Ladder Love

Old ladders inside a house.

Inside?

What's UP with that?

(no pun intended)

When I saw my first one out in blogland this past winter,

I really loved the whole idea.

I knew that one would eventually have to come to live with me.

There was just something deliciously French, rustic, and farmhousey about the whole look.

Perfect for Heaven's Walk.

I had no idea where it would go,

what I would hang on it,

or where I would even find one.

But find one - I did.

Driving through a local town one autumn afternoon,

I passed by one of my favorite little antique shops.

Whipping my head over my shoulder as I drove by....
(it automatically does that when traveling by antique shops)

what do my wandering eyes did appear

but a handful of ladders

looking quite dear!

I stomped on the brakes, did a U-y into a parking spot,

and practically fell out of my SUV in my race to get to them

before someone else did

(although there was no one else in the place).

Unfortunately, that sweet ladder hung out in my garage all winter long.

I had grand ideas of painting and distressing it

and wanted to wait until spring to tackle that job outside

instead of flinging white paint all over the basement.

(I have never claimed to be neat painter...)

When I pulled it out of the corner of the garage a month ago

and gave it a good bath,

I wondered what it would look like in it's natural work-worn beauty.

(Ummm....more like I was too lazy to paint all those rungs....)

So, I hauled it upstairs 

(without knocking out any windows much to my relief)

and wandered from room to room

looking for the perfect corner for it.

Ahhhh.....yes!

After sticking my head into the linen closet

sending sheets and pillow cases flying
and toilet paper rolling down the hall,

I found the perfect treasure to hang on it.

A vintage crocheted edged pillow slip found at the Allegan Flea Market last year.

I think I'm in ladder-love.....

and am ignoring the man sleeping beside me who keeps asking,

"Why is there an old ladder in our bedroom...?"

Speaking of Allegan Flea Market,

there's been a little more floofing going on inside Heaven's Walk, too.

{Vintage looking wine carrier and bottles:  TJ Maxx}

{Vintage mini-birdbath: Antique shop in Florida}

We're having company very soon,

so the guest room has been primped and fluffed in preparation.

{I'll be looking for a new bench or table to replace that wicker chest at the foot of the bed, and maybe a new lamp...}

Debbie and her hubby are coming for the weekend

and we're hitting the Allegan Flea Market.

Woot woot!

And this time is going to be even more special

because we're going to meet our very first, very special, and very loved blog-friend ~

Michelle from Emerald Cove!

{Insert scream here}

If you haven't visited Debbie's or Michelle's blogs yet,

take a few minutes to stop in and say hi.

 If you love seaside inspired homes,

you will love your visit there.

And don't worry...

I'll have a bunch of photos for you from our crazy, flea market adventure.

Watch out Allegan! 
Here we come!

{ Hugs }

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