I have been on the hunt for a midcentury dresser or media cabinet for months. I hunt Craigslist daily but I swear that ours is pathetic. Everything is over priced and junky. I've done a few rounds at thrift stores but sadly came up empty. I'm going to need to step it up a bit and look more. Our family room really needs a media cabinet to help anchor the space. It would also house our TV and the miscellaneous electronics that come with. I'm looking forward to drawers or doors to help control the … [Read more...]
the potter’s wife – rm pottery giveaway
You guys are lucky. My sponsor (and hubby) RM Pottery actually donated a beautiful tea cup as a giveaway. You want to know how lucky you are? I am the potter's wife and I don't get pretty tea cups. I don't even have plates made by him. Just like the saying goes the "shoemaker's children go without shoes", the potter's wife goes without pottery. 10 years together and I'm still waiting for my dinner set. Our house if FILLED with handmade pottery but I only get the leftovers. The random pieces that … [Read more...]
best diy projects of 2011 at not just a housewife
So I didn't make the cut for the top DIY projects of 2011 at Not JUST a Housewife but there are some AMAZING projects to vote for. The lucky winner gets a great package of prizes. You can vote once a day all week. Go support some fellow bloggers and DIYers and vote for your favorite project. My personal fave is the master bedroom closet makeover by Sawdust and Paper Scraps. Seriously, can you imagine a closet like this that YOU made?! Sawdust and Paper Scraps - Master ClosetPlus, I LOVE her … [Read more...]
local art festivals
The hubby is a ceramic artist so we do a handful of art festivals a year. We did one this weekend which is always one of our favorites. It has such a great turnout of artists and people so it always makes for a fun weekend. The hubby won first place in the ceramics category and I am so proud of him. Here are a few of the highlights for us...We actually purchased two medium size photographs from Paul Shatz. Loved his work and that they are silver gelatin prints.Paul Shatz Fine Art PhotographyI … [Read more...]
guest at craftaholics anonymous! craft room tour
Happy Friday! I'm so very excited to be Linda's guest at Craftaholics Anonymous! Seriously, please pinch me! I know most of you have seen my craft room already but go check out the post at Craftaholics Anonymous. I took new photos for the special occasion :)If you happen to be joining me today from Linda's blog - welcome! Please stick around and make yourself at home. Thanks for following Directions Not Included! … [Read more...]
pinterest resolutions
I don't really do New Year's resolutions but I am making myself do some Pinterest resolutions this year. Yes, Pinterest resolutions. I'm sure most of you can relate. I pin all sorts of things I will never have or are not feasible with our budget, house or lifestyle BUT for every unattainable pin, there are plenty that are completely feasible if I just sit down and try do them. So these are my Pinterest resolutions for 2012. Let's put it out there now. I will tackle these 12 things inspired by a … [Read more...]
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