LOL the rubber duckies have a purpose. There were screws sticking up out of the posts and I couldn't get them out. I put the duckies on to cover them up and make them look better as well as make them safe. I forgot to put that in my description.

I have never given a thought about whether my bedding matches my headboard (natural pine). Of course, it doesn't. Ivory and white would be fine with me.

Amysraq, I can only tell you that we made our headboard. It's six feet tall and the width of our king sized bed. We covered it in chenille upholstery fabric. That was seven years ago and I read every night leaning against it, no wear, no sag. If ours held up I would think that a professionally made one would surely do the same.

Perhaps the most invalid analogy ever: "It's like when a soccer mom with 5 kids goes into a car dealership and the salesman keeps trying to sell her sport's cars when she keeps telling him she wants a mini van". More accurate analogy: It's like when a soccer mom with 5 kids goes into a car dealership and the salesman keeps trying to sell her sport's cars when she keeps telling him she wants a mini van. but she wants it to look like a sports car, get the mileage of a Prius, the longevity of a Volvo, the ten year warranty included..... for the price of a used Chevy compact,. The other difference is she may have the "good grace" to realize it's not possible. Politely stated, the above beds are West Elm and Ethan Allen respectively. I would suggest jumping by kiddies on either is not a great idea, and both will be in the vicinity of a grand. They will not jiggle as they are the entire bed, versus a headboard bolted to a hollywood frame. I would suggest the first, to avoid the "matchy matchy" which is to drown a room in dark brown furniture, in this case a dresser, two side tables and bed, all the same. The warm golden tone far more updated , especially in consideration with green......... I'll politely suggest a hardware change on the brown furniture should that be an issue.