A Cultivated Nest

Budget Bathroom Remodel – A Before & After

Hi! When we were planning on selling our house I knew I needed to update the bathroom that we have in the basement and it had to be on a budget! It still had the original sink from 1967 (which was brown). The toilet was also browny/beige but we replaced that last year with a white one. It a long narrow bathroom with no natural light. Here see for yourself! I have no idea why I would ... Read More about Budget Bathroom Remodel – A Before & After

This Week In The Garden – Make It Pretty!

Hi! The last frost date for my area was April 15 but I actually put my veggies out a few weeks earlier than that and as a result they've really growing beautifully already. Time will tell if this was a good move on my part or not. I used an old clear shower curtain to make a cold frame on nights where we had close to freezing temps and it worked amazingly well at protecting my starts! This ... Read More about This Week In The Garden – Make It Pretty!

Homemade Strawberry Muffins

You can't beat fresh homegrown strawberries! The flavor of ones you grow yourself is so much better, more intense, than store bought (but that's true for all home grown produce). I have a delicious Homemade Strawberry Muffin Recipe for you at the bottom of this post but first I want to talk a little bit about growing strawberries. Not only do people love strawberries, but also birds, rodents, ... Read More about Homemade Strawberry Muffins

Thrifting Again

Hi everyone! I hadn’t gone thrifting in long, long, looooong time since I've been in the decluttering/packing up phase. Last weekend I went to my favorite place to do a little shopping. The weather was gorgeous and it was so much fun to look at all the pretty things. Here are a few pics of what they had and at the end I’ll show you what I got. I’m so into old outdoor birdhouses right now. ... Read More about Thrifting Again

A House in the Roses

Hi everyone! It thought I’d share some photos of all the roses I have blooming and give you all an update of what’s happening around here. I think I say this every April but so much is in bloom that I wonder what’s left for the rest of the season! Anyway, the Knockout Roses are in full bloom and are just a wonderful carefree rose (at least for me). I was at Home Depot yesterday ... Read More about A House in the Roses

Garden In Bloom

Thought I’d share some garden photos as everything is starting to bloom! That’s my one lilac bloom so far! I envy those of you who are able to easily grow this shrub. I had a huge old bush at our house in New Jersey. So fragrant and beautiful! That pretty spoon marker was gift from my bloggy friend Clarice. My Knockout Roses are blooming! I ... Read More about Garden In Bloom