it came with the old quilt that has been cut to the size of a doll bed cover but i made the tiny ticking pillows as well as fashioning a lace bedskirt for it from a bit of crocheted antique lace. i also draped another old crocheted lace piece over the end of the bed.
the bed and it's playful occupants are arranged on top of an antique pie safe that i have loved for years. the pie safe is also in pretty rough shape and has a warped top. but i love it anyway. or maybe i love it because it's not perfect . . . 
under the bed is a well loved book from my own childhood. when i take a moment to look at the pictures in this book i can actually remember enjoying it. the memories are vague and as ephemeral as the book but still recognizable to me.
under the bed is a well loved book from my own childhood. when i take a moment to look at the pictures in this book i can actually remember enjoying it. the memories are vague and as ephemeral as the book but still recognizable to me.
due to the wobbly bed and the uneven surface of the pie safe i have had to prop the bed with a tiny book under one of it's legs in order for it to remain stable. 
i just love that most of the paint has been worn off of this little bed . . . i imagine it to have been played with by more than one child losing her or himself in the lovely world of "let's pretend".
i just love that most of the paint has been worn off of this little bed . . . i imagine it to have been played with by more than one child losing her or himself in the lovely world of "let's pretend".
Oh I just love old vintage things myself. I just had to comment on your blog. I just love how you have that cute little bear set up on that little bed. So adorable.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely post!! What a beautiful treasure this bed is.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovley way to tell this story. I have also looked in you blogg and so many beautiful photos.......they are GREAT!
ReplyDeleteHe looks like he is about to do some more jumping!
ReplyDeleteIt is lovely and what a clever idea to display it like that.
Love
Lyn
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thank you all for visiting and leaving a comment. i agree Lyn, he's going to keep right on jumping as soon as i'm not looking~!!~
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libbyQ
Hello Libby,
ReplyDelete1 little monkey jumping on the bed,
1 fell off and bumped his head
Mama called the doctor and
the doctor said,: No more monkey's jumping on the bed!"
I loved to sing that with my kids and this pix reminded me of it. The bed is precious. I am still interested in a swap and helping with if you are. Hope all is going well.
Mary
Yes, I love the way you have teddy standing on the bed like that, like he wants to jump up and down on the bed springs when you're not looking!!!! Lovely pictures on your blog - Carolyn :o)
ReplyDeleteHow sweet. This scene has brought me back to when I would tuck my teddy into his little bed everynight. So sweet!
ReplyDeleteso glad that there is still a playful heart in those that have read and enjoyed this post~!!~
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libbyQ
sweet bear, even if he is naughty and jumping on the bed. that book must be very wee indeed!
ReplyDeleteThis is Gorgeous Libby! I love all of it, the rickety bedstead with the book of love holding it up, the cheeky bear and the sweet bunny, the lace bed spread and beautiful quilt are all really, really lovely :o)
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Sumea
hi susan~!~
ReplyDeleteand thank you. the book is approximately two inches square. you are right: "very wee indeed".
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libbyQ
Sumea~!
ReplyDeletethank you~!~thank you~!~thank you~!!~
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libbyQ