A Cultivated Nest

Book Give Away

Hi everyone! I mentioned last month that I would be having another book give away. This month I'm giving a way a copy of Tracey McBride's fabulous book Frugal Luxuries by the Seasons (Celebrate Holidays with Elegance and Simplicity on Any Income) and Jonni McCoy's Miserly Moms (Living Well on Less in a Tough Economy -revised edition). Tracey's book shows you how to live beautifully and ... Read More about Book Give Away

Fall Decorating Outdoors

Hi everyone! I'm in the throes of cleaning my house but I snapped a few pictures of the fall decorating that I did outside. I don't do a whole lot because my husband is crazeeee with the Christmas lights and starts early in November so I'd have to take most everything down so he can put up all the Christmas stuff! All photos are clickable. This is my wreath. I use the same one every year ... Read More about Fall Decorating Outdoors

What I did With My Monogrammed Silverware

Hi everyone! I cleaned and fluffed my dining room this morning and wanted to show you all what I did with my monogrammed silverware which I usually have stashed in my dining room cupboard. I also changed a few things around and twined some some jeweled garland in my chandelier for a more festive fall look. I've had this jar for several years now and it's never been a favorite of ... Read More about What I did With My Monogrammed Silverware

The Garden in October

Hi everyone! I'm so glad you guys enjoyed Lyn's post yesterday! She's working on some more, so look for them in the next month or so. We spent a glorious day outside Saturday! The weather couldn't have been any better! I had to pull out my zinnias, they were pretty done anyway and had some powdery mildew. But I snipped the last few blossoms and some wildflowers that I still have blooming ... Read More about The Garden in October

It’s Fall Y’all!-Fall Decorating on the Porch

Hi everyone! Rhoda (Southern Hospitality) is having a fall decorating party today so I hope you drop by her place to see the others that are participating. It's a good way to get some new ideas! You don't want to do the same thing every year do you? I've added some fall touches to the inside my home like my fireplace mantel. All my pictures enlarge when you click on them. It's not your ... Read More about It’s Fall Y’all!-Fall Decorating on the Porch

Garbage Pickin’s

Hi everyone! It's finally fall in Georgia!! It was actually cold this morning - yippee! I feel so energized! I've felt like an exclamation point all day~giggle! Well I promised I'd show what I found in the garbage so here they are. First, my wonderful husband dragged this perfectly good french door out of a neighbor's trash. The hinges are all rusted but otherwise it's in perfect ... Read More about Garbage Pickin’s