wall wallpapered with these lollipop orange and hot pink flowers on olive green stems. The curtains were made with strings of pompoms (pink, orange and olive.) The dressers were white with the drawers painted pink. What a great room that was. Hope Eleanor appreciates her room as much (and remembers it as long)!
Leslie
Yea for thoughtful readers!!
Making it Lovely
Yes, definitely!
christine {bijouandboheme}
I LOVE it- so pretty- I would love to see it in a blush/light pink or kelly green for that matter:)
stephanie
i have serious spray painting issues. do yo think you could give a little tutorial as you recreate this beautiful headboard!?
Making it Lovely
Sure! What issues do you have specifically? I can try to address them.
stephanie
running! my paint likes to drip drip drip. i think i am so used to painting with “normal” paint, that i just put spray paint on too thick. i dont have a good technique for the whole spray lightly in whispy strokes thing. also, i think i get too close to the piece. and..how many coats should it take to cover something?
Jenn L @ Peas and Crayons
aww pretty! Such a fun headboard!!!!
lauren
LOOOOOVE THIS!! Lucky little Eleanor.
April
She’ll love it!!
Robin
Hey Nicole,
I love the headboard!! It will look smashing in E’s new room, can’t wait to see everything together. I have a tip for you about the bed frame…that particular one is not the sturdiest, but here is a great option that is even lessexpensive. IKEA sells sturdy wooden legs for their boxsprings called SULTAN. They are $20 and solid wood. You cab then paint any color. The only thing is that they only work with IKEA’s boxsprings though. Hope that helps, I learned through trial & error.
Thanks for keeping us inspired every day!!
Making it Lovely
Thanks – that sounds like it might be a better option then.
Shannon @ What's Up Whimsy
I actually have two of these headboards at home in white that are just waiting to be used somewhere. I love the idea of using it as a headboard for a little girl’s room, but the only problem is…I have a little boy :( Ha ha. Maybe one day! I think they also look great behind a low dresser.
Erika
Ooh, this is making me wish I had a little girl to decorate for. Cute!
liz @ bon temp beignet
Oh my gosh, these pics bring me back to my childhood. My grandma, Sugar, had these headboards in every bedroom. I love it in pink!
luuve
I love that your grands name was “sugar” sooo cute :)
liz @ bon temps beignet
Haha, thanks luuve. She picked that name cuz she definitely didn’t want to be called ‘Grandma’. She got the idea from a friend of her’s who had her Grandchildren call her ‘Honey’. So sweet –pun intended. ; )
Kathryn Humphreys
Too cute. Word of caution on the ikea bed frames – the slats do not hold up to little jumpers :)
Making it Lovely
Ah, good to know.
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