Directions Not Included

DIY and craft adventures of two humans, three dogs and two cats.

  • home
  • about us
  • house tour
    • before & during
    • the afters
  • project gallery
    • renovations
    • furniture & decor
    • holidays
    • events
    • crafts
    • archives
  • featured
  • contact
    • advertise
    • disclosure
    • privacy

before and afters – a mini-tour 18 months into renovations

July 30, 2012 5 Comments

Happy Monday! I'm in route to Denver for the week so posting will be light. We had too much fun this weekend so we didn't get much work done. Those are good weekends though, and we definitely needed it! 18 months into this renovation, I finally decided it would be a good idea to start taking our after photos. The weather was crappy the weekend I decided to do this so I have to take new ones for some rooms so for now here is what we have. The craft room renovation you all know well. Our … [Read more...]

Filed Under: home decor, renovations Tagged With: bathrooms, before and afters, craft room, guest post, living room, renovations

death of a succulent

February 8, 2012 9 Comments

I should have known it wouldn't last. I killed a succulent. Aren't they supposed to be hearty little plants? The cute succulent garden I had growing in in the living room is no longer a lively  addition to our space.Instead, I'm faced with this pathetic sight. Rest in peace little plant. I'm sorry I failed you.I still think my track record is improving. Two out of three isn't so bad! They lasted about four months too. That has to be some sort of milestone...at least for me.I may get "the look" … [Read more...]

Filed Under: outdoor Tagged With: living room, plants

before and after – living room reveal

January 24, 2012 15 Comments

I have another reveal! Two reveals in a row, it must be a good week! But before I jump into the reveal, I'm begging for some good vibes. We have our final inspection today for the central AC unit we had installed in the back of our house for the family room and master bedroom. We really need to pass so if you have any good thoughts to spare, I'll gladly take them. I promise to give them back.Our living room has been pretty close to being done for some time now, but for some reason I have never … [Read more...]

Filed Under: home decor, renovations Tagged With: decor, living room, renovations

shopping list – home decor

December 12, 2011 2 Comments

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...]

Filed Under: uncategorized Tagged With: decor, family room, kitchen, living room

lay of the land – our floor plan

December 2, 2011 5 Comments

I don't know about you but every time I look at the houses of bloggers if a floor plan is not available I'm always trying to figure out how the rooms are laid out. It must be the genes I get from my architect father, but I always want to know which rooms are connected to which. It really helps gauge the style of the house and flow of the design. My father might kill me for posting this horrendous floor plan but I don't have the energy to sit down and try make a perfect one. This one may be off a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: home decor, renovations Tagged With: backyard, bar, bathrooms, craft room, family room, floor plan, guest post, kitchen, living room, master bedroom, renovations

old to new – midcentury cabinet

November 7, 2011 10 Comments

I'm loving my "new" piece of furniture!During my sanity break a couple of weeks ago, I picked up this little mid-century modern wine cabinet at a thrift store. The formica was beat up everywhere and it needed help but it was only $18 so I brought it home. I got the look from the hubby who thought I was insane when he unloaded it from the car. He said it was "interesting" and it was going to be a good piece for me to "practice" on. He walked away and I may or may not have stuck my tongue out at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: furniture, home decor, tutorial Tagged With: decor, furniture, living room, paint

hi there, i’m anna

dnirssyellow dnipinterestyellow dnifacebookyellow dniinstagramyellow AnnaDNI2014 Welcome to Directions Not Included. I'm Anna, the voice behind the blog. I'm a marketer, crafter, DIYer, and lover of wine and sushi. Oh and I love my husband Ray, too. I also seem to be a magnet for scruffy mutts and cats. Want to know more about us and what we are doing? Learn more here.

what we’ve been up to

looking for something?

pinterest addict

Visit Anna [DirectionsNotIncluded]'s profile on Pinterest.

our lovely sponsors

RMPotteryButtonFINAL2AD-Button adad

about

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.

This blog will feature DIY tips, before and after photos, craft tutorials, home decor trends, and gratuitous pictures of our five rescued furry children.

Copyright 2010 - 2014. Directions Not Included - Anna Cruz-Morales.

The contents of this blog, including text, original photos and ideas are the sole property of the author. If you intend to use my text or images, please link back to my site and credit given to Directions Not Included. Please share only one image and direct readers to my site. A notification email would be greatly appreciated.

like us on facebook

like us on facebook

don’t miss any of the fun

dnirssyellow dnipinterestyellow dnifacebookyellow dniinstagramyellow dnitwitteryellow dnigoogleyellow

subscribe via email

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Copyright Directions Not Included 2014 * ·Daily Dish Pro Theme * Modified by Directions Not Included * Genesis Framework * by StudioPress * WordPress * Log in