Wednesday, March 18, 2015

BACKDROP FOR FIREPLACE AND A PLUS

I had been trying to figure out what to do around my propane fireplace to make it look nicer, softer.  I found the headboard of a queen bed for sale on craigslist and it was the perfect solution!!
 
It looks so nice to me!!  
Originally I was going to paint it for another purpose until I realized it would give a lacy look behind the fireplace!  I am so happy with it!
Now the "plus" is from something I saw on another blog and stuck in my  head.
When I was on pinterest (so habit forming!) I saw vintage seed packets and did this with a picture holder.
 
I though this idea was so cute!  And I can change it up any time I want.  My walls are not this oddly bi-colored blue, which I think was caused by the flash.  They are actually a very, very pale blue like behind the fireplace.  These seed packets made me think of Spring!  Like it?

24 comments:

  1. Rose, you are an absolute genius! You could have been an interior decorator as well as a professional photographer!!! Love how you pull these tings together in such a unique and beautiful way! Alice

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  2. LOVE that headboard. I think what it does is that it "fills the space" and marries the fireplace to its surroundings. GREAT idea...and I love the seed holder idea, too. xo Diana

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  3. Rose, you are right, the headboard is just perfect! Really softens that corner up. I love old seed packets and that is super cute as well.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  4. Hi Rose, Gorgeous look adding the headboard behind the fireplace. It just adds to much to finish the area nicely and fill in the space. You are so talented and have such a good eye to see this and it worked perfectly.
    Love the seed holder too.
    Have a great rest of the week and Happy Spring.
    Hugs, CM

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  5. I love it behind the fireplace. It has a Swedish look to it! I also love your idea for seed packets. It's so clever and pretty, Rose. xoxo

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  6. Ah Spring is in the air Rose for you........ and well done indeed re the fireplace - very inventive of you and it really does look a treat - perfect!

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  7. How Clever
    Barb F.

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  8. What a great idea. Makes the whole area look more finished.

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  9. Hi Rose,
    I love the ironstone back drop for the fireplace - it doesn't look like a headboard! What a great idea! It finishes it off nicely! Thank you for visiting me! Happy Spring! Karen

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  10. What a pretty backdrop!

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  11. That is the cutest fireplace I have ever seen, you should pin that one...

    Jen

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  12. The headboard is a perfect solution for the fireplace. Love the seed packet idea.

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  13. The headboard is such a brillant idea. It makes the fireplace very chic and somehow more girly.

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  14. Very clever ideas. The headboard is perfect and those seed packets are a fun alternative to pictures.

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  15. What a great repurpose for this headboard. 😀

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  16. I think your revamped fire place surround looks fantastic. What a great idea!
    Have a great week and thank you for stopping by my blog.

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  17. The fireplace looks incredible! I now want to paint lacy flowers all over your wall, extending from the headboard! Sort of modern Victorian!

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  18. Hi Rose, stopping by to wish you a very Happy Easter.
    Hugs, CM

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  19. love the lacy look the headboard gives the fireplace, rose! such a great repurpose idea! have a great weekend!

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  20. Hi Rose - I love your re-purpose of the headboard! It is genius! It looks so lovely. I also love the seed packet idea - I have one of those vintage photo holders....I use it for recipe cards! I like this idea so much. Hope you have a lovely weekend! xo Karen

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  21. What a fun piece to add behind your stove! I never would have thought of that but it's perfect! Seed packets are so much fun to play with too! Have a super week ahead! Blessings, Cindy

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  22. What a fun way to display the seed packets! Thanks for visiting my blog.

    Hugs, Dianne

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  23. What a clever idea. It really makes a nice backdrop for the fireplace!

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