NewlyWoodwards

an unconventional home

Simple homemade gifts for the holidays

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It’s not too late! Nothing is more special than a gift made by you. Try out something new to give this year – ideas include bath and body items, kitchen gifts, hand-sewn clothing or home decor. I’ve made a few gifts, but I can’t share them all yet because I haven’t given them. But, I’ll share a […]

Renovation progress report – week 17

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Well… this week was better than last. Although it couldn’t have been much worse. Ryan is going to be traveling for work throughout December, so I’m not sure what renovation progress reports will look like for the next three weeks. I’m optimistic that a few things can get done, but I’m not holding my breath. […]

Renovation progress report – week 16

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Happy Thanksgiving, friends! I’m sure you are currently donning your loosest-fitting elastic pants and practicing your mouth-opening exercises (to shovel down the most food at once). Oh wait, is that just me? But because I’m most thankful for my wonderful husband and the amazing work he’s completing on the house, I figured I’d still cover […]

Friends and Christmas trees

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So, as far as I’m concerned, the holidays are here. Okay… I know tomorrow is Thanksgiving, so don’t flame me for jumping ahead. But, there’s a reason why I’m in the holiday mood. My college roommate, Ali, was in town over the weekend. You’ve met her. She and I saw Harry Potter (which, by the way, […]

A simple and natural table setting for Thanksgiving

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After making my “I am thankful for…” chalkboard chargers last week, I knew I had to use them in the table setting. Way to go me, killing two birds with one stone. I’ve had the same fall table decorations since September, and I was definitely ready for something different. But, I knew I should use […]

Renovation progress report – week 15

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Week 15…will go down in infamy in the Woodward household. Because week 15 was the week in which all hell broke lose. Accident #1Backstory: Ryan and brother bear were putting in a fence last week, and there was a bit of an accident. Here’s how it went down. Friday, Nov. 124:32 p.m. – I receive a call […]