Drexel “Touraine” French Provincial Bed
SCORE!!!! Ok… sorry to be so excited, but when I got this bed I was SO very excited! Ok…so what if I had to drive 45 miles away, in rush hour morning traffic, to a semi sketchy area….whatever.. I got the bed! I was originally thinking of fixing it up for my youngest but I changed my mind… HEY! I’m allowed… I have another bed I picked up for her a while back that I like better, well maybe not “better” but I think it is a better fit for her… Anyway, this is a full (or double) sized Drexel piece from their “Touraine” line… it is a French Provincial line that I think is just beautiful. Sorry…I only took one before picture.. and we had already fixed some spots and I had put a little paint on it.. see I told you I was excited!!! 
One of the legs on the footboard was a little loose so my hubby and I removed it, sanded off the old glue and reattached it using Gorilla Glue. We used a strap clamp (that is made for frames) to pull it tight and ensure it stayed snug while the glue dried. There were a few nicks that needed some wood filler and some rough spots that needed smoothing, but other than that it was in great shape! After the glue and filler dried we lightly sanded the rough spots and cleaned it with TSP to get it ready for some chalk paint! We decided to paint the frame in Old Ochre and the headboard in Provence…. at this point though I lost helper number one (hubby) to a round of golf! What! Golf over painting… how could he?! But I forced recruited helper number two, my middle daughter, to help me with the painting…. let me tell you she was THRILLEDto help.. (if you are not “hearing” the sarcasm I’m sorry, it’s hard for me to convey it through writing, I’ll work on it!) After the painting was done (two coats) I “retired” my helper (much to her dismay) and worked on the distressing part of the bed… I think it’s difficult for two people to distress a piece because you never seem to distress the same way… Distressing chalk paint is SO messy, but super easy and fast! I then applied a coat of wax, let it set, came back later and buffed it with a combination of 0000 steel wool and a final rub down with a soft cloth.
Here she is… I wanted to put a mattress in it and take a nap under the birch tree…
A shot of some of the detail on the headboard…
Look at her AWESOME legs (or leg)!!
I’m in LOVE with this bed! Great legs.. you know I have a thing for legs! If I was keeping it I would put my daughter’s initials in the center, but since I’m selling it that would not make sense 
! Let me know what you think….but I hope you like her!!! On to the next project…
Parties I’m linking up to:
Between Naps on the Porch, A Stroll Thru Life, Vintage Wanna Bee, Coastal Charm, Primitive and Proper, Savvy Southern Style, Domestically Speaking, Restore Interiors, My Romantic Home, Miss Mustard Seed, French Country Cottage, Chic on a Shoestring, Classy Clutter, Funky Junk Interiors
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Posted on April 16, 2012, in Furniture and tagged Drexel bed, Drexel Touraine bed, French Provincial painted bed, Old Ochre chalk paint, Painted bed, Painted French bed, provence chalk paint. Bookmark the permalink. 40 Comments.
Yes I love it
Great shade of blue…..if you apply the wax first and then distress it’s not messy at all, another blogger suggested it and it does work out much better.
Thanks Vicky! I know if I wax it first it would be less messy but it’s more work, more wax etc.. I’m trying to choose the lesser of two evils
I shouldn’t complain so much… Thanks for stopping by!
I love the bed it is beautiful,.
Great score and the colors are wonderful!
Ohhh so jealous! I have a king headboard (without everything else) that I’m working on and I just wish it had all the pieces! I love that blue though!
Thank you! Was your bed cream and gold or stained? I had a hard time finding any stained examples like mine… All I have is the bed frame too… but now I will be on the lookout for the other pieces
A fabulous find! Love the colors you chose too.
Hugs,
Susan and Bentley
Love the paint job you did on this bed. Now I want to try my hand at a fancier finish. For now, you should check out the table I just refinished for my friend’s French Country themed room. Cheers, MGal watchmediy.com
That is one happy & cheerful bed! Anyone going to bed on that will have a smile on their face!
I know what you mean.. Wish it was a queen sized
This is gorgeous! Love it!
just stunning! i love the color combo- it’s perfect on this bed!
Love the bed, what a great find. Super colors also. Thanks for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty
Just stunning! I love the colors!
Wow! This really a really pretty bedboard. If you are just living around the block, I would love to buy this without any second thoughts.
Love It.
/C
Thanks Chie.. It makes me happy just looking at it!
Oh Susan, this is lovely! The colors are soooo Frenchy. Great job as usual.
Tammy
Chic Romance
Don’t you just want to put a mattress in it and take a nap Nader the tree too… not on the 90 degree day though
Wow what a great job! I just posted a bedframe makeover but would give it up in a flash if I found a queen size like this one. Love the lines and your color choice would look great in my room. : ) Hope you’ll visit and link it to my Frugal Treasures Tuesday party.
I love your bed and what you did with it. I would be excited too.
This is awesome! I love the bold pop of blue in the center! I really makes it stand out! Great job!
This bed is magnificent love the pop of blue! Great job!
Love that bed–it is gorgeous!
awesome!!
m ^..^
Love lOve loVe lovE! Score for sure. Amazing job, jealous. Bythewayjenngray.blogspot.com
Hi just had to come back and tell you, I saw this exact bed on the old tv show, Hazel! There were twin beds in a bedroom with beautiful white priscilla crisscross sheers at the windows billowing in the summer breeze. What really stood out was the walls were wallpapered in turquoise and white pattern, lovely! : )
STUNNING! Thanks for linking up at Classy Clutter!
How incredibly fabulous is this?! Love it too much!
this is absolutely gorgeous! i love it. great job!
This is really stunning – love the colors you chose!
Elisa
Ummm, I’m speechless. Kudos to you!!! Really!
Love this bed. A great find!
Gorgeous colors on the bed. Thanks for sharing at Wow.
Beautiful bed!!!! I am about to see one (tomorrow) I found on Craigslist!
Mine is the bed frame and a dresser, I hope it is in good shape!
Ooh.. You lucky girl! The set is hard to find! I’m very jealous
Susan
Oh how wonderful! I love this bed & the way you’ve painted it. Fabulous!!
That is stunning!
I would love if you came by my party happening now to link it up!
Stacey Of Embracing Change
http://staceyembracingchange.blogspot.com/2012/04/creative-inspirations-linky-party-11.html
Do you still have this bed for sale? Where would it ship from?
Carrie,
Yes I still have the bed, I’m in the Richmond, Va area, but I don’t ship. I can work with a shipper if you can find one who can pick it up and get it to you… Thanks for looking!
Hi there! I have a full sized bed frame, nightstand, 3 drawer dresser with mirror, vanity with mirror, and vanity bench that I am wanting to sell, but I cringe at the thought of it going to someone who doesn’t recognize the beauty of the set. I am outside of Raleigh, NC if you are ever in the mood to makeover some beautiful pieces. My email is tkokayde@yahoo.com.