A Cultivated Nest

Birthday Shopping

Flowers from my daughterHello everyone! I had a great birthday! Thank you so much for the lovely birthday wishes. I took myself shopping as a birthday present to myself. Do you do that? I gave myself $50 to spend so I of course headed to TJ Maxx, Ross, Marshalls and Hobby Lobby.I found some plates that I've been wanting for about 5 years! The Thomas Kinkade Cottage series by Spode. I first saw ... Read More about Birthday Shopping

Investing In What Matters – Part 3

I get a general feeling often in the blogging world that women feel that they have to do everything and then some. Have you ever seen that 70’s commercial (okay, I am dating myself here) about the woman who can bring home the bacon and fry it up in the pan? The commercial alluded to the fact that women can do everything and do it well (at the same time). Now, before you might jump to conclusions, ... Read More about Investing In What Matters – Part 3

Bunnies + Garden Statues=Spring!

It was very spring like here in Georgia this weekend! The weather really was lovely and I spent most of my time outside working in my vegetable garden. So I thought I'd do a little spring themed decorating. I found this picture when I organized my garage and it and the weather inspired me!I made these bunny on a stick topiary cups (thank you Angie for posting about the moss bunnies - otherwise I ... Read More about Bunnies + Garden Statues=Spring!

Investing In What Matters, Part 2 – Guest Post by Lyn

From Manuela: Go here if you missed Lyn's first guest post.This time we are going to look at something even more important than investing in our homes. Yes, it’s important that our homes are a place of sanctuary as much as they possibly can be. However, it’s the people living there that truly make up the home. Without our loved ones, a home is just a dwelling. Families come in all sizes and types. ... Read More about Investing In What Matters, Part 2 – Guest Post by Lyn

Come to Goodwill With Me!

Hello everyone! I thought I'd take you to Goodwill with me. I gotta say I got quite a few strange looks while taking my pictures but no one asked me why? I'd ask! Anyway, isn't that a pretty window treatment. Wish I had someplace to put it!My favorite Goodwill is just a few minutes from me across the street from the grocery store I go to most. So I usually stop by at least once a week. Pretty ... Read More about Come to Goodwill With Me!

Why Everybody Needs An Emergency Fund & Organizing Home Decor Items

Seven weeks ago my garage door looked like this. A little over $1000 later and it looks like that. It is a much prettier door but it wasn't something we had planned to change out.The other door was original to the house - a nice heavy wooden garage door. About 7 weeks ago I came home and couldn't open the darn thing. I went to look at it and the springs were broken. We had the ... Read More about Why Everybody Needs An Emergency Fund & Organizing Home Decor Items