{almost} a new headboard and enjoying the sunshine

Our master bedroom has been a work-in-progress for about a year now. I'm always amazed at people who can put a room completely together within weeks or even a couple of months. How does one choose paint colors, flooring, curtains, blinds, furniture, lamps, wall art and bedding that quickly?! Not to mention the expense.

 First came painting the walls a light gray, then old carpeting ripped out and hardwood flooring put in. Along came a new mattress and curtains. Next order of business was a new headboard, but easier said than done. I knew I either wanted an upholstered headboard or something creative, such as reclaimed wood or a vintage iron piece. The search in stores and online began, but no luck until recently.

 I finally found a headboard I liked and at a decent price, too. I ordered it from amazon and was thrilled to see it set up in our bedroom. (Obviously, Zippo didn't care.)

I like the classic look, how the color (taupe) picks up the same in the rug, and how the texture and slightly curved top bring a little softness to the room. 

However, this pretty piece has to go back. The metal legs that extend from the headboard have slots in them that are supposed to line up with the slots in the bed frame so they can be attached to each other. Our new mattress is very deep ~ and so the slots don't match up. This headboard is actually supposed to be raised up a little, as you can probably tell from this angled photo. For now, the headboard is merely propped up against the wall with the bed pushed against it so it doesn't move. We have to package the headboard back up and return it to amazon. So disappointing.

 On a cheerier note, the sun came out today, which meant more time in the yard pulling weeds, raking, sweeping, cleaning patio furniture, and taking time to appreciate the beauty of spring.

The lilacs are this close to bursting open! Funny thing is, when they do, the flowers are so light-colored, they're almost white. 

The afternoon sun radiates through the back window and across my desk, where the cats love to lie in the sunbeam and watch me through the window.

 "Be like a flower and turn your face to the sun"
~ Kahlil Gibran

Sharing with Art and Sand - Share Your Cup
and At Home With Jemma - Thoughts of Home on Thursday.