A Cultivated Nest

My Fourth of July Chalkboard

I only did a little decorating for the 4th of July since we won't be home for most the day anyway. I re-did the chalkboard in my dining room with a 4th of July theme. I hope you all have a wonderful holiday weekend! ... Read More about My Fourth of July Chalkboard

Refreshing Strawberry Lime Basil Infused Water

With the weather getting hotter and hotter it's important to stay hydrated! I'm really loving the infused waters I've been drinking all summer. Here's a new one - strawberry lime basil! I have a ton of basil growing in containers and in raised beds plus strawberries are in season so those two ingredients were just naturals. The lime gives it a refreshing citrusy flavor. Give it a try - it's a ... Read More about Refreshing Strawberry Lime Basil Infused Water

Apple Trees That I Grow In Pots

Love apples but don't have room for an apple tree in your yard? Grow a Columnar Apple tree in a pot! They're apple trees that are easy to grow in pots! I do have a mini orchard in my backyard but I was fascinated by the idea of these fruit trees a few years ago and ordered two from Stark Bros.com (there are lots of other places that sell these trees). Apple Trees That Grow In Pots These ... Read More about Apple Trees That I Grow In Pots

My Summer Porch Tour

I thought since it's now "officially" summer that I would share what my screened in porch looks like this year. We've made a few changes. We moved some furniture down to the patio to stage it and I moved some other furniture into the porch. One thing I've realized is that in the summer I don't need a lot of "decor" on the porch. The stars are the scenery since it's off our top floor, the birds ... Read More about My Summer Porch Tour

Two-Tone DIY Wooden Spoon Plant Markers

I was looking for a cute new idea for some plant markers (last year I did paint stick plant markers) and came across several ideas using wooden spoons as plant markers. Which I thought was a good idea as wooden spoons are very inexpensive. You can find a bag of them just about anywhere. I found a bag of 8 at TJMaxx for $3.99 but I know the dollar stores have them as well as the big box stores. ... Read More about Two-Tone DIY Wooden Spoon Plant Markers

DIY Outdoor Projects: Back Door Seating Area Makeover

Well I'm finally starting to see the light with some of our DIY outdoor projects! Just in time too. It's already hot early in the morning so soon working outside at any time is not going to be happening. Let me show you what we did with the area outside our back door. I finished painting the gingerbread screen door we installed and the door behind it. I'm excited that I can cross that ... Read More about DIY Outdoor Projects: Back Door Seating Area Makeover