NewlyWoodwards

an unconventional home

Hanging wreaths on the windows – dreams do come true

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Our new house isn’t done, but that doesn’t mean I can do totally impractical things like add wreaths to all the windows. Once I got them in the windows, I told Ryan that dreams really do come true. Because I’ve always wanted to put wreaths in the windows. And now I’ve done it. Dream big, friends. […]

Oversized DIY holiday wall art from wrapping paper

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Once the calendar page turns to December, I cannot stop myself from covering every single available space in our home with something holly and jolly. It’s a sickness. It’s a gift. But even though we’re in a small space without a traditional tree, I’m trying to make it feel extra festive. And I think it’s […]

Santa Claus front porch decor | Behr Holiday Home Challenge and a Giveaway

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In case there’s any question, I am definitely on SANTA’S NICE LIST this year. And to prove it, I put together a simple Santa display on our brand new front porch. (Which I still need to post about. We’ll come back to that.) This exterior display was put together with things I already had on hand with the help […]

A super scrappy Christmas tree craft

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I love projects that are a little scrappy. There’s something fun about creating projects from things you have lying around the garage. This project was originally created in 2014 for a post on Sugar Bee Crafts. But I wanted to share it here, too. Because it’s fun, thrifty, and great for kids, too. Last year, […]

A Christmas wreath trio (Home Depot DIY Workshop)

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Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Home Depot. All projects and opinions are my own. This post includes affiliate links. Read my full disclosure policy for more details. You already know I’m ready for Christmas. And Home Depot has been feeding the flame with their holiday section and projects. Like this festive Christmas wreath trio. It’s got […]