Monday, May 11, 2009

I Have A Hard Time Letting Go...

... of things from my childhood.
Like for instance, the bunk beds I slept in every summer at our beach cabin. Recently, my parents purchased new bunks for the beach house. I couldn't handle seeing the old beds go away for good. I had a plan! Take these pieces...
...and turn 'em into something we could use now.
I can always use a bench. Thankfully my sweet hubby can build things that are structurally safe to sit in. I don't think anyone would want to sit in it, if I would have put it together, me included!
I'm thinking a cute little table would look charming with the bench. I do have one head and foot board left to make something with.... Umm, HONEY!!!!

17 comments:

Connie said...

Oh, Karoline sugar, that's fantastic!! I'd never have thought of doing something like that with an old head and foot board. You did good, chick! Love it.........
xoxo,
Connie

Cindy (JunqueArt) said...

That is wonderful!!!! Love the pillows too!

Caroline said...

I am hoping to make one of these benches with hubby some weekend! Yours turned out so pretty!

Caroline said...

Did you make those pillows? I love them.

fitty's pinky rose cottage said...

wow! good job! love the outcome.. a bench and pillows are just lovely!

Maison Douce said...

That turned out adorable...!! It looks super cute with those pillows!
Isabel

Anonymous said...

Wonderful job and great creativity there! I can so identify with you - it's impossible for me to get rid of anything that is from my past...or anyone else's for that matter! ;-)

Patina said...

That turned out GREAT! Your hubby did a nice job.

I love your sweet pillows also!

Secondhandrose said...

What a great team you are. It's very pretty and so are the pillows.

karen

Tanya Ricketts said...

Hi Karoline,
I think you make really nice things. You're very creative and this bench is really cute. I love it!!!!
xxxoooo

Constantine… said...

Omg kathirne that bench is TDF!!! Great job!!! I am SO jealous!!

Constantine… said...

Oh and I am also (not so, lol) patiently waiting for you to list more great pillows, quilts and just EVERYTHING! My kids LOVE their bunnies!!!

Rachel Knoblich said...

What a great idea...thanks...I love your inspiring blog!

David and Christine said...

Oh my the bench is lovely, I love it!!! What a wonderful and talented husband you have! : )


Love, love those pillows they are beautiful are they handmade?

sue w said...

I need to hire your hubby to make cool stuff from all the junk around my house! You are so lucky that you have a guy that can do those things. LOVE the bench!

Unknown said...

I never would've know that was from an old bunkbed...it just looks like a super charming bench! I love that you took something of sentimental value to you and turned it into something you can use today! That makes it all the more special! That husband of yours sounds like a keeper! :)

Anonymous said...

How creative you and your honey are! The bench is great and the pillows make it perfect! 3