Hi all!!! Happy Easter!!!! I hope it's going well for you!!!. We had a big Easter lunch here at the Beach House yesterday and this was the artwork I came up with to go on the back deck.
Remember the funny tussle Mr Beach House and I had, over the ladder I nicked from his factory here. Well now he has taken to bringing homeless vintage ladders home for my enjoyment. Such a good man really.......
This one is ex local yacht club and Mr Beach House 'thought I might like it'. 'Like it' you darling man..... Paint splattered, aged wood, falling apart.....I love it. It was braced with a revolting old bit of nylon rope though, which had to go. We had another tussle over that one. Can you imagine 6 kiddos running around here on Easter Sunday, baskets in hand, chasing down the eggs and the whole thing crashing to the ground, as they jostled around the garden???? Well that's what my over caring husband was worried about.
'No problem' I said......I'm not going to let a potential trip to the hospital with a child, cut and bruised by a falling ladder, ruin my artistic creativity. 'Let's cut off the rope and brace it with driftwood' I retorted to his ever so practical solution to any problem we ever have. I don't know about you, but I'm in the 'as long as it looks good' camp.... And so it was. The ladder was braced with driftwood and strung with vintage bottles and white flowers. I am happy to report all six children survived unscathed, if a little chocolaty around the chops. I'd play you the video of the hunt, but my voice over lay, is just too appalling and I'd rather keep the illusion going if you don't mind.
Now everyone could relax and relax we did!!!!
Sitting around a table, eating good food with people I really like, kiddos happily playing in the background, is about the best thing in life for me.
We had a great day out on the deck.
A better look at my Easter table will be up next
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Very pretty, Carolyn! I was out thrifting yesterday, and came across two vintage wood step ladders. I stopped myself from buying both, as I don't know where I'd put them.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you had an enjoyable Easter!
Oh I love this! What a cute and clever idea. Love the bottles hanging from the ladder and the addition of white flowers is just perfect!
ReplyDeleteYour ladder is so lovely and your easter lunch looks very relaxed and inviting. Enjoy the last of the Easter break. The weather is superb. Leahx
ReplyDeleteYummy looking dinner! And your ladder is so whimsical. Love the hanging bottles with flowers.
ReplyDeleteMary Alice
the ladder was a great find! love it with the bottles, driftwood & flowers.
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The ladder looks fabulous! It's council clean up down my way and I noticed a couple of old step ladders! Now I'm kicking myself that I didn't pick one up! xx
ReplyDeleteLOVING that ladder. I have been keeping my eyes open in this council clean up, but I have not found one yet. The flower vases look fabulous and I adore the white flowers. Xxx
ReplyDeleteOooh I LOVE that!!! What a great idea! I need to try something like this on my deck.
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Oh I love the ladder, how fun is that. You are so clever, the flowers are neat. Looks like a fabulous dinner and such fun to be able to be outside. Thanks for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteSO SO SO CUTE!!!
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That is definitely adorable!! LOVE IT
ReplyDeleteSuper cute! I've had my eye out for some old wood ladders lately, but I've had no luck. I love this look.
ReplyDeleteLovely and creative!xo p.s. leaving a comment from my other blog today
ReplyDeleteThat is so COOL! The weathered wood with the white flowers, gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteWonderful ladder! The bottles are so fun hanging from it.
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What a great idea...the drift wood pieces are the best!
ReplyDeleteI love anything with driftwood. The ladder looks great...a girl after my own heart. I may do this since I also came across a giant lot of bottles recently. I am your newest follower. I would love it if you would check out my latest post...My driftwood sailboats were pictured in Coastal Living Magazine and I'm so excited about it. http://smallholdings.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sherron
Absolutely gorgeous! As soon as I saw the image in the link-up I thought this would be yours. You have such a gorgeous signature style :)
ReplyDeletelooks like a work of art. darling. am inviting you /your creative ideas over to our party at http://www.finecraftguild.com/party/ our readers would love to find this! hope see you on our blog!
ReplyDeleteLove that ladder--looks so great the way you displayed it!
ReplyDeletei LOVE it its gorgeous it would be great if you could stop by tonight and link up at http://www.twiggstudios.com/
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Glad to hear that you had such a wonderful Easter. Your table and decorations looked fabulous!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes for a great week,
Natasha.
I like your ladder, so cute! Looks like a good time was in progress...I swear that guy in the blue shirt looks just like my brother!
ReplyDeleteYour ladders are AWESOME! What an amazing idea!
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Pretty. I have a ton of vintage bottles and I am always looking for something to do with them. Great idea! Thank you!
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Thanks for linking up to the Tuesday To Do Party! Hope you'll come again this week! This month's Pretty Packages party is now up for any of your lovely wrapped gifts!
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