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    Home » Holidays

    Halloween Step Ladder

    Published by Pam Kessler | 302 words. · About 2 minutes to read this article. - 30 Comments

    Step ladders aren't just for getting the Tupperware off the top shelf anymore.

    They're also decorative!

    I bought this step ladder a few weeks ago at a garage sale, put it on the porch and decorated it for Halloween.

    Halloween step ladder decor.

    I have this vignette sitting right outside of my living room door so I can see it from both inside and out. As a matter of fact, I am looking at it right now.

    A step ladder decorated for Halloween.

    I added my can of unknown purpose which I bought last weekend at the Springfield Antique Show and Extravaganza.

    Gas can, maybe?

    Back spider on an old gas can.

    I purchased these metal spiders years ago at a craft fair and wish I would have picked up more of them.

    Black spider on a rusty tin pumpkin.

    They always find a way into my fall decor. Sometimes clinging to a hay bale, sometimes just climbing up random items on the porch.

    Casper appears to be terrified of them!

    Ghost and spider on a step ladder for Halloween decor.

    My coleus is still alive and kicking, but will probably wither away at first frost.

    Coleus plant.

    In past years, I had been cutting these blooms off as soon as they appeared, because I buy coleus more for the foliage rather than the flowers. But this year I have been keeping them on the plant. They are actually sort of pretty.

    Blue flowers on a coleus plant in fall.

    Speaking of flowers, I am a sucker for mums. I can't walk into the garden center without walking out with one.

    Orange and yellow mums sitting on the porch.

    The lighter yellow/orange one (Golden Cheryl) isn't blooming at the same rate as the darker orange ones (Hannah Orange). So my expected explosion of rich fall colors hasn't quite happened yet.

    Orange and yellow mums.

    Tell me, are you done with your fall outdoor decorating or do you wait until closer to Halloween? Or skip it all together?

    Rusty tin pumpkin used as Halloween porch decor.

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    1. [email protected] Sentimental Life

      September 26, 2011 at 5:20 pm

      Looks like a great place to sit on your front porch and take some of fall in. looks so pretty

      Reply
    2. Heather

      September 26, 2011 at 5:24 pm

      I just love your metal spider! In fact, your whole porch looks great! I haven't even started fall decorating yet. I need to get on it! 🙂

      Reply
    3. Country Dreaming

      September 26, 2011 at 5:32 pm

      Looking quite festive on the porch.

      Great job!

      Melinda

      Reply
    4. Happier Than a Pig in Mud

      September 26, 2011 at 5:46 pm

      Your porch looks great Pam! I'll probably buy a mum for the planter out front but that's about it:@)

      Reply
    5. Olive Cooper

      September 26, 2011 at 5:46 pm

      You are killing me with the spiders but I love the ladder and punkin. I have my punkins out and about eight mums outside. hugs♥O

      Reply
    6. Debbiedoo's blogging and blabbing

      September 26, 2011 at 6:27 pm

      Loves it, and I love the can! You are doing great with your Fall/Halloween decorating, I just love your whimsy touches too.

      Reply
    7. Cozy Little House

      September 26, 2011 at 6:35 pm

      I don't see why a step ladder wouldn't apply. It has a surface! I'm still in love with the bowling ball. This is really pretty. I love the mums too.
      Brenda

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    8. Blondie's Journal

      September 26, 2011 at 6:46 pm

      I love your porch decor! The ladder is an ingenious idea and I love the spiders {because they are fake!!!}

      XO,
      Jane

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    9. NanaDiana

      September 26, 2011 at 7:08 pm

      Pam-It all looks great-Love all the FALL that is everywhere in your post. That can is an old gasoline can and was probably red, or orange, in its previous life. We had a couple of them on the farm when I was a kid. I used to like to sniff the gas when they unscrewed the cap - Go figure- you knew I'd be THAT kid, didn't you?

      Your porch is just gorgeous all dressed for Fall! xo Diana

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    10. Gail

      September 26, 2011 at 7:31 pm

      Your porch looks great with all your touches of fall! I love your ladder. I'm done with fall in the inside but I haven't started on the outside yet. I need to get busy!

      Enjoy your evening,
      Gail

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    11. andrea

      September 26, 2011 at 7:48 pm

      It's a very off-beat table and that's why I love it! So cheerful and fun. No creepy Halloween decor at this house, just fall joy. andrea @ townandprairie

      Reply
    12. Ceekay- Thinkin of Home

      September 26, 2011 at 7:52 pm

      I think it is an old gas can! And a step ladder as a table...yep, that counts...in fact, I gotta find me one of those!!

      Reply
    13. Crystal Rose Cottage

      September 26, 2011 at 7:52 pm

      Very cute decorating Pam! Love the big spider! Too cute!~Hugs, Patti

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    14. Gail @ Faithfulness Farm

      September 26, 2011 at 8:45 pm

      LOVINg your porch Pam -- so welcoming -- even the spider 😉

      Blessings!
      Gail

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    15. All That Glitters

      September 26, 2011 at 10:08 pm

      Pam, everything looks so good! I'm lovin your spiders too! I love you orange mums too!

      Reply
    16. Tete

      September 26, 2011 at 10:29 pm

      Looks like you are getting your spook on! Love those spiders! Just the cutest idea I have seen for a lone while! Those are screw driver handles, old wood ones, and I could probably use old clothes hangers for legs since I cannot weld nails together. Love them!
      Your photos are fantastic and I love mums.
      A ladder is a table top- you did good!

      Reply
    17. deborah

      September 26, 2011 at 10:42 pm

      Very cute! I love the color from your mums!

      Reply
    18. Kim K.

      September 27, 2011 at 5:39 am

      I need to transform my step ladder on our back deck. Your spiders are AWESOME! My hubby totally approves. I made him come peek at your blog this morning.

      Reply
    19. Shannah @ Just Us Four

      September 27, 2011 at 8:31 am

      (Visiting from Coastal Charm) I love the metal spider and ghost you have here! So cute on the step ladder.

      Reply
    20. Tricia @ A Rosy Note

      September 27, 2011 at 1:57 pm

      Those spiders have a creepy, yet cute quality. I can see where they'd work out perfectly for squishing into a hay bale. Love your decorating, Pam. You sure are lot further ahead then I am. My potted flowers are looking so good right now, that I'm thinking all just get some mums in a similar color to add to the look.

      Reply
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