A Cultivated Nest

My DIY Salvaged Wood Potting Bench

I've been wanting to show you the fabulous potting bench that my husband made for me. But I really had to wait for a time when I wasn't using it so I could have it cleaned up for photos. He made it almost entirely from fence boards we had left over from when we built the fence along the back of our property, old windows we've been keeping for various projects, a couple of pallets we picked ... Read More about My DIY Salvaged Wood Potting Bench

DIY Saturday – Egg Carton Flower Mirror

This project is so amazing! Imagine taking egg cartons and making this stunning mirror! That's right egg cartons! I'm sure most of us have egg cartons and what do you do with those egg cartons once you've used the eggs. Now you can save them and make this beautiful mirror from Better Homes & Gardens Here's another one I found at NestPenguin (no tutorial): Love it! Both mirrors are ... Read More about DIY Saturday – Egg Carton Flower Mirror

20 Cool Ways To Decorate With Vintage Luggage

I've been looking for vintage luggage for a while now, and I was lucky enough to find a cute little vintage overnight case at Goodwill last month! There are so many ways you can use old luggage in your home! For some inspiration, I've collected 15 ways to repurpose a suitcase. 20 Ways to Decorate With Vintage Luggage Vintage. Search your local thrift store or grandma's attic to find ... Read More about 20 Cool Ways To Decorate With Vintage Luggage

Making Some Changes In The Master Bedroom

I've been on an organizing mission all summer. Just little projects here and there. Nothing too involved or time consuming really. One area that was bugging me was the top of my dresser. I didn't take before photos but it was kind of messy! Anyway, I found the perfect little organizer and that of course led me to making a few more changes and now I have a whole new direction that I want to take ... Read More about Making Some Changes In The Master Bedroom

Big Fat Blossoms – My Limelight Hydrangea

I am so amazed by the big fat cone shaped blossoms on my Limelight Hydrangea that I just had to share! Isn't that bloom huge!! I planted this hydrangea just last April and the growth has just been astounding! The plant in the pot is the Limelight Hydrangea. This is what that area looks like today. You saw the other side of the barn - the seating area here. I think I'm going to ... Read More about Big Fat Blossoms – My Limelight Hydrangea

DIY Saturday – Make A Flowery Birdbath From 2 Urns!

Happy Saturday everyone! This is such a clever project! It's a birdbath & planter in one that uses 2 plastic urns as the base. It's originally a Lowe's Creative Ideas Project. I prefered the way Mami Talks interpreted it though since I like color. But I'll give you both links at the bottom for you to check out. It's super easy and would be the perfect accent for your garden! DIY ... Read More about DIY Saturday – Make A Flowery Birdbath From 2 Urns!