Remember the fabulous vintage doll bed that I purchased at the Nokomis sales?
I had visions of adding a bottom and then using it as a plant box, or as a centerpiece on my dining room table. Well, before I left for the shore, I did turn it into a centerpiece.
Is it odd to have a doll bed centerpiece? Maybe.
But I went ahead and sent it off with Ken to have a piece of wood cut to fit the bottom. When I got it back I mixed up some MMS milk paint and tried to match the existing color as best I could. I really just played around and added a little of this and a little of that until it looked about right. I started with some Luckett’s Green, Eulalie’s Sky and Grain Sack. That combo looked a bit light and washed out so I added some Kitchen Scale and then some Boxwood.
The color I came up with is actually fairly close. It does look quite a bit ‘cleaner’ than the old stuff. I could have added some dark wax if I wanted it to blend better, but I’m OK with it as is.
Next I cleaned the bed using a magic eraser and plain water, and then I filled it up with ironstone and placed it in the middle of my dining table.
Still think it looks odd?
Would you use a doll bed filled with ironstone as your centerpiece?
Please tell me I’m not the only one.
I sure would and yours looks great. Very creative.
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I’m glad I’m not the only one 😉
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It looks charming and sweet! Such a brilliant idea.
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Thanks Wendy!
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One’s eye is naturally drawn to the center of the table in the dining room. Its a ‘focal point’ and definitely a great spot to ‘focalize’ an object. That object or vignette of objects can be anything you want it to be! Love it!
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I love your way of thinking Jeanne! Every time I see that doll bed in the middle of my table, it brings a little smile to my face.
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Ever have one of those meals that make you sleepy by the time you shovel, error nibble at that last forkfull? I’d be sorely tempted……
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Ha! Maybe it does send a subliminal message about sleepiness 😉
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Of course, it doesn’t look odd — it is sweet and creative and clever and easy on the eyes!
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Thank you so much Joni!
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Of course, it’s fabulous as usual my dahling!!!!
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Thanks Cathy!
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Love it ❤️
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Thanks Amber!
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I thinks it’s a great idea!
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I’m glad to know there are a few kindred spirits out there 🙂
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