A Cultivated Nest

Red Toile & Checkered Dining Room Chairs

Hi everyone! I've spent the last few days decluttering and fluffing! I finally put away the last of the Christmas decorations that were in the dining room and decided to start there with a bit of nest fluffing. I got out some red toile & checkered dining room chair slipcovers that I bought on clearance last year at Pier 1 (actually I think it may have been the year before last)...all the ... Read More about Red Toile & Checkered Dining Room Chairs

Clever Ways to Repurpose Old Drawers

I do a upcycle/repurpose post about once a week or so because my thought is why throw something away if you can make it into something else that is useful and/or beautiful. Not that I want you to start hording stuff.... :) But instead, I'd like to encourage you all to look at things differently. If you need something, first look to see what you already have that can be repurposed before ... Read More about Clever Ways to Repurpose Old Drawers

A Sweater Covered Pot – Fun Winter Project!

Hey all - I really love how this project turned out! I also love how quick and easy it is! I made a little pot cozy for one of my indoor plants from an old sweater. It a great way to upcycle part of a sweater and add some personality to your decor. PLUS it's not permanent! I guess I'm really into knit projects this winter (too bad I don't actually knit)! If you don't have an old sweater ... Read More about A Sweater Covered Pot – Fun Winter Project!

Let It Snow Chalkboard Art

I'm sure quite a few (maybe many) of you are probably sick of snow! We haven't seen any yet. Well we did see a few light flurries but it didn't stick. So that doesn't count. We had a gloomy rainy day yesterday so I played with my chalkboard in my dining room and created some snowflake chalkboard art! Making a big chalkboard has proven to be one of the most fun projects I've ever done. It's ... Read More about Let It Snow Chalkboard Art

Easy DIY Winter Scarf Wreath

I recently made this really easy (I mean super easy) scarf wreath. I think it's a cute transitional winter wreath and it's very inexpensive to make! I actually got this cute lined scarf at Goodwill for $1.99 (maybe you have a ratty old scarf you're not using) and the wreath form is one I had (you can find these straw wreath forms at basically any thrift store, the dollar store and of ... Read More about Easy DIY Winter Scarf Wreath

Pretty Books & Catching Up

Hello everyone! I want to share one of my Christmas presents from my husband today. It's no secret that I love books. I've always loved reading! I was one of those kids that looked forward to summer vacation just so that I could read what ever I wanted for as long as I wanted! A day spent gardening and reading would be a perfect day for me (especially if someone else cooked dinner)! My husband ... Read More about Pretty Books & Catching Up