You must: Check out my friend Jenny’s DIY Library-style Murphy Bed at Anything Pretty. I do not say this lightly, but this may be one of my very favorite DIY projects on the Internet. Ever.  Try this yummy recipe for crunchy cashew Thai quinoa salad from Ambitious Kitchen. It’s unique, crunchy and yummy. (I’ve tried […]

You may have noticed that our blog has changed a bit in the past few months. That’s because we migrated NewlyWoodwards from Blogger to WordPress. And by we, I mean my friend Laura did all the work. (You should be used to me outsourcing the hard things to more competent people like my husband and […]

Today I turn 29. Which basically means I’m closer to 30 than I ever believed possible. Not because I don’t want to be 30. I don’t really have any qualms with getting older. I clearly only get better with age.  But, in my mind, I just graduated from college and I’m totally hip and cool and […]

You must: Wipe up that drool after checking out this jaw-dropping living room update at His and Hers. Hack that IKEA Lack table to make this awesome art table via Freckles Chick. Make your own faux chalkboard with this foolproof (and brilliant) tutorial via Perfectly Imperfect. Encourage your kids’ creativity with DIY wooden eggs like […]