A Cultivated Nest

DIY Saturday: DIY Natural Room Air Fresheners

Happy weekend everyone! Would you like to add fragrance to your home naturally without harmful ingredients? Try this easy method that uses natural fruits and spices to freshen the air in your home. Aren't these gorgeous! She says the jars can be stored in fridge for 1-2 weeks so you make them ahead and they can be re-heated 2-3 times. I am so trying this! Be sure you read the comments for lots ... Read More about DIY Saturday: DIY Natural Room Air Fresheners

My Mossy Flowery Spring Mantel

People often ask me how to go about decorating a fireplace mantel {I guess because I change my mantel every month or so}. I'm flattered that people would ask me for decorating advice since I think of myself as a homemaker & gardener not at all as a "decorator". So I had to think about it. Maybe there are some kind of rules? I don't know. I just find it easier to decorate certain things ... Read More about My Mossy Flowery Spring Mantel

The First Blooms of Spring In My Garden

The first day of spring isn't officially until March 20th but we've had some really lovely spring-like afternoons here and there already. I thought I'd share some of the first blooms of spring in my garden! I've taken advantage of the few warm afternoons we've had and started cleaning up my garden. Doing a little bit as time as weather permits is the only way to keep on top of things without ... Read More about The First Blooms of Spring In My Garden

DIY Saturday: Paint Your Old Tired Laminate Counters

Happy weekend everyone! Paint is the inexpensive solution to a lot of problems and this DIY will help us deal with a problem that many of us have, outdated, strange colored laminate countertops. This tutorial shows you how to make those old countertops look like new using spray paint! Be sure to read the comments for tips. Everyone seems to have had great results using this method! DIY Spray ... Read More about DIY Saturday: Paint Your Old Tired Laminate Counters

Easter Decorations

Easter Sunday will be here before we know it! I finally got around to doing a little Easter decorating this week. I only bought 2 new things at the Dollar Tree (some candy and plastic eggs), otherwise everything else I already had. Alot I didn't even use since I decided to keep it simple this year. I like to put all of my seasonal decorations in one or two places (especially when I don't have ... Read More about Easter Decorations

DIY Moss Covered Frame & Free Easter Printables

I did this quick project the other day - a DIY moss covered frame and put a free spring subway art printable in it. This is such a super easy way to decorate for spring! I'm feeling mossy this spring! This is a super easy project and is going to be part of my spring mantel! Here's how I made it and below are a few free Easter printables I collected for you to put in your frame. DIY Moss ... Read More about DIY Moss Covered Frame & Free Easter Printables