16 March 2011

Decorating with Ladders

This weekend, Rusty set me up on the porch with my ladder, his drill and a bit kit.  It wasn't 5 minutes before I was calling him back for help!  50 year old screws and hardware don't come out easily.  He worked and worked on those metal pieces for about 30 minutes.
 After he literally pulled out and broke off some of the metal pieces, I was left with two identical ladders.
Right away, I toted them inside and tried them everywhere.
I think I am about to hit "buy" on Perfectly Imperfect's e-book Creating Your Masterpiece to browse the different painting techniques before I dip my brush in the can! 


I can't wait to put it somewhere all painted up and toss a throw over it or prop a few books up on a rung! 

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Posted by {twenty}something at 9:05 PM
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11 comments:

  1. Hayley FraserMarch 16, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    I love your ladder(s) as is! I bet you'l have a lot of fun painting them up though and they'll look great. I found a cool old ladder and the junky flea market where I have a booth. I thought of you but didn't buy it. Might have to grab it next time.

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  2. Kara @ June & BearMarch 16, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    My dad had one of my grandparents' old farm ladders that he is dropping by tomorrow. Can't wait to see it. I purchased the ebook, but haven't had a chance to look at it yet.

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  3. AnonymousMarch 17, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    i sort of like it rustic.. looks great w/ your interior! :)

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  4. gail@My Repurposed LifeMarch 20, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    I like it rustic too! I'm not sure I've ever seen anyone take them apart? maybe I just haven't been paying attention.
    gail

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  5. LorrettaMarch 21, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    Quite innovative to use ladders as decorations. It gives the house a very vintage, old cottage look.

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  6. Joy@Thrifty Parsonage LivingMarch 21, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    I like the rustic look also. I have a little ladder in my bedroom that was my grandmothers. You can see it on my blog post - Master Bedroom Makeover. It's great that you could have 2 ladders from 1.

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  7. Miranda @ Pressing OnMarch 22, 2011 at 2:03 AM

    I love ladders in the house. All of your pics look fantastic! I had a big painting ladder that I used to hang quilts on. I used it as a room divider at times too. I miss it and wished I'd have shipped it to Alaska with me :(

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  8. Jena @ Involving Color and HomeMarch 22, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    I love the way the ladders look in these rooms. Your home is just gorgeous! So glad I came across your blog. I'm a new follower.

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  9. UnknownMarch 22, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    The ladders look great in all those spaces. So much potential.

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  10. Beth@The Stories of A to ZMarch 22, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    Your ladders look fantastic ;)!

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  11. AnonymousMay 30, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Lovely old ladder! I linked this to my ladders post too - how fun!

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