A Cultivated Nest

Cottage Style Photos That Make Me Happy

Some days you just want to look at pretty stuff all day and not think about all the things you have/should do. Today is one of those days. So even if it's just for a few minutes.... Enjoy and I hope you all have a good weekend! *click on images to go to their sources ... Read More about Cottage Style Photos That Make Me Happy

Inexpensive & Easy Art Project

Our master bathroom is done in black and white toile (you can see it here). I have mostly black, white and silver accents in there. It was time for a change! I've loved these shell prints that I made. They look really good with the creamy yellow walls (Venetian Plaster). But I wanted to introduce some splashes of color. So I decided to remake these shell prints and I didn't want to ... Read More about Inexpensive & Easy Art Project

How Many Garden Cherubs are Too Many?

Yesterday the skies were clear and the sun was out! So I took a stroll through the garden to see what's poppin. I made an interesting discovery. I have quite a few cherubs in my garden! For some reason I wasn't aware. I guess because normally most of them are partially hidden by rose bushes, tree branches or flowers. Some of you may remember when Chippy came to live in my ... Read More about How Many Garden Cherubs are Too Many?

Liven up Your Drawers with Pretty Paper

I think it's the little details that help add personalty to a home. Details are the icing on the cake, the cherry on the sundae, they are what make a house special and distinctive. Take my drawers for example. Most of my drawers have been lined with paper for added pizzazz. It's such a simple and easy thing to do! In this dresser, which is in my dining room, I've used some black ... Read More about Liven up Your Drawers with Pretty Paper

15 Fun Ways to Use Old Ladders In Your Home

I have been looking for some old ladders to use in my garden and my home since....forever! I think everyone else is looking for them too (since I can't seem to find even one old rickety wooden ladder). I thought I'd share some fun ways to reuse ladders in your home. 15 Fun Ways to Reuse Ladders In Your Home Farmhouse Decor. We all seem to be drawn to farmhouse decor for our homes, so why not ... Read More about 15 Fun Ways to Use Old Ladders In Your Home

DIY Chalkboard Coffee Filter Wreath

So for a week or so I've had this idea in my head that I wanted to make a combination chalkboard and coffee filter wreath. A chalkboard coffee filter wreath. Now, I have my share of chalkboards but I don't use them very often. So I thought it would be fun to combine a chalkboard with a wreath because I use wreaths all the time. What could be more fun than a wreath you can leave up all the time ... Read More about DIY Chalkboard Coffee Filter Wreath