A Cultivated Nest

Lithographed Chippendale Tray

We had an on and off rainy stormy day yesterday so I was puttering around inside. I have a new lithographed tray to add to my collection and I don't know quite where to hang it just yet. So I thought I'd place it on the bureau that holds my dining room linens. I also polished the silver yesterday. My new still life tray. I've been collecting these trays for years and they're very ... Read More about Lithographed Chippendale Tray

The Long Lasting Bloom of Crape Myrtle

The Crape Myrtles are just magnificent now! This lovely specimen belongs to my neighbor but I get to enjoy it since it's on the edge of our property lines. It's so lovely to have these gorgeous blooms mid summer when everything else is about to wilt in this heat. I think they thrive on heat and humidity! Not only does it have gorgeous peeling bark, but the blooms are so ... Read More about The Long Lasting Bloom of Crape Myrtle

Non-Toxic Cleaners & Under Sink Organization

It's been incredibly hot here lately so I've been working on indoor projects more than being outside. One room I've been working on all summer is my kitchen. One room I've been working on all summer is my kitchen. Cleaning, fluffing, organizing it to work better. So today I thought I'd share a few cleaning recipes and my under sink area. There are lots of green cleaners that you can buy ... Read More about Non-Toxic Cleaners & Under Sink Organization

Upcycling Old Windows Into A Pretty Yard Structure

We kept all our old windows when we had new ones put in several years ago (also kept old storm/screen doors). I always thought that I'd upcycle the old windows and make a greenhouse out of them. But since that hasn't happened we're starting to use them in other projects. I showed you a solar dehydrator that my husband made for me that used one. Now he's made me this very cool yard ... Read More about Upcycling Old Windows Into A Pretty Yard Structure

Sowing Seeds

Here are a few ideas to help you cultivate your nest: Solar light jars - what a cute and inexpensive way to light your garden path or the walkway to your house for a party. The Hand Me Down House shows you how to make them! Cute and easy slipcover for an ottoman. I should have started with this project! But it's definitely on my to do list. Tutorial featuring her very cute dog @ ... Read More about Sowing Seeds

A Summer Sipper – Haymaker’s Punch

Those of you who have been reading my blog for a while will know that I love the "Little House on the Prairie" books. I re-read them every year and my favorite one is "The Long Winter". I save that one for a really really cold day in winter, which in Georgia isn't until about January or February. In that book there's a part where Laura helps Pa with the hot tiring job of haying and at lunch ... Read More about A Summer Sipper – Haymaker’s Punch