NewlyWoodwards

an unconventional home

Tips for a successful yard sale (even when yard sales stink)

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Never again. Every time I have a yard sale, I say, “Never again.” Because it’s just too much work. And then someone haggles me over a $1 and I nearly lose it. (Or dozens of someones, in my case.) But, it was a necessary evil at this point in our lives. Because for over a year, […]

Planting succulents in window boxes | $75 Visa Gift Card Giveaway

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Mother’s Day has passed, and I can officially plant flowers in our yard. Because that’s the rule. In the Midwest, planting flowers before Mother’s Day is your way of asking Mother Nature for snow. It’s proven. Or something. I’ve already planted a lot of great plants in pots, and now I’m doing more. I started with my window […]

Planning kitchen storage and organization

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Are you building a house? Grab our free guide with secrets to save thousands of dollars … I’ve been thinking a lot about the kitchen – because it’s coming to life before my eyes. And because I’m making decisions that will impact the daily use of the kitchen. That’s got me thinking a lot about where everything will go. The […]

4 things: Master bedroom

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I feel like I have a Monday hangover – the kind that happen after an incredibly awesome weekend. The kind of weekend you wish were every weekend. Friends and sunshine and birthday cake and yummy food and late nights and drinks. But, it’s Monday and we are back to reality. And reality is okay, too. […]

Downstairs light fixture tour

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Choosing light fixtures for a house can be overwhelming – it can be difficult to envision them in a space and it’s not always easy to find photos of the exact fixtures in a real home. (Apparently, there are fancy professional stylists and photographers who always make catalog photos look good. Who knew?) Plus, if […]

Dear cabinets: I think I’m gonna marry you

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The kitchen is probably the room I’m most excited about in the new house. In our last two houses, the kitchen was totally separate from the rest of the home. Which isn’t ideal. It’s not ideal for an extrovert cooking dinner (torture). It’s not ideal for a mom trying to keep an eye on a […]