Painted Cross Stitch Wall Mural

I was amazed when I came across this painted cross stitch idea from Dutch

artist Eline Pellinkhof, who recreated a cross stitch -in grandiose style using

a simple grid technique.   

by Eline Pellinkohf

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I hope you have a great week 

Love, Laura

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Crafts & Home Decor Made With Teacups & Saucers

Teacups & saucers are perfect for repurposing into something

 different and new for your home! The china patterns on 

these old pieces are beautiful and timeless, and they are great for 

crafting and decorating!

They're also easy to find. Check your local thrift shops, flea markets,

 and garage sales, and you can often find odd or orphaned pieces

 for just a a few dollars.  

Check out this collection of tea inspired artwork & home decor 

and be inspired! 

Teacup wine glasses from Country Living

Teacup and tea pot lighting fixtures from T2

Anthropologie window display pic by Catching Fireflies

Places I Like To Go cake stand by Esther Coombs via Etsy

Teacups as vases via Marieclaire

Teacup tiebacks for kitchen curtains from BHG

Punch up chandelier via Ecofirstart

Teacup scoop via Country Living

Cute project using punch glasses by Just Bee 'n Me

Lamp made from a teacup via Ebay

DIY birdfeeder by Erin's Creative Energy

DIY teacup clock Vintage Revivals

Teacup planters via Itsy Bits and Pieces

Three tier tea stand by TheMadPlanter via Etsy

Vintage teacup lamp with anatomical print by capitulumvii via Etsy

Little bird on a teacup print by StayGoldMedia via Etsy

Teacup display

Bracelet made from a broken teacup

Coffee light via Apartment Therapy

Teacup balconies in Tokyo 



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Old Ladders Repurposed As Home Decor

Wait! Don't throw out that old, wobbly ladder!

Instead, why not use it creatively inside your home for

decoration or storage? Ladders are easy to repurpose and

are a great way to add a rustic touch to your home decor. 

Check out these clever uses for old ladders...

I love how they hung wire baskets from the rungs!

An old ladder used as bookshelves

Love the turquoise color! By The Inspired Room

Little ladder wine rack

Ladder used to hang lanterns on a porch 

Ladder laundry rack by Little Lucy Lu

Use a ladder as a display shelf above a sofa 

Wooden shoe ladders via Pottery Barn

This old ladder ads charm to this space

Accessory storage for your bedroom

Ladder used as a photo display from A Diamond In The Stuff

Step ladder as a side table via Emmas

Repurposed ladder as plant shelves via Apartment Therapy

Use an old ladder as an interesting wall shelf. from Mias Interior

Here, lanterns are suspended from a ladder in the dining room. via Pottery Barn

Use a white ladder is used as a bath shelf. via A Beach Cottage

Create a kitchen pot rack from an old ladder. DIY from Woman's Day

Another kitchen ladder rack. This one's from Apartment Therapy

Ladder book shelf with DIY from Old House Crazy

This suspended old ladder is perfect for baskets and storage! from Outdoors In The Inner City

How to build ladder shelves DIY by Brittany Pretty Handy Girl via Centsational Girl

A-Frame plant stand from gardeners.com

Ladder in the bath via West Elm

Ladder closet by Maya Made (above and below)

Here, a ladder is used to display a collection. By Scott Sanders

How to make a vintage-style ladder from Our Vintage Home Love

From Itsy Bits and Pieces



A variation of the ladder kitchen pot rack by Adeline's Daddy

Another ladder pot rack made from a section of ladder via Old House Crazy

Ladder shelves used to store china



Ladder shelves from Houzz

A nice display of personal photos

Beautiful outdoor birdhouse display

Wrap an old ladder in chicken wire to create a 5 minute trellis.

Trellis made from old ladders

Ideas for using ladders as decor:

In the bathroom to hold towels & toiletries

In the kitchen as pot & utensil racks

Indoors or out to display plants or as a trellis
In the bedroom as a bed side table 

In the bedroom to store shoes & accessories
In a laundry room to hang clothing
Throughout the home as a photo or collection display 

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Originally published September 4, 2012. 
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