A Cultivated Nest

The Black Bureau-Thrift Store Style Decorating

Hi everyone! I realized I never did a post about goals and projects for this year and maybe I’ll do it another time. I can share that my Number One Project for this year is to organize my clothes closet which has become a catch all for all sorts of overflow! I have a bookcase in there, a plastic storage bin filled with dishes, pillows, a round glass table topper….I could go on! I’ll be sure to ... Read More about The Black Bureau-Thrift Store Style Decorating

A Bit of Spring Indoors

Do you long for a bit of spring? I do. As much as I’m enjoying the cold and nesting inside, a part of my mind has already moved on to what I want to do in my gardens this year. Especially now that all those lovely seed catalogs are arriving! Yesterday it was a bit warmer (today it’s going to be in the 40’s and tomorrow low 50’s-yippee!) and I took a stroll around my yard and noticed that ... Read More about A Bit of Spring Indoors

It’s A Pillow Party!

Hi everyone! Rhondi is having a Pillow Party today. Isn’t that fun! I love pillows. They’re such an easy and inexpensive way to change the look of a room. Please go to Rhondi's Rose Colored Glasses to see everyone’s pretty pillows. I think you’ve seen all of mine a bajillion times so I thought I’d just do mostly big groups of pillows to make it a bit more interesting! Of course, I have ... Read More about It’s A Pillow Party!

Cash Envelope System of Budgeting-A Beginners Guide

How to Use the Cash Envelope System to Budget. The cash envelope system of budgeting is an amazing tool for keeping you accountable and on track with your budget! Even if it seems a little bit old school! Although this way to budget has been around for a while, you may not really be familiar with how it works. So here's an easy to understand guide that breaks it down for you. Also, this system ... Read More about Cash Envelope System of Budgeting-A Beginners Guide

A Winter Fireplace Mantel

Hi everyone! Winter has come to Georgia! Brrr…..it’s 10 degrees today and it snowed yesterday. I went to Hobby Lobby last weekend and was pleasantly surprised that they still had a few Christmas items left. I bought this beautiful garland that looks like branches covered with icicles for $5. I thought it would be perfect for a winter time look on my fireplace. That garland is pretty but ... Read More about A Winter Fireplace Mantel

A Look Back – Top Ten Projects of 2009

Hi everyone! My friend Rhoda at Southern Hospitality is having a Top Projects of 2009 party today. Please go to her blog for all the other people participating (and it’s never too late to join in the fun).At first I didn’t think I’d really done that many projects last year. But when I looked back at my old posts I found out that I had done a few! So here are my favorites from ... Read More about A Look Back – Top Ten Projects of 2009