Thursday, April 7, 2011

A Vintage Ladder

Hey my friends!
I hope you are having a wonderful week :)
Remember I told you I would share photos of my vintage spring green ladder?
Well, I'd like to introduce,  "Miss Green" :


She is a bit shaky. Not as strong as she once was.


She looks quite gorgeous holding bouquets of fresh flowers
and French vintage linens.


I must say, her long legs are still her prettiest feature.


One of her best colors is lavender.


Adorning French clay pots makes her feel important.


Oh, she does look good in pink.


And don't forget, burlap would be one of her favorite accessories.


She keeps her slim figure with daily exercise, 
which involves being moved around the dining room for photos.


Her paint has chipped over the years, but she has aged very well.


She is not a show off, however, quite modest.


I am happy to have "Miss Green" as a permanent guest in our home.
She does not require much attention.
We are now BFFs :)

I am sharing her with these parties:
Vintage Inspiration Friday with Debra
French Inspiration with Jill
Show and Tell Friday with Cindy
and
Saturday Nite Special with Donna
Thanks so much for hosting, ladies!

Blessings
Becky C

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80 comments:

  1. Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of SuburbiaApril 7, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    She is a beauty!!! Love the color! Hope your having a great week!
    XO
    Kristin

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  2. Lisa @ Fern Creek CottageApril 7, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    What a wonderful piece! Such a pretty shade of green and she has great patina!

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  3. BeccaApril 7, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    Hi Becky! I love the color of that ladder, and the look with all the pots and linens and flowers.

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  4. Joyce - Quilted NestApril 7, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    Oh - I love the lavender too. Looks great on her! Cute post.

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  5. Dreaming of VintageApril 7, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    What a cool latter! Love the color!
    Kelly

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  6. HomeroadApril 7, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Becky this is beautiful! I love the color.. great vision!
    Susan @ homeroad

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  7. White Ironstone CottageApril 7, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    What a fabulous color the ladder is
    Your pic's look amazing too
    Simply Beautiful
    xo
    Pam

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  8. Kristin @ Yellow Bliss RoadApril 7, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    I have recently developed an affinity for vintage ladders, probably since I found my grandmother's in my storage. Such history behind them...you can just imagine what projects they were a part of. i love how you have displayed yours, it looks beautiful!

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  9. AnneApril 7, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    What a wonderful furnaccessory (just made that word up... furniture/accessory) and its very cool that it was that perfect color!

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  10. AnonymousApril 7, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    What a cute post!
    I love Miss Green and you did an awesome job with the photo shoot! Love the clay pots and the flower baskets hanging...blogging is so bad for me...I so want a vintage ladder now! :)

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  11. DeborahApril 7, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    Oh Becky...Miss Green is lovely!
    Her age is her beauty...oh she wears it well!!! :)
    Love this post!!

    Drborah xoxo

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  12. AllieApril 7, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    What a neat little ladder! The color is so fresh and Spring-like. Thanks for sharing this post. Have a wonderful day!
    www.skylarkmanor.com

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  13. Pam@OurAdventuresInHomeImprovementApril 7, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    I love, love, love your ladder! And the way you accessorized it just looks perfect!

    Thanks for sharing.
    Pam

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  14. AnonymousApril 7, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous!!! I LOVE Miss Green!
    It looks so beautiful in your home!
    Sincerely,
    Melinda

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  15. KarenApril 7, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    I love your ladder and your photos Becky! Just so cute!!
    Best~
    Karen

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  16. CoraApril 7, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    I love it!!

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  17. Debra@CommonGroundApril 7, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Ooooooh I love her, my fave color of green! She'll be decked out for every season. Thanks for linking up with VIF!!!
    big hugs,
    Debra

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  18. LauraApril 7, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Absolutely lovely! She is dressed to impress. I also love that chalk board.

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  19. Blondie's JournalApril 7, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    I really love the shade you painted her! Perfect. And all of your vintage linens look beautiful displayed along with the flowers!! Great job, Becky!

    XO,
    Jane

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  20. UnknownApril 7, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    Becky, Love the ladders My client brought me two of them one I put in the living room and one I'm putting in the garden and you will never guess what color I am painting it... It's almost the same color as yours The Shutters and door to my Home are the same.. will post after my flowers start blooming. Thanks for sharing. I love what you did with yours...Have a wonderful day

    ~~Pattie~~
    The Shabby Chick

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  21. Blue Ridge Altered ArtApril 7, 2011 at 12:12 PM

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  22. Blue Ridge Altered ArtApril 7, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    Too cute post. I love the way you have her displayed. I would like one in blue please!!! ~~Sherry~~

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  23. Alison @ The PolohouseApril 7, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    So pretty! I love visiting your home.
    Always keeps me coming back for more.
    :)

    Thanks!
    Alison

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  24. CathyApril 7, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    Sweet Post, and I love your ladder! Especially her color!! All I can say is she is holdin up well for her age...lol!
    Happy Junkin...Cathy aka GGJ

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  25. One Cheap B*tchApril 7, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    She's simply stunning!

    Jeanine

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  26. Laura @ 52 FLEAApril 7, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    Miss Green is indeed a sweetie. I wonder if she ever knew Mr. Green Jeans? hehehe...(Captain Kangaroo was a favorite!)
    Anyway, silly me....love the way you have used her to display your treasures.
    Happy Day!
    :)

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  27. AnonymousApril 7, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    I LOVE wooden ladders. . . and the color of yours is so perfect.

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  28. AnonymousApril 7, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    Dear Miss Green - It looks like you are enjoying your retirement adorned with so many beautiful items. They really set off your color! You are very lucky to reside in such a beautiful retirement home. I think you will be very happy there! : }

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  29. Sissie's Shabby CottageApril 7, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    I love Miss Green. She has a way of really showing off her stuff!
    Love the burlap addition to. Very pretty.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  30. LoriApril 7, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    She would be my BFF too!

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  31. Vintage GalApril 7, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    I Love Miss Green. I have a Mr. Green ~ it was my dad's and I wouldn't trade it for the world. I have painted more rooms with that ladder and I must say it's part of my family ;-)

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  32. Shanon at Vintage Sparkle ChicApril 7, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    What a gorgeous color she is! I wish she was my BFF, too! :)

    ~Shanon

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  33. Anji JohnstonApril 7, 2011 at 11:48 PM

    And very sexy! She can come and live in my kitchen any time!

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  34. RozmeenApril 8, 2011 at 1:32 AM

    She is soooo beautiful!! Love this colour green!

    Hugs,
    Rozmeen

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  35. AnonymousApril 8, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    She does have the perfect color and that lavender just sets it off so beautifully! I have been looking for the perfect ladder/shelving for my booth. Have seen lots of great ladders but none with perfect coloring. Happy Voila day and a beautiful weekend. xo Lynn @thevintagenest

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  36. ArabellaApril 8, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    She is certainly a beauty and such a handy gal to have around ;O)

    I'm a new follower from My Romantic Home's Show n Tell Friday :O)

    Come over & say hi sometime: http://SallyLeeByTheSea.com

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  37. Burlap LuxeApril 8, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Hi Becky I have seen you around for some time and have been meaning to stop by, so glad I did :)
    I just love the ladder I too have ladder love :)
    Your creative post leaves me inspired with BURLAP LOVE!!!
    Come visit my BURLAP LUXE! ...
    enter my giveaway! will be excited to visit soon!
    xx
    Dore

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  38. Amy KinserApril 8, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    Your new BFF, Miss Green, is just beautiful. Did you know that she sent me a little message and said she wanted to take a trip to visit Tennessee? I told her that I just couldn't do that to her because she looked so beautiful there in Louisiana. I think it must be that the same person who built her must have built my pretty green carpenter's box and they are wanting to be back together again...just sayin...

    HA HA...You have made your ladder just beautiful with all of the pretties you adorned her with.

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  39. Heaven's WalkApril 8, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    Miss Green is a cutie pie, Becky! She's the perfect patina green and looks fabulous with the linens and flowers on her. :) Sweet, Beck!

    xoxo laurie

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  40. Suzanne@Meridian RoadApril 8, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    She'd be my BFF, too! She's very pretty. Her accessories are just right, too. :)

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  41. Kim @ A Brush of WhimsyApril 8, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    So cute and fun!

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  42. SommerApril 8, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    I absolutely love that color! It's so soothing and refreshing. Wow so beautiful. I would be delighted if you would link this to my VIP party this weekend =) http://designergarden.blogspot.com/2011/04/vip-party-10.html

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  43. RobynApril 8, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    She is pure perfection! I think you fits into your house like a glove! I'm having a fabulous Shabby Apple giveaway, so stop by if you have a moment!

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  44. TriciaApril 8, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    I think Miss Green is the perfect addition to your home Becky! I love her look, especially with all of the pretty adornments :)

    ~Tricia

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  45. Funky Junk InteriorsApril 9, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    Faaaaabulous colour! I love all your ideas and yeah... that photography... beautiful!

    Donna

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  46. d e l i g h tApril 9, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    Hello, just found your blog this morning and like everything I see. A ladder is on my list of things to purchase when I find just the right one. I love how you have used yours. I am your newest follower.
    Linda

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  47. AnonymousApril 9, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    oooh.. your blog is super gorgeous!! totally loved it.. I love your ladder as well.. I've been on the look out for one.. forever!! Hoping you'll pop over to Colours Dekor.. :-)

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  48. nancy hugginsApril 9, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    I bought an old wood ladder at a Garage sale a few years ago for $1.00 and my husband laughed and then he decided that it was good enough to use...maybe one of these days I will swipe it back and paint it green.
    Love your ladder :)

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  49. Jenna Lyn SmithApril 9, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    I love ladders in decor! Yours is very cool...thanks for sharing.

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  50. WendyApril 9, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    She is lovely! I have wanted a friend like her for such a long time.♥

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  51. UnknownApril 9, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    Hi just love "Miss Green"...she's a perfect color. I have a small ladder in chippy gold paint that I love...but "Miss Gold" is not as cute as "Miss Green"!
    Cheryl at My Sister's Cottage

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  52. ℳartina @ Northern NestingApril 9, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    She is a beauty and such a pretty color!! Martina

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  53. KimApril 9, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    She is beautiful...love her color!

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  54. Bonnie@ The Hopeless RomanticApril 10, 2011 at 12:46 AM

    I love the ladder. What an awesome idea! It brings a strong dose of "vintage" to the room. Sorry its taken me so long to find ur wonderful blog. I promise to visit more often, lol. Ur latest follower, Bonnie

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  55. TaushaApril 10, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    I have this laddders long lost twin! She is red and is also not as strong as she once was. Great pictures and inspiration!
    Thanks so much for the ideas! Have a wonderful weekend!

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  56. Here On Crow CreekApril 10, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    Hi Becky! I love the color of your ladder. Such pretty pics you take! I am a new follower and I love your blog!

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  57. Simply BungalowApril 10, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Love the color! Absolutely perfect. Ladders are so fun to decorate with.
    ~Heidi

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  58. HelenApril 11, 2011 at 3:20 AM

    Gorgeous . . .I need one of those!!
    Helen x

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  59. StephanieApril 11, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    LOVE your ladder - great color and perfect for seasonal decorating!

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  60. AnonymousApril 11, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    "Miss Green" is looking mighty fine in your kitchen, Becky. Love that color, and your display is beautiful. I still haven't managed to find me a ladder yet. :( I haven't stopped looking though. ;-)
    Have a great week!
    xo,
    Jo

    p.s. Glad you finally found some lavender plants to add to your garden. :)

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  61. TriciaApril 11, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    She's a beauty!!
    xo~
    T

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  62. NicoleApril 11, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    As I was thinking to myself about my love of spanish moss and burlap, I remembered that a friend reccommended your blog to me. OH MY GOODNESS, I am so glad that she did! You have yet another follower. I can't wait to dig through all of your posts for gobs of inspiration!

    Oh, and I love the song. It always reminds me of Sleepless in Seattle. :)

    http://anotherwomack.blogspot.com/

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  63. Valerie@chateaualamode.typepad.comApril 12, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    Oh my gosh...that is the cutest ladder I've ever seen. Looks adorable in your home. The perfect addition.

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  64. UnknownApril 12, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    Yes, I do love Miss Green! what a lovely color see has, and so much class. The combination of the green with the pink and white linens is perfect. and love the hanger with burlap cover.

    Karen

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  65. Chrissy...The Apothecary ShopApril 13, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Oh she is lovely....your a lucky girl!!!!

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  66. LaraApril 13, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    Beautiful! Perfect amount of chippy!
    :) Lara

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  67. AnonymousApril 14, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    Delightful Miss Green. Lol at the exercise. A vingtage ladder is on my wish list.

    x

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  68. LaurieAnna's Vintage HomeApril 15, 2011 at 12:56 AM

    Love that ladder Becky!

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  69. A Shabby Moment in TimeApril 17, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Wow!!! That ladder is perfect and those french clay pots made my heart skip a beat! Total sweetness!
    Blessings and Hugs,
    Karen

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  70. Brenda PruittApril 18, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    No mistaking, the girl has got a good set of legs!
    Brenda

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  71. UnknownApril 22, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    I LOVE it!!!

    Happy Easter ~

    xo

    :) T

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  72. Bella's Rose CottageApril 23, 2011 at 1:27 AM

    Hi Becky,
    She is a beauty, great shade of green:-)
    Happy Easter to you :-)
    Hugs,
    Bella

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  73. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereApril 23, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    Becky, I have been browsing your archives and your blog and home are both so lovely. The ladder is fabulous and such a great color. I am now following.
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  74. Sarah @ Cozy.Cottage.Cute.April 24, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    Oh my, I just love this find!! I also love how you accessorized it. Lovely!

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  75. Privet and HollyApril 26, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Loved hearing
    about your BFF!!
    She IS special!
    Hope all is well
    and that your Easter
    was wonderful, Becky!
    xx Suzanne

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  76. CarolineApril 27, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    Your ladder is perfect in green...what a great place to hang accessories. I wish I had porch where I could put my small green wooden ladder that I inherited from my MIL.

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  77. Barbara JeanApril 28, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Dreamy!!!!

    love the color!

    blessings
    barbara jean

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  78. AnonymousMay 11, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    I, too, have an old ladder just like this one. My brother is going to paint it yellow for me and it's going in front of the big window on my porch. I've got some pretty Hull potter that's going to adorn it!

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  79. AnonymousMay 30, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    Beautiful colour for sure! I linked this to my ladders post too, for inspiration!

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  80. SaraNovember 18, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    I LOVE your site!! Turquoise and burlap are some of my favorite things!! And I LOVE ladders! Would LOVE it if you would link this up at my turquoise lovin' party!! http://www.sweetlittlegals.com/2011/11/turquoise-lovin-13.html

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