NewlyWoodwards

an unconventional home

Surprise!

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Subtitle: When you know your husband is a keeper If you know me at all, you know I love a good celebration. But I’m usually the one planning it. I knew that Ryan was up to something for my birthday. But, never in a million years did I expect a surprise party. Never. Seriously, I am […]

A barn bathroom and other updates

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Just like every single renovation project we’ve tackled, the barn project is slower, more expensive and more difficult than expected. But it’s also coming along nicely, so I thought I’d share a little update. The drywall on the main living spaces is done. Ryan did such a nice job and got it done pretty quickly, […]

Thirty & looking good

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I’m beginning to believe that I’m actually a toddler who will never truly grow up. I’m planning to be immature and goofy and AWESOME forever. Maybe that’s why turning thirty doesn’t bother me. Because the next decade is OBVIOUSLY going to be epic. Duh. And duh. And true to my inner toddler form, I made myself a shirt with “thirty and […]

Because every little boy needs a tractor shirt (or ten)

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I am on a roll with the Silhouette projects lately. While I’m not required to post projects here as part of my exciting new Silhouette Design Team gig, I do get the perk of getting a box of goodies from Silhouette every month. So my inspiration levels are sky high lately. My most recent project is a simple […]

Personalized tote bags for kids

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If you were paying attention, you already got a sneak peek at today’s project in yesterday’s Easter recap. They are fun and simple personalized tote bags for kids. Another great gift idea after last week’s summer beach bucket. Henry used his bag for egg hunts this year, and I also whipped up a few for our […]

Easter, baby

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Happy Monday! Hope you had lots of family time and tons of chocolate this weekend. The Easter bunny brought me some sort of a sinus infection. Dirty rotten no good …. So, I’m nursing myself back to help with the help of all of Henry’s Easter candy. What? Stop judging me. You know you would […]