NewlyWoodwards

an unconventional home

Operation: junk drawer

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Woodward news alert: Ryan and I are anxiously awaiting a Bears win on Sunday. Super Bowl? Yes, please. Ryan’s lucky enough to see the game in person at Soldier Field (along with last weekend’s Bears playoff game). I’m moderately jealous. Okay, I’m really jealous. But, I just wanted you to know that having our team […]

Renovation progress report – week 24

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Time is flying, but all is well on the renovation front. I love that we are at the point of painting rooms. More instant gratification than, say, plumbing and electrical. Paint and skim coating In case you were wondering, the front bedroom color is growing on me.  It looks better in daylight and I think […]

A Seussical shower for thing one

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Ryan’s brother and sister-in-law are expecting their first child (and our first niece or nephew). So, that calls for a extra-special shower for the momma-to-be. Keri is decorating the nursery in Dr. Seuss (LOVE!) so we went all out on Seuss theme. We’ve been planning for months and it has now kicking into full gear. Keri’s […]

The last winter

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It’s kind of bittersweet to think that this will be probably be the last winter in our first home. I’m really excited to move. But I’m also a little sad about leaving. I love the house in the winter. And in the summer, spring and fall. But, with each end is a new beginning. Right? (And, […]

Squares in a scarf

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How could I have forgotten to share the finished product of my crocheted granny squares?  I started the squares in March. I finished up the scarf in November. And, I’m finally posting it in January. Seems reasonable.  I think it turned out really well. And it’s really warm, too. Which is a plus since I live in […]

Purge it, purge it good

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It’s week number two of Jenny at Words on Wendhurst’s 111 things in 1/11. Remember our office room of junk? That’s embarrassing.  I purged and re-organized. It looks presentable now. Not perfect (it’s never perfect), but presentable. Now I could actually find a book if I need it. And I only allowed myself to put […]