A Cultivated Nest

The Glitter Village

It snowed on and off almost all day yesterday! You don't know how rare that is in this part of Georgia - we don't usually get snow until February. I was inspired by the snow to make my own snowy, glittery village. So I pulled out my little glitter houses from last year.Here are some closeups.That glittery deer is the only new thing I bought - $10 at Target. I saw a standing one at TJ Maxx but it ... Read More about The Glitter Village

Red Table

Hi everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I'm still so stuffed and oh so tired of turkey. I had to put the last of it in the freezer and I'll make turkey soup in a few weeks when the thought of it won't be quite so distasteful. I didn't go anywhere but the thrift store on Black Friday. Nothing ever seems like such a good deal to make me want to mess with the crowds at the mall or ... Read More about Red Table

Happy Thanksgiving!

My heart gives thanks for many things; I know not how to name them all. My soul is free from frets and stings, For Sun and stars, for flowers and streams, For work and hope and rest and play - For empty moments given to dreams, For these my heart gives thanks today. ~William Braithwaite I got that banner last year from Mika, Tina's daughter (Cherry Hill Cottage). My sweet girl is home ... Read More about Happy Thanksgiving!

Frugal Doings This Week

Just so you don't think I spend all my time shopping at Goodwill -- Here are some frugal things I did this week.A friend gave us a pair of velveteen green drapes that she had made about 6 years ago (remember when velvet drapes were all the rage) and I hung one panel in the opening between our family room and the stairs leading up to the foyer in an effort to keep the cold air downstairs. The dog ... Read More about Frugal Doings This Week

Triple Layer Bulbs and A Pillow Makeover

I've been planting Jonquils all week. The town I live in is also known as "The Jonquil City" and every fall you can buy a huge bag of Jonquils (a type of daffodil) from the city for a few dollars . I had a few left over so I thought I'd pot some up and put them on my deck so we could enjoy them from inside the house come spring.Have you ever triple layered bulbs in containers? It's a great way to ... Read More about Triple Layer Bulbs and A Pillow Makeover

Checks & Harlequins

Come on in! I'm busy painting so I thought I'd just share a few pictures with you today. When you walk through my home you're sure to see a few recurring themes or motifs! Not so many that you can actually say something like "Wow, she really likes cows!" type of thing, but enough so that there's a unifying feeling that flows from room to room.Today I'll just show the check & harlequin ... Read More about Checks & Harlequins