NewlyWoodwards

an unconventional home

Staying warm and a beacon of light

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I’m actually not. Staying warm, that is. Which is why this week’s barn progress is so important. Insulation. Lots and lots of insulation. Ryan and Kyle got almost all of the insulation up on the walls and ceiling in the barn this week. It’s helped the work environment already. It’s a bit hard to do […]

Making the most of Menards rebates

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If there’s one place we spend an exorbitant amount of money, it’s Menards. That’s Henry above, saving big money on a Clapper at Menards. (The boy is obsessed with the store. Sometimes, we just go there and let him run around. Who needs a bounce house?) Through the years, we’ve renovated two houses, three rental […]

Painting a dining room table grey

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Thank you to Behr for providing paint to use for this project. All ideas and opinions, as always, are our own. Reunited and it feels so good. I’m talking about me and my paintbrush. This month, our challenge from Behr was to tackle a New Year’s Resolution and bring life to something with paint. Well, […]

A special Valentine’s Day craft on Quad City Moms Blog

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Pssst: I’m over at Quad City Moms Blog today sharing a fun and simple Valentine’s Day craft to try with kids. And it’s a great way to tell grandparents or other loved ones how much they mean to your family. I hope you’ll stop over and check it out. (And leave me some comment love, […]

Wine bottle bridal shower centerpiece

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If you have a shower and you want to spend an entire afternoon crafting, I’m totally your girl. My friend Veta is hosting a shower for her sister and I offered to help her make some banners and centerpieces. The inspiration for the centerpieces she wanted – these DIY wine bottle sets from Beyond the […]

Nesting dolls pennant quilt

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Sometimes, a fabric speaks to me. When I spotted the fabric that my fabulous friend Mekenzie chose for her beautiful daughter’s nursery, it spoke to me. It said, “MAKE A QUILT FROM ME. RIGHT NOW.” In Russian. So, I listened. I immediately clicked over and bought the colorful nesting dolls fabric on Etsy. Then, I […]