What an oxymoron to love blogging but hate computers .................
Anyway - I didn't have the time it takes to look for a house for IWLTW - so thought I'd show you my newest find instead !!!
While strolling through my yard one day
In the merry merry month of May
I spotted something sticking out from the corner - shoved down behind a bunch of compost - just barely peaking out really - ( and only a fellow blogger can imagine the next scenario )
Suzan says - John - OMG John, come, you won't believe what I've discovered !!!
John ambles over - What?
Suzan says - THERE !!! Tugging at his arm - jumping up and down excitedly - help me pull it out!
John says - WTH? That old thing?
Suzan says - YES - that old beautiful thing - PLEASE !!!
John says - Actually we should keep that upstairs somewhere
Suzan says - I thought you didn't like ladders in the house?
John says - NOT AS A DECORATION - FOR SAFETY PURPOSES - YOU KNOW - IN CASE THERE'S A FIRE OR SOMETHING?
Suzan says - I'll take my chances...............I want it in the garden
How over the top fabulous is a find like this?
Oh I have plans for it - such plans - what would you do with it?
Any of these ideas strike your fancy?
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I love every single one of them -
John says - I suppose you're going to dangle as many things from it as possible?
Suzan says - Probably
John says - What if I actually need the thing to get up somewhere?
Suzan says - You can't have it John - this one's mine - I discovered it !!!
Suzan says - You'll have to borrow the neighbor's
John says - Yeah - I'll just tell them my wife has decorations hanging off ours -
and he says it in a squeaky little voice - trying to mimic me - which If I were on a ladder I'd fall off laughing.
( AND truly - I would not let him climb on this one - it's far too rickety for it's original use )
Later on in the evening when we were sitting outside ( twilight - so he couldn't really see way back in the
" lilac bush " corner
John says - What's that in the corner?
Suzan says - What?
John says - Over there in the corner - there's something standing there
Suzan says - I have no idea what you're talking about
John starts to get up to investigate
Suzan says - Don't bother going over - it's just a ladder
John says - HOW MANY BLOODY LADDERS DO WE NEED PROPPED UP IN THE YARD???
( oops - have to paint the back and the bottom still - it didn't show when it was in the bedroom ( HERE )
John says - It's looks ridiculous now..................WHAT do you have hanging from it?
Suzan says - Oh just a spade - and a little bird feeder and a lantern and a bucket ( to collect the lilacs in )
John shakes his head - I DON'T LIKE IT - SHOULDN'T WE BOTH AGREE ON THESE THINGS?
Suzan says - Well not necessarily......................
We'll see if he notices the baskets of flowers I intend to " dangle " off it this weekend lol
Have a great day all !
I'll be trying to climb the ladder of success.......................
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John says - I suppose you're going to dangle as many things from it as possible?
Suzan says - Probably
John says - What if I actually need the thing to get up somewhere?
Suzan says - You can't have it John - this one's mine - I discovered it !!!
Suzan says - You'll have to borrow the neighbor's
John says - Yeah - I'll just tell them my wife has decorations hanging off ours -
and he says it in a squeaky little voice - trying to mimic me - which If I were on a ladder I'd fall off laughing.
( AND truly - I would not let him climb on this one - it's far too rickety for it's original use )
Later on in the evening when we were sitting outside ( twilight - so he couldn't really see way back in the
" lilac bush " corner
John says - What's that in the corner?
Suzan says - What?
John says - Over there in the corner - there's something standing there
Suzan says - I have no idea what you're talking about
John starts to get up to investigate
Suzan says - Don't bother going over - it's just a ladder
John says - HOW MANY BLOODY LADDERS DO WE NEED PROPPED UP IN THE YARD???
( oops - have to paint the back and the bottom still - it didn't show when it was in the bedroom ( HERE )
John says - It's looks ridiculous now..................WHAT do you have hanging from it?
Suzan says - Oh just a spade - and a little bird feeder and a lantern and a bucket ( to collect the lilacs in )
John shakes his head - I DON'T LIKE IT - SHOULDN'T WE BOTH AGREE ON THESE THINGS?
Suzan says - Well not necessarily......................
We'll see if he notices the baskets of flowers I intend to " dangle " off it this weekend lol
Have a great day all !
I'll be trying to climb the ladder of success.......................
( please a source is indicated please go to that link to pin - many thanks )
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I would have jumping up and down too, Suzan. I love it. I found an old ladder, but it is now in my bathroom holding vintage linens. Have a great day. xo Laura
ReplyDeleteWhat a great find Suzan! I love old ladders, and have been looking for one for some time. They're so great to display so many things in so many ways. Love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful discovery you lucky girl! Cheers.
ReplyDeleteI love both ladders! You could stretch the long one across the corner of the fences and hang things on it like lanterns or hanging baskets. It would make a great corner for lounging. I love the step ladder decorated. We have an old wooden stepladder that I'd like to do that with but hubby uses it all the time instead of the newer aluminum one I got for free at a yard sale! Why?? I hope you can find out what's wrong with your new computer. How frustrating!
ReplyDeleteOh.....my......goodness......I am grinning from ear to ear. You and John and your conversations are just like me and my husband and ours! The ladder is uber fabulous!! Of course you MUST dangle as many things as you can from it...........and to own two ladders...........well you've hit the jackpot!!! lol... Loved this post.....can't wait to see more!
ReplyDeleteLadders are PERFECT in the garden to hang all those wonderful gardeny lovelies on!!!
ReplyDeleteMary Alice
The love ladders you have and the inspiration photos you shared. It looks great in your back yard.
ReplyDeleteWell, I was going to say, 'just propped up' until I saw that fabulous 'chandelier.' That is a great idea! How perfect would that be!
ReplyDeleteI like the ladder suspended with the lights a lot, I had a small ladder hung in my kitchen for herbs to dry, now I miss that, lol, the step ladders look so cool anywhere, I think it looks great, don't listen to him, ( lol, do you ever??, lol)
ReplyDeleteI retired my old aluminum extension ladder this past weekend. It's just not as attractive.
ReplyDeleteThey all look so pretty! I love what you have done with yours as well!
ReplyDeleteJohn is going to hang you from a ladder one day. Just sayin'!
ReplyDeleteMaybe you should encourage the kids to give him a new ladder of his very own for Father's Day. ;)
xo, T.
That was a great find! I love it with flowers or plants on it, that's perfect for a garden!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet find!
ReplyDeleteI think they both look great (sorry John). They add interest, drawing the eye to other levels, and the dangling baskets will be the icing on the cake.
ReplyDeleteI just love old ladders, yours is perfect for the garden, Suzan.
ReplyDeleteBig hug from here
Not just one, but 2 fab finds!! I've been wanting one forever, even though I've no idea where I'd put it, or how I'd use it... but then, when has that ever been a problem for me!! I
ReplyDeletecan't wait to see what you come up with ~
love it!!!! tell John he can buy an ugly new metal ladder. :0)
ReplyDeleteDebbi
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Love the ladders - I have two in the back yard and another one I am going to fix and put back there too.
ReplyDeleteI think they will look terrific.
Have a fun weekend.
Mary
Love the old ladder...and the blue ladder too!! They look great in your back yard. I'm getting ready to put out an old wheelbarrow in our front yard with flowers in it and my hubby likes the idea. Yeah!!
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Cindy
Love your ladder - great find! I need to start working in our garden soon. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteOld, wood ladders..... can't find them for love or money! Though I did see a beautiful, old, all original finish intact cherry pickers ladder. it had to have been 15 feet long. Same style as the old apple picking ladders. I would have bought it if I had a room large enough in this old cape to hang it! I know you would love it, I certainly did. Patty/NS
ReplyDeleteSo very clever. I regret throwing out old ladders now.
ReplyDeleteWell I could see this ladder in the house to hold comforters or linens. Outside would be nice if you had a pool to drape towel's. Garden area to hang your hat. Hang the tools and plants. And pray you never need it to escape from the second floor. Poor John. ..
ReplyDeleteBarbara Ann Www.etsy.com / shop / barbaraannscreations
So funny! It's cute.
ReplyDeleteWhat a find!!! I just got one at a yard sale, but your free one is way better!
ReplyDeleteHm, all very good ideas for your fabulous find. I do like the idea do using by the pool for towels but leaning somewhere with plants around it would be wonderful. Oh the fun you'll have with it. Great find!
ReplyDeleteLadders are Great! What a wonderful find Susan. Like what you had done with yours and also great for vines to climb up on.
ReplyDeleteI have a ladder much like the one in the first photo only somewhat wider that I have leaning up against the bedroom wall that I store some of my throw blankets on.
I totally love using old ladders for all sorts of things.
I use mine as a pot rack.
ReplyDeleteLove your ladders, Suzan. I am trying to steal one my daughter has...no such luck! Men!!! Can't see WHAT something CAN be besides what it IS! lol xo Diana
ReplyDeletelolol! Waaaay too funny, Suzan! Can I come live with you two....if I promise to bring you a ladder....?? lol
ReplyDeleteHugs!
xoxo laurie
It is THE perfect garden ladder! As I was looking at your inspiration ladders, I was saying, go with the gorgeous mish mash! And by dangling lots of things on it, I guess you are!
ReplyDeleteMy computer also went down last Monday... when a lightning hit the street and poof went the computer! I'm using my old very slow one... That's why I'm so late reading posts... But this one was worth waiting the 10 minutes it took to open it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a spectacular find and it is perfect for the garden. I can't wait to see what you do with this beautiful find.
ReplyDeleteCynthia
Ladder lust!!!
ReplyDeleteOkay so now I am going to go through our rubbish pile looking for a ladder that is beautiful
ReplyDeleteI love old ladders too, what a great find. I actually had a ladder Christmas tree two Christmas's ago. I put lanterns on each step and strung lights up and had a light inside each lantern. That would look cool outside too if you used clear lights. Can't wait to see what you come up with.
ReplyDeleteTotal score Suzan! I found nothing fun like that in this house. I like the mish-mash one myself!
ReplyDeletePerfect! I love the ladder ideas! All of them actually. I can't wait to see what you choose to torture John with :)
ReplyDeleteEVERYONE needs a ladder, with hanging things, decorating the garden. If I had the space, there would be one in the house.
ReplyDeleteLove it!
I have one with my tropicals on it in the courtyard in the summer...love it! And another I am changing up but haven't decided what to do yet. What an awesome find for you! Free!! I love what you did with the second one, too. Debbie :)
ReplyDeleteLove this post...going ladder shopping.
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