valentines

Clyde and I usually do not celebrate Valentine's day. Our anniverary is 10 days later and we decided years ago that we'd rather celebrate our anniversary than a Hallmark holiday. This year we celebrated V-day by upgrading our phones. Clyde got the spiffy new one that requires a higher data package and in return he got me this kick butt mitre saw. That's right a mitre saw...and I am in love I tell you! (my next tool will be a pocket drill...I'm just sayin.)

 I have said before, that I would love, LOVE to live in a Pottery Barn house. I have always loved the decor and furniture. I really loved this bed, but not that price tag. When Clyde and I bought our house, we upgraded to a king bed. So, for the last 4 years, we have been sleeping on the box springs and mattress. Years of looking at Pottery Barn furniture, made me want a bed frame. I have always loved beds like these:

So earthy and woodsy. I love it. We even found a place that makes them locally and debated on this type of frame. Clyde however, hasn't ever been too keen on this type of bed. After coming across the Ana White website, one bed caught my attention; the Farmhouse bed. I did some research, priced lumber, and got to work. Home Depot had all of the lumber needed, where as Lowes only had selected materials.

I used my handy dandy new mitre saw and made all of my cuts. I must say again how much I love that saw!

I took one day to cut the wood and assemble the headboard. I started the footboard, but my PTA duties and 2 dead drills told me to stop.  (not to mention my freaking aching body. Lumber is heavy!) and yes, if you zoom in on the picture, you will see dog footprints. Uno was scared of the saw, but more of the drill. She kept coming over and stepping on the wood. I got frustrated with her and banished her to the garage. dogs. i knew it was going to be painted, so I scrubbed her pawprints and let the paint work it's magic.

 Once the bed was wood filled, sanded and semi together, Clyde and I painted her up. Once the bed was dry, we disassembled it and put it in our room, where the frame was stabilized securely.

Some modifications to the frame had to be made so that it could be disassembled and reassembled. The original plans call for it being nailed/screwed into place. I added joists for the slats, instead of just screwing them into the rails. After making one bed, I am  in no hurry to make another one. I am very happy that it turned out so well. Most importantly, Clyde loves it. love you Clyde!