NewlyWoodwards

an unconventional home

Super simple “Give thanks” hostess gift

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There’s still time for those last minute Thanksgiving crafts and hostess gifts. As I was putting together the thumbprint platter I shared yesterday, I also wanted to assemble a SUPER SIMPLE hostess gift. It starts with a burlap bag I picked up at the craft store for less than $2 with a coupon. Then, I […]

Thanksgiving thumbprint wood tray

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It’s Dare to DIY day, friends! Specifically – it’s Dare to be thankful (the linkup is over at Shift Ctrl Art). You won’t want to miss all the inspiration. (And feel free to link up all your thanksgiving projects today.) This year, I created something with my mom last week while we were visiting. She’s hosting […]

Primitive star marquee from yard sticks | Holiday Hues with Behr

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Today is a fun day – 12 of the Behr DIY Experts are sharing holiday painting projects – a perfect kick start to the holiday season. I hope you’ll make your way around and check out all the inspiration. You are going to want to get a roller out and start painting by the end […]

Sleeping in the living room

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We’re one week into small space-barn living. So far, so good. It’s feeling more like home. One huge adjustment for us was having a living room that also doubles as our bedroom. You may remember that we purchased the IKEA Hemnes daybed (which I just saw is $60 off right now). I made my bed every day […]

A personalized DIY coloring book and toy train for Christmas

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What’s that? You say it isn’t even Thanksgiving yet? *I’m not listening.* Christmas gift giving is on my mind already. And if you know anything about my 2-year-old, you know he LOVES trains. Eats, sleeps and breathes trains. So there are lots of trains on his list this year. But you may not know that […]

99 problems and a house ain’t one

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We closed on our house on Friday. Thank the good Lord. I know you likely think I am being dramatic. And I am. But, I know my limits. And I passed those limits. A while ago. Selling a house is not ever easy. But selling a house when you feel like you are seen as […]