NewlyWoodwards

an unconventional home

(A gift of) Upcycled mittens

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Since we celebrated the holidays with Ryan’s family last weekend, I have several quick-to-make gifts to share before Christmas this year. I know Christmas is only a few days away. But, I promise you that my homemade gifts are quick gifts. I may have even made these items within 24 hours of gifting them. (I’m […]

Family photos

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Our little family got our photos taken by a professional this year, in the hopes that we’d get better shots and have less stress (from trying to set up a tripod and timer ourselves). At first, I felt a little silly getting professional photos taken when we don’t have kids, but I’m so happy we […]

A very Woodward Christmas (Kitchen)

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The final room in a Very Woodward Christmas is the kitchen. Not a ton of decorations, but a fun little Christmas tree with cookie cutters, a potholder tree topper and my favorite bubble lights (circa 1970). And our little Woodward snowman, made by my great aunt. And even a little cheer on the back door. […]

A very Woodward Christmas (Dining Room)

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It’s time for the dining room Christmas tour… Starting with the most recent love of my love of my life. I have been lusting over a silver tinsel tree at a department store for the past three years. When the display was 75 percent off last year, I snatched that baby up. I love her. […]

A very Woodward Christmas (Living Room)

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Christmas has arrived to the Woodwards! And I wouldn’t be a proper, self-indulgent blogger if I didn’t show you photos. First a little disclaimer – I only put up three Christmas trees in the house this year. I know. I’m ashamed of myself. The truth is – I realized that many of my decorations fit […]

A DIY scrabble Christmas tree ornament

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It’s all about decking the halls this week! I knew that I had to make an ornament this year because I already have boxes of holiday decor that I didn’t put up this year due to space and being busy. I have enough wreaths and pillows and advent calendars to decorate the White House. I am working on […]