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Sunday, 15 July 2012

Fixing up an awkward corner with an old ladder

My life is so unfair.

As in, it's not fair how lucky I am. I have found so many neat old things to play with around this house In the last year.


Big old windows, glass insulators, barn wood, chippy painted bricks, and now this ladder.

Or rather, these ladders.

We had a big, tall two-piece ladder hanging on the back of our house. Chris cut one of the pieces in half for me, so I now have 2 small and one gigantic ladder.


Have you seen how much people pay for these things at antique fairs? A whole lot more than nothing, that's for sure.


I put this first piece behind the kitchen door that I have to stare at from my blogging chair all the time. That's where my convex mirrors that I showed you the other day ended up too.

Kennedy asked why I had a ladder going up to the ceiling. Chris said that I had a secret fort up there. They don't get it.



And what part does the fake plant on a stool with some bricks play in all this?


Well, besides all the nice texture it adds to the picture, it also covers up this weird non-functioning central vac hole. If you can't tear it out, just cover it up and pretend it's not there!

Who's with me on that one?













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14 comments:

Karen said...

Oh, I'm so with you on that, Courtenay! You are a lucky girl to find such treasures. You can do so many things with old ladders. You will have fun for years! I love your decorating ideas. xx

cathy@my1929charmer said...

You are lucky to have had this ladder hanging on the back of your house. I've been looking for one forever, and they are expensive. Liking the convex mirror, and the brick with the fake plant. it kind of looks like it should be there! So glad you shared your creative inspiration with Sunday's Best!

Penny said...

Old ladders are so much fun to decorate with! You have such a wonderful blog, I am now following you! Penny

Rustic Anthology said...

I love old, rustic ladders and it looks perfect where it is!

Visiting from Savvy Southern Style and am a new follower!

Ashleigh @ rusticanthology.blogspot.com

Yvonne @ StoneGable said...

Courtenay! You have such a great eye for fun and funky design... and that is a BIG compliment!
You can take stuff and make it into very clever designs! I LOVE that ladder!!!!

Grace Note Gifts said...

I'm totally with you on that one...most of my favorite decorating tricks have to do with covering up something ugly! Those ladders are awesome! What a find!

Blessings, Grace
(your newest fan!)

must love junk said...

Just found you through Shabby Creek Cottage and am your newest follower! Love your style! Hope you visit :)
Susan

Vintage Street Designs said...
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Vintage Street Designs said...

I just love old ladders. I recently picked one up for just $2.00. Love how creative you are...looks awesome! Blessings ~ Judy

Michele said...

The ladder is the perfect touch. It looks great.

Elizabeth (Blue Clear Sky) said...

Hide and disguise ;) Love the ladders, lucky you, I would love to find one on the back of my home, but no such luck ;)

Ashley Urke | Domestic Fashionista said...

Love your ladder! I have a similar corner that now holds a ladder as a book case. A pretty but easy fix!

Katie Sue said...

Cute, cute! Secret fort. I love that.
Katie
Trying to be your newest follower but had trouble joining.

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