A Cultivated Nest

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!

House Blessings

I everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday weekend. We did even though the weather was less than ideal. We did a little junking over the weekend and I found this beautiful embroidery piece.The style is called Candlewicking which a type of white embroidery work on unbleached cotton. From what I've read it traditionally has used the Colonial knot and backstitch.Anyway, I love embroidered ... Read More about House Blessings

Todays Thrifty Treasures – Lamp Makeover

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.I got this little lamp at Goodwill last week and a few other things. Which was really great because I had been wanting a small night light type lamp to put in my kitchen since we usual leave the undercabinet lights on at night. But it didn't work ... Read More about Todays Thrifty Treasures – Lamp Makeover

Les Fleurs

Want to see what I did today?I bought this...I don't know what it is....I usually use it for flowers so I'll call it a planter. I'm going to show you how I made over this ordinary little planter into something special! I bought it at TJMaxx a few years ago and it's looking rather old and weathered. I want to use it on my porch this summer so I'm going to spruce it up! First I ... Read More about Les Fleurs