A Cultivated Nest

My Master Bathroom

Sunday night I had a dream I was running on top of a balance ball (like at the circus) in a line of people. In between me and the ball was a bed pillow and a folded up comforter. So I was on a ball, comforter and bed pillow, running and trying not to fall off. I looked ahead at the people in front of me and they had even more comforters and bed pillows piled on their balls that they had to stand ... Read More about My Master Bathroom

Thrifty Finds

I found some great things at the thrift store recently, including this red transferware soup tureen! I don't think I've mentioned how much my husband enjoys going to the thriftstore! He always finds good stuff too and one day I'll do a post on all the great deals he finds! But as usual, these are things I've found in the past few weeks. All pictures will enlarge when you click on ... Read More about Thrifty Finds

Happy Tasha Tudor Day!

What drew me to Tasha Tudor originally was her garden! I had received this book as a gift and was so captivated with her beautiful garden that I wanted to learn more about her! What I always admired about her was that she seemed to live her life true to who she was. I loved that she was so "old-fashioned". I don't think I would go as far as dressing the part, but I admired that she loved ... Read More about Happy Tasha Tudor Day!

It’s A Rooster Party!

Barb at Bella Vista is hosting a show your rooster party so be sure to go to her blog to find the other participants (she has them listed on her sidebar). When I told her I would join in I also told her that I really don't have a lot of rooster things. Well I have more than I thought! I just don't have them out all at the same time. This little rug is from Wal-Mart. I'd been looking for one ... Read More about It’s A Rooster Party!

Architectural Embelishments

Hi all! Just a quick post today. I spent 3+ hours at the dentist yesterday! I know it sounds like I don't have any teeth but I do. LOL! All of a sudden I started having issues which required two root canals, three crowns etc. So this is just a quick check in to say that I will be back Friday for the Rooster Party and the Tasha Tudor day. But I wanted to show you this cute architectural swag ... Read More about Architectural Embelishments

My Summer Gold – Metamorphosis Monday

I have a little transformation that I did on a side garden that I'd like to share for Metamorphosis Monday, our gracious hostess is Susan of Between Naps On The Porch. Be sure to check out her blog to see lots of other before and afters!I'm calling this garden area on the side of my house my "Summer Gold Border" inspired by the Grace Livingston Hill book "April Gold" (which I'm reading for the ... Read More about My Summer Gold – Metamorphosis Monday