an unconventional home
With kindergarten comes lots of paper. No joke. My kid is coming home with a folder full of goodies every single day.
And I basically want to frame and display everything I see. Here’s how we created a simple rotating display for all that awesome artwork!
It can be really easy to end up with a kitchen overrun by small appliances. Microwaves. Crock Pots. Toasters. Mixers.
Even if you are trying to live with a more minimalist mindset, there can be quite a few oft-used small appliances that can take up valuable real estate in your kitchen.
When we designed our current kitchen, I desperately wanted it all out of sight. Both because I like the aesthetics of cleared countertops and also because it’s easier to keep counters clean when they are not cluttered with tons of stuff.
Enter – the small appliance cabinet.
Much like kids, pets come with plenty of stuff – like toys, beds, blankets, kennels and food. And pet messes can be a challenge, too. In our home, we manage paw prints, shedding, and accidents on a regular basis.
And don’t even get me started on the dog breath.
But it doesn’t have to be impossible to create a beautiful home that is comfortable for your family and your pets. Here are a few ways we have created a pet-friendly home without sacrificing our own personal style.
I really don’t like cleaning. But I also really like having a clean house.
That’s a conundrum, isn’t it?
But guess what? You can keep your house neat and clean without making yourself crazy. Here’s how.
Unfortunately, real life home projects don’t always progress like those you see on t.v. Or, at least, home projects at the Woodwards’ aren’t made for television. (Seriously – how do they finish projects so fast? Oh right. Paid professionals and lots of money.) So while we’ve been making slow and steady progress on the basement […]
Looking for a fun and simple craft to spruce up your late-summer porch?
Try this customizable cinder block planter. It’s a quick and easy pick-me-up for your end-of-summer porch.
