NewlyWoodwards

an unconventional home

Hanging wreaths on the windows – dreams do come true

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Our new house isn’t done, but that doesn’t mean I can do totally impractical things like add wreaths to all the windows. Once I got them in the windows, I told Ryan that dreams really do come true. Because I’ve always wanted to put wreaths in the windows. And now I’ve done it. Dream big, friends. […]

Porch roofing and exterior lighting ideas

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My favorite part of the new house is every single thing in the new house. If I’m talking about the kitchen, I’ll tell you it’s my favorite part. If I’m showing you our new bedroom, I’ll muse over the view and the ceilings and how it’s my favorite part. If we’re discussing the mudroom, I’ll […]

Preserving pumpkins for long-term use

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Hop in your time machine, baby. We’re taking a little trip back in time to July. Because that was when our first pumpkins were ready to pick in the garden. In case you aren’t familiar with pumpkins (and in which case, we cannot be friends), pumpkins are FALL things. That means they are really necessary for FALL decorating. […]

Two favorite ways to freeze tomatoes

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I love tomatoes fresh from the garden, but there are only so many tomatoes that one person can reasonably eat without turning into a tomato herself. Trust me. I’m close to the point of no return, Violet-style (from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, clearly). And this year, I’ve been finding ways to make the most of […]

The year of 62 pumpkins

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When I’m old and senile, I will speak fondly of the summer of 62 pumpkins. Because, I have actually harvested 62 pumpkins (and other gourds) this year and I’m ridiculously proud of it. I never plan to stop talking about it. Ever. It’s been 100 degrees here. But it’s also September so I’ve given myself permission to […]

My ideas are bigger than my follow-through

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I’m a big dreamer. I love the IDEA of so many things. But once the idea has played out in my head, I’m on to new BIG AND FUN things. My husband would tell you that I’m not so great at follow-through. Case in point: Compost bins. Last time you saw these, they were so […]