I have been searching for a ladder for my kitchen.Not to display fabric on.But to place on top of my two cabinets.Oh I love using them for displaying fabric.But I already have two of those.Finding a ladder was not easy.I needed the right size.And I finally found one.
Love how this joins my two cabinets together.Ignore the inner cabinets.I still have not finished that.I will when my daughter goes back to school.
See that old milk cooler/tin?
I added these stick on letters and numbers.Sanded them down and added some antiquing.
My light fixture was originally a brass fixture with glass inserts.I took all the glass off spray painted it and added a little bling.Cost was 10.00.I had to shorten it a bit too.
To make the holders look like candles I added some hot glue drips and antiqued each of them.Cost was free I had everything I needed.
A wood box filled with dried hydrangeas and an old plate.Next to it a white bowl and pitcher.
I may have to adjust my window.Not sure yet.Still playing around.
What do you think?
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xx
Anne
That is absolutely adorable! I love the title of your post…such a cute play on words!
Sharon
Found you at cowboy up
hope you’ll stop by for a visit!
I LOVE the new ladder, I have been looking for just the right one, too! And you did a wonderful job on the light fixture! Yay!
XO,
Jane
Hi Anne, That looks so good!! Perfect spot for your ladder. I love the box on top too!
Kathy
Oh I love the ladder like that…perfect!
Anne, I am just lovin’ that white ladder. How clever of you! And girl, …. I never would’ve thought of hot glue drips…..What a GREAT tip! 🙂 HWW
i think it’s ever-so-clever…loving it!! (and all of your beautiful touches). Visiting by way of White Wednesday! 🙂 nice to meet you!
Lovely idea! It would also make a great pot hanger, although I like your way better. Your light fixture is so pretty too!
I have the same light fixture! I am amazed at how you transformed it!! will you do mine?? Geez, now I want mine to look like that!
That ladder is such a great, original idea! Love the finish and how you have added that great light fixture too. I’ve been a kitchen designer for 24 years and I am very impressed! Visiting from Faded Charm. I am your newest follower.
Another cool idea. It adds great architecture.
I love ladders and really love how you used a ladder above your cabinets, what a creative idea. I also light that you added the light fixture. Really cool! Now following you on Facebook!
What a great idea putting a ladder to connect your cabinets. I’m sure you’ll have fun with that. Love it!
Mary Alice
I love the idea of using a ladder like that! How creative you are to think of that. It adds such a unique touch. That light fixture caught my eye too. Love the way you changed it up.
Great ideal. You have a wonderful kitchen, lots of very clever ideals.
Sandy
Super idea! Love the ladder. You have got some great talent and ideas!
Looks great! Love it!
What a clever idea! Love the way it looks, and you’ve added just the perfect accents. If you’d not said anything I’d have thought the light fixture came that way! Amazing, you did a fabulous job!
Hugs,
Patti
What a wonderful idea, it adds so much interest. It was well worth the wait to find just the perfect ladder. Love your light fixture transformation.
The perfect way to connect your 2 cabinets! I’d lower the window, unless it obstructs your view. But it’s a window, so you can see through it! :@
How fun, I love it. Such a cute idea. The ladder is fabulous and so is the light. Hugs, marty
I absolutely LOVE it- what a great idea- xo Diana
I like the ladder with the cabinets! it adds interest!
Love the look of the ladder….and EVERYTHING else!! Just became one of your newest followers and I’m looking forward to going through your archives for sure.
I think I love that ladder across the cabinets … and I think I’m peeking into my very own kitchen and wondering if I could find a ladder to straddle the cabinets that straddle the sink …
🙂
Linda
Anne that is absolutely so beautiful. Your photos are magazine perfect!!! How lovely and such an inspiration to me today. Have a terrific week!
xoxo
Kate
I love this Anne!! If I could find a ladder I would do this over my sink! Now I’m on the hunt for a ladder! CUTE!!
Now that is creative!! I love this idea! I am your newest follower~would love for you to pop over for a visit! Angie
I just love it Anne!
You did an amazing job. The ladder was the perfect touch. Love it!
Paula
Lovin’ the ladder! Your kitchen is so cute!!
This is so adorable. What a wonderful idea. And it looks great. Thanks for sharing at the All Star Block Party.
Holly
Can’t imagine ever thinking to remove the glass and reuse an old fixture like that. That’s great and the whole area looks very cool.
Liz
I love all of your creative ideas…you have an eye for style!
♥Linsey
What an amazing project. I love this idea. It looks great!
Cynthia
I really like your use of the ladder. I looks great and ties the two cabinets together. Thank you for linking up to our All Star Block Party. I’m going to feature this today on my facebook and twitter pages.
Shasta @InTheOldRoad (new follower)
Anne,
What a pretty kitchen!
I love how you’ve repurposed the items in your kitchen-the ladder, milk tin, and light fixture, and made them perfectly unique to your design.
Mandy
That’s a great idea (bunches of great ideas as a matter of fact). Where would I begin? It’s all very creative and really neat. I have a little light not too far from yours – I like your idea enough to see about taking it to new looks … mine’s in the hallway … it could use some sprucing up!
Great post – came by way of Liz’s Time Travel Thursday – Enjoyed my visit, Thanks
I super love this… I pinned this I love it so much… I might go this way with my kitchen when I get to that part of my house rehab… I LOVE IT!! What an awesome way to decorate….
Thank you for linking up to the ALL STARS BLOCK PARTY!!!
Carri
simplydonewright.blogspot.com
What a great way to use a ladder as a focal point! I wish I had cabinets close enough to link with a ladder…
I really love this!!
I have always known that Life Isn’t Fair, but that you have found not 1, but 3 ladders is amazing. I have been looking for a ladder for the longest time. I LOVE what you did with the ladder. I actually want one to hang high across the top of my closet to hang my purses.
I love your entire look!
I love love love that ladder! I’m a ladder freak too and use them wherever I can. Your whole area there looks really pretty and that chandelier is to die for! Wonderful job!
I absolutely love this!!! Pinning it. What a great tip with the hot glue! I am your newest follower. I hope you can visit me sometime 🙂 Also, I would love for you to share this over at my Linky Party that is live now called Rustic Restorations Weekend.
http://homespunhappenings-tammy.blogspot.com/2012/06/rustic-restorations-weekend-9.html
Yay, I am so glad you came by and linked this up to Rustic Restorations Weekend! Thank you!
It looks just beautiful Anne!!! I love the box with the hydrangeas!
Hope you have a lovely night!
Sincerely,
Melinda
A very clever idea! I just may steal… I’m pinning!
The ladder is an adorable addition! So stinkin’ pretty! I love the entire vingette – looks great! Thanks for linking up this week!
Stacey of Embracing Change
What a cool project! It looks unique and amazing!
Love this, Anne! Congrats on your feature! You’ve have an amazing eye!
Hi Anne – LOVE the ladder, and the look of your kitchen. I just wanted to say congrats on your feature at Cowgirl Up!
-Revi
I think it looks fantastic! Great job!
Jeannine @ The Concrete Cottage
This is an incredible idea. The ladder is so clever, as is the light redo. Wow! Is the window hung from the ladder. It looks great! I’m pinning this. And I’m now following.
Brilliant! Love this! Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
Sherry
What a great idea, I’ve been looking at my entry light since we moved here 3 years ago, wondering what I could do with it. I love your idea and will do a copy cat. Hugs ~ Mary
Oh wow! I love the ladder. It looks amazing above your cabinets. Your updated chandelier is beautiful.
Dee
Amazing, love it all!! I have a huge space above my cabinets and have had to get creative with the decorating. I currently have several vintage windows up there.
Love your “make do” with the brass light fixture – very clever!!
– Cindy
p.s. I’m following you 🙂
What a brilliant and creative idea! LOVE the ladder!
Very pretty and what an original spot for your ladder.
I just LOVE this! You did a beautiful job with it. I had to pin it, so I could remember it always!
Thanks for the lovely post!
xo Becca
WOW! I LOVE it!!! What a great idea and so creative! I’ve been looking for something to put across my cabinets like that, and now I am going to be looking for a ladder, as well! It is just adorable!!! Ana
Absolutely gorgeous. You really know how to put a beautiful ideas, thanks for sharing it with us 🙂 !!!