Wednesday 6 July 2011

Step Up

My sanity was called into question as I found myself peeking into a skip in the hopes of finding some unwanted treasure (in my defence, no one was around). I was actually looking for an old unwanted ladder. Unfortunately, the search continues. At the moment, we own a very practical hideous aluminium ladder which believe it or not, is actually called ‘Young Man’. Every time a situation calls for a ladder we break out in song and do the actions for the YMCA (we clearly don’t get out enough). Putting stuff back in the loft is actually quite an event in our house! But as practical and sturdy as Young Man is, he is not as beautiful as one of these…

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18 comments:

  1. Bird Bug Pug6 July 2011 at 19:57

    love ladders in the bathroom

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  2. classiq6 July 2011 at 21:16

    What a coincidence! Meghan, just yesterday I was thinking how to incorporate a decorative ladder in my home, wondering if it would be suitable for an apartment. I'll definitely go for it! I absolutely love the ones in the bathrooms in images #5 and #7 and the one in the 2nd photo is so creatively used. I only need a backyard for it, lol. :)
    Ada
    ps: you're going to love "To Catch A Thief", I'm sure ;)

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  3. Kelly6 July 2011 at 22:09

    Love these images! you have great taste!

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  4. Katie*Belle6 July 2011 at 23:04

    These images are gorgeous. Great picks!

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  5. jacquelyn | lark + linen7 July 2011 at 00:46

    I've been on a serious hunt for a wooden ladder to drape all of my pretty blankets/throws over. So far no luck! Let me know if you find anything.

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  6. Anonymous7 July 2011 at 01:25

    i, also, have a thing for old, unwanted ladders and have yet to get one into my home. there's just something about them, and these photos prove it! good luck finding one!

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  7. Alexa7 July 2011 at 02:30

    I'm seeing mason jars everywhere and I'm just in love with them!
    xo
    Alexa

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  8. Marie7 July 2011 at 03:18

    Love all the images, beautiful!
    xx Marie

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  9. the nyanzi report7 July 2011 at 03:21

    wonderful images. beautiful interiors.

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  10. homestilo7 July 2011 at 04:14

    Love to see the ladders in a kitchen setting, I feel like you just don't see that enough. Poor existing ladder though, so "young" and on its way to retirement!

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  11. Barbara@HausDesign7 July 2011 at 04:55

    I agree - I hope to have a great set of built-ins in our next house where a beautiful ladder is required! :)

    http://bjdhausdesign.blogspot.com/

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  12. Hannah {Culture Connoisseur}7 July 2011 at 05:11

    I'm pretty sure I would stub my toe EVERY DAY on a ladder in my kitchen.

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  13. Unknown7 July 2011 at 05:29

    WOW. Young Man..great. Now I have the song in my head :) I am in love with the 3rd photo. I don't think I will EVER accumulate as much china as that, but that is just lovely!
    -Linh

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  14. Leslie *Fresh Out of Lemons*7 July 2011 at 06:51

    I followed another blogger that was looking for an old wooden ladder! I think she finally found one at a flea market. Good luck on your quest!

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  15. Ispirato Design7 July 2011 at 09:11

    So funny- we have a loft also- ours is in the garage and it is where all of the decorations are stored. The ladder that we have to climb is ancient! It's an old wood ladder and half the rungs are worn down in the center- just waiting to snap. The question is who will get the ride my husband or me- hopefully we won't get hurt! I should stain it and bring it inside- it's probably worth something!

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  16. Laura7 July 2011 at 11:00

    I love all of these pictures! Such great inspiration for how to use a ladder!

    Laura
    whitewinters.blogspot.com

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  17. audrey marie7 July 2011 at 12:50

    im obsessed with this idea too - i found a couple on craigslist awhile back but didn't pull the trigger! regretting that now!

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  18. Rachael @ Roco Rennie7 July 2011 at 19:36

    I need a ladder now - love these images!!!

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