A Cultivated Nest

Red & Blue Bedroom

Last weekend several neighbors had garage sales and at one of them I got lucky! I got two red toile pillow shams. Initially I bought them thinking they'd look great on the living room couch and be oh so comfy for naps and reading. But they didn't work out there - they were just too big. So I've put them in the guest bedroom/office for the time being. I usually never pass up any toile since I ... Read More about Red & Blue Bedroom

Blinged DIY Garden Hose Guides

I don't have an irrigation system set up in my veggie garden so I'm always dragging the hose around. I realized I needed some hose guides so that I don't smoosh my plants while watering. I had some vintage glass door knobs that I thought would be perfect for this project. You could also try drapery finials. Here's how to make your own blinged DIY garden hose guides. My first thought was to ... Read More about Blinged DIY Garden Hose Guides

Off The Shelf

I'm always interested in what others are reading so I thought I'd occasionally share what's on my nightstand these days. Currently I'm reading mostly books on Urban Homesteading and self-sufficient living . I'm really enjoying all of these books particularly "Quarter Acre Farm: How I Kept the Patio, Lost the Lawn, and Fed My Family For a Year" . Mostly because it's a mix of gardening ... Read More about Off The Shelf

Goodwill + Spray Paint=Easy Makeover

A few weeks ago I was browsing my local Goodwill and saw this fabulous object. A wooden birdcage! I have a thing for birdhouses/birdcages so this one had to come home with me especially since this big ol' thing was only $5.95! It's brown and I wasn't sure what color to paint it (cause I can never just leave anything the way it is) . So paint I must. But should it be red which ... Read More about Goodwill + Spray Paint=Easy Makeover

This Week In The Garden – What I’m Growing

My veggie garden is growing really well so far! Especially bed #1. I don't know if it's because (1) I started the plants by seed this year instead of buying starts (didn't want to invest too much money in case we moved and I had to leave them) or (2) if it's because I put them in the ground earlier than usual so they got a good head start or (3) the unseasonably warm weather we've ... Read More about This Week In The Garden – What I’m Growing

Sowing Seeds

Here are a few ideas to help you cultivate your nest: From Second Chances by Susan This cute container used to be a Spam can! What a great recycle/reuse project. From the fabulous Miss Mustard Seed A really wonderful 6 part VIDEO tutorial on how to make a slipcover! I already have my drop cloth purchased from Lowe's and I'm going to give it a try (It'll probably take me ... Read More about Sowing Seeds