A Cultivated Nest

Architectural Embelishments

Hi all! Just a quick post today. I spent 3+ hours at the dentist yesterday! I know it sounds like I don't have any teeth but I do. LOL! All of a sudden I started having issues which required two root canals, three crowns etc. So this is just a quick check in to say that I will be back Friday for the Rooster Party and the Tasha Tudor day. But I wanted to show you this cute architectural swag ... Read More about Architectural Embelishments

My Summer Gold – Metamorphosis Monday

I have a little transformation that I did on a side garden that I'd like to share for Metamorphosis Monday, our gracious hostess is Susan of Between Naps On The Porch. Be sure to check out her blog to see lots of other before and afters!I'm calling this garden area on the side of my house my "Summer Gold Border" inspired by the Grace Livingston Hill book "April Gold" (which I'm reading for the ... Read More about My Summer Gold – Metamorphosis Monday

Preserving the Harvest

or good deals from the farmers market/grocery store! I grew these tomatoes. They're going bonkers in my garden and we can't eat them all now! My zucchini...not so much! I must be the only person in the world who had a problem with zucchini this year. I got two...yep...two little ones. I planted some more but they don't have anything to harvest yet. But the farmers market had them so cheap ... Read More about Preserving the Harvest

Sweet & Cheerful!

Isn't this the sweetest little tablecloth! I couldn't pass it up when I saw it at the thriftstore (I went back to see if they still had the other two white slipcovers). Can you believe I found one...just one! Where is the other one? It could be anywhere in that store! So now I have three. Sigh....Finding this cute homemade tablecloth eased my pain somewhat! Don't you love the sweet lace ... Read More about Sweet & Cheerful!

The Best Goodwill Day Ever!

Once again it's Rhoda's (Southern Hospitality) yardsale/thriftstore linky party! I had great shopping day on Friday. Starting with my Kroger trip where I only spend $58 and got bags and bags of groceries. I lucked into lots of food they had just marked down. 50 cent loaves of bread and such! My freezer is full! Then I stopped at Goodwill...I was looking at the fabric section when I saw this pile ... Read More about The Best Goodwill Day Ever!

Displaying Plates

You all know I love plates! Generally I don't like mixing patterns or even colors. Well I like it when I see it in other people's homes but for some reason I can never get the mix right. So I never know what to do with those one or two plates that I pick up that don't fit into my usually displays.But now I have a place to put them! I found this plate rack at TJ Maxx and knew it would be perfect in ... Read More about Displaying Plates