NewlyWoodwards

an unconventional home

A simple and pretty update for a vintage letterpress drawer

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When I was in Minneapolis at the Junk Bonanza with Cindy and Michelle, I picked up an old letterpress drawer. I’d been eyeing them at thrift stores for several years, but I wasn’t sure what I’d do with them.   Well, after a few months of sitting in our dining room, I’ve made it fit in a […]

Pumpkin walnut muffins

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You may remember that one of my goals this month is to try to find a better breakfast option. Because seriously, the really sweet gal who works the drive-through at McDonald’s on weekday mornings knows me. Sadly, I’m not making this up. She has morphed from a polite friendly hello to hearty, “hey buddy, let […]

How to host a crafting workshop (for a cause)

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I know a lot of you love hosting parties, hanging out with friends, and crafting as much as I do. So, if you are interested in hosting your own crafting workshop, here are a few ideas and tips. I think anyone can replicate this. And I also think that anyone can raise a little money […]

Cheerleader Choices – Random Acts of Craftiness

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Thanks again to Erin at His and Hers for asking me to be a cheerleader for this month’s Random Acts of Craftiness challenge. If you remember, this month’s challenge was to use items from the hardware store. Check out my contribution to the party – storage for stuff that cluttered my sink. And now, I’m […]

Jaw-dropping kitchen update

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If you are anything like me, your jaw will be dropping after seeing this kitchen update, courtesy of my in-laws. This is truly one of my favorite kitchens of all time. When I saw the finished kitchen, I told my mother-in-law that it should be in a magazine. It’s that good. (I feel the same […]

DIY sink storage from hardware store items

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Sometimes, you just have to solve problems in your home. Problems that may be small, but still bug you. Like storage around the sink. In our home, there’s simply a lack of storage around the sink. There’s the different soaps and brushes and IT WAS DRIVING ME TO DRINK! (Not a far drive.) I felt […]