A Cultivated Nest

A Homegrown Fall Centerpiece

I grew lots of sunflowers this summer. Mammoth ones and small ones. I grew them because they're such happy flowers. I don't think anyone could not smile when seeing a sunflower. But I also grew them to use in my fall decorating (and for seeds for the birds and little critters). Last year I went to a farmer's market where someone had shellacked the heads to sell for indoor decoration. I ... Read More about A Homegrown Fall Centerpiece

My First Chair Slipcover is Done!

I finally finished my slipcover for my wing chair that I started back in the beginning of summer! My first slipcover made with drop cloths! I am not a seamstress. I have rarely used my sewing machine since I got it about 10 years ago. As a matter of fact I had to get my manual out every time I wanted to wind a bobbin or thread my machine. I've been able to do little things that required just ... Read More about My First Chair Slipcover is Done!

Frugal Link Love

I thought I'd share some Frugal Living links that I've found helpful recently: Math Tricks to Keep You Frugal -math is involved in frugality! Need to figure out what 15/25/35% off is or estimate how much money you've spent etc. Easy to understand tips. My husband, who is in retail , says that people will routinely ask how much something costs that's 50% off. How To thrive In Uncertainty ... Read More about Frugal Link Love

The Thrift Store Buddha

Ever buy something at the thrift store and not know what to do with it? Hopefully I'm not the only one :) I bought a solid concrete Buddha at Goodwill about a two months ago for the amazing price of $2.41. It sat in the garage until this week when my husband was straightening up in there and started asking me what I planned on doing with it (and ahem... a few other items). So duly ... Read More about The Thrift Store Buddha

Win a Free Custom Rolled Canvas Print from UPrinting

UPrinting, a leading online printing company, is offering one ACN reader a 16” x 20” rolled canvas print of your choice. Their canvas prints are available with a 2-inch border or no border, and they offer one business-day turnaround and free shipping.* ******THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED**************** Of course the canvas prints are wonderful for special day photos ... Read More about Win a Free Custom Rolled Canvas Print from UPrinting

Found a Statue for My Garden Conservatory

Meet "Chippy". He's going to live in the garden conservatory that my husband built for me. I took a few quick shots because it was threatening to rain (didn't have time to plant my mums that I bought to plant around him). Poor thing is missing a hand. Although he might not mind since he does have wings. I have a few ideas of things I want to do to dress up my conservatory. ... Read More about Found a Statue for My Garden Conservatory