2012 marks the beginning of our second year in this house. Some days it feels like we have been here forever, other days I still can't believe we moved. We have made a lot of progress in the past year but there is hopefully a lot more to come in 2012. At least I really hope so. While I love the renovating, I am looking forward to a bit of a rest for the big projects. I'm going to do my best to get a good photo tour of the house in the current state done in the next few weeks. Let's hope for some … [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...]
craft room paint color
I've had a bunch of requests about the paint color of my craft room in the past few days. Unfortunately, a lot of the readers who have asked are no reply bloggers and I cannot get back to them. If you have ever asked me a question in a comment and I did not reply to you it is because I have no way of doing so. Take a look at this great post from Ask Anna on how to fix that so bloggers can reply to you. I don't want any of you to think I was being rude and not answering!This post is for all you … [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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