NewlyWoodwards

an unconventional home

Silver DIY pinecone wreaths with JOY

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I make small and large changes to our holiday decorating each year. (You can check out all our holiday decor here – 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009 and 2008) The reason for some of this is boredom. (“I’m tired of hanging the stockings on the mantel.”) Some is practicality. (“Putting glass ornaments in Henry’s would be […]

A fair isle knit infinity scarf

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Today’s a beautiful day for homemade holiday gifts! I already love the gifts made by my co-hosts: (Vintage mug planters via Primitive and Proper, Winter knit infinity scarf via NewlyWoodwards, Simple pajama pants via Maybe Matilda , Good dog treat jar via Decor and the Dog ) Before you head over to link up your projects, I […]

Christmas at the Woodwards (All Things Home)

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Fa la la la la la la la la. I’m officially in the Christmas spirit, after decking our halls from top to bottom. I’m so excited to be part of the All Things Home Christmas Home Tour this year! I’m one of 30 bloggers sharing our holiday decor this week and I think you will love […]

Blue Ball jar snow scenes and origami stars

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It’s MONDAY! And that means it’s time to see all your amazing projects for DARE TO ENTERTAIN! See? We’re giving you a reason to love Mondays. You’re welcome. Here are the four leading ladies to get us kicked off in style. I love the co-hosts! (Festive VW bus place cards via Decor and the Dog, Kraft paper […]

Simple striped barn wood table runner

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Disclosure: We are working with Behr to complete projects as a DIY expert. We will be provided with paint and stain to complete the projects. (Although in this case, we had the paint on hand from previous projects.) All opinions, as always, are our own. In November, we were faced with another fun painting challenge […]

A Thanksgiving word search

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I was a little stumped about creating a Thanksgiving DIY project a project this year – in the past, I’ve made a gobble barnwood sign, GATHER letters,  thankful chalkboard chargers and the give thanks burlap banner and greeting cards. Since we’re going to be out of town for Thanksgiving, I didn’t want to put something very complicated […]