NewlyWoodwards

an unconventional home

Carpet’s here!

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  The carpeting is in upstairs, which means two things: The no-shoe policy is officially in effect. I’m biting at the bit to move into this house already. Choosing carpet was a totally new experience for me. I have never purchased carpet before and it was pretty overwhelming. They all start to look the same […]

Sconce light fixture tour (bathrooms and bedroom)

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Now that our sconces are all installed, I thought I’d share all our final choices. Light fixtures take a lot of time to nail down, and they can get very expensive. I ended up choosing things on a budget – but I think they were great choices. Obviously, we are still in a state of […]

4 things: Master bedroom

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I feel like I have a Monday hangover – the kind that happen after an incredibly awesome weekend. The kind of weekend you wish were every weekend. Friends and sunshine and birthday cake and yummy food and late nights and drinks. But, it’s Monday and we are back to reality. And reality is okay, too. […]

Weigh in: Ceiling Fans

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I keep seeing people taking fans out of bedrooms on HGTV and blogs. I think that maybe fans aren’t very fashionable. I say “I think,” because I have no idea what’s actually in-style and I also really don’t care. I live in the Midwest, where a fan is pretty much a non-negotiable in the summer. It […]

Sleeping in a tiny house (with help from Breathe Right)

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I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Breathe Right®. I received product samples to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation. We’ve been living in a 320-square-foot space for almost 9 months, and we haven’t killed anyone. I think that’s worth celebrating! Who’s bringing […]

DIY platform toddler bed

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The last time I shared Henry’s tiny little room, it included Henry’s crib converted to a toddler bed. But crib took up way too much space and was cumbersome in such a tiny space. So, I got to thinking that a little platform bed would be just the ticket. It would be a lower profile […]