I’ve been waiting for inspiration to strike for the perfect artwork to hang above our bed. First, I was planning to go with a monogram. Then a shelf with photos. But nothing really struck me enough to actually do anything. It could possibly be laziness.
Yep. It was definitely laziness.
Anyhoo, once we ended up with a full barn’s worth of barn wood and I started doing some simple sign painting, I determined that a barn wood sign would be the perfect above the bed.
So, I asked Ryan to cut me a few boards for a sign and I was off.
Then, it was just the challenge of deciding on what to paint. First, I thought of some sort of subway art. Then, I thought I’d go with dates. In the end, I decided on a simple phrase from one of my favorite songs. Do you know it?
I’ve always loved this song. And I think marriage is a lot about being happy together, obviously. And it’s a very good reminder to me, when I’m a general grump and taking it out on the person who means the most to me. All I really want is to be happy together.
Isn’t that what you want?
Anyhow, I’m sort of obsessed with how the sign turned out. Ryan put together two barn boards and I painted the phrase in one evening. I was inspired by a scripted sign I spied when attending Junk Bonanza in September.
I actually like my version better. I got to pick my own phrase, use wood from our barn, and it was totally free because I used paints I already had in the basement.
It’s a nice finishing touch above the bed, and Ryan promised me that it’s sturdy so it won’t fall on us. Although he also said that it probably wouldn’t kill us if it did. So that’s a happy thought.
If you’ve seen our room before, you see that I picked up a new comforter set. I had the same one in white from Target (seen here), but at some point, Β it got a bit stained and it kind of grossed me out. All those people who say that having white furniture and bedding and towels is easier because you can bleach it? They are lying. No help was had from regular washings with bleach and regular detergent. So, I went with tan this time around and I really like it.
The beauty of this comforter is that the tufts make it look put-together and I don’t have to worry about wrinkles. In short, it’s a great set. Because it’s winter, I still have the old chocolate quilt and a couple under blankets under there.
I still have a few things I’d like to finish up in the room (on walls that are not pictured in this post), but right now I’m digging how it’s coming along.
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Melissa says
Where can I find that tan comforter?
Kim Woodward says
It’s from Target. I know they still have the style and it comes in a lot of colors.
sherri says
Hi I love your room. Can you tell me color you have on the walls?
Kim Woodward says
The color is silver sage by Restoration Hardware
Brooke says
This is beautiful!!! Love it! Where did you get your lamps?
Kim Woodward says
I actually bought them at Marshall’s several years ago.
Chantal says
Hi! Love the sign! Also love the wall color in your bedroom. Do you know what the name of the paint color is ? Thanks π
Kim Woodward says
It’s Restoration Hardware’s Silver Sage, color matched to Behr.
Janelle says
I LOVE your sign!! And the comforter…where did you buy it?! Thank you! π
Stephanie says
love love lurve it!
Amanda says
If it does fall it probably won’t kill us… that sounds exactly like what Forrest tells me on things hanging around our house! I love the sign! And we had that same white comforter… black dog, white sheets… it didn’t make it long.
Kelly @ Corner of Main says
I love it! You did a great job, and it’s awesome that it was basically free =)
Cindy @The Flipping Couple says
I love it so much! I love that the words are meaningful to you, but the fact that the wood is from your own barn makes it absolutely perfect. You’re making me want to learn how to paint signs.
Ashley Eiban says
Love this sign! A little behind in my google reader so I’m just catching this- but oh my goodness! Your bedrooms looks amazing! I totally want to make one for my bedroom! unless you wanna make one for me? π
*claire* says
this is ah-may-zing! i love how it’s simple but makes a big impact. and excellent use of that barn wood!
Melissa says
i really love the mirror as a jewelry holder π way cute!
KellieBelle says
Gorgeous! And there’s no clothes on the floor AND the bed is made. You totally beat me in the working-mom-house-upkeep, Lol! Great job!
Joi says
Love the writing on the sign!
Becky Caudill says
I hear you on the white duvet cover issues. I’ve never been able to get them as sparkling clean as people claim is possible.
Amy@BuffaloRoam says
So how is the weatherrrrrrrrrrr…… la la lalalaa
Looks great!
Chelsea @ two twenty one says
Love it! I want a never ending supply of barn wood.
Leah says
looks great! i like the comforter/quilt combo as well.
Estephania says
LOVE the sign, Kim! Looks so awesome!
Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication says
I love it! It’s super cute and perfect for over the bed! π
Jo says
It’s awesome! Looks so nice! I want one!
Rebecca McKanna says
I freakin’ love this! It’s beautiful and sweet and lovely. Miss you.
Amanda says
Woo – gorgeous! I love that song too π
DecorandtheDog says
I already told you I love it but I guess it’s not official until it’s written in a blog comment. There you go. Love it. Tell Ryan I LOVE IT. π
Mandy Ford says
LOVE it Kim! What a great project and it looks perfect over your bed. π
Christine says
Cute sign! I love the meaning behind it and the barn board is a great touch!
Ellie says
Your sign is awesome! I like the bedding too, and you’re right–I don’t understand the white furniture/bedding thing either, even if it’s supposed to be washable. I really like the tan bedspread–I think it’s more masculine too.
Jessica J. says
It looks beautiful!! I love your bedroom and I think the tan is even better than the white; it’s warm and cozy looking.
The Atwoods says
I LOVE this!! Did you paint the writing freehand, or did you stencil it at first? You have gorgeous handwriting!
Antonella @ The Comfortable Home says
Kim, your sign is gorgeous! I love the natural look. I think it totally does pull the room together.
Aubrey says
Nicely done on the sign. I live the overall look of the bed motif. That is exactly what I had in mind to do for a new headboard- did you buy or create?
emily @ cabin fervor says
You? Lazy? Yeah, I’m not buying that.
Mrs. 5C says
It looks fabulous!!! I’m very impressed with your sign painting skills!!!
And that duvet is gorgeous! π
(I second Mrs. Adventure’s suggestion of Oxi-Clean. Sometimes I have to let white stuff soak overnight in it.)
Mrs. Adventure says
The sign is perfect – so much in fact that I may copy you one day. Emphasis on one day, I procrastinate.
Now onto your rant about white. I’m totally one of those white lovers. I have white sheets, duvet, towels – you name it. One word: Oxi-Clean. Or is that two words? Either way it works wonders on stains – even set in baby blow outs.
Moving on to your pretty new tufted duvet. I love it. We had one from West Elm but after two years of washes and regular use it developed little holes by each tuft :o( seeing yours makes me want to buy another one.
Mrs. Chic says
Ahh love the sign and love that it has so much meaning behind it!! It looks perfect and the new bedding looks great too!
Amanda says
Love the sign, love your blog! Your son is adorable and your eye for decorating is amazing. Would you consider decorating my house?!
Vel Criste says
awesome Kim! I really love personalized art and your hit the mark! It’s even better than your inspiration art! Great job.:-)
Nikki says
I think it is PERFECT for your room! And I totally agree with you on the the WHITE thing!
Gretchen says
love it! i like how the two boards don’t quite line up evenly.
Meredith says
Love it all!
I also think people who talk about all white ate lying. Or they don’t have husbands who are as dirty/sweaty as mine. I buy dark brown bedding now π
Meredith @ Welcome to Heardmont says
Kim! I love your new sign and the fact that it was a joint effort. Bravo Team Woodward!
Ash @ HumberHomeProject says
It really looks great. I love how simple the sign and sentiment are π
I have a similar comforter from West Elm, and I love the tufts for the same reason – they cover up the wrinkly mess that my bed usually is! haha
Gabbi @ Retro Ranch Reno says
I adore this sign!! The message is beautiful and I love the lettering, and barn boards! π
I FINALLY just finished some lyric art for our bedroom this past weekend! I can’t wait to blog about it!
Allie @ Groovy Wine Lips says
In ‘Happy Together’, a phone call cost a dime – which was more than you paid to complete this project. ‘Tis perfecto & beautiful! Love it, friend. Keep up the DIY domination!
Amanda @ Serenity Now says
I LOVE it, Kim! Your room looks so cozy…and I had to laugh about the sign “probably not” killing you if it falls on you. π
Katherine Kelly says
Kim,
This looks great! I love the sign. I really, really do. I am not 100% sold on the “quotes above the bed” trend, but I really like the way you a) made your own b) used a phenomenal quote and c) used barn wood. I’m a firm believer that everything looks better on barn wood. So, you’ve inspired me. Thanks! π
Beautiful room!
Kristi says
Great work, lady! I am loving the sign. It looks great above your bed. It really pulls the room together. I might have to copy you. Or better yet, you can quit your day job and come and help me decorate my house. Okay? Deal!
daisy says
Looks fab-oo! Love the contrast of the dark floors with the lighter comforter.
Heather says
I love it!! Its the perfect touch
Kathy says
What are the dimensions of the sign? I like how it fits in the space perfectly.