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Make it or break it…

by Gwen Nov 8

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She only had one chance to get this right.  It was her shot at the big time, and she didn’t want to blow it.

After what felt like eons, she was finally her own boss…had her own company with her one big shot at the big time. And, she had connections… Boy, did she.  She’d been in the business for a LONG time, just at the beck and call of others…always someone else taking the risks…Someone else’s reputation on the line.

But now, it all came down to her. Her vision. Her dreams.  Her plans.

She was scared, nervous, excited. Her emotions were all tangled up in a web of hope and desire and passion.  She’d seen plenty of others just like herself try and fall flat on their faces.  Like, pancake on the asphalt flat. It was terrifying.

She had her own HUGE miscalculations, and she had her own vulnerabilities; some known…some unknown.

Yet, she was tired of taking the backseat.  Tired of living someone else’s dream.  It was time to break out.  Time to do or die.  Time to fight or run. And she was ready.

She thought.

Oh, her script was good. Riveting, in fact.  She knew it in her heart and felt it in the marrow of her bones. But her infinitesimal budget demanded a search.  A search for an unknown somewhere out in the unknown.

The Ad read:

New Production Company seeks BRIGHT, BOLD, DYNAMIC actress for an independent film production.  Long hours and low pay with big potential for BLOCKBUSTER feature.

And the turn-out was massive.  It was more than she could handle.  Her staff was exhausted, and so was she.

But her drive and her ambition sustained her.  Weeding through the dregs, she was not daunted.  She was not deterred.  She was not afraid.

And then it happened.

IT HAPPENED.

She didn’t even have to hear her speak.  It was the way she carried herself.  It was the color she chose to wear.  It was the way her fiery locks draped over her slender shoulder and cascaded down her porcelain skin.  She had found her fabric.

Duh-oo WHAT? 

O.K.  All right.  So, I’m not taking about some hot-shot, fantastic, young filmmaker.  (Butcha nevah know…)

It was just me searching for some AWESOME, GRAPHIC,
MODERN-ESK fabric.

And I finally found it.

(At Jo-Ann’s none-the-less… It had NOTHING to do with the fact that I had a 50% off coupon.)

Annnnyhoooo, here’s the star….

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Look at those fiery red locks…
I mean hues.
Doesn’t she shine?

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Does She?

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Errr… One thing’s fur certain…the sun sure is shinin’…

“But wait, Gwen! What the heck kinda Headboard is that?  Is that a Reclaimed Truss?!” you ask…

Well, yes, it is a Reclaimed Truss…

“How did you do that?” you inquire.

Well, take a moment and read The Giant Red Steed and the Headboard.

Sooo… what’s the verdict?  I guess I can at least say I’ve NEVER seen anything like this anywhere in the entire universe before… But that’s sorta my goal.

Do you have a crazy headboard? 
Update:  Sadly {or not so} This headboard has been replaced…  Check the new and improved one out!

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What the BOLD ones say:

  1. Sarah, Three Boys says

    Nov 8 at 7:25 pm

    You are hilarious! And I have to say she certainly is a STAR! BTW great minds day dream alike:) check out my post on how I cleaned my floors..
    https://www.threeboys.net/2011/02/weekend-cleaning-project-kitchen-floors.html

  2. Amy of The Salvage Collection says

    Nov 9 at 4:02 am

    i'm such a sucka. yep, every time you do this i start thinkin' "gee, maybe she's secretly writing a book (or script) and is revealing it today!!".

    duh. drapes. fabric. not hollywood, you trickster.

    joann sells that amazin' fabric? MY joann? you're sure?

  3. Ashley says

    Nov 9 at 9:51 pm

    Gwen!! I'm your newest follower! Can I just tell you….you can write girl!!!! wow! your posts are like super captivating!!! LOVE your blog. Stop by sometime when you have a sec.

    xoxo,
    Ashley!

  4. The DIY Show Off says

    Nov 10 at 1:28 am

    Gwen, you crack me up! I love the fabric and the story! 😉

  5. Melissa says

    Nov 10 at 8:12 pm

    Hi Gwen,

    I'm featuring this on my blog tomorrow! I hope you'll stop by and grab a button!

    https://vintagemellie.blogspot.com

  6. [email protected] says

    Nov 11 at 2:05 pm

    Totally awesome!! Love it!

  7. [email protected] says

    Nov 12 at 5:17 pm

    I love your storytelling. Thanks for the laugh. I love the headboard. Very unique.

  8. Kelley @ TheGrantLife.com says

    Nov 13 at 12:30 am

    Gorgeous! I love how unique it is.. headboard perfectly frames the window too. Lovely. Also, I would love for you to share this at my friday link party. Its new so I would love to have you link up 🙂

  9. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    Nov 16 at 1:03 am

    OOH NICE!!! love it! the curtains behind it look awesome! what a great bold idea!

  10. Renewed Upon a Dream says

    Nov 16 at 3:42 am

    Oh this is really cool & different! I love it! Great find 🙂

  11. Erin says

    Nov 17 at 1:24 am

    I don't have a crazy headboard but I LOVE yours! The peacock blue wall against the red of curtains is simply gorgeous; then throw in the rustic texture of the truss and this is just too cool. Definitely a one-of-a-kind piece!

    Erin @ Carolina Country Living
    (visiting from Restored It Wednesday – link #54)

  12. Shelly @A Creative Space says

    Nov 30 at 6:30 pm

    Wow! Perfect "see-through" headboard! You cleverly solved the dilemma of what to do when you bed is placed against a window. It looks fantastic. Sounds like you burned a few calories with all your work too. 🙂 (Not that you need to -just bonus, right?)

  13. domain says

    Oct 22 at 7:45 am

    Wow, that’s what I was searching for, what a stuff! existing here at
    this webpage, thanks admin of this website.

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