NewlyWoodwards

an unconventional home

Cheeky graphic pedestal night stands

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This is our final month working with Behr as a Behr DIY expert. To say that this was a wonderful experience was an understatement. We’ve been so lucky to get to complete a variety of projects big and small since September. In February, we were asked to turn our sights to the bedroom – where […]

Inspired: Shelves made from vintage suitcases for a transportation-themed nursery

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Sometimes, I find things that are just plain inspired. While not my personal projects, I want to share them with you. While we were visiting our newest nephew last weekend, I became totally obsessed with the FABULOUS shelves my brother-in-law created in Spencer’s nursery. They are made from vintage suitcases and I think they may […]

Big changes on a tiny budget – Rental property renovation befores and afters

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One of our tenants moved out of one of our duplexes a few months ago and it was time for a major update to one of our rental units. So, Ryan has been busy working on the space to get it in the right condition to rent again. In the past, I would help a […]

"Happy together" barn wood sign and bedroom spruce-up

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I’ve been waiting for inspiration to strike for the perfect artwork to hang above our bed. First, I was planning to go with a monogram. Then a shelf with photos. But nothing really struck me enough to actually do anything. It could possibly be laziness. Yep. It was definitely laziness. Anyhoo, once we ended up […]

Bed for the nursery – check

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Well, the bed in the nursery is nearly complete. Of course, the project took much longer than expected, but that’s pretty much par for the course at this point. You may remember, Ryan built the bed frame in March. Then, I upholstered it in April. So, the only thing left to do was get the […]

It’s a pug life

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This post is for all you pug lovers. Since Ryan is traveling for work, the pugs and I have been spending lots of time together. Which means that they have been my primary means of entertainment. What can be more entertaining than Franco’s crazy eyes? Or Lola’s refusal to do anything active? These dogs crack […]