NewlyWoodwards

an unconventional home

DIY: Simple & personalized shirts

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Today, I’m going to share another fun and simple, DIY project or gift for any time of the year. (Check out the DIY hot/cold bags, too.) This was a small Christmas gift I made for my cousin’s daughter, Karis. I’ve seen these shirts all over the Internet, but when I spotted these adorable long-sleeve tees at […]

DIY: Simple & personalized shirts

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Today, I’m going to share another fun and simple, DIY project or gift for any time of the year. (Check out the DIY hot/cold bags, too.) This was a small Christmas gift I made for my cousin’s daughter, Karis. I’ve seen these shirts all over the Internet, but when I spotted these adorable long-sleeve tees at […]

Table runner addiction

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I’m sure I’m breaking every rule in the book. I currently have three table runners on our table. And, I like it. The striped runner is a new find from Pottery Barn. The yellow is a linen number from Target. The monogramed white runner was from the cake table at our wedding. None of them […]

DIY: Hot/Cold Corn Bags

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For Christmas, I wanted to make more homemade gifts. I think I did pretty well, and everyone seemed to like their homemade gifts (which is always a fear). Now that the holidays are over, I’m going to share what I made. I couldn’t do it earlier because many friends and family members read the blog. […]

It takes a village

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Well, part of my 2010 mantra was only bringing things into our home that we love (wealthy). Well, I love Christmas and I love the Dept. 56 Villages. So, I finally jumped in and started a village. I’ve been thinking about it for several years, but never wanted to spend the money. My mom has […]

Lovely little lovelies

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I recently won some lovely West Elm candle holders from Ashley in her blog giveaway. Since I don’t have a West Elm nearby, I was even more tickled. I happened to receive the package ON Christmas Eve. Our awesome postman actually brought it back after he got off because he saw it came in and […]