A Cultivated Nest

Spring Garden In A Gravy Boat

I usually don't like to keep the plants I buy for indoors in the containers they come in. So when I found a large white gravy boat on clearance at Target a few weeks I ago I knew it would make a great planter.I planted some little Grape Hyacinths and some mini daffodils in it!I've planted various Paperwhites and Jonquils in this black transferware tureen all winterThis Campanula is planted in a ... Read More about Spring Garden In A Gravy Boat

Sanctuary Arts Makeover Party

Hi everyone! Jen is having a makeover party today so be sure to visit her Sanctuary Arts At Home Makeover Party for more fun makeovers!This is not my makeover for today. This is an ottoman I made about 10 years ago and I'm surprised it's held up as well as it has! The previous owners left an old Naugahyde ottoman in the house when we bought it and I just added another layer of foam to make it ... Read More about Sanctuary Arts Makeover Party

The Inspire Me Board

Last December Ally (Ally's Corner) left a comment where she said she makes a "vision board" each year. She said "I put on the board everything I would like to see happen in my life in the New Year. Last year I was able to pay off some debt and clean and organize my house. Both of those were on my vision board."I've been thinking about this ever since! Inspiration boards aren't new. Decorators and ... Read More about The Inspire Me Board

Being Organized Saves You Money

I don't think that I'm naturally organized. I do have to work at it. But then whenever I say that people always leave comments like "your house is so organized". So maybe I am on a certain level. I'd give myself a B for organization. I had a friend who Really was organized. For example, she had everything in her garage stored in plastic bins, the bins were numbered and she had an inventory of the ... Read More about Being Organized Saves You Money

My 2 Favorite Furniture Makeovers

Hello everyone! I'm deep in the throes of an upholstery project and I'm still organizing my garage so I thought we'd revisit two makeovers that I did a few years ago. Some of you may remember these!You've seen this chair many times!This is what it looked like before. I did this last year.A bit of paint and some new fabric and you have a whole new chair!This is the before of my dining room table. ... Read More about My 2 Favorite Furniture Makeovers

A Simple Project

Hi everyone! The bulbs I've been forcing since December have finally bloomed. Aren't they pretty!I have a very simple project to share today. I'm sure most of you have seen where you put a plate on top of an candle holder and use it as a cake stand. This is basically the same thing with a tiny twist.Step 1 - I found a candlestick and something that I would use as a base at the thrift store.Step 2 ... Read More about A Simple Project