A Cultivated Nest

Growing Ground Cherries

Do you guys know what a ground cherry is? I grew the Aunt Molly variety last year from plants I got online and fortunately they self-seed. So once you buy one you never have to buy another. They're a sprawling plant that's part of the nightshade family. It sort of looks like a tomatillo in that the fruit is inside a papery husk. Some people say they have a strawberry/tomato or ... Read More about Growing Ground Cherries

Summery Foyer

I was saying on the ACN facebook page that I'm starting to plan my fall garden and how I wish summer was over! Usually I try to enjoy each season without rushing the next, but this summer has just been brutal. I think we've had a handful of days that were actually enjoyable (weather wise). I feel like we're all just trying to survive until September! I'm so ready to take my ... Read More about Summery Foyer

Works In Progress

Well I feel like I've moved house! My house is in such disarray from moving my daughter to her new bedroom/work area (she has the entire downstairs now). Well the dog and I have a little corner! We're converting her old bedroom into a cozy tv room. Boxes need unpacking and furniture needs to be placed! Still need to do some touch up painting and I promised her new curtains and bedding - so we ... Read More about Works In Progress

DIY Headboard Ideas

Hello everyone! I've been trying to come up with a headboard for my daughter's new bedroom (she got a new bigger mattress). I had been hunting the thrift stores for a headboard and wasn't finding any in the size I needed so I thought I'd make one for her (like I need another project!). But in the mean time I thought I'd share some of the DIY headboard ideas I came across in case you're in a ... Read More about DIY Headboard Ideas

Baking Quick Breads In Your Crockpot/Slow Cooker

Hello everyone! We're busy this week getting our daughter moved into her new bedroom so I thought I'd re-run this post I did last summer about baking quick breads (banana/zucchini/pumpkin etc) in your crockpot. It's so hot right now - our heat index has us at 104-108! Last thing I want to do is heat up my kitchen. I sometimes even plug my crockpot in an outlet in our screened porch so that ... Read More about Baking Quick Breads In Your Crockpot/Slow Cooker

A Month In Review – A Look Back At July

I do a monthly wrap-up of sorts to not only remind me of all that I accomplished but also in case you missed a post! A link to each featured post is included. My slipcover is coming along! I used the zipper foot on my machine for the first time ever and made piping for the first time ever. I'm proud of myself for sticking with this project. I shared the beautiful cottage gardenof my ... Read More about A Month In Review – A Look Back At July