I used to have one similar to that. Two words of warning: when assembling, don't over tighten the screws as they can strip out easily, and do make sure to check them periodically and re tighten, as they tend to loosen with use, and can then wobble and strip themselves. If you are sure you won't need to disassemble it in the future, I would think about using thread lock on the screws for this very reason. Also, the top rails that form the canopy are NOT meant to carry any real weight, so heavy curtains on them is right out--they bend. I used sheers on them with great success, but I once hung a shirt on a wood hangar on a rail for thirty minutes while I was in the shower, and when I took it down, the rail was a bit warped from the weight. Not much, but it was only a shirt!! Honestly, if you can find a decent head and foot board set in wood, it isn't much of a trick to build a canopy for it that will be much sturdier than the metal. On the other hand, it will cost you more in time and effort, and you may feel the metal one is a better deal. They are beautiful, and with gentle use, will last quite a long time.

That IS a gorgeous bed!!


Black Rose

Well, it has been a long day and I'm out of here. Everyone sleep well and be safe. See you tomorrow! And yes, I have been "good" today and will continue to be so! LOL

We have both Penny's and Kohl's and I found a bedspread, black, on clearance at Penney's. I  also ordered sheets -- one set black and one in red -- and I got the shipping notification yesterday so we should be all set soon.
I figured out how we could convert a Mission or Shaker style to a canopy. I'm going to write out the instructions and let Skywise go over them.

Congrats on the baby! I love babies and I really wish I could have had more than two.

As you should be!

We normally use sleeping bags as comforters. They tend to last longer and be warmer. Not available in a lot of colors, unfortunately, but the cats like the tie cords on the end.

Skywise has the same problem. He keeps his sets in their boxes unless he is actually using them. It saves aggravation although the cats don't appreciate it.

I need to stop thinking about beds -- and the ways they can be used! -- and start thinking about monsters! Although the "theme" that Skywise has suggested for the bedroom is rather... compelling.. shall we say?

I just checked the BBC's latest headline news and found the lot singularly uninteresting. Only one story is likely to still be important in five years the rest are "flash in the pan" filler. I refuse to put such "junk food news" in my head. I used to be a news junkie until I realized the effect it was having on me. It took a while but I'm officially in recovery from world "news."

Well, Skywise is on his way to work. He had to leave early today.  I'm gonna be bouncing between the comp, the dishes, the laundry and the sewing machine -- gotta get the new curtains made. They're black, of course, a style that was very popular in England -- and in the U.S. to a lesser extent -- during World War II. I'm going to be working on the monster hunt too. The bad guy has been surprised and the second wave of monsters is about to arrive.  Life is about to go merrily to hell for our heroes....

The curtains for the window on the north side are done! Yay! The shower curtain is ready to sew so it is next. Tomorrow, I'll be working on the curtains for the windows on the east side of the bedroom.
I've gotten three loads of laundry done but not put away and I'm gonna be loading the dishwasher shortly. The only thing I haven't worked on yet is the Castle but the night is young and I usually work best after sundown...

Skywise wil be home soon and you know what that means! I'm going to go get the clean laundry off of the bed and prepare to be good. hehehe Everyone sleep well and be safe. See you tomorrow.

I want to get started on the curtains so I'm gonna log out and let Moonie do her thing for a while. Everyone behave while I'm gone! hehehehehe

OMM: General mayhem and wholesale slaughter. Plus "a fate worse than death" in the offing for our hero unless the Keyholder can reach him in time. [I'm not sure how much of the latter I can manage in PG-13 but I'll do my best! Might have to leave most of it for the book.]

Skywise is going to be home soon and I'd like to read a little before he gets here. Everyone sleep well and be safe. Being good goes without saying!