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.
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51 responses to “Eleanor’s Headboard?”
Too cute. Word of caution on the ikea bed frames – the slats do not hold up to little jumpers :)
Ah, good to know.
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!
I love that your grands name was “sugar” sooo cute :)
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. ; )
Ooh, this is making me wish I had a little girl to decorate for. Cute!
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.
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!!
Thanks – that sounds like it might be a better option then.
She’ll love it!!
LOOOOOVE THIS!! Lucky little Eleanor.
aww pretty! Such a fun headboard!!!!
i have serious spray painting issues. do yo think you could give a little tutorial as you recreate this beautiful headboard!?
Sure! What issues do you have specifically? I can try to address them.
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?
I LOVE it- so pretty- I would love to see it in a blush/light pink or kelly green for that matter:)
Yea for thoughtful readers!!
Yes, definitely!
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)!
This is awesome! What a kind reader you have! Can’t wait to see your finished product. :)
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.
Also, word of warning. It does not take spray paint well and took many cans.
What a nice reader!!!
I cannot wait to see what you paint it…it’s just gorgeous!
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.
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!
I gasped out loud when I saw this! How utterly and completely adorable. LOVE!!
How lucky! You obviously have very attentive & devoted readers! When do we get to see the bedroom? I’m so excited & little bit nosey :)
It’s more than adorable!! Very cute.
I love this! Anyone know the name of it? Or at least a good search term for craigslist or ebay?
Thanks!
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
Jealous!!!
What a beautiful headboard. :)
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 ;)
That is so adorable! I really love the hot pink version!
So Jjealous of E’s beautiful new Big Girl bed!
ah, gorgeous!!
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?
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.
I had this headboard growing up! My mom painted mine a pale pink. :-)
I absolutely love this headboard! So so pretty!
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!
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
How much? I am dying for a twin headboard!
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!
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!
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