A Cultivated Nest

V-Day Centerpiece Party

Cindy My Romantic Home is having a Centerpiece Party today and I thought I'd join! There's still plenty of time for you to join in too!Linda Bluegate Blog just did a post on these cute petite bell jars, little did I know one was in the mail to me! Inside is a Valentine cupcake holder with shredded paper and sparkly hearts! She did that - isn't she creative! So cute! I love it!The cute "Hugs and ... Read More about V-Day Centerpiece Party

The Writing On The Wall (and the stairs)

I thought I'd show you some places where I've either used a wall decal or where I've painted sayings onto the wall. This is in our master bathroom and it's what you see when you step out of the shower. A reminder to "Seize the Day". I painted it the same way I did on this sign. I painted this a year ago above a chalkboard I painted. We have family movie night every Friday. So this is ... Read More about The Writing On The Wall (and the stairs)

Red Transferware

Hi everyone! I'm just popping in for a quick post today. My husband is having some emergency dental work done and I'm in between car trips. What a crazy day! I had some time to kill so I went to the thrift store (where else!). But I'm glad I did!Most of you know I collect red transferware. I have a lot of plates but I only have 3 cups. So what do I see at the thriftstore....Cups!! they were only ... Read More about Red Transferware

A Peek Into My Garage & Weekend Bits & Pieces

We have had the most gorgeous weather in Atlanta! It's been in the 60's - just beautiful and sunny. The perfect time to get out a do a few things around the yard because we all know it won't last! It could very well snow in a few days or we could have a tornado - that's how crazy our weather is!Off to Home Depot - where we bought 10 bales of pine straw and a new shelving unit for the garage using ... Read More about A Peek Into My Garage & Weekend Bits & Pieces

What’s In Your Purse and a Few Awards

Abigail tagged me to show my purse and what's in it. She said that she "thinks I'm creative and can't wait to see what kind of purse I have". I don't have one that I made myself out of scrapbook paper - although maybe I should paint some harlequins on it, oh I crack myself up sometimes! Actually my husband bought me this purse. He buys all my purses because I honestly could care less - I'm so not ... Read More about What’s In Your Purse and a Few Awards

Decorating With Thrift Store Finds

Thank you for all the kind comments about my Valentine decorations! My husband came home from being gone all week and really loved them, especially the tree! I have one more Valentine post to do next week and then I'm done (promise)!Last week I shared a few thriftstore finds that I altered. Today I'd like to share a few that were perfect just as is. These are all things I bought over the past ... Read More about Decorating With Thrift Store Finds