Sunday, October 7, 2012

Treasure Hunting

Yes, I'm always on the hunt...everywhere I go...
for unique vintage finds.




By now you must know I can't resist beautiful patina
or wonderfully worn layers of paint.



So when I spotted this ladder 
propped outside a vintage clothing shop,
I had to stop and take another look.



I love the distressed pastel colors on this vintage orchard ladder. 



I mean...really...could you have passed up
this adorable ladder?




For now, it's found a place in the stairwell to the basement...

but I love pieces that have the potential to travel around the house.




Thank you so much for stopping by,

Mary Alice


Linking to:

Coastal Charm Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
Knick of Time Vintage Style Party



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39 comments:

  1. Such a wonderful ladder - so much decorating potential - and I love the patina too!

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  2. Wonderful finds, indeed!

    LOVE your ladder- don't see light pink patina too often! It's awesome.

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  3. "to travel around the house": wonderful phrase!
    The ladder is great!!

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  4. I love ladders and that one is especially nice. Great find.

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  5. That ladder is absolutely delicious. What a wonderful patina on that one. Love the colour, love the chippiness and NOOOOO I would not pass that one up at all. Great find~!

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  6. I really love it! I don't see too many of those for sale, so you really scored. I'm starting to see them in people's decor and think they add so much personality to a room.

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  8. Love the ladder. I wouldnt of passed it up either.. Thanks for sharing.. Shared a scale on my blog that I found at Goodwill..

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  9. I would have bought it in a pink minute! Roxie

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  10. That would have made it home with me too Mary Alice! So cute!!

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  11. Great finds for sure.. The basket is dreamy... love it.. Cindy

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  12. LOVE IT! It's just the right size to be handy for lots of uses!

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  14. So unusual that it has that pretty pink tone to it and perfect for so many places in your house. Enjoy it!

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  15. Mary Alice, I agree-the patina is amazing! It looks perfect how you have it displayed!
    Susan

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  16. A find like that comes along but rarely. Of course, you had to buy it! Now, we all get to share it's loveliness too. ~ Maureen

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  17. I would have had a hard time passing it up also. Great find!

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  18. What a fabulous ladder!!You can use it in so many places and I love the pink showing thru.

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  19. I wouldn't have been able to pass that up either. It's lovely and looks terrific where you have it. x

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  20. I am totally coveting your ladder. I have one little ladder I painted red and use in the living room, but my dream is to have a taller one. You ladder is the perfect size. You sure have a knack for finding great treasures.

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  21. Hello,

    Beautiful!!

    Fijne week,

    Jolanda

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  22. I love this ladder. It is my style ...farmhouse with a touch of sweet! Jean

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  23. I don't think I've ever seen a ladder in pastel tones like the one you found, so I think you made the right decision to bring it home! It's found the perfect spot to look sweet in your stairwell landing.

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  24. It is a gorgeous ladder. I couldn't pass that one up.
    Karen

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  25. Mary Alice I would not be able to pass up that ladder either! I have a thing for ladders! I spotted another one but I already have four LOL!Do I really need another one?!
    xx
    Anne

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  26. I love the ladder and I especially like that it can move around the house. I love those options too! My first visit to your blog, so I think I'll have to come back for more!

    Thanks for stopping by French Lique, Texas and checking out my canning jar lighting! I hope you'll visit again.

    blessings. Dixie

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  27. What a great find! And yes, I would have snapped it up too. What wonderful patina it has. I hope I can run across one some day :)

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  28. I love your vintage treasures, beautiful finds:-) Hugs, Biljana

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  30. I would have did a double take too - it's fabulous! I almost bought an old apple picking ladder last week - but it really wasn't great and I'm trying to control myself so I don't become the crazy hoarder lady!
    Kelly

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  31. your creativity is always inspiring!!

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  32. Gorgeous ladder... I definitely would not have been able to pass it up! I love how wide it is.

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  33. Great ladder! I can't just see it becoming a feature, as the photography is also great!! Thank you for dropping by and leaving me such a sweet comment.
    FABBY

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  34. LOVE it...I wouldn't have resisted it either :) Laurel

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  35. Mary Alice, I could not have resisted. I've been looking for just such a thing for a long time. Your metal basket hanging off of it is adorable along with the sacks. What a great look and I love that you can move it around. Perfect!
    Liz

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  36. So gorgeous! Aren't latters simply the best! I have 4 old ones and still want more! Your home is stunning! :)
    xo

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  37. Love the ladder. I have several that I would like to paint if I could achieve that time-worn look. I love your displays.
    Blessings,
    Audrey Z. http://audreyzumwalt.blogspot.com/
    Timeless Treasures

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  38. I'm a sucker for a ladder myself. I do like the pastel paint on this one. Gorgeous.

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  39. Love it! the distressed color makes it more charming!

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