A Cultivated Nest

Thanksgiving Sign

It was a weekend of firsts for me! First I made my first loaf of artisan bread and then I decided to remake a sign I already had. I've never done this before but I figure it's only paint so why not give it a go! This used to have the word "Simplify" on it. First I sprayed it with some gray primer that I had and then I used one of the millions of little sample pots from Benjamin Moore that I have ... Read More about Thanksgiving Sign

Show & Tell Friday – Canine Art

Our love of dogs is what really led us to collect dog art! We are owned by our wonderful Golden Retriever Maxie and we used to have a Cocker Spaniel, Buttons, but he was a victim of the tainted dog food episode and sadly, he passed away from kidney failure. We really do love all dogs (except that demon dog that lives behind us)! Of course, we have a lot of Golden Retriever paintings but we also ... Read More about Show & Tell Friday – Canine Art

The Green Pumpkin

Hi everyone! Just a quick post. I went to Target today and they had most of that $1 section on clearance as they're getting ready to put out all the $1 Christmas stuff! I got lots of great fall ribbon and scrapbookpaper for 50 cents. They had one side already set with some Christmas stuff and it looks cute - not a dollar though - it's all $2.50, but still a good price.I've had my eye on the green ... Read More about The Green Pumpkin

Inspiration from Marie Claire Idees

One of my very favorite magazines is Marie Claire Idees. It always has such wonderfully inventive ideas. Unfortunately for me it's a French magazine and I don't speak or read a word of French! But I enjoy it anyway! I thought you all might enjoy seeing a few fall ideas that they had.Isn't that just beautiful! Look at those framed chestnuts and the leaf and acorn spray painted and framed.Love, Love ... Read More about Inspiration from Marie Claire Idees

Embroidered Pillowcases

One of the easiest ways for me to do some "fluffing" around the house is to change out my table linens and bedding. So this weekend I decided to put some new pillow cases and a new sham on our guest bed. Our guest bedroom is pretty small and half of it serves as my office which I haven't gotten around to doing anything with (it's hard enough to keep the top of my desk tidy!).I love embroidery! ... Read More about Embroidered Pillowcases

Growing Food In Your Backyard

Anyone that goes grocery shopping knows that food prices have risen and that prices especially for organics have always been high. One way I've dealt with this is to try to grow the majority of our fruits and vegetables at least during the spring/summer months. How To Grow Food In Your Backyard I use raised beds and containers. I used to have 4 large raised beds but we're re-working them ... Read More about Growing Food In Your Backyard