Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Shabby Chic Ladder



I thought this would be a perfect example of the "make it your own theme."

We just purchased our first home and it has been a complete joy to make our own! I came across this idea from craftsbyamanda and was in love!
I new I wanted to make something like it but wasn't sure how I was going to get my hands on an old ladder. I started spreading the word that I was looking for an old ladder and I got one. I couldn't wait to start.

All the frames I had packed in a box that I wasn't using. I chose a color that would match my living room, a burnt yellow and then used a red glaze to pull in a second color. I was so thrilled on how it turned out! It fits my style perfectly.


21 comments:

Amy said...

Wonderful idea!! I'm glad I came across your blog again, it's been too long since Daisy D's! I love this ladder idea, thanks for sharing :).

Meg said...

I love that there are soo many options! Can hang different things, change the colors of the frame, and add something like a plant :)

Cindy said...

I was drafting my blog about ladders today and your blog came up! You have a few ideas here that I hadn't thought of! I especially love the frames! So cool! I would love to link your site on my blog and list you in my blogroll!

Jen said...

I love this!! So cool.
I am following via Ninth Street Notions.
I hope you come by to visit.
Cheers!
Jen

Bohemian said...

What a delightful way to dispay Treasured photos or collectibles.

Dawn... The Bohemian

foreverdecorating said...

Adorable and really a conversation piece. Great look!

Cristie said...

Very fun! I need to bring my ladder in from the cold and use it. Thanks for the great idea.

Unknown said...

You did an amazing job! It looks beautiful. I am a new follower and I can't to see what else you come up with!

www.theelephantstrunk42.blogspot.com

Kim said...

Absolutely love this idea, it looks fabulous!

Jill said...

Fun idea! I've got tons of picture frames, what a fresh way to display them! Thanks for joining Idea Sharin' Wednesday!

Jill

Unknown said...

Another great idea!! My grandparents have an old wooden ladder on the side of their shed that would work great for a project like this. Now if I can only talk them into parting with it. :) Thanks so much for all the creativity that you have linked up at my blog bash K.I.S.S., very inspiring.

http://thetatteredtag.blogspot.com

Abby said...

Super cute! Stopping by from Tea Rose Home =)

Unknown said...

I Love, love, love this! Ladders are soo functional and yours looks amazing with the pictures! Hope you will share with my Pink Hippo Party @ http://pinkapotamus.blogspot.com/2011/02/pink-hippo-party-17.html

destiny said...

I Love it! I'm always on the lookout for an old ladder. No luck yet. :( Yours looks great!
visiting from Chic on a Shoestring

Unknown said...

Funny idea - I like it!

Tine

ArtfullyJune said...

Looks great. I rescued an old ladder from the dumpster a few years ago and still use it as a display piece.

shannon said...

I am in love with this idea!!!
www.dashing-home.blogspot.com

Deneen@dreaming-n-color said...

I just recently took pictures at Antropologie of old ladders and just loved it and posted them on my blog! I really love your idea! The faded paint looks great too!

dreaming-n-color.blogspot.com

Heather Mullin said...

This is so awesome! I have a few ladders and did not know what to do with them. Thank you so much for the ideas!

Lauren @ Love, Water and Wine said...

What a cute idea! I love the A-frame/ladder style bookcases but never thought of using an actual ladder!

Jess said...

Just wanted to let you know that I featured this on FTF yesterday! Thanks for sharing and grab a featured button if you would like! :)