Monday 20 June 2011

old ladder

hi everyone..


there are certain things in life you can never have enough of. some would say shoes or handbags. for me it's old ladders, old jars and bottles, wooden boxes and shutters. practical, portable and full of rustic charm.
my sister recently gave me this old beauty to add to my collection. i love it out on our deck but i'm sure it will be put to lots of other uses around this old place.


here's a simple way to light up a balcony... 
a rustic old ladder, some jars of flowers, a couple of potted plants and candles.





what can you never have enough of?

cheryl
x



28 comments:

  1. Looks so romantic... love this idea. Visiting form Debbie blog party

    Pattie

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  2. I Love your ladder Cheryl and how you have spruced it.. I've always wanted one in the bathroom to hold towels etc but have never had the room...

    I'd say the things I can't get enough of are candlestick, mercury glass and silver of any form... although I recently had to throw out quite a few of the collection..

    Hope you had a lovely weekend.. ciao xxx Julie

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  3. How pretty. I've always wanted an old ladder.
    Dropping by from Met Monday. I hope you'll come see the safari nursery.

    Allison
    Atticmag

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  4. It looks gorgeous with all of the candles lit!

    Jeanine

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  5. Your ladder looks great Cheryl. I can never have enough of too many interiors books and I tend to collect too many chairs and any sort of pendant lighting. Anything rustic and charming. Leahxx

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  6. that is so charming! Perfectly lovely combination of pretties :)

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  7. Great use of an old ladder! So inviting!! Visiting from Debbie's Blog Party!

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  8. What a GREAT idea!! I have a very similar ladder in my back yard next my gazebo. I bolted three pots (one on each step) and put flowers in them but the candles -- that's brilliant!! (No pun intended!)

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  9. Love This Idea! Wonderful..I love that it is a ladder that can still be used for its buety and to be useful
    KAT

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  10. I need one of these. You have styled it beautifully. Have a great week
    Best Carolyn

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  11. That is a fantastic display! I love it! :)

    I can never seem to have enough dishes... I'm debating a new "old" set right now... storage is an issue.... :)

    ~Liz

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  12. So beautiful Cheryl, love the flowers in the jar. I bet it is very relaxing.

    I can never have too many oars it seems, I am a bit addicted. :) That and seashells and driftwood.
    xo

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  13. I love this idea! have to keep my eyes open for a rustic ladder. Although we have always wind, so what I can have on the porch is very limited.

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  14. I can't wait until school is out for the summer so I can relax and finish reading your lovely blog from post to post. The ladder idea is adorable. Looking forward to many more visits.

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  15. Your list of loves is almost identical to mine Cheryl. Old bottles and jars have become a bit of an addiction. My husband thinks I have a bit of a problem!
    Amanda x
    P.S Great photos of the waves in your latest post. That harbour is so amazing.

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  16. I LOVE this idea!! You did a great job with this. I have an old ladder that will now get a new use! Thank you!

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  17. This looks so pretty and romantic.

    Beautiful!

    Dee
    Your new follower

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  18. Definitely charming! I have one of those old wooden ladders that I should retire from use (probably not the safest) & give it a new purpose.

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  19. Absolutely beautiful!! I would love for you to link up tomorrow to "It's a Party"!
    www.acreativeprincess.blogspot.com

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  20. So whimsical! Great job!
    I found you on the Shabby Chic Cottage Link Up!

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  21. Cheryl , this is so pretty, what a lovely mood your ladder sets! Wish I was there xx Ava

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  22. I like old toolboxes like you like cool old ladders.

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  23. How pretty--such a gorgeous display! Thanks so much for linking to Share the Love Wednesday; hope you'll be back this week!
    Mary

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  24. Hi! I wanted to let you know I featured this on my blog today -- I'm sorry I don't have a 'featured' button yet but I wanted to let you know anyway! http://mywonderfullymade.blogspot.com/2011/06/outdoor-lighting-fun.html

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  25. Such a fun piece and I love the way you have it decorated. Thanks so much for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

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  26. I found one of these ladders last summer at a secondhand shop for $5. I bought a can of primer and some fuchsia spray paint. It is now my summertime plant stand on my deck. It adds a nice punch of color and looks wonderful out there. I am hoping to find more of these ladders for outdoor decorating.

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  27. looks so pretty. love the way you decorated it.

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