NewlyWoodwards

an unconventional home

Fall is here?

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Okay, it’s not. Obviously. In our neck of the woods, we’ve been dealing with major heat advisories, stickiness and sunburns. And, more stickiness. But, try telling that to my pumpkins. They are totally ready for fall. Can you blame them? Fall is awesome. And, I actually had to pick five of them last week. I […]

Renovation progress report – week 2

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Despite having a nice little vacay and partay, we made some progress in week 2. Remember when I said that most of the demo was behind us? I lied.  (Please forgive the blurriness. I couldn’t figure out why my camera wouldn’t focus. Until I went to the camera store and they politely told me that […]

Love & BBQ

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We were excited when we found out that Ryan’s best man and friend, Brian, popped the question to Jessi. Brian and Ryan have been friends for ages, and it’s always exciting when your friends find the right person. We’re excited to share their big day with them in December. But, before then, it’s important to […]

Love & BBQ

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We were excited when we found out that Ryan’s best man and friend, Brian, popped the question to Jessi. Brian and Ryan have been friends for ages, and it’s always exciting when your friends find the right person. We’re excited to share their big day with them in December. But, before then, it’s important to […]

Da chair

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My friend Jen at Home in the Country recently posted her banker’s chair makeover. And, I about had a heart attack and died. At age 26. A-flippin’-mazing. Right? I’ve been wanting a new chair for our desk in the office, and this was exactly what I had been looking at. Only, I’d been lusting over […]

Charm pack camera strap cover

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This is such a simple and quick project, and it makes a great gift for any photographer, professional or otherwise. When I read through the tutorial on Skip to my Lou, I knew I could do it. So, I decided to try it for Ryan’s aunt, who planned our getaway to St. Louis a few […]