Ladder

A productive day. Amongst other things I had an idea when I was looking through the Ikea catalogue, and so decided to paint my ladder. The ladder was made by a company, that employs people who otherwise have difficulties getting a job. About ten years ago I saw a picture of a ladder, went to this company and asked them if they could make one for me. We had a lengthy discussion about the design (I remember even being asked if I wanted a drinkholder attached to it!), and then they went to work.

It took almost two months for them, but in the end they delivered a very sturdy ladder, that I have used a lot. And yes, I paid more than I would've in Ikea, but I got my own design, and I believe, better quality.

But it's always bothered me a bit that it was wood-coloured. I'm not big on wood. I like steel, shiny things and of course purple. However, I have enough purple in my home so when I realized there was paint left from the cat-shelves I decided to match the ladder.

I think it looks great, now on the balcony to dry with the door closed, so no nosy little furry ones can check it out. And I'm very pleased with the metal untouched by paint whatshammacallit thingies on the side, that took almost as long to cover as to paint the whole ladder.