I envied anyone who lived in a house with stairs and envisioned sliding down a bannister as the ultimate fun. Most of the books I read (the classics, I was a nerdy kid!) featured large, multi-level homes with mysterious back staircases and dark attic passages.
Yes, I've always been fascinated with newell posts, bannisters, landings, and beautiful stairs. . . . . . .
Houses with stairs seem to hold more secrets
and delights than regular houses, don't they?
Halfway down the stairs
is a stair
where i sit.
there isn't any
other stair
quite like
it.
i'm not at the bottom,
i'm not at the top;
so this is the stair
where
I always
stop.
Halfway up the stairs
Isn't up
And it isn't down.
It isn't in the nursery,
It isn't in town.
And all sorts of funny thoughts
Run round my head.
It isn't really
Anywhere!
It's somewhere else
Instead!
is a stair
where i sit.
there isn't any
other stair
quite like
it.
i'm not at the bottom,
i'm not at the top;
so this is the stair
where
I always
stop.
Halfway up the stairs
Isn't up
And it isn't down.
It isn't in the nursery,
It isn't in town.
And all sorts of funny thoughts
Run round my head.
It isn't really
Anywhere!
It's somewhere else
Instead!
-- A.A. Milne, creator of Winnie the Pooh
What a beautiful post, full of inspiration. I especially love the "book case" stairs. I love the little poem from Milne, I remember this well. Love Katie xxxx
ReplyDeleteThose first two staircases are wonderful, in a slightly creepy sort of way. I too love the bookcase stairs, although I am sure I would be forever stopping for a quick read!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely selection of stairs, some really creative idea's. My favorite one would have to be though the white painted (slightly distressed) one.
ReplyDeleteMagie x
These are all wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThe top two, as well as the book case one are absolute stunners.
Loving this post, so inspiring.. Funky Junk and Ivy & Piper's looks are definitely something I'd consider should I be lucky enough to have a staircase to decorate in the future.
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