A Cultivated Nest

Decorating Changes In The Living Room

First off, Happy Earth Day everyone! I moved my living room furniture around again. After living with my living room the way I arranged it last February, I decided last month that I just didn't like it and I've been trying different locations for the couch and chairs and finally settled on something I really like. I just want to show you one corner today. I moved the red table that I've always ... Read More about Decorating Changes In The Living Room

DIY Saturday: Make A Drop Cloth Rug

Happy Weekend Everyone! Making your own rug from inexpensive drop cloths is such a great idea! You can personalize them in the colors and designs that work for your home. Here's a great tutorial that shows you how. How To Make A Stenciled Drop Cloth Rug. Supplies: Drop cloth cut to the size you need A roll of cabinet liner to use under the rug to make it non-slip Acrylic ... Read More about DIY Saturday: Make A Drop Cloth Rug

12 Fun Map Repurpose Projects

Repurposing items in a new way is a great way to celebrate Earth Day which is on April 22nd. I've collected 12 creative map repurpose ideas which will hopefully inspire you to make something from those old maps you have laying around! I just love the idea of upcycling and repurposing items and the colors are so pretty in maps! Map Repurpose Projects Use maps from places you have been. I ... Read More about 12 Fun Map Repurpose Projects

Easy Mirror Project For The Garden

Hi everyone! I'm over at Kathy's Creative Home Expressions today with an easy project that even non crafty folks can do! Come see what I did! Kathy has an etsy store and just got her own booth space so her blog is jam packed full of lots of fun projects! Like this harlequin table that she painted. or this sign that she made and this table runner that she sewed. She's ... Read More about Easy Mirror Project For The Garden

One Raised Bed Is Planted!

My backyard vegetable garden is such a mess right now! (And you know normally it's very neat!) We're taking a few of the older raised beds out and making new ones in a size that I've found that I really like - 6x3 and 11 inches deep. I'm 5'4'' and I've tried all different sizes of raised beds and that size is the easiest for me to reach into the middle of. I wanted to show you the one bed that I ... Read More about One Raised Bed Is Planted!

My World Is Green – Out On The Porch

My world IS literally green! It was yellow with inches of pollen every where. But now it's green since the trees are leafing out! I would say spring is here in Georgia. Which means it's time to get the screened porch ready for us to enjoy. It's my favorite room in this house! This year my colors are going to be lots of green, with some blue and white. That way I can re-use most of the things ... Read More about My World Is Green – Out On The Porch