NewlyWoodwards

an unconventional home

Happy New Rug

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You say “Happy New Year,” and I say “Happy New Rug.”

I asked for a new rug for Christmas this year, and then I had to get down to business to choose one that I loved.

Christmas home tour | A playfully modern living room

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If I were to describe our holiday decorating style this year, I would call it playfully modern. I’m having fun mixing graphic patterns, classic details, bright colors and playful touches. And it’s perfectly livable for our family, which is a must.

Nowhere is this feel more evident than our living room – where our family spends so much of our time together. It’s feeling totally festive and Santa-ready now.

DIY maple leaf barn quilt | Fall mantel inspiration

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Who says that barn quilts have to be hung on a barn?

Not me.

I vote for indoor barn quilts all day long! Because then you get to enjoy it – even if you are barn-less. I’m loving my new DIY fall-inspired barn quilt and this year’s mantel decor. It’s extra cozy and full of seasonal color.

Hello spring home tour

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I’m thrilled to share our home as part of the Hello Spring Home Tour, hosted by Carrie of Lovely, Etc. Don’t miss all the awesome spring inspiration from dozens of home bloggers at the bottom of the post. It’s the perfect breath of fresh air.  Spring has officially arrived. That may mean it’s going to rain for at least […]

A candy corn mantel | Dec-O-Ween

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I have two words for you. Candy. Corn. This treat is at top of the list of reasons everyone should love Halloween. Right after Reese’s Pumpkins. I would have gone with a Reese’s Pumpkin theme for the Halloween mantel, but I couldn’t figure out how to dip the entire area in chocolate and peanut butter. And it […]

Fall decor in the living room

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Thank you so much for all the kind and encouraging words about our fall home tour on Monday! Instead of bombarding that entire post with photos, I tried to share highlights from each room. And now I can share more about each room without overwhelming anyone. First up – the living room.  But before we get to the […]