Monday, January 23, 2012

Introducing Miss Marilyn...

Happy Monday lovelies, I hope you had a brilliant weekend!

I hinted last week that I had been working on a project featuring the gorgeous Marilyn Rubie Green fabric & today I'm excited to share with you my DIY headboard project...



I first had a crush on the Marilyn fabric when I saw Michelle Adams' used it for her headboard and I wasn't disappointed when the fabric arrived - it is even more gorgeous close up!

I followed this DesignSponge* tutorial to make it and I'm really pleased with how it turned out. 

Deciding to keep it the square shape, it definitely makes more of a statement in the room, but a very good statement at that!

Goes nicely with the IKEA Rast hack, don't you think?

Hope your week is off to a lovely start!

Rachel xo
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24 comments:

  1. Gild and GraceJanuary 23, 2012 at 9:56 PM

    Love love love it Rachel! You must be so happy with it! Marilyn is definitely one of my faves from Rubie Green :)

    Abbey x

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2012 at 9:59 PM

    you are a genius and your room looks really happy!
    can you make one for me too? ;-)

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  3. classiqJanuary 24, 2012 at 12:00 AM

    What a lovely sneak peek into your home, Rachel! I agree with Lisa, your room looks really happy. :) Have a wonderful week! xo
    Ada

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  4. Helena - A Diary of LovelyJanuary 24, 2012 at 12:30 AM

    Rachel, WOW WOW and WOW, looks amazing!! beautiful job lady!!

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  5. Katie*BelleJanuary 24, 2012 at 12:36 AM

    It's so beautiful! I bet it makes your room feel brand new!

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  6. Molly RasmussenJanuary 24, 2012 at 1:25 AM

    How incredibly gorgeous! You did a wonderful job!

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  7. AVYJanuary 24, 2012 at 1:44 AM

    Wow, really nice!

    / Avy
    http://MyMotherFuckedMickJagger.blogspot.com



    ♥

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  8. The Peak of Tres ChicJanuary 24, 2012 at 2:35 AM

    WOW! You are so talented! I can't believe you made this headboard yourself. The result is so so pretty!

    XO,

    Sam
    www.ThePeakofTresChic.com

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  9. AlexaJanuary 24, 2012 at 5:08 AM

    WOW, you are incredibly talented Rachel! I love it!

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  10. LauraJanuary 24, 2012 at 8:37 AM

    It looks gorgeous, love the bright colour and print! :)

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  11. aliciaJanuary 24, 2012 at 9:00 AM

    gorgeous headboard! you did an amazing job.

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  12. MichelleJanuary 24, 2012 at 9:18 AM

    You did a great job on the headboard, and it looks fantastic with the other pieces in the room!

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  13. Will @ Bright.BazaarJanuary 24, 2012 at 10:32 AM

    This is fantastic, Rachel! Thank you so much for sharing I feel so inspired! xx

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  14. BrookeJanuary 24, 2012 at 10:39 AM

    Great post Rachel! I have been seriously considering paying over $1000 for a custom made upholstered headboard, but after following your link and watching the tutorial, I'm feeling brave enough to try it myself!

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  15. Rachel {little bits of lovely}January 24, 2012 at 10:45 AM

    Brooke, I would definitely recommend doing it! It is a very easy to follow tutorial and fun too. The most expensive part was definitey the fabric, but a lot less than $1000! xx

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  16. UnknownJanuary 24, 2012 at 12:08 PM

    love your room and I love the way you styled it.

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  17. AnnemarieJanuary 24, 2012 at 12:58 PM

    Oh my gosh, Rachel! I'm in love! Fabulous job- it looks gorgeous!!! Enjoy your new addition xo

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  18. THE ALTERNATIVE WIFEJanuary 24, 2012 at 1:21 PM

    It's just lovely, Rachel! You did an amazing job! :) xoxo

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  19. Andrea RehJanuary 24, 2012 at 4:46 PM

    I have been wanting to try my hand at a headboard ever since reading that tutorial - will definitely be going for a floral version after seeing this!

    Andrea x

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  20. NatalieJanuary 25, 2012 at 7:08 AM

    How did I miss this post? This look gorgeous and the fabric you chose is stunning!

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  21. Allison YoungJanuary 25, 2012 at 10:47 AM

    this turned out lovely!

    www.absurdlypeculiar.blogspot.com

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  22. UnknownJanuary 25, 2012 at 3:33 PM

    Looks awsome, what a happy room to wake up to.

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  23. Christel @ Captivated by imageJanuary 26, 2012 at 12:12 AM

    Oh Rachel I LOVE it!!! Looks so fabulous, you've done a great job:) Must be rewarding. Enjoy it!

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  24. Christina @ Hair RomanceJanuary 26, 2012 at 12:24 AM

    Gorgeous! That cushion on the bed is a perfect match. Where's it from?

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