A Cultivated Nest

Last Few Christmas Pictures

I've really enjoyed all the various holiday home tours and got some great new ideas for next year. I'm only about 1/3 of the way through BooMama's Tour though! I think she had about a kagillion people sign up!Here are just a couple more Christmas pictures I thought I'd share and then I'm done!This is our doggie Christmas tree topper. He looks just like our Golden Maxie!Below are a few favorite ... Read More about Last Few Christmas Pictures

Holiday Open House – Guest Bedroom

I couldn't resist joining Kimba in her open house. Be sure to head to her place for more party fun (all these parties should keep everyone busy for the rest of the month)! I thought I'd show a few shots of our guestbedroom. Actually it's half office and half bedroom - so you'll only see the bed part cause my office part is in no way meant to be seen by any other human!We're not having any ... Read More about Holiday Open House – Guest Bedroom

Christmas Home Tour 2008

Welcome to BooMama's Christmas Tour of Homes as well as Southern Hospitality's Open House. This is my first year to participate in a open house and I'm so delighted to have you come by. I have coffee and cranberry Stollen ready. Or would you prefer tea? O.K., let's go - I'm so excited to show you around! I think we'll start in the dining room.This is my centerpiece. I usually decorate in red, lime ... Read More about Christmas Home Tour 2008

Show & Tell Friday – Christmas Silhouettes

I love figuring out how to get a look for less! I've seen so many Christmas accessories that I know I could duplicate for way less than what they want in the stores. One of the things I really liked this year is this Santa Silhouette Plaque from Ballard Designs. It's $49 but I made my own version for pennies. What I really liked is the white silhouette on the red background - so festive for ... Read More about Show & Tell Friday – Christmas Silhouettes

Black & Silver Cabinet

I added a few shiny touches to my little black china cabinet. Usually it just has white china in it but I really like the silver so I may just add a bit more after the holidays are over!A big faux mercury glass ornament in a great little urn I found at Goodwill!A vintage coffee pot my husband gave me for Christmas last year with some greenery in it and a few mercury glass candlesticks I didn't ... Read More about Black & Silver Cabinet

The China Tree

Hi everyone! Last year a couple of bloggers showed Christmas trees that they had in their kitchens filled with all kinds of fun dishes or kitcheny goodness and I really wanted to do something similar. Only I don't have any room in my kitchen for such a thing. I need all my counter space cause there's not a lot of it. BUT I could do something in my dining room!I was able to purchase some little ... Read More about The China Tree