NewlyWoodwards

an unconventional home

Update: An adjustable crib skirt from a flat sheet

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Right before Henry was born, I made a crib skirt from a flat sheet. This project was all about quick, easy and cheap. And it turned out pretty darn good. It’s also become a pretty popular post on the old blogerooski. Likely because it’s quick, easy and cheap. And because I’m awesome, of course. Mostly […]

You-musts

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It has been a long time since I’ve you-musted you. You can blame Pinterest. Pre-Pinterest, I could share all kinds of cool things that you’ve never seen. And all was good. But now, how can I compete? However, I thought it was time to bring back the you-musts for old-time’s sake. And because there are […]

Favorite French toast

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I would have to say that French toast is one of my favorite breakfast meals. But, in the past, I’ve had trouble making it without the bread getting soggy. But, no more. I learned a little tip from my buddy Martha that makes it perfect every single time. This is about as basic of a […]

A DIY metal and barn wood coffee table

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A coffee table has become a must for the Woodwards. We like a place to set our drinks and our feet when relaxing in the living room. But the coffee table that we received from Ryan’s folks was just too big. Here’s an old photo, before we moved the chair and added a playard and […]

NewlyWoodwards: 2012 in Review

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What a year! 2012 was truly the craziest year of my life. The most amazing, scariest, quickest, most difficult and most rewarding year of my life. In January, I refrained from making tons of resolutions and goals. Instead, I had one goal – have a baby. Nailed it. But, we had a lot of other […]