Penny's Vintage Home: Repurposing a Vintage Ladder

Our home has a very open floor plan.....it's great... and I love it! BUT....the down side to an open floor plan is that you have very few walls to display art on. My solution to the problem was to use an old library ladder as an "oversized easel" ...lol!

I put a small round white table under the ladder to add another space to set a couple of oil paintings on. I completed the vignette by adding some framed pictures and a black velvet pumpkin.

I used the ladder steps as "shelves" for some more paintings....

One of my long time friends gave me by this gorgeous painting the other day.....thank you again Margie! When I couldn't find a wall to hang this treasure on, I HAD to come up with another idea.

The great thing about my "art ladder" is that I can easily change the paintings out and enjoy some of the art that is under the beds and in the closets.

I would love to start painting again and add some of my own work to my "easel" but in the mean time....I will just take photos! H and I took a little road trip yesterday and enjoyed seeing all the signs that fall is coming. A big field of baled hay is a sure sign that summer is coming to a close......

I spotted this tractor cemetery on our drive and couldn't resist taking a photo of it. I bet the farmers are happy that they have such modern equipment to harvest the fields with now.

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23 comments:

Rita C at PanoplyAugust 31, 2014 at 4:51 PM
That's a really cool ladder!
An Oasis in the DesertAugust 31, 2014 at 5:08 PM
That library ladder is such a perfect solution to your lack of wall space! It is art in itself -- love how it looks.
DeniseAugust 31, 2014 at 5:17 PM
Looks wonderful covered in pink roses :) The rugged verses the sweet pink is perfect to Me.
Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasAugust 31, 2014 at 7:41 PM
Penny,
That ladder was such a find when you bought it a while back and now it is proving so again and again and again.....

Love all the paintings!! So pretty!! and so is the way you displayed them!

Wouldn't you know it it? We have temps. on the high 80's and will for another week!! I am so ready for Fall but I have to get ready for a Craft Fair that I am doing in 2 weeks before I can start to decorate but look out when I do as i missed it last year with the remodel!!

Hugs,
Deb
AudreyAugust 31, 2014 at 8:31 PM
Penny .... That is the greatest ladder. Would love to find one. It certainly makes an unusual 'easel' for displaying your lovely pictures of roses. I think the little white table looks great there too. Gives bulk to the open area and grounds the display. You have lovely treasures and display them so well.
Audrey Z. @ Timeless Treasures
Protector of VintageAugust 31, 2014 at 10:56 PM
Beautiful ladder and the paintings are gorgeous!
Judys Lace CreationsSeptember 1, 2014 at 2:36 AM
Very clever idea of the ladder as display space.
Edith DUTERTRESeptember 1, 2014 at 6:22 AM
j'adore toutes les peintures qui représentent des fleurs
et cette exposition les mets beaucoup en valeur
bonne semaine
tendresse
edith (iris) France
SmilingSallySeptember 1, 2014 at 7:52 AM
Hi Penny,

What a super idea! I agree that you should display your own work in addition to the other lovelies. Thanks for sharing your blues.

I look forward to reading your comment on my blog.

Have a Happy Blue Monday!
Wsprsweetly Of CottagesSeptember 1, 2014 at 9:07 AM
It's a wonderful old ladder...I have an old one out back..I am thinking I might bring it in out of the weather before I lose it. Yep..inspired again!! :)
They are wonderful for plants on a patio too...which is what I am thinking of doing with mine. I hope it's still in tact.
What a great idea to display paintings! You are SO clever, Penny! :)
Mona
UnknownSeptember 2, 2014 at 1:35 AM
This is wonderful! I love the vintage feel of it! Amazing idea :)

Andrea // CocoDrizzle
LisascraftiquesSeptember 2, 2014 at 8:25 AM
Pretty! Love all the vintage artwork!
Judy at GoldCountryCottageSeptember 2, 2014 at 2:54 PM
Great ladder, Penny. It serves a very real purpose for you and looks gorgeous to boot..Happy Tuesday..Judy
Kameel huise tussen sporeSeptember 3, 2014 at 2:12 AM
What a special ladder. Love the look.
Have a wonderful day.
Greetings from South Africa
Sandra
Sweet Cottage DreamsSeptember 3, 2014 at 7:46 AM
Awesome and I love all of your floral paintings! Thanks for sharing!
Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresSeptember 3, 2014 at 7:50 AM
I love this idea. Your paintings are gorgeous and this is a perfect way to show them off. Thanks so much for sharing at the Vintage Inspiration Party.
A Salty LifeSeptember 3, 2014 at 9:16 AM
Beautiful...just beautiful! Everything on you blog is BEAUTIFUL! Thanks for sharing at So Much At Home's link up!
WarratahstreeSeptember 3, 2014 at 7:54 PM
What a fantastic way to showcase all that beautiful artwork.
StephanieSeptember 3, 2014 at 8:27 PM
So beautiful. And the table really does complete the look. The whole setup is just lovely. Man, I wish my house looked like yours!
Lou Lou GirlsSeptember 8, 2014 at 9:35 AM
It's always a pleasure to visit your blog! Pinned. Lou Lou Girls
KathySeptember 9, 2014 at 2:48 PM
Penny this looks amazing! I love it! I will be featuring your post in this week's Home and Garden Thursday,
Kathy
Cranberry MorningSeptember 11, 2014 at 10:22 AM
That is absolutely beautiful!
A Joyful CottageSeptember 30, 2014 at 4:49 PM
This is a fabulous ladder, Penny, and I love how you used it. Thanks for sharing at Every Room In The House. xxx ~ Nancy

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Repurposing a Vintage Ladder

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