A Cultivated Nest

Old Fall Decorating Pictures

Hi everyone! I was looking through my old photos to see what I had done in the past for Christmas and found some old fall decorating photos that I had forgotten about and thought some of you might like to see. I've usually tried to enjoy each holiday as it comes. So I've never started Christmas decorating before Thanksgiving but this year will be different. I always feel rushed after Thanksgiving ... Read More about Old Fall Decorating Pictures

Some Link Love

Hi everyone! Here are some interesting posts that I thought you might like.Jane @ Thrifty Countrywoman has an excellent post where she took $17.50 and made a 1 week menu. She shows you how to make a meal stretch! My $17.50 ChallengeAs usual, Brenda @ Coffee Tea Books and Me has a wonderful pantry post The Holiday Pantry IClarice @ Storybook Woods has a delish pumpkin recipe to share but also look ... Read More about Some Link Love

My Pantry Organization

I've had a few people ask to see more of my pantry. I guess the picture on the sidebar with "My Showerstall Pantry" over it is intriguing LOL! So because long time readers will know all about it I'll save it for the end and show you my broom closet first. How many broom closets do you see on blogs?~smile. I know I'm always looking for organizing ideas so hopefully you'll get some ... Read More about My Pantry Organization

Book Winner & A Great Free Find

Hi everyone! I had three people email asking to be entered in the book giveaway so they became the last three people I added to the number of the comments (this was new to me - I've never had anyone email me for a give away before). The person getting the book is..... Cheryl at CopppersWife . Congratulations! I've sent you an email. Please give me your mailing address and I'll ship the book out ... Read More about Book Winner & A Great Free Find

Country Living’s Simple Country Wisdom – Giveaway

Hi everyone! The sun is finally shining and it's going to be a great day! This months book give away is Country Living's Simple Country Wisdom 501 Old-Fashioned Ideas to Simplify Your Life. It was published in 2009 so it's one of their new books. It has the great pictures you expect from Country Living and more! From Amazon: "Is modern life becoming too complicated and messy? ... Read More about Country Living’s Simple Country Wisdom – Giveaway

Of Cabbages & Tablecloths

One day it'll stop raining here in Georgia....right? Anyhoo, isn't that a cute tablecloth? Country Living Collection from KMart (they should pay me for advertising don't you think)! I have so many things waiting to plant! I got some raspberries two weeks ago on clearance at Lowe's and haven't been able to get them in the ground because of all the rain and a fig and so many other things. I ... Read More about Of Cabbages & Tablecloths