Monday, August 8, 2011

Ethan Allen bench...

Hi Everyone!  Happy Monday!  I hope you had a great weekend.  I wanted to show you my latest build.  This bench is made from a full size Ethan Allen bed.  My favorite supplier of used headboards had this one for sale in his shop and gave me a great deal on it because of all the headboards I've purchased from him.  I almost hated cutting this one in half, but I'm sure glad that I did.


I love this detail on the leg.  I'm going to have to tape that off really well before I paint.
Now my only question is, what color should I paint it?  And what saying should I put on it?  What would you like to see?  What would you want to buy?  I'm taking this to the Essex Labor Day Market.  It's a mix of antique, flea market, craft fair all rolled into one.  Last  year I took a bench to this, sold it 15 minutes after the "doors" opened and took orders for 7 more benches.  So let's hope the selling god's are with me again this year.  Thanks for stopping by.

2 comments :

  1. LOL color? that's the age old question. Trying to figure out what OTHER people want, is so difficult. My white (welcome relax enjoy) bench still sits waiting for a new home. :( I don't think I'm the one to give any advice.
    however, I love the way your bench looks so far! It's very cute!
    we are suppose to get a break on our weather mid-week. I'm not sure how much I'll get done. I need to make a list so that I won't be running around like a nut!
    have a good week Holly!
    gail

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  2. It's a beautiful bench! I'm think maybe...green?? Not bright, and not olive, but kind of sage-y maybe!

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