A Cultivated Nest

Red Transferware Soup Tureen

We were at Goodwill in another town on Saturday and they had absolutely nothing but they're right next door to my favorite store The Classy Flea. So I thought I'd pop in while my husband and daughter were looking for books. I didn't intend on buying anything - just went to look. So I walk around and see lots of yummy things and am kicking myself for not taking my camera when what do I see ... Read More about Red Transferware Soup Tureen

Investing In What Matters Pt. 1 – Guest Post by Lyn

From Manuela: I have a special treat for everyone today! A guest post by Lyn, who is a reader of this blog. She always leaves such informative and inspiring comments that I asked her if she would be interested in guest posting as she no longer has a blog herself. Lucky for us she said yes!I am clearly not speaking of the stock market (I’m sure many of you don’t want to talk about that anyway). ... Read More about Investing In What Matters Pt. 1 – Guest Post by Lyn

Spring Garden In A Gravy Boat

I usually don't like to keep the plants I buy for indoors in the containers they come in. So when I found a large white gravy boat on clearance at Target a few weeks I ago I knew it would make a great planter.I planted some little Grape Hyacinths and some mini daffodils in it!I've planted various Paperwhites and Jonquils in this black transferware tureen all winterThis Campanula is planted in a ... Read More about Spring Garden In A Gravy Boat

Sanctuary Arts Makeover Party

Hi everyone! Jen is having a makeover party today so be sure to visit her Sanctuary Arts At Home Makeover Party for more fun makeovers!This is not my makeover for today. This is an ottoman I made about 10 years ago and I'm surprised it's held up as well as it has! The previous owners left an old Naugahyde ottoman in the house when we bought it and I just added another layer of foam to make it ... Read More about Sanctuary Arts Makeover Party

The Inspire Me Board

Last December Ally (Ally's Corner) left a comment where she said she makes a "vision board" each year. She said "I put on the board everything I would like to see happen in my life in the New Year. Last year I was able to pay off some debt and clean and organize my house. Both of those were on my vision board."I've been thinking about this ever since! Inspiration boards aren't new. Decorators and ... Read More about The Inspire Me Board

Being Organized Saves You Money

I don't think that I'm naturally organized. I do have to work at it. But then whenever I say that people always leave comments like "your house is so organized". So maybe I am on a certain level. I'd give myself a B for organization. I had a friend who Really was organized. For example, she had everything in her garage stored in plastic bins, the bins were numbered and she had an inventory of the ... Read More about Being Organized Saves You Money