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Sweet and Simple DIY Ladder Light for Your Kitchen

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Creating an unique and rustic DIY ladder light could not be any easier. Come check out the few items you would need to put this beauty together.

I am so excited to be guest posting over at Bless’er House today! Lauren is an absolute doll and so ridiculously talented. Her sense of style is modern, pretty, and has that rustic twist that y’all know I have to have πŸ™‚

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    So, if you get a minute (or two!) don’t be afraid to mosey on down to her blog and check out how I created this DIY ladder light which turned out to be such a beauty! I still can’t get over how awesome it turned out.

    Not only can this ladder be used indoors, but think how gorgeous it would also look on your back porch. I was thinking right above a deck bar, or even using it for an outdoor wedding. Seriously, the possibilities for this ladder light are endless!

    Looking for more inspiring DIY projects?

    • Mason Jar Pendant Light
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    Then, don’t forget to tune in tomorrow when Lauren is guest posting over here! I can’t wait to see the inspiration she pulls out of her hat. I’ll see everybody again on Friday with another DIY post.

    Have a great week!

    Pssttt…. Don’t forget to check out my DIY projects page chocked full of DIY and decorating goodness!

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    About LZ Cathcart

    LZ is an artist who loves creating illustrations, custom hand lettering and patterns for gifts, home decor, fabric, and wallpaper. She is also the creative mind behind The Summery Umbrella where she shows you how to make handmade signs, various DIY projects and gorgeous home decor.

    When she’s not dreaming up new projects and designs you can typically find her drinking her fair share of coffee, hanging out with her super handy husband and her sweet and sassy daughter. They all have a hard time sitting sit so this family is constantly on the go!

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    1. Kristi says

      July 8, 2015 at 9:15 am

      SUCH a fun idea! GENIUS!

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      • LZ Cathcart says

        July 9, 2015 at 3:56 pm

        Yay!! So happy you like it πŸ™‚ xoxo

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    2. Christine says

      July 8, 2015 at 12:16 pm

      amazing…..PINNED for sure!

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      • LZ Cathcart says

        July 9, 2015 at 3:49 pm

        Woo hoo! Thanks so much, Christine πŸ™‚

        Reply
    3. ananda says

      July 9, 2015 at 2:35 am

      gorgeous!!! i love ladders and this is perfect!! <3

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      • LZ Cathcart says

        July 9, 2015 at 3:46 pm

        Thank you so much, Ananda! I definitely wish I had room for ladders all over my home. πŸ™‚

        Reply
    4. Melissa French, The More With Less Mom says

      July 21, 2015 at 12:06 pm

      I just can’t get over those bulbs, I love them so much. Thanks for posting. Hello from Busy Monday.

      Reply
      • LZ Cathcart says

        July 23, 2015 at 10:06 pm

        I know, me too!! I still can’t believe that they came in an ornamental string form. Love them!

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    5. Megin says

      July 21, 2015 at 5:34 pm

      This is wonderful, LZ. I love industrial… and that wood counter, yum!
      Thank you for sharing this week at Brag About It link party on VMG206 (Mondays at Midnight). I plan to feature you next week!
      ~ Megin of VMG206

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      • LZ Cathcart says

        July 23, 2015 at 10:03 pm

        Yay!! Thank you so much for the compliments, and I’m so psyched about the feature. Have a great week!

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    6. Jenny @ Refresh Living` says

      July 21, 2015 at 9:31 pm

      Gorgeous!! I love how it spans the whole kitchen!

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      • LZ Cathcart says

        July 23, 2015 at 10:01 pm

        Thank you so much Jenny! Crushing on this beauty too πŸ™‚

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    7. Ariel says

      July 23, 2015 at 8:57 am

      I can’t wait for the day I have an amazing kitchen like yours! We definitely have similar tastes as far as design goes!;) The ladder looks so beautiful contrasting with the kitchen design! And the lights you wrapped around it? So fun! Thanks for sharing this post! Now you have me brainstorming ways to make my apartment kitchen more personal!

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      • LZ Cathcart says

        July 23, 2015 at 9:26 pm

        Thank you, Ariel! I am definitely always trying to push the limit with new and unique ideas to make my home super personal. Best of luck!! πŸ™‚

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    8. Emily says

      July 24, 2015 at 11:50 am

      Wow this turned out amazing! I am definitely going to go check out how you put this together. Awesome job!

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      • LZ Cathcart says

        July 26, 2015 at 4:39 pm

        Thank you so much, Emily! I had soooo much fun creating this beauty πŸ™‚

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    9. Cat @ Pocketful of Posies says

      July 28, 2015 at 8:46 am

      What a fabulous idea! I love your ladder light! Thank you so much for stopping by and sharing at this weeks Dream. Create. Inspire. Link! You are one of our features! I hope we’ll see you there again this afternoon!

      Cat

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      • LZ Cathcart says

        July 29, 2015 at 2:48 pm

        You are so sweet! Thank you for stopping by and the feature, Cat. See you again next week πŸ™‚

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    10. Janis says

      October 13, 2015 at 7:03 am

      I am not seeing the type of lights you used. Are there more directions somewhere? I am looking for a new light over my table and loving this idea. Thanks for sharing.

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      • LZ Cathcart says

        October 18, 2015 at 11:12 am

        Hi Janis! We used outdoor lights that we purchased at Lowe’s. This post is actually guest post over at Bless’er House, and here’s the link: http://www.blesserhouse.com/2015/07/diy-ladder-light.html

        Thanks again for stopping by πŸ™‚

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