NewlyWoodwards

an unconventional home

Tips for early spring planting

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In the Midwest, spring means plenty of gloomy days and rain. But we also get to enjoy the most beautiful days with sunshine and warmer breezes. Just like anything, it’s a bit of give and take. And I’ll take it. Especially on those sunny days. And while it’s a bit early in the season for planting a lot […]

Playing with pattern mixing in the master bedroom

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I always admire rooms filled with effortless pattern mixing. But mixing colors and patterns is nothing I’ve ever excelled at implementing into our own home. But, I’m working on it. Starting with the master bedroom.  Slow, baby steps. I think decorating the master bedroom is always easy to put off – because nobody really see it […]

Hiring a draftsman: How we saved thousands on a custom home plan

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If you want to save money on your custom home plans, hiring a local draftsman may be a great option. It was for us. If you have ever considered building a house, you’ve very likely spent lots of time scouting for your perfect house plan online. But, here’s the big secret: Your perfect house plan probably doesn’t exist online. […]

Hello spring home tour

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I’m thrilled to share our home as part of the Hello Spring Home Tour, hosted by Carrie of Lovely, Etc. Don’t miss all the awesome spring inspiration from dozens of home bloggers at the bottom of the post. It’s the perfect breath of fresh air.  Spring has officially arrived. That may mean it’s going to rain for at least […]

DIY paint supply storage

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I think that it’s easy to believe that once you create a home you love, you can sit back and relax. Because you are done. But in our experience, the best solutions for our home are constantly evolving and changing. What works for us right now may not work for us in a year, or […]