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are you pinning yet?

May 10, 2011 Leave a Comment

It is quite the trend in blog-land. While I am not generally a follower of trends, this is definitely one I recommend you get up to speed on. There is this amazing site called, Pinterest, where you can by the click of a button on your browser save a link to a image that inspires you. It can be anything your heart desires...collections or backsplash ideas, clothes, recipes, paper goods, seriously any picture you want to collect you just use the little Pin It plug-in and it is saved for future … [Read more...]

Filed Under: blogging Tagged With: craft tutorial, decor, loves, pinterest

etsy crushes

March 24, 2011 3 Comments

Etsy is weakness of mine. So much to love and not enough money or space for it all. My current crushes:jeramiahcollection - Simple and stunning handmade furniture from a small San Francisco shop. I wish I had the budget for this credenza for our bar/dining area. Via SKTCeramics -  My best friend gave me a necklace for Christmas from this shop. I love the simple lines and the feel of the porcelaine.  Via BethSatterlee - A fabulous illustrator and fine artist with a great hand. She does … [Read more...]

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spreading the love

March 5, 2011 Leave a Comment

So I'm new at this blogging thing but I'm definitely feeling the love. These lovely ladies mentioned below all honored me with the Stylish Blogger Award in the last few months. Since I already did my acceptance post back in January, I thought I would give them all another thank you.  If you haven't seen these blogs, definitely stop on by and follow them. You will not be disappointed! Have a great weekend everyone!JandJHome="http:>="http:>="http:>="http:>="http:>Black Cab Designs The Crafty … [Read more...]

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budget? what budget?

January 18, 2011 3 Comments

So you know how we intended to have all of our existing hardwoods refinished and some new ones installed in just some areas? We just had to throw that idea out the window and all of our existing floors with it. We knew our floors were damaged and that more of the damage would be apparent when the sanding started but we didn't expect it to be a total loss. Termites eat wood from the bottom and sideways so the top sometimes looks better than the full board. Here is what we were working with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: blogging, home decor, renovations Tagged With: insanity, renovations

stylish Blogger Time

January 14, 2011 1 Comment

This whole blogging thing is quite new to me but I'm honored that jandjhome nominated me for the Stylish Blogger Award. I hope I can live up to the expectations! Rules of the award are to share 7 personal things about me that my readers may not know and then bestow this award on 7 other bloggers. Now, 7 things you may not know about me... I'm currently pursuing my MBA while working full-time in a executive level marketing position. The hubby is a full-time college professor and full-time ceramic … [Read more...]

Filed Under: blogging Tagged With: blog love

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Directions Not Included follows the DIY and craft adventures of two humans, three dogs and two cats as they take one old Florida home and make it theirs.

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