NewlyWoodwards

an unconventional home

Paint swatches

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I’ve been getting a lot of emails and comments about that one thing that can make us cheer or make us cry. PAINT! Our current home has a lot of tan in paint and furniture. But, I adore the blue and green rooms in our house the most. So, in the new house, I’m leaning […]

Takin’ this show on the road

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Last weekend we took the Ryan and Kim show on the road to Chicagoland. We got home on Sunday night, at which time I promptly unpacked the suitcases and baked a batch of brownies. That’s normal. We were in Chicagoland to see these folks. Remember how I mentioned that Ryan’s brother and sister-in-law are having […]

Coming clean

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It’s the last week of Jenny at Words on Wendhurst’s 111 Things in 1/11. All good things must come to an end. If I kept this up, we’d be living in a cardboard box with nothing but a change of clothes and a laptop. When Jenny asked me to join in December, I have to […]

Renovation progress report – week 25

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I’m super excited to be guest blogging at Remodelaholic today about our bathroom remodel (from way back in the stone age – or 2007). Talking about making it big! Remodelaholic is such an awesome blog, and I’ve found many like-minded bloggers through the blog. Many of you may not have seen this full before and after […]

You-musts

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You must: Die over this fabulous kitchen remodel by Beth at Odd Girl Out. The lights! The red stools! The marble backsplash! I love it all. Join me in making this awesome insulated casserole carrier like these at Homemade by Jill. Can’t resist. Check out this lovely living room makeover by Modern Jane Design. I’m […]

Disappointing

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I guess I really shouldn’t be surprised. When you are a Bears fan, you must realize that disappointment is always right around the corner. (Sad, but true.) (2007) The fact that the Bears were ‘this close’ to the Superbowl.The fact that the loss was to the Packers.The fact that our quarterback always mysteriously gets hurt […]