A Cultivated Nest

Happy 4th & Changing the China Cabinet

I changed out my china cabinet for the summer. I put away the blue transferware and quite a bit of the red too. The reason I change things around so much is that I don't have room to have everything out at once. Besides I like change and giving my house a fresh look. If you want to see the before take a look at this post. That was in March and I did red, white and blue which would have been ... Read More about Happy 4th & Changing the China Cabinet

Tea In The Garden – How to Make a Teacup Birdfeeder

I always find such pretty cups and saucers at the thriftstore but usually don't buy them because they're too flowery for my china cabinet since it's mostly transferware. So I've been thinking of where I could incorporate a few and then it hit me....my china garden! I have plates as a border and hanging on the fence wall, so what could be more perfect than a teacup birdfeeder! Well if you ... Read More about Tea In The Garden – How to Make a Teacup Birdfeeder

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. She is the Yardsale Queen and always finds some fun things!I've been busy all week and only stopped into Goodwill once this week but I found a couple of nice things. I found those urns above for under $5. Somebody did me a favor and already painted ... Read More about Today’s Thrifty Treasures

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