NewlyWoodwards

an unconventional home

(A gift of) Mason Jar Candles

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The final speedy handmade gift is this mason jar candle. My friend Rebecca and I made these last month and they ended up being pretty simple (but very messy). We gave them to coworkers and other friends. We used small mason jars for the vessel (although you could use anything). Rebecca picked up the wax […]

(A gift of) Carrying casseroles

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I’m super excited to be over at Maybe Matilda today sharing some of my top homemade gifts. Please visit and leave me some comment love? And in the spirit of handmade gifting, here’s another handmade gift for Christmas. This is another fast project that you really could finish before the holidays. I was done with […]

(A gift of) Upcycled mittens

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Since we celebrated the holidays with Ryan’s family last weekend, I have several quick-to-make gifts to share before Christmas this year. I know Christmas is only a few days away. But, I promise you that my homemade gifts are quick gifts. I may have even made these items within 24 hours of gifting them. (I’m […]

A very Woodward Christmas (Kitchen)

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The final room in a Very Woodward Christmas is the kitchen. Not a ton of decorations, but a fun little Christmas tree with cookie cutters, a potholder tree topper and my favorite bubble lights (circa 1970). And our little Woodward snowman, made by my great aunt. And even a little cheer on the back door. […]

A very Woodward Christmas (Dining Room)

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It’s time for the dining room Christmas tour… Starting with the most recent love of my love of my life. I have been lusting over a silver tinsel tree at a department store for the past three years. When the display was 75 percent off last year, I snatched that baby up. I love her. […]

A very Woodward Christmas (Living Room)

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Christmas has arrived to the Woodwards! And I wouldn’t be a proper, self-indulgent blogger if I didn’t show you photos. First a little disclaimer – I only put up three Christmas trees in the house this year. I know. I’m ashamed of myself. The truth is – I realized that many of my decorations fit […]