A Cultivated Nest

Re-Working Old Pillows

Hi everyone! Do you have some pillows that you want to get rid of because you’re tired of them? Or maybe you want a new look but don’t want to spend the money for all new pillows? I thought I’d share a few easy things that I do to revitalize pillows to get a bit more use out of them and to just get a new look. I bought this pillow at Ikea last year and wanted to spruce it up a ... Read More about Re-Working Old Pillows

Total Money Makeover – Book Giveaway

Happy New Year everyone! Are you all excited about having a fresh start? I am! The New Year really motivates me to think about what I'd like to change or work on. One thing that I'll be focusing more time on is our finances. I know some of you have that goal too or maybe you know someone that needs help in this area. I'm so delighted to be able to offer Dave Ramsey's Total Money Makeover ... Read More about Total Money Makeover – Book Giveaway

Sitting Pretty

Hi everyone! Do you still have your Christmas decorations up or have you started taking them down like me? We leave our tree up until New Year’s Eve and then that night when we need some activity( to keep us awake), we take the ornaments off. I’m ready for it all to be gone! I have few things I want to do around the house and garden this coming year. I got an early start and did one of my ... Read More about Sitting Pretty

A Cozy Winter Porch

Hi everyone! I hope you all had a lovely Christmas! We had a wonderful Christmas and I’m all rested and ready to do stuff! Have you noticed that I have a new look? I want to thank the wonderful Amber of Sprinkles On Top for designing my blog’s new look. I think she did a fabulous job at capturing me and what my blog is about. You know, I’m always looking for ways to make my house more ... Read More about A Cozy Winter Porch

A Very Merry Christmas Everyone!

Hi everyone! I have just a few more pictures to share with you. You might have seen a bit of my glitter village peeking out in my last photos. Here’s a better view. Below is a little house that I got at Big Lots back in October. It lights up in various colors! My Christmas Silhouettes. The Nativity Silhouette is from Suzanne at Painter of the Past (she’s a wonderful artist) and the ... Read More about A Very Merry Christmas Everyone!

Happy & Colorful Christmas Decorations

Hi everyone! I finished the last of my DIY Christmas decorations and I'm ready to show you some living room photos. I still have a bit more to do and then that's it. Let's start with my colorful Christmas Mantel of trees! I love my happy looking mantel with all my trees that I made! I'm not quite done but I wanted to show you the trees. I still need to add a few ornaments to the wreath (I ... Read More about Happy & Colorful Christmas Decorations