A Cultivated Nest

Embroidered Pillowcases

One of the easiest ways for me to do some "fluffing" around the house is to change out my table linens and bedding. So this weekend I decided to put some new pillow cases and a new sham on our guest bed. Our guest bedroom is pretty small and half of it serves as my office which I haven't gotten around to doing anything with (it's hard enough to keep the top of my desk tidy!).I love embroidery! ... Read More about Embroidered Pillowcases

Growing Food In Your Backyard

Anyone that goes grocery shopping knows that food prices have risen and that prices especially for organics have always been high. One way I've dealt with this is to try to grow the majority of our fruits and vegetables at least during the spring/summer months. How To Grow Food In Your Backyard I use raised beds and containers. I used to have 4 large raised beds but we're re-working them ... Read More about Growing Food In Your Backyard

Fall Banner

OCTOBER October's changing magic upon my garden falls With lacy, leafy patterns against the rough stone walls. I can smell the leaves in the hedgerow, And chrysanthemums spice the air - Fragrance of apple orchards and seed pods everywhere. There's a lengthening of darkness Like a blanket that covers all, For October, fickle maiden, is ushering in the fall! ~Nellie Varnes Fultz I ... Read More about Fall Banner

Brown Transferware Shelf

Well I finally got around to working on my china cabinet this weekend. At least I did the first shelf!Last year I made a cardboard template of the back of each shelf and covered the cardboard with some scrap toile that I have. For the summer I took the cardboard out and lined the back with some pretty green wall paper samples. All summer those cardboard backs were stored in my closet. It was so ... Read More about Brown Transferware Shelf

Show & Tell Friday! – Fall Mantel

For other Show and Tell Friday posts please visit Kelli at There's No Place Like HomeLast year Target had some fall planters that had twigs and things in them and I really wanted two for my mantel. But you know they were a crazy price (I find all their wreaths and faux arrangements extremely overpriced)! So I waited for them to be on clearance. Well the first markdown was hardly anything. So I ... Read More about Show & Tell Friday! – Fall Mantel