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.
Kathryn Humphreys
December 6, 2010 at 9:26 amToo cute. Word of caution on the ikea bed frames – the slats do not hold up to little jumpers :)
Making it Lovely
December 6, 2010 at 10:41 amAh, good to know.
liz @ bon temp beignet
December 6, 2010 at 9:33 amOh 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
December 6, 2010 at 12:33 pmI love that your grands name was “sugar” sooo cute :)
liz @ bon temps beignet
December 6, 2010 at 1:02 pmHaha, 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. ; )
Erika
December 6, 2010 at 10:11 amOoh, this is making me wish I had a little girl to decorate for. Cute!
Shannon @ What's Up Whimsy
December 6, 2010 at 10:12 amI 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.
Robin
December 6, 2010 at 10:21 amHey 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
December 6, 2010 at 10:42 amThanks – that sounds like it might be a better option then.
April
December 6, 2010 at 10:27 amShe’ll love it!!
lauren
December 6, 2010 at 10:29 amLOOOOOVE THIS!! Lucky little Eleanor.
Jenn L @ Peas and Crayons
December 6, 2010 at 10:36 amaww pretty! Such a fun headboard!!!!
stephanie
December 6, 2010 at 10:39 ami have serious spray painting issues. do yo think you could give a little tutorial as you recreate this beautiful headboard!?
Making it Lovely
December 6, 2010 at 10:41 amSure! What issues do you have specifically? I can try to address them.
stephanie
December 6, 2010 at 11:35 amrunning! 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?
christine {bijouandboheme}
December 6, 2010 at 10:46 amI LOVE it- so pretty- I would love to see it in a blush/light pink or kelly green for that matter:)
Leslie
December 6, 2010 at 10:55 amYea for thoughtful readers!!
Making it Lovely
December 6, 2010 at 11:03 amYes, definitely!
Anna
December 6, 2010 at 11:16 amMy 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)!
Cassie
December 6, 2010 at 11:20 amThis is awesome! What a kind reader you have! Can’t wait to see your finished product. :)
Michelle
December 6, 2010 at 12:33 pmThat’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.
Michelle
December 6, 2010 at 12:35 pmAlso, word of warning. It does not take spray paint well and took many cans.
Caroline @ The Feminist Housewife
December 6, 2010 at 12:37 pmWhat a nice reader!!!
I cannot wait to see what you paint it…it’s just gorgeous!
Mackenzi
December 6, 2010 at 12:43 pmIs 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.
Jill Seidner | Interior Design
December 6, 2010 at 2:00 pmLove 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!
Johanna
December 6, 2010 at 2:19 pmI gasped out loud when I saw this! How utterly and completely adorable. LOVE!!
Zandri
December 6, 2010 at 2:55 pmHow lucky! You obviously have very attentive & devoted readers! When do we get to see the bedroom? I’m so excited & little bit nosey :)
PriscilaPetersDecor
December 6, 2010 at 5:50 pmIt’s more than adorable!! Very cute.
Mary
December 6, 2010 at 6:05 pmI love this! Anyone know the name of it? Or at least a good search term for craigslist or ebay?
Thanks!
lisalinn
December 8, 2010 at 2:15 pmtry” 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
Emmmylizzzy
December 6, 2010 at 6:58 pmJealous!!!
Chrystal
December 6, 2010 at 7:11 pmWhat a beautiful headboard. :)
Dayna
December 6, 2010 at 7:33 pmI 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 ;)
Jenn
December 6, 2010 at 7:35 pmThat is so adorable! I really love the hot pink version!
Mimi Perez
December 6, 2010 at 8:05 pmSo Jjealous of E’s beautiful new Big Girl bed!
melissa
December 7, 2010 at 1:36 amah, gorgeous!!
Stefan
December 7, 2010 at 7:44 amI 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?
Meghan
December 7, 2010 at 9:26 amThat’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.
Michelle
December 7, 2010 at 6:38 pmI had this headboard growing up! My mom painted mine a pale pink. :-)
Marca
December 8, 2010 at 2:26 amI absolutely love this headboard! So so pretty!
lisalinn
December 8, 2010 at 2:26 pmYay!! 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!
stephanie
December 9, 2010 at 3:49 pmlooky 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
Olivia
December 10, 2010 at 4:33 pmHow much? I am dying for a twin headboard!
Erica
October 21, 2012 at 11:00 amDid 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!
Sara
December 12, 2010 at 4:09 pmLove 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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