A Cultivated Nest

The Renovation Ride

Hi everyone! Hop on board my renovation ride and let me take you around to some of the projects that have been keeping me busy. I’m pretty excited to show you what we’ve done so far. These are not “afters” – they’re more like the midway point. First, my husband is concerned that the house is too yellow. We love yellow walls and have had them in every house we’ve owned. But to appease the ... Read More about The Renovation Ride

Cozying Up For Fall

Hello everyone! Long time no see :) We have some very early mornings as our daughter has some 8 am classes. So that means she has to leave at 7 am for her drive into Atlanta, which means we’re up before the crack of dawn. Let me just say…we are not early morning people - dog included! On those mornings my husband and I enjoy our coffee by candlelight. It’s a gentle way of waking up ... Read More about Cozying Up For Fall

Painting An Old TV Cabinet

Hi everyone! A while back I showed you half of our family room and I said that I was planning on painting our old laminate TV armoire (which we bought for $75 ten years ago at a moving sale). Before Well I finally finished it! I originally thought I’d paint it white because I have so much white paint leftover from other paint projects but I just ... Read More about Painting An Old TV Cabinet

Learning From the Great Depression

My friend Lynn is guest posting for me today and the topic is Learning From The Great Depression (she no longer has a blog). When we think of the Great Depression years (although many of us did not live in that era), what does it make you think about? Although I have no remaining grandparents, I do remember talks with my grandmother. Many of us have someone in our lives who lived in that era or ... Read More about Learning From the Great Depression

Fall Book Page Wreath & Some Pumpkin Ideas

Hi everyone! I did some fall decorating in my living room. I made a fall book page wreath and the tutorial is at the end of the post. I also have some pumpkin decorating ideas. Book page wreaths have been around for quite some time and I just gave mine a little fall spin. I’ve been wanting to make one. So I made one last night to relax and just work on something for fun for a ... Read More about Fall Book Page Wreath & Some Pumpkin Ideas

More Fall Decorating Ideas

Hi everyone! I’m trying to find time to post and visit but I won’t lie - it’s not easy right now. I don't think I've ever been this busy in my life! Anyway, I thought I’d share some photos of some fall decorating ideas that I’ve done in the past. I love using natural elements such as leaves and pinecones! They’re so easy to find! In this mantle (from last year) I ... Read More about More Fall Decorating Ideas