NewlyWoodwards

an unconventional home

Completed windows

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I haven’t shared much about house projects lately, but some things are still moving along. The most recent completion – the exterior window trim. This was actually a project we didn’t do on our own. Ryan’s buddy has experience and the equipment, so he completed it while Ryan was out of town on business.    […]

Finally, a photo wall

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I finally built up the courage to display a variety of photos together. I always admire photo walls in other people’s homes, but never had one myself. I thought a wall in the living room was begging for photos. I have so many photos from our travels, so I chose some of my favorites to […]

Entry update

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I gave you the sneak peak of our new entry bench a few weeks ago. And now it’s been stained and painted and I’m in love. It’s positively killing me to wait to fill it up. I stained the corbels and the bench seat in the same stain as the floor and I painted everything […]

Indoor parking

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You know those projects that are really not blog-worthy? This may be one of those projects. Cause there aren’t really lots of pretty pictures or how-to instructions. But, darn it. Ryan’s been working so hard on this that I have to pay it homage on the blog. WE ARE PARKING IN THE GARAGE. It’s been a […]

The so-far house: Kitchen

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I may have intentionally held off on posting photos of the so-far kitchen. Because there are several things I want to finish. Like… Making and installing open shelves in between the windows. (Ryan is “searching” for his tile drill bit. And I’m lazy.) Putting up my chalkboard. (Which is still sitting in the basement. And […]

Finish dining room curtains

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Thanks to Kate and Amanda for featuring our curtain panels on Sunday’s Best of the Blogosphere at Centsational Girl. That was a pleasant surprise! I was able to finish up the last two panels for the dining room, so here’s the room today. Well. Yes. I think I love it. (Even the light fixture. Which someone […]