A Cultivated Nest

Homemade Strawberry Muffins

You can't beat fresh homegrown strawberries! The flavor of ones you grow yourself is so much better, more intense, than store bought (but that's true for all home grown produce). I have a delicious Homemade Strawberry Muffin Recipe for you at the bottom of this post but first I want to talk a little bit about growing strawberries. Not only do people love strawberries, but also birds, rodents, ... Read More about Homemade Strawberry Muffins

Thrifting Again

Hi everyone! I hadn’t gone thrifting in long, long, looooong time since I've been in the decluttering/packing up phase. Last weekend I went to my favorite place to do a little shopping. The weather was gorgeous and it was so much fun to look at all the pretty things. Here are a few pics of what they had and at the end I’ll show you what I got. I’m so into old outdoor birdhouses right now. ... Read More about Thrifting Again

A House in the Roses

Hi everyone! It thought I’d share some photos of all the roses I have blooming and give you all an update of what’s happening around here. I think I say this every April but so much is in bloom that I wonder what’s left for the rest of the season! Anyway, the Knockout Roses are in full bloom and are just a wonderful carefree rose (at least for me). I was at Home Depot yesterday ... Read More about A House in the Roses

Garden In Bloom

Thought I’d share some garden photos as everything is starting to bloom! That’s my one lilac bloom so far! I envy those of you who are able to easily grow this shrub. I had a huge old bush at our house in New Jersey. So fragrant and beautiful! That pretty spoon marker was gift from my bloggy friend Clarice. My Knockout Roses are blooming! I ... Read More about Garden In Bloom

Spring is Here

Hi everyone! I’ve gotten quite a few emails asking if I was alright. Yes, I’m fine – we’re all fine here. Just busy with life in general and still trying to get this property in shape. I’m a little behind in my projects but my husband is taking some time off this month and my daughter has spring break, so I’ll be getting some help with the things that need to be finished up. (Those are Primroses ... Read More about Spring is Here

Valentine’s Decorations & Re-puposing a Potholder

Hi everyone! Just wanted to pop in to let you all know that I’ll be back in March or there abouts. I’m in the home stretch as far as getting my house ready to list and I really need to concentrate on finishing up my bathroom remodel and then just cleaning and depersonalizing. I'm not packing up my stuff yet so here’s a little bit of Valentine's decorating that I did do. This is my foyer tree ... Read More about Valentine’s Decorations & Re-puposing a Potholder