That is so, so pretty. I love it. You and hubby did a fantastic job. Please post pic if you do put something on the back. Have you seen that stencil which says "Sit Long, Talk Much"

Sal

Beautiful. A stencile would be great...make it yellow and it will match my kitchen and mud room!
Nancy

I've never posted at the exact same time as someone else before!

That is so pretty! The things I see here :-) very inspiring!

Amy in MS

that is awesome!!!!

Oh Kudzukween! That is so pretty! I love the size- that will be much easier to move around than mine is!! Also love that shade of blue. Its bright and cheerful, but soothing at the same time. Excellent job, both of you!

Kathy

awesome!! love that color blue!!!

Yea, kudzukween! Wonderful bed bench! Yep, a stencil would be just the right finishing touch!

Pat

Nice job...maybe some antiquing...gold on edges???

that is beautiful! what a great job you did! love the color!
I think stenciling white over an oval or round doily would add a nice "medallion" look to the back.
I still can't believe you're outside painting...and I'm looking at snow...sigh.

Beautiful! Beautiful! Beautiful! I am so envious :) That color is perfect and will be even prettier when its nestled in with some spring flowers. A stencil would be pretty or maybe even a straw garden hat with some pretty flowers around the crown of it with ribbons trailing down, a pretty throw and a pillow on the porch (out of the weather). On the porch it could change with the seasons. Snow Flakes for winter, a pumpkin and autum leaves in the fall, a flag throw and americana theme for the Fourth of July etc. An invite for Lemonaide and we'll all be there !! Whatever you decide to do with it...Its a winner. Ellen

Oh Kudz! That's wonderful!
It really reminds me of Tasy's great bench.
It's perfect! I'd love to have one like that.
Love it, Love it, Love it!!!!

Hazie

how darling! I'm still looking for a bed.

OH I love it, have one stashed for me to make this summer... very pretty color choice too! stencil or MBM! LOL

Thanks everyone for the wonderful compliments! My DH is looking for a full size headboard now,he really enjoyed making this one and is ready to make another. He can paint the next one,lol. I'm liking the idea of the straw hat,thanks Ellen, I collect them,so I have a lot already, 8 of them in our bedroom,mens and womens hats,lol,who knows how many in my junk rooms in the house. I used an exterior paint on it,I hope it holds up well,but if it wears out or rots, then I'll make another one. Maybe if DH has the compressor out,and is spraying something else with polyurethane,then I'll make him shoot it,too,otherwise,I'm done,lol! Wonder what else I can paint blue..........got half a quart left!

Love the blue, I want to make a bench as soon as I find a small headboard, you did a wonderful job on it. Hasn't it been a beautiful week, I almost feel quilty but not quite, I have a strawberry about a inch around already. We are building a raised garden with 2x12's picked up on a pile of debris in Pass Christian. This is my favorite season.........Nancy

Love you bench! Love the blue color too! Good job! Luvs

Ohhhh, I love it. LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I can't even find the bed to try and make one, sigh.

Karen

Beautiful! You did a wonderful job.

Oh my, oh my! That is stunning!

That is the perfect blue. Can you share the name of it with us? Kind of periwinkle without the purple tint.

Love it!

I love your bench and the color is really perfect. I have made one bench already and have been on the lookout for another roadside find. Last year I didnt find one. I love the shaping on yours!

That is awesome! Perhaps a painted floral border following the shape of the back?

Be Safe, Rach

Beautiful. If you are gona use a back pillow, consider that in your stencil or design.

You could also do a highlight on some of the rings on the posts..a darker blue, a yellow, maybe even white. But red would be too patriotic if you use and change with the seasons. You might even try a stencil on the sides or back or a 'stripping'. June

OH,thank you,thank you everyone :) It's Coastal Blue by Glidden,exterior,semi gloss. I bought a quart and painted 2 coats,and have half the paint left over. Good luck with your raided garden,so glad you could get the debris and put it to good use, all that's left of the Pass is debris,my sister lost her home there. Thank you Rainsend,I fell in love with your bed bench, I remember the huge hanging basket flowering in the same shade as the bench,and the bench up on the porch,and I showed my DH yours and said make me one,too! It only took a year! Now I'm going back outside and enjoy the warm sunny day-I bought English daisies and snapdragons,stood in line with everyone else buying plants,hope that's a good sign! Thanks for the inspiration!