A Cultivated Nest

How Does My Garden Grow

I thought I'd do an update on the progress of my veggie garden and the compost tumbler but I have to throw a few flower pictures in here just because they're so pretty! The hydrangeas (my FAVORITE shrub) are starting to bloom! Update on the Compost Tumbler I made in the middle of April (How To Make A Garbage Can Compost Tumbler). It's looking pretty good. It's not as fast as I imagined but ... Read More about How Does My Garden Grow

Project Procrastinator -The After Party!

Today is the day we're suppose to show our "after" projects for Melissa's Procrastinator Party! Well I have a good excuse for not doing my project - we've only had 2 consecutive days with no rain so I couldn't paint the checkerboard pattern on my deck. But.....I have a number of pending projects so I picked another. Some of you may remember when I painted my buffet yellow I said that I'd like ... Read More about Project Procrastinator -The After Party!

Today’s Thrifty Treasures

Rhoda at Southern Hospitality is hosting Today's Thrifty Treasures. There's still time for you to join in and share your yardsale/thriftstore finds! Be sure to check out her blog for all the other participants!We went to Goodwill on Mother's Day because the store manager told me to be sure to come but I didn't find a anything although they did have tons of stuff! I found 3 things that I really ... Read More about Today’s Thrifty Treasures

Vintage German Children’s Plates

I thought I'd show you some plates that hang in my daughter's room which I've never posted before. I think I've only shown her chalkboard paint door before. Mainly I don't photograph her room because it's a typical teen room and pretty much messy all the time (I'm not a Mom who cleans her kid's room)!She has the usual posters on the wall, Orlando Bloom (Johnny Depp until she found out he smokes ... Read More about Vintage German Children’s Plates

Today’s Thrifty Treasures

Rhoda at Southern Hospitality is hosting Today's Thrifty Treasures. Join in and share your yardsale or thriftstore finds!I have two things I want to show you today. A pair of fabulous candlesticks and an oval picture. Both I got at Goodwill.The funny thing is, I've been looking for big heavy candlesticks like this for a while now and I almost bought some that were wood and on clearance at TJ Maxx ... Read More about Today’s Thrifty Treasures

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!

Happy Saturday everyone! The winner of the $100 Home Depot Gift Card is #67 Mrs.Querido!Please email me your address.Thank you everyone for participating! Hopefully we had a good turn out for Home Depot and will be able to do it again! ... Read More about Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!