Holy smokes do I have a story for you. So my hubby and I bought a sleigh bed right after we got married. I have been contemplating changing it up to bring back into this decade. It’s actually a really beautiful bed with great lines and is very well made. But the chocolate brown color is killing me lately. I thought maybe I would have it painted. Professionally. Boy was I wrong. Are you ready for the quote . . . . drum roll please. . . . $1200 TO PAINT MY BED. Um, excuse me. You know how when you get a quote the standard response is, “Gosh. OK. Let me think about that and get back to you.” Not this time. I couldn’t even help from gasping and said, “Oh, dear. I had no idea. That won’t be happening.” So it was back to the drawing board. Perhaps I would paint it myself. And then I went to Target. This is where the story gets really good. My three year old and I were strolling the aisles when the heavens opened up and I heard a beautiful choir singing sweet hymns as I caught a glimpse of something scrumptious and white out of the corner of my eye. WHAT???? What was this??? Why is there a headboard in the middle of Target? I don’t understand. But I am not leaving it’s side. I waited patiently {as did my poor son} for 15 long minutes until a Target salesperson came by. I will spare you the details, but apparently someone ordered the upholstered wingback headboard online for close to $600. They didn’t care for it. But I sure do. And the price of this pretty baby sitting in front of me . . . .$150. Holy smokes I will take it!
{excuse the poor quality phone photo!}
I guarded this baby with my life while at Target. A cute mom happened by and asked if I was returning it. When I told her the story she said, “Oh my gosh. You are totally freaking out inside right now aren’t you?! I am so jealous.” Well, she was right. I was trying to figure out who the heck to text to tell them of my good fortune. My sister got the text and a call!
Now the saga continues as there was no way this puppy was fitting in my car. My poor family returned the next night with me while the hubs spent 40 minutes strapping it to the top of the car! It was nothing short of hilarious. So now it sits in my master anxiously awaiting it’s new home. I have a beautiful sleigh bed that will most likely hit Craigslist soon. Anyone need one? I have big plans for this baby. And for $150 I can sleep very well at night!
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What a score! I am sitting here in front of my computer full with envy. It looks like a great piece and reminds me a little bit of Donghia bed.
ReplyDeleteThat is rediculous! Things like that just don't happen!! I had no idea that Target had headboards. We have a sleigh bed too, and I feel the same way..Im ready to get it out!!
ReplyDeleteWHAT? I am so jealous! We just gave our headboard a makeover and I love it but there is no way I could resist that amazing headboard! What a great deal!!!
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome. I didn't know Target sold upholstered headboards either but what a score! LOL about the sleigh bed. When I lived in California I used to work at Ciel Home (do you happen to remember that store that used to be in Fashion Island??) I sold so many sleigh beds when I worked there. (helped me pay my rent!) Now I know all of those poor people are trying to get rid of them.
ReplyDeleteOh Courtney, you must be living right! What a deal! I'm so jealous ;)
ReplyDeleteOK, you win for getting the smoking hot deal of the year!!! Awesome. It is so great looking.
ReplyDeleteDon't you just love it when the choirs start singing and everything??! That is an amazing score and I don't blame you for guarding it with your life. Lucky you didn't get tackled for it! :)
ReplyDeleteAhhh!!! Courtney--I am so pumped for you! I didn't even know target had beds (I should have assumed that--haha-they have everything else). I have been in the market for a bed for oh--hhhmmm--almost a year. Mostly because I hate to spend tons of money when my tastes might change within the next few years. Haha. Great great find. Can't wait to see what it looks like when you get it all settled and switched out.
ReplyDeleteUpholstered and wingback?? Wow! It was meant to be! It's absolutely beautiful. I'm so jealous! :)
ReplyDeleteSHUT THE FRONT DOOR!!! your kidding me! you are so lucky!!! dont you just love being at the right place at the right time? Cant wait to see it in your new home!
ReplyDeleteOh my word! Nothing short of RIDICULOUSLY AWESOME! That almost never happens! It's going to look beautiful!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat!? You are one lucky girl! So jealous!
ReplyDeleteThat is gorgeous! What a score!
ReplyDeleteNO WAY!!! It would have been all I could do to keep from freaking out and bouncing up and down :D
ReplyDeleteNO WAY!! I may have spent the night there guarding my gorgeous bargain!!
ReplyDeletewow its gorgeous, and a great deal to boot!
ReplyDeleteAmazeballs find!!! You are one lucky girl! Wow, it's going to look incredible. WAHOO!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing find!!! Don't you just LOVE it when things like that happen?!?!? It was totally meant to be! Can't wait to see it in your master!
ReplyDeleteYou lucky lucky girl!! :) What a great find! Did you do a happy dance right in the middle of Target? I would've!! I can't wait to see your bed after it's all done.
ReplyDeleteWow! What a steal! It is beautiful. I can't believe someone returned it!
ReplyDeleteWoo hoo! That bed is gorgeous and the price makes it even more so! Gotta love Target!
ReplyDeleteHeck yes that is a deal! Congrats-- can't wait to see how it looks!
ReplyDeleteOMG it's gorgeous!! And not even a bad price at $600...but $150!!!??? Get OUTTA town!! Awesome steal! Can't wait to see it all set up!
ReplyDeleteShut the front door. Seriously.....this was fate. It is BEAUTIFUL. Thank you TARGET!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great deal! Jealous!!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! That headboard is totally amazing! We adore your blog! Following you now!
ReplyDeleteox from NYC!
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Just love it. I would have done the same thing, except I might have added a little dance in the aisle:) Don't you just love Target?
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ReplyDeleteI am so jealous, this headboard is absolutely stunning! Great find, girly!
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Oh my gosh!!!! Were you dancing and grinning from ear to ear??!! With your heart racing!!?? awesome deal...and gorgeous bed!!!!!! We've got the big giant brown box store bed happening, too.
ReplyDeleteThats something to sing about for sure:) Congrats on the beautiful find!
ReplyDeleteOMG I am so jealous yet beyond giddy for you at the same time! I can't wait to see how it works in your space. What a fabulous find, I would have been guarding it as well!
ReplyDeletexoxo!
Jen
OMG! I'm with Natasha...$600 wasn't bad, but $150? I would have snatched that baby up even if I didn't need it!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a score!! It's so pretty!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing deal! I think that had to be meant for you to come along that day in Target! It's beautiful! I'm glad you found it.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! That is awesome!! Haha... I wouldn't have been guarding it too! Love it!!!
ReplyDeleteI love it when that happens!!!! The headboard is GORGEOUS! I had heard that Target had headboards, but I've never seen that one. I've been looking at their furniture online lately (chairs) and they have some really great ones.
ReplyDeleteOH my gosh how AWESOME! I think I would have bought that even though I don't need a new headboard anywhere! LOL I just found your blog & am a new follower!! Love it!!
ReplyDeleteLOL! It was totally meant to be! I am laughing because when I picture you telling this story, it's probably with more excitement than when someone would tell a story about meeting their spouse!
ReplyDeleteWHOA, that is gorgeous! Color me jealous!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great deal and the headboard is beautiful! I just can't believe you had to wait for a Target associate for 15 mins! RIDICULOUS, but totally worth the wait, I know....I can't wait to see your magic.
ReplyDeleteWhat a score! Nice being in the right place at the right time!
ReplyDeleteWow! What a FABULOUS find! I've been wanting an upholstered headboard - a deal like that is to die for!
ReplyDeleteWow, talk about being in the right place at the right time. Amazing deal! You are going to be sleeping well for sure!
ReplyDeleteWe must go to the same Target!...I walked by that with my screaming children and thought to myself...that headboard is going to make someone sooo happy. Sadly, my little ones were in a tizzy and I just had to get out. =) Glad to see it made it to a happy home.
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