A Cultivated Nest

Paula Deen Book Giveaway

XXX This Giveaway is Now Closed. Thanks Everyone! XXXXX Hi everyone! I’m doing the June Book Giveaway a few days early as my husband is actually off the next four days and we have some family fun planned. So no computer for me for the next few days! I thought Paula Deen’s book Savannah Style would be a fun read for someone for the summer. I think it’s written exactly the same way she talks – ... Read More about Paula Deen Book Giveaway

Hydrangeas Are Pretty!

Is there anyone that doesn’t like Hydrangeas? Don’t tell me if you don’t! They’re my very FAVORITE flowering shrub in the whole world! I thought I’d share a few of my bushes that are in bloom. Some varieties aren’t in bloom yet. Mostly the Oakleaf above and Nikko Blue and Endless Summer Hydrangeas are in full bloom. The neat thing about this border is that I propagated almost ... Read More about Hydrangeas Are Pretty!

Painted Halltree

Come on in! “They” say that a foyer should set the tone for what people will find in the rest of your home. I guess people will know I like red…and dogs! I finished painting my Goodwill halltree. Here it is waiting for me at Goodwill. Here it is all painted. I first primed it with Kilz spray primer and then used 3 coats of Behr California Poppy in satin (it probably could use ... Read More about Painted Halltree

Sunday Photo Feature

Walking around the town pond with Maxie. I think I took these photos in March/April. That white structure in the back is a porch swing. Pollen and tree blossoms! Turtles – sometimes they venture out and cross the road. Comments are off. Have a great Sunday! ... Read More about Sunday Photo Feature

Feeling Blue

Hello! Thanks for stopping by today! I realized that June is just a week away and that means it’s time to start thinking about decorating my screened in porch. This year I’m feeling kind of blue and white. Maybe because it’s already so stinkin hot! Thinking about blue and white makes me feel cool. I picked some hydrangeas and put them in a milkglass vase from Goodwill. A little bit of the ... Read More about Feeling Blue

Herb Gardening and How To Paint A Sign

Hi everyone! So far I got my herbs planted and then decided to make a little sign for that container. I’ll do the tutorial on sign making at the end since so many of you have seen me do it before. I planted my herbs in a large container on my deck, right outside my kitchen window. It’s more convenient to have them right by the kitchen as I can just pop outside to cut some fresh herbs ... Read More about Herb Gardening and How To Paint A Sign