NewlyWoodwards

an unconventional home

So many unfinished projects

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We have had very little rain in the Midwest this spring. Like, almost none in the entire month of April. And then, on May 1, it started raining. Why is this significant? Because our county/township has weight restrictions on our roads through May 1. That restriction kept trucks off our roads. Which has kept our basement from being […]

Upcycled rake as jewelry holder

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Friday was my 31st birthday, and I celebrated the way any self-respecting woman should – going out to dinner at Olive Garden and seeing a movie of her choosing with her husband. I’m officially an old woman. Further revealing this point – when Ryan asked what I wanted for my birthday, I said I wanted him […]

Our evolving rural view (and our experience with the conservation reserve program)

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We all love periodic baby bumps and baby photographs, so why not take photos of how your yard and home has changed over time? When I took a photo off our back deck last week (for our mini patio project), I realized how much this view has truly transformed since we’ve owned the property. So, I decided to […]

A tiny house tour | updated

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Over the weekend, I realized I haven’t shared a tour of the main space in our 320-square-foot barn apartment (tiny house) since we moved in back in November. The truth is, I don’t love the photos when I take them. While it’s very livable, it also appears a bit cluttered in photos. Probably because there are […]

A mini patio project

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It’s officially “get out of the house” season in the Midwest. Can I get an “amen?” This means that we are working and playing outside as much as we can. Which brings us to a little project … There’s truly nothing better than our view from the barn. I just soak this in, folks. And […]

DIY cedar compost bins

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Compost bins are something we’ve been wanting to add at the barn – and Ryan finished these bins just in time for gardening season! We’ve composted before, but with a large garden and more space, we wanted to go bigger. This is way to compost everything we can – grass, leaves, food, even newspaper … […]