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Emmy’s Glamorous Gold Bed

November 11, 2013 by Cassie 56 Comments

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Happy Monday!  Hope you all had a great weekend!  This weekend was just what the Dr. ordered around here.  Friday was spent painting the guest room wall (and if you follow on instagram you have seen progress- cassie8978) and then I ended the day with a glass of wine with a friend when she came to pick up her daughter who played with Emmy.  I ended the night on the couch watching Grimm with Chris- we love that show!  Saturday was a perfect day, aside from watching Charlie have accidents and bump into all the walls (he had a really down day).  I hit the flea market with a friend, came home and worke don Emmy’s bed, finished reading a book (A Grown up Kind of Pretty- very good!), and headed to my neighbor’s to catch up and have a glass of wine.  I ended the day feeling really good- I had gotten a lot done, but thoroughly enjoyed it all and didn’t feel like I had overdone anything.  Sunday I walked with one of my best friends and we were able to catch up on life, too.  After that we took a family trip to Ikea for curtains for the guest room.  I then finished a desk for the barn, and hung the curtains.  I hope to have an in progress reveal this week! πŸ™‚
For now I want to share with you Emmy’s bed!  I bought it a couple years back when we first moved here and moved Emmy into a full bed.  I purchased it from a good friend of mine who had it in her son’s room, so it was a very boy blue, but worked with her last room design….
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Fast forward two years later… Life happens quickly when you are a growing girl, and age 4 to age 6 carries a big difference!  Emmy’s personality has really come through over the last couple years- she’s spunky and cheerful’ she loves color and loves lots of stuff!  She loves animals and all things girly… She has a true zest for life which is a joy to watch.  The room needed to change to suit her sunny personality.  She specifically requested sunset colors with aqua.  So far I’ve added bird decals, added an orange instagram display, painted a vintage dresser yellow, removed closet doors and added curtains, purchased a settee, changed her bedding, added a canopy, and more!  I still need to recover the settee, but I think that’s about last on the list!
We knew we needed to do something about the bed, but I wasn’t sure what…. I thought about pink, orange, or yellow…. I knew I wanted to keep the existing bed.  Then one day, a voice broke through the heavens and told me the bed should be gold.  So maybe it wasn’t such a dramatic revelation, but it felt like it!  I purchased a tub of King Gold Gilding Wax from my partners at Catfish Studios.  They sell it at Sweet Clover, and it comes in a little glass pot.  It’s similar to rub n buff with the way it’s used, but it’s easier to use in the pot. 
Being super lazy, I just moved blankets out of the way and left the bed in place.  I applied the first coat with my hands as you can see here….
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I used a brush for the second coat to get into all the little details.  And one of these days I will replace my broken lens…. For now here is one instagram picture from my phone and then the closer sots taken with my 50mm lens.  The bed now adds the drama and shine perfect for my girl!

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I just love how glamorous it looks now!

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I scooted the pillows down a bit so you could see the details on the headboard.

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Emmy and I are thrilled!  It’s the perfect bed for her now, and it will grow with her beautifully!  And don’t worry- a little dish soap and warm water, and my hands were back to normal. πŸ™‚
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  1. Pudel-design says

    November 11, 2013 at 11:52 am

    This looks so pretty Cassie!
    Need a Gold bed too:)
    The little chair in front of the bed looks nice too.
    Love and hugs…
    Lydia

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  2. Kirby Carespodi says

    November 11, 2013 at 12:26 pm

    Perfect!

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  3. Lisa @ Shine Your Light says

    November 11, 2013 at 12:47 pm

    So pretty!!

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  4. Angela Santaniello says

    November 11, 2013 at 1:12 pm

    That is a gorgeous update!

    Angela @ Number Fifty-Three

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  5. Dana Frieling says

    November 11, 2013 at 1:16 pm

    Precious. Everyone needs a little glam in their lives. Glad Emmy has learned that at such a young age. πŸ˜‰

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  6. Cathy Wall says

    November 11, 2013 at 1:25 pm

    So perfect! Love that you did the first coat with your fingers crazy girl! Emmy’s room is just charming!

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  7. Lynn@FernAvenueBlog says

    November 11, 2013 at 1:39 pm

    It is so pretty & fit for a princess!! Her room is super cute!

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  8. Dee @ A Lapin Life says

    November 11, 2013 at 1:40 pm

    I love the update. The bed frame looks extra special now.

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  9. Tiffany says

    November 11, 2013 at 1:46 pm

    Love it! I pretty much love anything gold these days.

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  10. michelle@decorandthedog says

    November 11, 2013 at 1:47 pm

    It’s perfect! I can’t believe that you just moved the pillows aside and painted. You must be some sort of super hero.

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  11. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    November 11, 2013 at 2:16 pm

    The gold bed now adds a touch of sophistication to Emmy’s sweet and whimsical room – love it!

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  12. Andrea says

    November 11, 2013 at 2:24 pm

    Gorgeous bed for a beautiful little girl. I bet Emmy loves it. It’s just the right amount of glam for her.

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  13. Ann says

    November 11, 2013 at 2:28 pm

    Great product! The bed looks terrific – and so easy to do!

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  14. Patty Day @Pattys Epiphanies says

    November 11, 2013 at 2:39 pm

    Emmy will have such a wonderful time in her new space! It fits her to a “T”!!! A marvelous magical space!

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  15. Mekenzie @ interiorsbykenz.com says

    November 11, 2013 at 2:46 pm

    The gold is such a pretty improvement to the bed! Fit for a princess for sure πŸ™‚

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  16. pam {simple details} says

    November 11, 2013 at 2:49 pm

    Wow, Cassie!! It’s beautiful, and looks amazing with the aqua! I always wanted a brass bed when I was young, lucky Emmy!

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  17. Elizabeth @ The Little Black Door says

    November 11, 2013 at 2:56 pm

    Oh it looks so good. Gold is perfect for a young girl. I bet she loves it! πŸ™‚

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  18. Danielle says

    November 11, 2013 at 3:00 pm

    Cassie, I love the gold! It adds a warmth to her room. x

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  19. Gabbi @ Retro Ranch Reno says

    November 11, 2013 at 3:39 pm

    Looks just darling! I love the new bed frame!!! πŸ™‚

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  20. Amy@BuffaloRoam says

    November 11, 2013 at 3:45 pm

    You have the best eye and she is such a lucky little girl to have such a beautiful room!

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  21. Korrie@RedHenHome says

    November 11, 2013 at 3:48 pm

    Sounds like a great product! The bed looks great.

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  22. Lisa @ Turning Tables says

    November 11, 2013 at 4:16 pm

    I love that bed. And now that it’s gold, it owns my heart even more! her room is the cutest!!! xo

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  23. All About Vignettes says

    November 11, 2013 at 4:22 pm

    Love the gold. That was the perfect color solution. Love the whole room too. I’m going to have to try the gold in a pot. My rub n buff dries out once it’s opened. Yuck.

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  24. Lisa @ Trapped In North Jersey says

    November 11, 2013 at 4:24 pm

    I love the gold! Her room is so colorful and fun.

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  25. Bethany DeVore says

    November 11, 2013 at 4:27 pm

    The perfect touch of glam! πŸ™‚ Glad you had a nice weekend!

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  26. Carmel - Our Fifth House says

    November 11, 2013 at 4:56 pm

    I love it in gold so much! I’m sure you’re not surprised! πŸ˜‰

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  27. Loi Thai, Tone on Tone says

    November 11, 2013 at 6:19 pm

    Gold and gorgeous!! You are the coolest momma πŸ™‚ Lucky Emmy! I bet her friends are all jealous. xo Loi

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  28. Ali Richardson says

    November 11, 2013 at 6:33 pm

    LOOOOOOOOOOVE it, but you already knew that πŸ™‚ I want it for me! XO

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  29. Jennifer@The Chronicles of Home says

    November 11, 2013 at 6:43 pm

    GREAT call with the gold – love it!!

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  30. Kelly @ A Swell Place to Dwell says

    November 11, 2013 at 7:58 pm

    Gold…can’t go wrong. I love it.

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  31. ingrid@nowathomemom says

    November 11, 2013 at 8:07 pm

    her bed in gold looks very pretty πŸ™‚ she will keep her bed for many years I’m sure! πŸ™‚

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  32. Gail Wilson says

    November 11, 2013 at 9:53 pm

    I’m not usually a lover of gold, but emmy’s bed looks fabulous! great call!
    gail

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  33. Carolyn@Sweet Chaos says

    November 11, 2013 at 10:25 pm

    That bed rocks!! Love it in gold! The rest of the room is pretty darn adorable, too πŸ™‚

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  34. Sarah AKA The Thriftress says

    November 11, 2013 at 10:53 pm

    Gold is always the answer. Except when the answer is aqua.

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  35. Katie @ Wildwood Creek says

    November 12, 2013 at 12:15 am

    Love the gold bed and the new accents in the bedroom!

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  36. Gretchen says

    November 12, 2013 at 12:59 am

    ooh, so shiny! I love it! and I’m glad you’re not permanently gilded πŸ˜‰

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  37. anu says

    November 12, 2013 at 1:46 am

    The bed is perfect! The whole room is too cute!

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  38. anu says

    November 12, 2013 at 1:46 am

    The bed is perfect! The whole room is too cute!

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  39. House Envy says

    November 12, 2013 at 2:22 am

    ah perfect Cassie!! Love the look! Very sophisticated!!!

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  40. Lindsay says

    November 12, 2013 at 2:29 am

    That is one lucky girl with one gorgeous room! Beautiful job, Cassie!

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  41. Julia Konya says

    November 12, 2013 at 2:43 am

    Of course I love the bed in gold πŸ˜‰

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  42. Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says

    November 12, 2013 at 3:44 am

    Love the new bed and I’d love to try that wax out! Any luck with your neighbor and the disco ball? πŸ™‚

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  43. Sarah {Lacquer and Linen} says

    November 12, 2013 at 5:34 am

    You know you got me with this little gold rendition πŸ˜‰ I’m sure Emmy feels like a princess in her new bed. Very pretty!!

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  44. Fiona, LilyfieldLife says

    November 12, 2013 at 8:40 am

    you are hilarious!
    and the bed is just beautiful. perfect!

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  45. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    November 12, 2013 at 12:03 pm

    Bed fit for a princess! Love learning about new products, Cassie — thanks for sharing!
    xo Heidi

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  46. Haley says

    November 12, 2013 at 2:41 pm

    love the gold! Her room is looking great!

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  47. [email protected] says

    November 12, 2013 at 3:32 pm

    Love it! That looks so great! xo Kristin

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  48. Rebecca says

    November 12, 2013 at 6:52 pm

    I love the orange-aqua and the fox!

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  49. Kim @ NewlyWoodwards says

    November 13, 2013 at 12:19 am

    It’s gorgeous – perfect for any age, too! I want a gold bed myself.

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  50. 17 Perth says

    November 13, 2013 at 2:27 am

    You applied the first coat with your hands? For real? Haha. I cannot believe the “pop” it adds. Beautiful and I absolutely love it.

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  51. Shelley | Crazy Wonderful says

    November 13, 2013 at 3:30 pm

    VERY Emmy – all happy, sparkly, and pa-pow! I bet she’s thrilled πŸ™‚

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  52. Something Nice and Pretty says

    November 15, 2013 at 1:44 am

    That is adorable, love the gold.

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  53. figuringoutfabulous.com says

    November 15, 2013 at 4:23 am

    I have been thinking of what to do with my black metal bed frame. Love this!

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  54. Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia says

    November 18, 2013 at 12:24 am

    I love this room, it is gorgeous! Perfect amount of glam! OK your hair, I love it. It has either been way to long since I stopped by or you just did it πŸ™‚
    XO
    Kristin

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  55. Amber Wills says

    November 24, 2013 at 7:41 pm

    Ramona’s bed is similar shape. I was considering going green with it, but now maybe gold. Cruse you Cassie and you’re daily inspiration! Love you girl! πŸ˜‰

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  56. Miss Charming says

    November 25, 2013 at 8:59 pm

    Gorgeous gold! I love projects that are quick and fabulous.

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