A Cultivated Nest

Vintage Art

Hi everyone! Just popping in for a quick post. I thought I'd share some recently acquired vintage wall art that I plan on using in my little home makeover. I haven't quite decided where to hang them yet since I'm thinking of painting either just my foyer or the foyer/livingroom/hallway. Don't want to hang something only to have to take down soon. My daughter gave me this pretty ... Read More about Vintage Art

The Stinking Rose (otherwise known as garlic)

Hi everyone! Did you know that garlic is called the "stinking rose" but no one really knows how it got that name! It's really closer to a lily than a rose so it's very puzzling. Who knows how these things start. Anyhoo, in late October I planted some garlic cloves which I purchased through Burpee. Garlic grows best in fertile well drained soil that's got lots of compost mixed in. ... Read More about The Stinking Rose (otherwise known as garlic)

DIY Cupcake Liner Heart Wreath

Hi everyone! I decided I wanted a new wreath for Valentine's Day and really couldn't see spending any money on one as I have a small plastic bin of Valentine decorations already (it's one day - how many decorations do you need :)! So I decided to remake that wreath above which I made last year. I had a bunch of cupcake liners that I got from Michael's and decided to incorporate them ... Read More about DIY Cupcake Liner Heart Wreath

Home Makeover

A few months ago I decided that I'm o.v.e.r the cluttered cottage look and that I want a home that's still warm, still me, but just a bit....calmer. Not quite so much going on all at once. More simple, not fussy, pretty but not every surface stuffed with things. As you know I like color. Actually as much as I admire those Nordic blogs and all their beautiful white rooms and furniture, I ... Read More about Home Makeover

Indoor Winter Blooming Garden

Outside it may be cold and wet, but that doesn't stop me from enjoying a lovely little spring tabletop garden right inside my home. I do some version of this every year (click here to see another). This year two things are different: I happened upon a clearance sale on indoor plants at Lowe's right before they started bringing in their Christmas decorations. So I've added those (good for ... Read More about Indoor Winter Blooming Garden

Sowing Seeds: Ideas to Help You Cultivate Your Nest

I have some cute DIY projects that I've found in my internet travels to share with you today: All the photos are linked to their sources. I love that the inside of the door is wallpapered (maybe stenciled?). I paint almost all the insides of my doors yellow and it's always such a happy surprise to open a door. Look at these cute and cottagey decoupaged votives From Fellow ... Read More about Sowing Seeds: Ideas to Help You Cultivate Your Nest