Friday, August 8, 2014

A Canopy Made from Scraps

Ok you all....I have wanted a canopy for YEARS!  And you all know that our master is in the basement which means we have a drop ceiling.  We also have an iron bed.  Those two do not go well together in my favor for a canopy.  First, how would I attach it to a metal frame?  Then if I were to attach it to the ceiling, how would it be secure to ceiling tiles?  Oh the heartache I've had with not being able to figure this one out.
~BUT~
As I was on facebook the other night, I watched a video of a beautiful bedroom from a very talented lady named Tina who lives in Australia.  She has a canopy bed that is to die for!  Well that didn't help me with my desire....it just made it burn more.  Then it hit me!

Attach it to the cornice above the bed.  It is attached to studs and is very secure.  Then use zip ties to secure the frame to the bed.  Oh I was on a roll!  Finally, my dream was becoming a reality.  Needless to say, I was waiting patiently on the hubby to come home from work so "we" could make it. I had made sure we had everything to make it happen, so there was no money spent.  Always a plus when one is broke!


So here it is all dressed up...


Just a simple frame made from 1x2's, some screws, white paint and white zip ties.  Then of course I made the curtains afterwards from sheets.  I tied them up with ribbon I had sewn in.  


 I had already moved the furniture around to make sure I didn't have anything at the bottom of the bed. I wanted it to show the beautiful railing.  No one has stubbed their toes yet, so I think this is working perfectly!


Our ceilings are quite high for a basement, but after the canopy was up, they looked even taller which makes no sense.  But they do look taller!


I couldn't wait to sleep like a princess under my canopy...but then I noticed my chandelier looked a little under dressed.

This is what I did to make her stand out a little better.


A simple picture frame that was tucked away  made a perfect medallion after being painted white.  I hung it with wire and used the picture board to give it a back drop.  If you look really close you'll see the wire on either side of the frame.  Definitely want to make sure it is all secure so we don't have an accident on our little heads while we sleep!


By the way...this is a battery operated chandelier I made from an old 70's light, some battery candles that were epoxied to the plates, painted white and then I added some glass beaded garland to add some sparkle. 
I feel like a true princess!

I truly needed some fun after all of life's craziness that has been going on.  A breast cancer scare, my mother's husband's bad fall, Aunt Judy's stroke, mother in law health scare,  Sara's wreck, Oliver being diagnosed with heart disease....oh how I could go on with all of the bad stuff.  But as the Good Book says, sing unto the Lord a new song, sing unto Lord all ye earth.  SO I am going to praise Him for all of His wonderful blessings...I am alive, my husband and girls are alive, my mother and her husband are alive, my aunt Judy is alive, my mother and father in law are alive, my uncle is alive, I have loved ones all around me and I can still create!  I may get down, complain some, have a pity party...but I always dust myself off, stand up and look to the heavens because my God is mightier than anything I face!


8 comments:

  1. Wow! How beautiful and so shabby chiccy and romantic! Magazine worthy.

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  2. Your bed looks just beautiful! I am so sorry for the loss of Oliver. You have had to go thru so much! But family helps you keep it all together--that is how it is for me too. Blessings to you Melanie--good things are bound to continue to come to you. Sweet dreams in that beautiful bed!

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  3. Your canopy creation looks amazing! Once again your creativity and perseverance paid off. I am sorry to hear of the trials you and your family have been through these past few months, but you are strong in your faith and that will see you through. I so enjoy your blog and look forward to your holiday postings...

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  4. Your bedroom is gorgeous Melanie....sweet dreams! I am so sorry to hear about Oliver...hugs....Penny

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  5. Oh Melanie,
    How absolutely romantic and beautiful. I really love this. It looks great.
    Kris

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  6. THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL, I AM STILL DECORATING MY LITTLE APARTMENT IN SHABBY CHIC DECOR, I AM MAKING ITEMS BUYING SOME WHEN I CAN AFFORD, BUT I GET IDEAS AND INSPIRATION FROM SIGHTS LIKE YOURS, I EVEN DREAM IN WHITE(lol) I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO MAKE A WHITE SLIPCOVER FOR MY LITTLE LOVE SEAT AND IT'S NOT GOING VERY GOOD, DO YOU SEW FOR ANYONE FOR A PRICE OF COURSE?? OR DO YOU HAVE PATTERNS FOR SLIPCOVERS?? I'm GETTING DESPERATE HERE. HOPE YOU ARE FEELING BETTER I KNOW U HAVE BEEN GOING THROUGH AN ILLNESS. AND ALL OF THE OTHER SICK PEOPLE. GLAD TO HEAR THEY ARE ON THE MEND. I AM A RETIRED REGISTERED NURSE, AND ON MAY 29 I WOKE UP AT 3AM I CALLED MY DAUGHTER AND ASKED HER TO TAKE ME TO THE HOSPITAL, AND OF COURSE SHE CAME QUITE QUICKLY AND TOOK ME. WHEN I GOT THERE THEY RUSHED ME RIGHT IN, I HAD ONE PERSON ON MY LEFT AND RIGHT TRYING TO PUT IN IV'S THEN THEY TOOK BLOOD, DR. SAID AFTER BOLLD WORK CAME BACK.."YOU GOT IN HERE IN GOOD TIME BECAUSE YOU ARE HAVING A HEART ATTACK, I WAS SCARED TO DEATH, I HAD NO PAIN EXCEPT MY ARMS WERE HURTING LIKE AN ARTHERITIS ACHE, AND A VERY SLIGHT PINCHING IN MY CHEST, I SPENT A WEEK IN HOSPITAL AND I HAVE TO STAY ON O2 24/7 THEY SAID MY HEART IS NOT GETTING ENOUGH OXYDGEN. I AM FEELING BETTER NOE THE O2 REALLY HELPS. SO TO BE SO LONG WINDED. LOVE YOUR STUFF YOU MAKE YOU ARE SO TALENTED YOU SHOULD GET YOUR OWN SHOW!!! BEST REGARDS JAMIE

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  7. What is real is what is evident right now. If we are alive, there is still hope. We can be thankful every day God gives us life. We cannot live in despair because of threats to our health, and if The Lord returns in our lifetime, He should find us busy living our goals and dreams and pursuits. I always enjoy seeing in your posts that you rally and keep living yours!

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