A Cultivated Nest

A Burst of Sunshine

I know many of you have snow so I thought you might like a little burst of sunshine in the form of some flowers! So many things are blooming months ahead of schedule due to our freaky warm weather. The Forsythia is starting to bloom and that usually is a sure sign that spring is just around the corner. A few days ago it was so hot I had the AC on! Today it's been sunny but cold (high ... Read More about A Burst of Sunshine

Painted Stair Ideas

Would you paint your stairs? Paint can be a great quick fix for stairs that look worn down, or stairs that just look too plain. I painted my foyer steps about 8 years ago, and it was a good way to update and improve stairs that didn't look too great. If you have a similar issue with your staircase, you'll want to check out these great Painted Stair Ideas! After we tore off the nasty old carpet ... Read More about Painted Stair Ideas

The Basics of Planning Your Vegetable Garden

Gardening 101 Pt. 1 - Planning Your Garden Planning is important for success when starting a vegetable garden! But before we get into the basics of planning your vegetable garden, I'm sure some of you are asking why should I even bother to grow my own vegetables? There are many many MANY reasons to have a vegetable garden but here are my top 3. My Top 3 Reasons For Growing Your Own ... Read More about The Basics of Planning Your Vegetable Garden

Easy Cottage Style Table Runner

Saturday morning I woke up with a slight sore throat and I didn't feel particularly energetic. I had planned on painting my foyer. That would involve climbing up and down a ladder - not happening. Plus it was raining. So I decided to do an easy sewing project. I've been wanting a new table runner and I have lots of burlap & fabric so I decided on a burlap and gingham tablerunner. This ... Read More about Easy Cottage Style Table Runner

Charming Cottage Gardens

There's just something so charming about a cottage garden. Old fashioned romance is at the heart of a cottage garden don't ya think? I think they never look planned even if they are. There's usually a mix of old fashioned flowers like Delphiniums, Foxgloves, Hollyhocks and roses. I think it's too hot in Georgia for Delphiniums but I do have Hollyhocks and Foxgloves in my ... Read More about Charming Cottage Gardens

Changes To My Foyer = Typography Wall

There are a few little things that bug me about my house and when I decided that this was the "Year of the Home Makeover", I also decided to tackle a few of those things. The not too involved- not too expensive things! One thing that always bugged me was this knee wall we built (photo below) when we first moved in. It originally had your typical 1960's split-foyer railing when we bought the ... Read More about Changes To My Foyer = Typography Wall