Back in December the forum that I am a part of,
All Things Mini, has a thing called a MAKE which is basically just a giant circle swap. But its a chance for all the members to go all out for another member of the forum. The theme for this MAKE was 'bed'. So we all made beds!! I received a bed from
Marie. It was specifically made for Grandmama. It has a working guillotine and stocks! It all moves and functions! And its fairly heavy because of all the nails! I just love it! And since Grandmama was busy (aka unmade) here is Morticia posing with the bed. She tried it out too and said it was great for a midday nap! (thats why she's got crazy hair going on).
I made a bed for
Cate who is soon going to be making a Victorian House! So the words 'victorian' and 'bed' went into my mind and guess what came out..... Wuthering Heights! There is bed described in Chapter 3 which is the scene for a ghostly visit from Catherine and eventually the death bed of a main character. A few details include the name 'Catherine' scribed into one of the window sills and a secret drawer to hold the matching wood stairs. Cate's now thinking about dedicating a few rooms in her Victorian house to Victorian novels she likes! Too cool!
I had fun ladies! Can't wait for the next MAKE!!
I made a bed for Cate who is soon going to be making a Victorian House! So the words 'victorian' and 'bed' went into my mind and guess what came out..... Wuthering Heights! There is bed described in Chapter 3 which is the scene for a ghostly visit from Catherine and eventually the death bed of a main character. A few details include the name 'Catherine' scribed into one of the window sills and a secret drawer to hold the matching wood stairs. Cate's now thinking about dedicating a few rooms in her Victorian house to Victorian novels she likes! Too cool!
Wow! Looks like you both went all out! These are both incredible. It's hard enough to make a really awesome mini, but to make one for someone else with such different tastes is truly an accomplishment. Do you have more pictures of the bed you made? I'd love to see more close-ups. Lovely work!
ReplyDeleteThose are both awesome beds! Grandmama will just love her resting place. ;-)
ReplyDeleteLove the bed you made for Cate. You are one heck of a mini woodworker, Ara! :-)
Fabulous Swaps. xxx
ReplyDeleteFantastic the bed, great!!
ReplyDeleteLucky you Ara , the bed is Awesome! I just adore that guillotine, how fab! Equally stunning is your own bed you made, and what a wonderful romantic idea. I bought Wuthering Heights for John for Christmas on DVD, one of our favourite films/ books, we were both in tears watching it! I can see a whole room working around that bed, and when will we see a bedroom for Grandmamas bed......please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! xxx Kate xx
ReplyDeleteOh Ara! I only have one word for both beds...Incredible!!! WOW! Love the bed you got....it's perfect for the Addams Family! An di love the bed you made!! I love all the detail you put into it!! What a neat swap!!
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I love the bed you received- so perfect for Grandma! I really love the bed you made too- I agree with Kat- you are so skilled with furniture building! I adore the little steps and the secret drawer to hold them :)
ReplyDeleteOMG! Ara, you have outdone yourself! AGAIN! It is an exquisite piece and I will rank yours the same as a master's! Cate is so lucky. But so are you. :)
ReplyDeleteOOOO, AAAAAHHHHH Cannot believe my eyes! they are both wonderful, each in its own fashion!! incredible workmanship. Ara, you are great! Best wishes Rosanna
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone, you guys are too sweet!! Yes I so much love the guillotine as well... and the fact that it works!
ReplyDeleteThe guillotine bed is stunning, just beware, so you don't have to replace the head of the beautiful Morticia!
ReplyDeleteAnd usually I'm not a big fan of victorian furniture, but I love the design of your bed! So perfect in every detail!
Your blog is wonderful, I love to walk along the. besitos ascension
ReplyDeleteBoth beds are out of this world!
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure I would like to sleep in either (both 'ghosts' and 'bed of nail's do NOT appeal to me) but I would love to OWN them!
I love my bed! As soon as I knew that Ara was creating for me I was over the moon! A bed to build a house around! :D
ReplyDeleteAnd Marie too is such an artist! A bed any self-respecting Addamms would love!
Wow Ara...the bed you received is amazing and so cool that it works :-)
ReplyDeleteThe one you made.....WOW. You should make these for sale...really. It is awesome.
I love this to bits and want one too. It's also made to perfection and even more so that it works. Fantastic!
ReplyDeleteNikki xxx
Wow! Both beds are fab!
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