NewlyWoodwards

an unconventional home

Why didn’t you tell me?

by

Okay, friends… I’m a little disappointed in you. Why didn’t you tell me that I NEEDED a food processor? I feel like I’ve been missing out on something great. And, I’m fairly certain it’s because you were keeping me out of the loop. But, last week I broke down and bought a Cuisinart food processor. […]

A decade of NewlyWoodwards

by

In August, Ryan and I will be celebrating a decade together. Yowza. At 17, neither of us were thinking marriage. Or how full and wonderful (and sometimes really hard, too) our lives would be as adults. (Okay, calling us ‘adults’ may be questionable. But I’m going with it.) I’ll have to share more photos when the […]

You-musts

by

You must: Drool over Beth’s fabulous patio and Pottery-Barn inspired ladder lantern holder  at Unskinny Boppy. Learn how to make a fun pinwheel mobile like Jenny’s at Anything Pretty. DIE over the fabulous DIY kitchen remodel at Modern Jane. (Am I the last person to see this?) Turn inexpensive vases into very chic lamps like […]

VIQ (Very important question)

by

Where I answer all those super important questions you’ve been asking… so you can finally sleep at night.Q: What is pickleball?A: Quite possibly the best game in the universe. I cannot believe how many people asked what pickleball was in our Arizona trip post. Come out from the cave people. STEP AWAY FROM THE COMPUTER. […]

"Holy Cow," a barnyard baby shower

by

Last weekend, I hosted a fun barnyard baby shower for my friend Shelly. Since she and her husband Luke live on a dairy farm, I went with a “Holy Cow” baby shower theme. The momma and daddy farmer. My friend Beccy designed the great postcard invitations and I had them printed at Vista Print. It […]