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visiting type a decorating – guest post

November 21, 2011 2 Comments

Happy Monday! I'm spending the day today visiting with Tammy at Type A Decorating.I'm over there sharing a quick and simple tutorial on the placecards and fall centerpieces I put together. If you haven't had a chance to check out Tammy's blog, please stop by for a visit. She throws a great party and always has a lot to share.If you are one of Tammy's friends stopping by here for the first time, welcome! I hope you like what you see and stick around. The more the merrier.Thanks for following … [Read more...]

Filed Under: blogging Tagged With: guest post, table decor

weekend plans – stalled project

November 18, 2011 4 Comments

A while ago I hinted that we were considering making a custom bar from IKEA kitchen cabinets. Last night we drove to IKEA after work and it didn't go as planned. Do you ever have those days where nothing seems to go right? That was last night. So instead of coming home with the cabinets to make a bar, we came home with an empty bag. At least the cat likes the empty IKEA bags.So we'll be spending some more time thinking through this project and our bar will look like this a bit longer. Sigh.I'm … [Read more...]

Filed Under: furniture, home decor, tutorial Tagged With: bar, decor, IKEA, renovations

paint sprayer project revealed

November 17, 2011 Leave a Comment

So enough suspense, if you want to know what I did with this new toy...Via Wagner Please give My Repurposed Life a visit today. The paint sprayer helped us begin a major transformation in one room of our house.I'm also now officially addicted to my Wagner Paint Sprayer. I'm going to paint everything in sight with this thing!If you are a friend of Gail's joining me, welcome!!Thanks for following Directions Not Included! … [Read more...]

Filed Under: home decor, renovations Tagged With: family room, giveaway, paint, paint sprayer, renovations

fall decor on the cheap – fall centerpiece

November 16, 2011 8 Comments

I've never really spent much money decorating for fall. By the time I recover from Halloween it feels like Christmas is just around the corner and it seems pointless. As I started pulling out my decorations I realized with a few modifications, Christmas decor can quickly turn to fall decor and vice versa. I took out my trusty red table runner and three vases I had on hand from a bridal shower I threw years ago. Tip for cheap vases - find a local wholesale floral distributor. I bought 12 of these … [Read more...]

Filed Under: crafts, holidays, home decor Tagged With: centerpieces, craft tutorial

stencil time – martha stewart stencils

November 15, 2011 11 Comments

A few months back, a bunch of bloggers were receiving a stash of the new Martha Stewart craft paint and stencil collection. I will admit, I was insanely jealous. A ton of free paint, stencils and tools to try out. Are you serious? Why can't I be a big blog and get those?Instead, I relied on my trusty coupons from Michaels and ended up with my own little stash. Okay, so it wasn't free and didn't show up on my doorstep without ordering but I'm fine with that. Alright, alright, maybe I do want free … [Read more...]

Filed Under: crafts, home decor, tutorial Tagged With: craft organization, craft room, craft tutorial

sponsor time: pick your plum affiliate

November 14, 2011 3 Comments

Have you taken a look at my sponsor section over on the right side of the page? Notice anything different? Last week, I added my first sponsor but he doesn't really count since I pretty much forced him to. RM Pottery sponsors other blogs so why not mine? Wives should get special treatment too!But do you see that new button right next to it though? These folks were not strong-armed in any way or form. Promise. I am now a proud affiliate of Pick Your Plum! I'm pretty excited to be able to share … [Read more...]

Filed Under: blogging Tagged With: sponsor love

weekend plans – tape, paint and brick

November 11, 2011 5 Comments

Let me give you a little glimpse of what my weekend plans will consist of....Via AmazonVia WagnerFun, right?! Thank you Wagner and My Repurposed Life. We will have a big reveal over at My Repurposed Life soon:)And don't forget. I'm over at The Crafty Scientist again today. Have a great weekend! Thanks for following Directions Not Included! … [Read more...]

Filed Under: home decor, renovations Tagged With: family room, giveaway

visting the cratfy scientist – guest post

November 10, 2011 Leave a Comment

Happy Thursday everyone! The weekend is almost here and that puts me in a great mood. Know what else puts me in a great mood? Spending time with with my bloggy friends. I'm spending the next TWO days over at The Crafty Scientist. Mel needed some help this week so I'm sticking around to keep her and her lovely readers company.If you haven't had a chance to check out her blog, please stop by for a visit. Mel has so much going on as a full time PhD student and proud doggy momma but she still … [Read more...]

Filed Under: blogging Tagged With: blog love, guest post

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