NewlyWoodwards

an unconventional home

Making lined cafe curtains from large curtain panels

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As we settle into the barn apartment, I wanted to make some simple curtain panels for the back windows. Privacy isn’t really an issue (since we are nowhere near civilization or other houses). But, the windows get REALLY bright in the morning so a little light blocking action would be great. Not that Henry really ever lets […]

Henry’s tiny bedroom

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Henry is obsessed with the barn. He actually cries when we make him leave. And when anyone comes over, he has to bring them into his room right away for a tour. And then he shuts the door and makes them sit on the bed. (When my aunt and uncle were visiting, I think there […]

Letting go of stuff | Things I thought I needed and really don’t

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Last week was our wedding anniversary, and Ryan’s parents took Henry overnight so Ryan and I could go on a date. We really don’t go out to eat – just the two of us – ever. Even when Henry is with his grandparents, we often end up working on projects or falling asleep on the […]

Toy storage and a drop zone in the barn

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You already know that Ryan doesn’t like Christmas. I don’t approve. But I’ve grown to (almost) accept. You may know that he also hates to shop. So, because I’m a wonderful wife and I believe in a peaceful household, I take these facts into consideration when it comes to gift giving. When he asks what I want, […]

An orange and grey herringbone quilt

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Sad and neglected. That’s how my sewing machine must have felt. For a long time, we were the best of friends. I would spend hours and hours in front of my machine. We had a lot of wonderful times together making quilts – from pinwheels to chevron and from  pennants to houndstooth. (See all of […]

A very Merry Christmas

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Hope you all had a wonderful holiday. Just stopping in quick with a few snapshots from our festivities, before life moves on. It was really an awesome Christmas and we got to spend lots of time with friends and family. Plus, Henry really LOVED it this year. He loved the gifts. He loved the family […]