A Cultivated Nest

Painting & Easy Money Saving Ideas Re-Post

I everyone! I'm in the middle of so many things right now! That's a sneak peak at what I've been painting this week. I'm going to re-post one of my earlier posts about the Little Things We Do To Save Money. Hope it inspires you to try some of these ideas. I bet you can't guess what's in that second drawer. Yep, that's foil! I wash and reuse my foil! I haven't had to buy a new roll in ... Read More about Painting & Easy Money Saving Ideas Re-Post

Change is Refreshing – Bookcase Makeover

In the winter I want to feel cozy in my home and in the summer (especially this summer when it's already in the 90's) I need some "psychological" cooling! I always want to get rid of everything when it gets this hot and just have a cool white minimal space. So NOT really going to happen! I love all my stuff too much to do that! But what I can do is go to a lighter palette without painting my ... Read More about Change is Refreshing – Bookcase Makeover

Making Jam & HL Winner

I've been wanting to try my hand at making jam for quite sometime now. Thanks to Hip Chick's Home I found out about Freezer Jam. I picked up a package of Freezer Jam Pectin at Kroger last week so I could give it a try. It takes about 20 minutes to make and no cooking is required! You have to try it if you're like me and have been wanting to make jam but have been intimidated with the whole ... Read More about Making Jam & HL Winner

Wisteria Mirror Hack

Today I'm going to participate in Metamorphosis Monday hosted by Susan of Between Naps on the Porch and Today's Thrifty Treasures hosted by Rhoda of Southern Hospitality. Please be sure to check out both blogs for more fun makeovers and yardsale finds!*All pictures open larger when you click on them.Last week I found a mirror at Goodwill that I made over and decided that I was going to do a wall ... Read More about Wisteria Mirror Hack

Hobby Lobby Giveaway…Just Because

Hi everyone! I went to Hobby Lobby yesterday and they had a couple aisles of 80% off stuff! So I bought a few things for myself and some for you. Yep, I shopped for you!Just my way of saying thank you for being so very kind and supportive. I can always count on reading the comments and coming away feeling good about what I've done. In my real life there aren't too many people that care if I've ... Read More about Hobby Lobby Giveaway…Just Because

Bountiful Garden

Do you guys remember that I tilled up a new veggie garden spot this year? I was looking at it this afternoon (in the sweltering heat) and I thought you'd like to see what it looks like now so I took a few photos. You know it's hot when just taking photos makes the sweat run down your back!Actually I really want to show you my oats! I'm so excited!I've got oats!! I like to experiment with at least ... Read More about Bountiful Garden