NewlyWoodwards

an unconventional home

Moving Beyond Organized Chaos: Garden Style

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If the phrase “organized chaos” was in the dictionary, my mug would be next to it. Organized chaos: the state of trying to be put together, when it ain’t happening below the surface. Symptoms include: Having a place for everything and nothing in its place. Having systems for all organization, but nothing simple enough to […]

You had me at "cocktail"

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Better Homes and Gardens Rocks. There, I said it. They send the niftiest things into my inbox everyday. (If you aren’t signed up for all their email newsletters, you are missing out.) But, today took the cake. Or should I say, the cocktail. Today, I saw that they have a garden plan for a Cocktail […]

Herb-a-licious

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The deck is beginning to smell downright delightful. Planting herbs in pots on the deck was the best idea we’ve had. I love that they are visible from the house, deck and street. And, they really do smell yummy.  My favorites: Sweet basil Oregano Cilantro Mint (mojitos, here we come) And, I love the look of the window […]

The good, bad and ugly of seed starting

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(Sigh) I had high hopes. Probably a little too high. When we decided to grow our veggies, we were extremely optimistic and went all-out. We purchased the Ferry Morse seed starting kit at Lowe’s and TONS of seeds (note: far too many seeds). I was giddy with excitement. But, seed starting is hard work. It’s not as […]

Stumped – home style

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This is something that’s been bugging me. I’m feeling stumped and I need your help. What style of house do we have? (These are the things that keep me up at night…) I’m leaning towards cottage style. Small and informal Tall, peaked roof Large, multipaned windows Wooden shingles (which is originally had)  But, now I’m […]