A Cultivated Nest

DIY Saturday: Make a Herb Tower

This container herb garden would be a great project for those that have little outdoor gardening space since it's designed vertically. You could do a tower of herbs you make teas with or do themed culinary pots (Italian/French/spicy). You could also add some nasturtiums (which are edible) for some color or make one tier lettuce - there are so many ways you could use this space saving idea from ... Read More about DIY Saturday: Make a Herb Tower

15 Fun Repurposed Rake Projects

What do you do with a rake that you can't use anymore? One that's rusty or the handle broke off? Here are a 15 Fun Repurposed Rake Projects that are practical & decorative ways to repurpose old rakes. Remember that you can always spray paint a rake if it looks too old and rusty or if you need a particular color. 15 Fun Repurposed Rake Project Door Wreaths and Decor. Take the handle ... Read More about 15 Fun Repurposed Rake Projects

Using Color to Unify A Garden – My Blue Garden Gate

A design concept that I use inside my home is to repeat colors to unify spaces. I'm one of those gardeners that plants a lot of "I'll take one of those & gotta a have one of that" plants as something catches my eye at the garden center, instead of planning ahead and planting bunches of the same colored flowers/shrubs so my borders have a more cohesive look. I decided to apply that same ... Read More about Using Color to Unify A Garden – My Blue Garden Gate

My Garden Hose Wreath

We had a new Goodwill open close to us a month ago and it has just been a treasure trove! They always seem to be super good those first few months. We have found all kinds of great things there and one thing I want to show you is a not bad looking garden hose wreath that I got for $2.92. This was a great thrifty find since I've been wanting to make this type of wreath for quite some time! It was ... Read More about My Garden Hose Wreath

My Easter Decorations: China Cabinet

Hi everyone! I thought I'd share my china cabinet today and maybe give you some Easter decorating ideas. I recently took out the toile fabric panels that lined the back of my living room china cabinet and painted the beadboard backing a golden yellow. So instead of just putting everything back, I put everything back and added some of my Easter decorations. So it's all in one spot instead of ... Read More about My Easter Decorations: China Cabinet

15 {More} Ways to Repurpose Old Jeans

Think twice about ditching those old jeans! I'm all about making the most of what you have. So here are some {more} ideas for turning old jeans into beautiful and practical items. 15 Ways to Repurpose Old Jeans Repurposed and Useful. Everyone has an old pair of jeans lying around the house, but who knew they could be useful in many different ways? Jewelry. The transformation is ... Read More about 15 {More} Ways to Repurpose Old Jeans