Vintage Inspiration Friday
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Lately I've found myself inspired by
neutrals and textures. Lots of white, lots of texture, and a natural organic feel.
Over the summer I went to a barn sale at the home of a gentleman
I've met through auctioning and antiquing. He has a Christmas tree farm and hosts
barn sales a few times a year. I am sooo looking forward to his Christmas sale!!
Anyways, his summer sale did not disappoint! I found quite a few
treasures and as he was helping me load up the car, I asked if he had any old ladders because
I had been looking for one. He promptly said "I'll be right back."
I watched him head off towards the big barn that was off limits to customers.
He returned shortly with two 10 foot long ladders in the most perfect weathered patina.
Even though it was way too long for my car, and I'd have to drive 30 miles with the hatch up,
I couldn't pass up a cool $10 ladder that had been on my "severely desire" list for quite some time!
Got the weathered beauty home and Mickey cut her down to just the right size for our ceiling.
And then started adding lots of layers of quilts and blankets.
All neutral white but packed with texture!
quilted
chenille
popcorn chenille
even ball fringe!
I had almost all of the blankets and quilts already, so it was a low budget addition
to the family room. But it packs a big textural punch in that corner! I was also going for height and a
ladder tends to do the trick every time!
I'm very inspired by Lissa's style at Humble Pie.
She incorporates all sorts of textures, patinas and neutrals in her home
in a simple and sophisticated way. I always love visiting her blog to see what she's been up to!
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A big "thanks" to Debra at Common Ground
for hosting this fun Friday linky!
Stop by and visit all the participants to see where their inspiration is coming from!
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Have a fun and safe Halloween weekend!!
30 comments:
Love this! I have 2 ladders as well for several years and I placed all my family's old quilts on them! It was such a nice textured addition to my living room! Enjoy! Let me know when the barn sale is! I would love to tag along!
Liz
Hi Polly! What a nice old ladder...you are so lucky to have found such a tall one. It looks great with all of your blankets on it. I think Lissa at Humble Pie is such an inspiration too. Her home is so pretty. Best wishes :)
I love the ladder and the wonderful whites and many textures are so inspiring. Good choice for Friday!
I love Lissa's blog and style, too! Oh gosh, that ladder is perfect! So cool you have a great little place to shop for treasures.
Have a fabulous Halloween weekend! ;-)
~michelle~
Hi Polly, Your ladder looks awesome in your home! Love all the whites on it too:)
~Debra
Capers of the vintage vixens
Polly this room looks amazing. I love the use of the ladder. When and where is your friend's Christmas barn sale? It sounds like fun to me.
Have a great weekend! La
So jealous I have been wanting a ladder too just haven't found it yet.
Love your vintage ladder. I have an old one from my Hubby's family waiting in the garage to be cut down to size to hold the throws for our sofas in our family room. I'm scared to use the saw...(yeah I'm a baby!) I love the idea of repurposing this item for storage and display. Awesome ..thanks for sharing!!!!! Great deal!!!
oh you lucky girl!! :) what an awesome treasure ~ and the patina is so fabulous! yum yum....
xo,
Shellagh
Polly
What a perfect piece for your beautiful room. Love it when things come together as such. It looks fab. Happy Halloween weekend to you and Mr. SS.
xo
Kate
HI POLLY I NOTICED YOUR LADDER AT YOUR SALE WHILE TAKING A PEEK AT ALL THE FABULOUS EYE CANDY YOUR HOME HAS TO OFFER :)
LOVE IT !!!!
I HAVE A OLD WHITE CHIPPY ONE IN MY STASH FOR THE SCOTT SHOW OH HOW I WOULD LOVE TO KEEP IT BUT MY LITTLE OLD FARMHOUSE DOSE NOT OFFER TO MUCH WALL SPACE !
STARTING MY CHRISTMAS DECORATING TODAY :)
ENJOY YOUR WEEKEND HAVE FUN !!!
HUGS
JANET
...LOVE the layers ~ in your "boo-tiful" room & the texture layers on your fabulous pictures themselves:)
xo, Rosemary
I loe the ladder, I am on the hunt for one now... Now for my real question? where did you get the white chair in your picture. I have been searching high and low for one just like it....
Hey there Polly,
I love it when we find exactly what we have been dreaming of...good things come to those who wait. I love how you accessorized with the blankets quite lovely. I hope you have some plans this weekend to get out and do something fun or fulfilling :)
Smiles,
Sheila
Looks wonderful Polly!!!
A good friend of ours was going to throw away his "old junkie wooden ladder". Well, my hubs interupted the conversation with, "did you say junkie old wooden ladder?" It is now one of my most prized free finds. I love it when others think junk... we think.. oppurtunity! Hugs. Tammy
I covet those ladders! I've had those on the wish list for absolute ages, and never find any!
Brenda
I so love chenille! I have a few bedspreads that I rotate in the spare room and love their texture. That ladder is great and so was the price!!
Love that ladder!!!..happy weekend Pollly...enjoy............love Ria....
That is quite the statement piece for $10.00. Love the chenille. I used to pick the bumpy stuff off that as a child. I could kick myself for doing that, but it was fun at the time.
perfect addition to your already scrumptious decor. i have one in the dining room that i use in the same way as you.
hugs,
shelley
Thanks ladies for all your sweetness!!
@ City Girls Turns Country - I got the white slipcovered chair at IKEA. I couldn't find what I wanted anywhere but there!! And it is extremely affordable!!
Hope you all have a wonderful Halloween weekend!! ENJOY!!
xo
Polly
Love your awesome ladder. I've got one I want to put in my house, but just can't find the right place yet.
Hope you enjoy your weekend.
Kathlene
Hi Polly!
I love, love, love your ladder. It looks wonderful as does your entire room. So pretty.
I have a ladder in the guest bath that holds towels. They are so versatile.
hugs
Sissie
Love your ladder, Polly! It looks great with the blankets and quilts draped over the rungs. I have always liked chenille- we used to have bedspreads made out of it when I was a kid. And I once even had a robe made out of the nubby stuff. :-)n
Awesome, awesome Polly! I love ladders. They make the best decor pieces anywhere in the house. Ten bucks is such a great deal for this beauty!!!
I LOVE your livingroom!
hugs
LOVE your ladder, Polly!
It looks just perfect there.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Anne
i love your ladder!!!!
i would love to find one too.
your home is so pretty polly :)
enjoy your weekend
xo
Hi Polly! Love your style and that ladder is a great addition to your beautiful room!! I myself want to find a ladder for my master bath...great idea on asking, you never know what you might find! ;) Love all those quilts as well.
Hugs to you,
Victoria
What an amazing room! I love the ladder and all of th ewonderful textures.Truly wonderful!
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