A Cultivated Nest

Be Sweet – How to Make Your Own Valentine Sign

Thanks so much for the all the well wishes! I'm feeling a bit better. Not quite up to my normal energy levels but at least I'm able to do a few things. I started working on a few Valentine things this week. One of them is a sign that says "Be Sweet". I painted over the sign I made for Thanksgiving (didn't I say you'd be seeing that sign again and again!). It turned out much better than the ... Read More about Be Sweet – How to Make Your Own Valentine Sign

Just For You. A Give-A-Way

Sorry I haven't been around but I've been battling a wicked sinus infection since last Friday and now the doctor says I'm on the verge of bronchitis. I'm not one to take alot of medication - I usually try natural means first. But I must say that since taking the first antibiotic yesterday I'm already feeling a bit better. The codeine in the cough medicine is making me groggy though! I've been ... Read More about Just For You. A Give-A-Way

Thirfty Decor Chick’s Organizing Party

Welcome! We're suppose to share some of the ways that we organize in our homes so let's get right to it. But first, let me just say, I'm not super organized so I'm looking forward to getting some new ideas and maybe you'll pick up a few things here as well. Like a lot of people, I use baskets to help keep things tidy. This basket holds our everyday placemats. I roll them up so that it's easy to ... Read More about Thirfty Decor Chick’s Organizing Party

Use It Up, Make It Do, Or Do Without – Frugal Tips

Frugal Living Tips You Need To Know. Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without was a very popular saying back in the day! I've always admired people that could think of ways to make items stretch longer and were creative and resourceful to make things they needed. Back then, people knew how to stretch a penny and those depression era frugal tips are still relevant ... Read More about Use It Up, Make It Do, Or Do Without – Frugal Tips

What To Do With an Old Sweater

Say you have a sweater you no longer want. Maybe you put it in the washer and it shrunk, maybe it has holes, maybe it's starting to look to worn or maybe someone gave it to you and it's not your style. What can you do with it....let's make it into a pillow! Step 1 - get the sweater. If it's wool you can put it in the washer and dryer and felt it (it reduces the wool fibers so that you get a ... Read More about What To Do With an Old Sweater

Top DIY Projects of 2008

Rhoda is having a before and after party and I thought I'd join in. Be sure to check out her blog to see more. Maybe you'll find a project you'll want to do this year! First up is an old rusty tray that I painted white and then I painted a harlequin with a fleur di lis on it. The green is some leftover paint from when I painted my kitchen - it makes it easy to tie into my kitchen. The after is ... Read More about Top DIY Projects of 2008