A Cultivated Nest

Collecting Small Things – A Favorite Thing

I've been working on a small china cabinet I have in my dining room. The shelves are small - not very wide, deep or tall. I usually display a few small soup for-one tureens in it since that's all that will fit. It's one of those pieces of furniture that I loved when I got it but it's been bugging me for a few years now because it's so small. I keep looking for a larger china cabinet that'll fit ... Read More about Collecting Small Things – A Favorite Thing

Christmas Apothecary Jar

Don't apothecary jars just lend themselves to seasonal decorating? They look great filled with all kinds of things. One of my very favorite stores, Cost Plus World Market sent me a few samples from their Seasonal Collection so I decided to use them to make a little winter wonderland scene in an apothecary jar. These items are from their Christmas Carols Collection which is wonderfully ... Read More about Christmas Apothecary Jar

My Christmas Glitter House Mantel

I've decided to focus on a few key areas this year when decorating for Christmas. Mainly because I really, really, really want to downsize all my Christmas decor boxes. I decided to display all my glitter houses and some of my bottle brush trees on my mantel. My main focal areas for the living room will be our Christmas tree and the fireplace. I showed you the french grain sack planter I ... Read More about My Christmas Glitter House Mantel

French Grain Sack Planter

Here's a really easy Christmas decoration project that I made. I think it looks great with my pretty poinsettia but it would work for any time of year and with basically any graphic and any plant! This French Grain Sack Planter is a very quick project. I think it took me about 20 minutes! It's simple but adds a little wow factor to an inexpensive planter. Easy Christmas Decorating ... Read More about French Grain Sack Planter

Home Sweet Frugal Home #5

Are your dollars not stretching as far as they used to? Everyone has different reasons for wanting or needing to cut back and we are all at different stages in life. I thought I’d start sharing some frugal things that we do as a way to not only encourage myself to stay on tract, but maybe give someone with similar goals some ideas. ***harvested beans and green peppers despite having 4 ... Read More about Home Sweet Frugal Home #5

My Plans For My Budget Kitchen Makeover

I've finally figured out what is bothering me about my kitchen and I have plans of how I think I'm going to fix it without a total overhaul {which I couldn't afford anyway}. But first let me preface sharing those plans with you by saying that the last time I updated my kitchen was 2006. That was the last time I painted my cabinets and I think it was 2007 when I painted my kitchen walls (Vee :) ... Read More about My Plans For My Budget Kitchen Makeover