Final Installment of the Jenny Lind Headboard Bench
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Korrie nicknamed this headboard bench the “puzzle” bench because of all of the bits and pieces that make it up.
This is where we left off on the other post.
I sanded back some of the turquoise, but after getting a lot of feedback I decided to paint over the stencil.
I went with damask pillows instead of a damask stencil.
After hauling the bench up from the basement I can see that it needs some touchups.
I’m going to break out the paint sprayer today and apply some more paint.
After that, I am calling this bench d.o.n.e. You can see the original tutorials in these posts:
Jenny Lind Bed Bench
Update on Jenny Lind Bench
Jenny Lind Bed Bench Pt 2.
By the way, the pillows are some pillows I already had. I made new (envelope) covers for them using this video on YouTube.
I also worked on the “project fail”. I’m liking it a lot better, but it needs to be painted today too.
gail
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This is a stunning piece!
You rock!
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Stacey of Embracing Change
This is just too kewl…. how clever and creative of you… it looks fantastic… just awesome.. I love it.. New follower… feel free to come visit me sometime…
Carri
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I liked it before, but now I LOVE it even more!
Good call!
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Stacey of Embracing Change
I love this bench! I think the pillows really make it pop. 🙂
I would love for you to share this with my “Unveil Your Genius” link party.
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Happy Sunday!
Black always works–I like it simplified!
love this!I’ll be on the lookout as I’m thrifting so I can find a crib to make a bench like this- thanks for sharing!!
I really liked your bench before – a lot! But after seeing it now with those pillows… it is SO much classier looking!! WOW! Good decision (IMO)
I think you’re puzzle bench turned out great!
I’d buy it. 🙂
Just beautiful!!! Megan
Your bench turned out great!
~Heidi
awesome redo & the pillows make it look so complete and comfy! would love to have you come over to visit anytime (linky party is now open if ya wanna come play!)
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I like it all black with the pillows! Very sophisticated!!
Great job on the bench! Really love it! I’m your newest follower:)
Barbara @ chase-thestar.blogspot.com
I truly like the bench a LOT better being all black!! The pillows are the perfect touch. You did GREAT!
This is hands down, the best crib-to-bench that I’ve seen on the internet! Absolutely beautiful! I will definitely be keeping my eyes open for a Jenny Lind crib at yard sales this summer!
I found your blog through the Blue Cricket Design blog hop, and have joined the ranks of your faithful followers! 😉
Thanks for sharing this beautiful project!
Chrystal
http://www.adornonashoestring.com
i love the new look! i love having the damask on the pillows rather than the seat because you can easily change the pillows when you are sick of it. great job , gail!
Love the pillows! Of course I love damask, as pillows or a stencil it all works for me. The combination of the black with the damask pillows looks awesome.
It turned out great! I agree the black makes it elegant! Love the pillows!
Perfect!
I think you made a good decision. The stencil was competing with the spindles, I think 😉
Really love this look much better. Such an awesome job…you are very talented!
Yep…I definitely like the final version best! What can I say, I don’t think you can miss with black! Love the accent pillows!
gail—this is great in black!! is it heading to the shop once it reopens?
Love it in black!!
It looks great Gail, you’ve done a fabulous job!
I like it in black, but then I’m partial to black benches as you know! It’s bold and classic looking! I bet it sells quickly.
Holly
The pillows work so well with the bench. Fantastic job!
I swear you could make a silk purse from a sow’s ear. 😉
(as Mike would say)
Wow! I have just found your blog and I love what you are doing. This bench (I read the first post about it as well) made me think of McGyver!I love it!
Love, love, love it…the black with the patterned pillows is elegant. You chose well!
Your bench is really nice,it looks very strong.
🙂 jeanetteann
Erin’s word- elegant- fits this bench perfectly, as do the pillows! It’s truly beautiful!