A Cultivated Nest

Today’s Thrifty Treasures

It's time to show your thriftstore/yardsale treasures. Be sure to visit Rhoda at Southern Hospitality for more Today's Thrifty Treasures participants. I'm always amazed at all the wonderful things people find at yardsales!I want you all to know that I actually went to 4 yardsales Saturday (and I never go cause I don't like to get up early on Saturdays) and didn't find a thing! Although I have to ... Read More about Today’s Thrifty Treasures

Good Reads

It's always good to relax with a book but I find that in the summer I seem to want to read even more! I love books! I would love to have a little bookstore with a little cafe where I could sell homemade treats and have live music. So I thought I'd share a few homemaking and gardening books with you in case you're looking for some new summer reading. One of my favorites is "Home-Making" by J.R. ... Read More about Good Reads

Pretty Little Things and Two Easy Projects

I spent most of the day cleaning today! My daughter scrubbed the grout in the shower (I hate tiles) and I scrubbed floors and cleaned bathrooms among other things. My reward or incentive (however you want to look at it) was that when I was done I was going to be able to do some fun stuff. Which to me means fluffing and take pictures. So here are a few pretty little things around my house.This cute ... Read More about Pretty Little Things and Two Easy Projects

Today’s Thrifty Treasues -$6 Potting Bench

It's that time again! Time to show your thriftstore/yardsale treasures. Be sure to visit Rhoda at Southern Hospitality for more Today's Thrifty Treasures participants.My husband came back from taking the dog for a walk last week and said that neighbors were throwing a birdbath out do I want it? Of course, I want it!! Although I thought maybe the bowl would be cracked or something. But no - It ... Read More about Today’s Thrifty Treasues -$6 Potting Bench

The Screened Porch Is Open For Summer Fun!

This is going to be a double party post. Rhondi's Rose Colored Glasses is having her second annual Porch Party and since I used some thriftstore finds I'm also linking to Rhoda Southern Hospitality Thrifty Treasures Party. Please visit both blogs if you'd like to see more porch decorating and yardsale/thriftstore finds. I think Mr. Linky is giving people problems so if you don't see the linky just ... Read More about The Screened Porch Is Open For Summer Fun!

Flaunt Your Red Decor!

Stacey at Poofing the Pillows is hosting this months Flaunt Your Red party! I love red! It's really my favorite color so I'm always happy to participate. I've been on the look out for more of these little Avon demitasse cups. They're so perfect for displaying some little hydrangea heads from my garden. I love that the pattern looks like toile. You know I love toile, particularly red ... Read More about Flaunt Your Red Decor!