A Cultivated Nest

Investing In What Matters, Part 2 – Guest Post by Lyn

From Manuela: Go here if you missed Lyn's first guest post.This time we are going to look at something even more important than investing in our homes. Yes, it’s important that our homes are a place of sanctuary as much as they possibly can be. However, it’s the people living there that truly make up the home. Without our loved ones, a home is just a dwelling. Families come in all sizes and types. ... Read More about Investing In What Matters, Part 2 – Guest Post by Lyn

Come to Goodwill With Me!

Hello everyone! I thought I'd take you to Goodwill with me. I gotta say I got quite a few strange looks while taking my pictures but no one asked me why? I'd ask! Anyway, isn't that a pretty window treatment. Wish I had someplace to put it!My favorite Goodwill is just a few minutes from me across the street from the grocery store I go to most. So I usually stop by at least once a week. Pretty ... Read More about Come to Goodwill With Me!

Why Everybody Needs An Emergency Fund & Organizing Home Decor Items

Seven weeks ago my garage door looked like this. A little over $1000 later and it looks like that. It is a much prettier door but it wasn't something we had planned to change out.The other door was original to the house - a nice heavy wooden garage door. About 7 weeks ago I came home and couldn't open the darn thing. I went to look at it and the springs were broken. We had the ... Read More about Why Everybody Needs An Emergency Fund & Organizing Home Decor Items

Red Transferware Soup Tureen

We were at Goodwill in another town on Saturday and they had absolutely nothing but they're right next door to my favorite store The Classy Flea. So I thought I'd pop in while my husband and daughter were looking for books. I didn't intend on buying anything - just went to look. So I walk around and see lots of yummy things and am kicking myself for not taking my camera when what do I see ... Read More about Red Transferware Soup Tureen

Investing In What Matters Pt. 1 – Guest Post by Lyn

From Manuela: I have a special treat for everyone today! A guest post by Lyn, who is a reader of this blog. She always leaves such informative and inspiring comments that I asked her if she would be interested in guest posting as she no longer has a blog herself. Lucky for us she said yes!I am clearly not speaking of the stock market (I’m sure many of you don’t want to talk about that anyway). ... Read More about Investing In What Matters Pt. 1 – Guest Post by Lyn

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