A Cultivated Nest

Wisteria Mirror Hack

Today I'm going to participate in Metamorphosis Monday hosted by Susan of Between Naps on the Porch and Today's Thrifty Treasures hosted by Rhoda of Southern Hospitality. Please be sure to check out both blogs for more fun makeovers and yardsale finds!*All pictures open larger when you click on them.Last week I found a mirror at Goodwill that I made over and decided that I was going to do a wall ... Read More about Wisteria Mirror Hack

Hobby Lobby Giveaway…Just Because

Hi everyone! I went to Hobby Lobby yesterday and they had a couple aisles of 80% off stuff! So I bought a few things for myself and some for you. Yep, I shopped for you!Just my way of saying thank you for being so very kind and supportive. I can always count on reading the comments and coming away feeling good about what I've done. In my real life there aren't too many people that care if I've ... Read More about Hobby Lobby Giveaway…Just Because

Bountiful Garden

Do you guys remember that I tilled up a new veggie garden spot this year? I was looking at it this afternoon (in the sweltering heat) and I thought you'd like to see what it looks like now so I took a few photos. You know it's hot when just taking photos makes the sweat run down your back!Actually I really want to show you my oats! I'm so excited!I've got oats!! I like to experiment with at least ... Read More about Bountiful Garden

Kimba’s Garden Party

I remember when I was a teenager and my Mom used to try to get me to work in her gardens and I wouldn't have any of it. Now look at me! I spend 5 to 6 hours a day when I can, outside and there's really nothing I like more than working in my garden! I've been working on so many things but I thought I'd share this easy little project with you!Many of you know that I've have this plate border for a ... Read More about Kimba’s Garden Party

Today’s Thrifty Treasures

It's time to show your thriftstore/yardsale treasures. Be sure to visit Rhoda at Southern Hospitality for more Today's Thrifty Treasures participants. I'm always amazed at all the wonderful things people find at yardsales!I want you all to know that I actually went to 4 yardsales Saturday (and I never go cause I don't like to get up early on Saturdays) and didn't find a thing! Although I have to ... Read More about Today’s Thrifty Treasures

Good Reads

It's always good to relax with a book but I find that in the summer I seem to want to read even more! I love books! I would love to have a little bookstore with a little cafe where I could sell homemade treats and have live music. So I thought I'd share a few homemaking and gardening books with you in case you're looking for some new summer reading. One of my favorites is "Home-Making" by J.R. ... Read More about Good Reads