Happy Friday! What is on the schedule this weekend? Last minute Christmas shopping?We are saying goodbye to the handful of random projects pending around the house and crossing them off the list. I can't wait!Additional pavers that are just hanging around will be added to our patio.Baseboards! Yay for baseboards! We are least measuring and painting them this weekend. Install will likely happy next week. Swapping out any old switches that still remain. Framing around the front door and the master … [Read more...]
holiday decor – the truth about what it looks like
This will be our first year celebrating Christmas in this house. We closed on the 21st of December last year and were in full on demolition mode by Christmas day last year. That meant there was no decor here or in our old place. I had grand plans of being all decked out for the holidays by now. I started off on the right foot with some glittery centerpieces and a clean house. But now we are in a time crunch with the holidays quickly approaching. Seriously? How fast is this month going?! I've … [Read more...]
holy moly, I’m an MBA!
I'm officially done with my MBA! I still can't believe I'm graduating today. 18 months of a crazy executive MBA while working a demanding full time job and renovating a house by ourselves. I'm not quite sure how I survived. To be honest, I shed a lot of tears and had many meltdowns but I am so glad I finally committed to this. It is something I had to do for myself and I'm glad I did as well as I did.This afternoon, I'll be walking down the stage where I picked up my BBA over 9 years ago. I'm so … [Read more...]
pick your plum – giveaway winner attempt #2
So unfortunately, our winner for the Pick your Plum giveaway was a No Reply Blogger and despite various posts and attempts there was no way to reach them. Are you a No Reply Blogger? If you've posted an question or comment and I've never responded to you directly you likely are. Check out this post at Ask Anna (not me, another Anna) to learn how to fix it.So as the previous winner had until last night to claim their prize and they didn't, so I had to pick again this morning. And the results are … [Read more...]
shopping list – home decor
Happy Monday! Hope you all had a lovely weekend. I have to say, mine was pretty productive. I wish I had photos to share but last night was my office holiday party and I was too lazy after indulging in all that food and wine to get anything done besides laying on the couch cuddling with my mutts.I did get some shopping in to help finish off a few rooms. I am so grateful that most of this was done with Amex Rewards gift cards. Such a nice little perk that I'm thankful to have. Two of these gray … [Read more...]
visiting primitive & proper – project recap
Happy Friday!! Anyone have any fun plans for this weekend? We are off to watch one of our favorite munchkins perform in his Christmas show tonight then have a weekend of holiday parties. How did we get to that point of the year already? It seems like we have a holiday party of some sort for every day until Christmas. We'll be squeezing in some painting, baseboards and tiling this weekend too...hopefully... I am absolutely thrilled to be over at Primitive & Proper today. Honestly, Cassie is an … [Read more...]
giveaway winner – come forward!
SemperHarley you need to get in touch with me to get your prize. You were the lucky winner of the $25 giveaway from Pick Your Plum but you have no email address linked to your profile. Please send me an email before Sunday night so we can get you your prize. If I do not receive an email from you by Sunday night, a new winner will be selected.Thanks!Thanks for following Directions Not Included! … [Read more...]
a handmade holiday – handmade gift ideas
Money isn't flowing. I'm sure we can all agree on that. It makes it hard when you want to shower every special person in your life with a little something during the holidays. The past handful of years, I've been making more and more of our gifts. This year is much of the same. These are my inspirations for this year. I better get started or I'll be making stuff on Christmas Eve at the rate I'm going!Soy candles.ViaCranberry and orange infused vodka.ViaBaby blankets.ViaPeanut butter dog treats … [Read more...]
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