NewlyWoodwards

an unconventional home

An easy carriage door garage update

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The barn is looking so cute, you guys. I’m just in love with this place. In the past few weeks, Ryan and I have been working on some final details we’ve put off – before the house building gears up and all other projects go out the windows. I’ve already shared some of those projects – […]

Making a wall planter from junk

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I just can’t stop planting flowers. It’s a sickness. A beautiful and fun addiction. My latest project are these upcycled vintage bins that I turned into wall planters. (We think these were probably scoops from the conveyer on a grain elevator.) I picked them up at a local antique/junk store for $20 and they fit perfectly between the […]

Making a hanging planter from a fish basket

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I love making stuff from junk. That’s why when I see something rusty, I have to have it. #rusthoarder And this is what happened with this old fish basket. My friend Shannon was getting rid of it so I swooped it up. And then I waited for inspiration to strike. (For a year. Or two.) But this week, […]

Container gardening with DIY window boxes

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I love planting lots of flowers in the spring – it adds a much-needed pop of color to the yard, before many of our perennials come up. It’s the ultimate way to add curb appeal. This year, we needed this more than ever because our barn has little to no landscaping. To help, I asked […]

Our evolving rural view (and our experience with the conservation reserve program)

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We all love periodic baby bumps and baby photographs, so why not take photos of how your yard and home has changed over time? When I took a photo off our back deck last week (for our mini patio project), I realized how much this view has truly transformed since we’ve owned the property. So, I decided to […]

A mini patio project

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It’s officially “get out of the house” season in the Midwest. Can I get an “amen?” This means that we are working and playing outside as much as we can. Which brings us to a little project … There’s truly nothing better than our view from the barn. I just soak this in, folks. And […]