NewlyWoodwards

an unconventional home

DIY Valentine’s Day shirt for boys (Professional Hugger) – free Silhouette file

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When you have a boy, it can be a challenge to find holiday shirts that are fun but not cheesy, cute but not girly, good quality and affordable. And in some cases, it’s an impossible challenge. That’s why I like to make Henry shirts for the holidays using my Silhouette. I can use shirts we already have and it’s quick and […]

Weigh in: Door colors

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Another day, another serious world problem to solve. Today’s issue – interior door color. After looking at every style door, we finally agreed to go with a three-panel Shaker style door. (Fun side note: This was actually Ryan’s first choice and my second choice, so no one can EVER say I never compromise.) But now, I’m waffling […]

Wallboard for Christmas (part 2)

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On Monday, I shared all the details about getting ready for insulation. Phew. I left off sharing our Christmas miracle. In the form of a boom truck loaded with wall board. Who needs a sleigh, Santa? Lame. And just like that, they were off to the races. Luckily for us, my dad arrived home for the holidays […]

Plumbing, insulation and wallboard for Christmas (part 1)

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When it came to insulation for the new house, Ryan was convinced. We were going with spray foam insulation. Open cell insulation would help the home be super tight (no drafts or energy waste), meaning our home would be even more efficient. You know how Meghan Trainor is all about that bass? Well, after investing in great […]

What my husband has taught me about marriage

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Ryan and I are celebrating our 8th wedding anniversary today. And by celebrating, I mean he’s hanging wallboard at the house and I’m still in my pajamas with coffee watching Henry play with his new Paw Patroller. Fair trade, am I right? Here’s the truth – when I married Ryan, I got really, really lucky. […]

Top NewlyWoodwards posts of 2015

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What a year! I’m feeling reflective today, as we near the end of 2015. We’ve officially surpassed the one-year mark of living in the barn. The process of temporarily downsizing has been wonderful and challenging. And the process of building our own house has been wonderful and crazy-making. After more than 7 years of blogging, it […]