NewlyWoodwards

an unconventional home

For Friday – Flowers, Franco and French Dip

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Three F’s for this Fabulous Friday.FrancoThis is the demon’s new favorite lounging area. He snuggles right in between the cushion and the back of the davenport. I can’t bear to make him move. He’s too darn cute. FlowersLook at these beauties – from my mother-in-law’s yard. They are dreamy. The hydrangeas in my yard have […]

Hot potato

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Grill tip of the day: This is nothing fancy or new, but every time I make these potatoes for guests, people rave over them. They are so simple and yummy. Plus, you can avoid turning on your oven and cleanup is a breeze. Simply slice up your choice of potatoes (we usually use red roasted or […]

The dark side of IKEA

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I mentioned that I’ve been to IKEA three times over the past few months in the hunt for the sofa. The photo below is documentation of why it’s a good thing that we don’t have an IKEA closer than 2 1/2 hours from our house. We have to turn the Prius into a pickup truck […]

The Woodward Pumpkin Patch

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Have I ever told you about my dream to have a pumpkin patch? It’s right up there with having chickens.  I’m planning to turn into a farm girl someday. Just need to find that farm. Someday. Anyhow… I planted baby pumpkins last year and had a bumper crop. However, those pumpkins took over the garden. I […]

Let’s play a game

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Okay, brilliant ladies out there. I have been eyeing this cute little cup holder at Wisteria. Glass cups and carrier But, I need a reason to buy it. (Ryan’s rolling his eyes right now. I can feel it.) I have an idea or two, but I wanna hear yours. What would you do with it? […]

What do I make with herbs?

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It seems that with every post about herbs that I write, I get comments and emails asking what in the world we make with (insert herb here). So, I thought I’d put together a post with recipes using fresh herbs. And, I hope you’ll share your recipes using fresh herbs. *Edited to add: I’ve updated […]