So, besides considering about the meaning of life and how our next year will shape up, the Newly Woodwards have also had a lot going on since New Years. It’s time to share… We had a few friends over on New Year’s Eve. I made chili, bbq meatballs,veggies and dip, spinach-artichoke dip, buffalo chicken dip, […]
You know you are Christmas-crazy when…
you change your bedding for Christmas.I bought this last year after Christmas. It’s the only thing I really did in the bedroom for the holidays. The quilt makes me smile. It completely doesn’t match our bedroom, but that’s okay. It’s Christmas and I get a pass. When I saw it on clearance, I thought I […]
Easy holiday decor: Tips for holiday decorating on a budget
I really enjoy decorating for Christmas. I would spend a lot of money on it if my husband would allow it. But he won’t (or I should say, the budget won’t). So, I’m always looking for creative, clever ideas to spread a little (or a lot of) holiday cheer. So, in case you are like […]
Easy holiday decor: hanging ornaments
Thanks for all of your kind comments about our Christmas decorations. A few of you asked about how I hung the ornaments in my dining room. It was so easy, it’s scary. This picture was a little deceiving. It looks like the ornaments are magically hanging in the air.But, let’s not get crazy. They aren’t […]
The 12 trees of Woodward….
I put twelve trees up in our house this year. But, to be fair. Some are small. Some are sets of three. Not all have ornaments. Some are not even traditional “trees.” I mean, I’m not nuts. Or, I guess it depends on who you ask. O Tannenbaum1. Traditional – Living Room Christmas Tree It’s […]
Modesty has never been my best quality…
I have always had this dream of having our home in a magazine.Stop laughing.Seriously, stop laughing! But, I’m feeling pretty jazzed about having our bathroom featured on This Young House today. I sent it to them several months ago after they asked for before and afters. To me, This Young House is totally up there […]