There is a show on TV called "Junk Gypsies" where two sisters go around collecting junk and then changing it just a little only to sell it for a lot more money. They took these old, RUSTY iron patio chairs and painted them with about a 2" brush so it wouldn't get into the nooks and crannies. The rust showed through in many places. It was very cool looking. You could do the same with the headboard and paint it white. That would look awesome against your "pink" walls!
Nice poem, Gail. I like your bed, before my sister took mine and the folks banished me to sleeping on the enclosed unheated front portch, frost and all, until I left home.
I'd recommend some wD40 and a bigger hammer to help taking thosw wheels off.
All the iron junk on our Nebraska farm before we sold it was cut up with a welder by a high scholer cousing and sold for scrap. ..
Hi Gail, love the rusty bedframe, looks wonderful. I like my old treasures to look old, chipped, ripped and rusty, if I want new, guess I would like modern, yuk!!!! Give your furbabies a big hug from me, Blessings Francine.
I have two of those iron beds painted white that my girls used to sleep on when they were little. Baby Hank now sleeps on one and I think his mother painted it green. Those things are indistructable!
Great poetic story and love the photos. I used to have a bed like that where I grew up. Somebody now has them at their cottage and painted them egshell white - they look so nice, new wheels n all.
Great pictures and rhyme, Gail. Have a wonderful Friday!
October 11, 2012 at 8:20 PM
Today's rows are rusty
With many stories to to tell
An iron bedstead from family past
Rising and faring well.
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This one will grace the plum room
Housing the casual guest
Where my father lay before
And my grandfather laid to rest.
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I have some work to do
Removing two wheels
Getting it ready for the room
That was my ideal..
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This rust and paint
Shall remain for all to see
Just like my wrinkles
They are memories to me.
These rows are for the challenge
At A View From The Edge
Join Pat's listing
You'll have fun I pledge
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Close this window Jump to comment formI still have my grandfather's iron bed up in my attic. Sweet memories!
October 11, 2012 at 7:13 AM
Love the iron bed and your gift of rhyme.
October 11, 2012 at 7:20 AM
There is a show on TV called "Junk Gypsies" where two sisters go around collecting junk and then changing it just a little only to sell it for a lot more money. They took these old, RUSTY iron patio chairs and painted them with about a 2" brush so it wouldn't get into the nooks and crannies. The rust showed through in many places. It was very cool looking. You could do the same with the headboard and paint it white. That would look awesome against your "pink" walls!
October 11, 2012 at 8:05 AM
this old bed is worthy of american pickers show that we love. frank loves rusty things. glad you are gettig closer to the completed plum room
October 11, 2012 at 8:10 AM
Nice poem, Gail. I like your bed, before my sister took mine and the folks banished me to sleeping on the enclosed unheated front portch, frost and all, until I left home.
I'd recommend some wD40 and a bigger hammer to help taking thosw wheels off.
All the iron junk on our Nebraska farm before we sold it was cut up with a welder by a high scholer cousing and sold for scrap.
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October 11, 2012 at 8:21 AM
The cousin got all the money for some of his teenage expenses like his truck, iPhone, etc.
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October 11, 2012 at 8:21 AM
Hi Gail, love the rusty bedframe, looks wonderful. I like my old treasures to look old, chipped, ripped and rusty, if I want new, guess I would like modern, yuk!!!! Give your furbabies a big hug from me, Blessings Francine.
October 11, 2012 at 8:53 AM
I have two of those iron beds painted white that my girls used to sleep on when they were little. Baby Hank now sleeps on one and I think his mother painted it green. Those things are indistructable!
October 11, 2012 at 9:00 AM
Great poetic story and love the photos. I used to have a bed like that where I grew up. Somebody now has them at their cottage and painted them egshell white - they look so nice, new wheels n all.
October 11, 2012 at 9:30 AM
This bed frame will really look good in the bedroom. Love your poetry girl :-)
October 11, 2012 at 10:00 AM
Great poem Gail I like it as I love that bedframe.
I was sad to read Jim's comment poor Jim :) B
October 11, 2012 at 12:23 PM
Lovely photos and rhyme . Have a good day !
October 11, 2012 at 12:23 PM
Very cool rows! Love that frame!
Couldn't post my rows link over at Pat's because my URL was too long...something to do with my blog title. Blah!
But I did post my rows post this week over on my blog! =)
October 11, 2012 at 3:42 PM
If I had my way, I'd be your guest and sleep in that bed some day. Of course, I always dream big. xox
October 11, 2012 at 6:41 PM
Great pictures and rhyme, Gail.
Have a wonderful Friday!
October 11, 2012 at 8:20 PM