A Cultivated Nest

Triple Layer Bulb Planter Update

I thought you all might be interested in seeing the progress of the planter that I planted with a triple layer of bulbs last November.I planted daffodils, tulips and hyacinths in that order one on top of the other. And waited. And waited. And waited! I actually thought the bulbs had rotted or something when suddenly in March the tips of something began appearing!One hyacinth bloomed out of the six ... Read More about Triple Layer Bulb Planter Update

Easter Decorating

I don't have a lot of Easter decorations so I decided to group them all in the dining room since that's where we'll be having Easter dinner. I made this plastic Easter egg garland from the eggs we used to hang outside. I wish I had a picture! It looks so cute to have a real tree filled with dangling eggs! Some of you probably still do this. It was pretty easy to make. Just make sure ... Read More about Easter Decorating

Being Happy With What You Have or Striving For More

I've been thinking about this subject for some time now. It's been on my mind a lot lately. Mainly because the tax refund we got is not going as far as I thought it would. We decided we absolutely need to get the house painted this summer. It's two stories and it has to be done by someone other than my husband (who did volunteer but I've heard too many stories about people falling off ladders and ... Read More about Being Happy With What You Have or Striving For More

Blossoms

Morning Glories in My Garden Last SummerThe weather has not been at all conducive to being outside. Seems like every day we have some storm blow through here. In between storms, we have some beautiful blue skies for a few hours and I run outside and pull a few weeds, take a few pictures and make a few plans!So many of the trees are in bloom or already have leaves! Excuse the plastic edging. I ... Read More about Blossoms

Bunny On A Stick Spring Party!

Barbara (Grits and Glamour) is hosting a fun party today. You're supposed to show either your Pier One bunny on a stick or any other bunny you have. I'm not quite ready to share my Easter bunnies so I thought I'd share my bunnies on a stick since I've moved them to my china cabinet. These bunnies are a whole lotta cute for $2! I put mine in some blue transferware teacups ... Read More about Bunny On A Stick Spring Party!

Nests

Look at this cute "Nest" plaque Vee ( A Haven for Vee ) made for me! Isn't it just darling! Do you see the button she put on the "N". So cute! The colors and paper she used are just perfect. Thank you Vee, I love it! I love it so much I framed it! I made this plate about year ago and I think it looks so cute with Vee's plaque! All I did was use Archival Ink in Jet Black, a nest ... Read More about Nests