NewlyWoodwards

an unconventional home

New additions to Lucille’s modern floral nursery

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All the cliches about parenthood are so true. They grow up so fast. It really does feel like I blinked and Lucy turned 6 months old. As she grows, she also gets more and more fun. I truly think every stage is my favorite when it’s happening. Right now, she loves to grab and play […]

A pretty and practical changing table

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When it comes to designing a nursery, I think it can be both pretty AND practical.

And nowhere needs more practicality than the changing table. In our home, the changing table is an extra hardworking space – all day and night. It’s truly a storage piece that packs a punch. (See Lucille’s whole nursery.)

And while our changing table functions well, it also looks great.

Henry’s tiny bedroom

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Henry is obsessed with the barn. He actually cries when we make him leave. And when anyone comes over, he has to bring them into his room right away for a tour. And then he shuts the door and makes them sit on the bed. (When my aunt and uncle were visiting, I think there […]

A guitar and a growth chart (Nursery updates)

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I believe there are two types of decorators. There are those decorators who “do” a room and keep the “bones” nearly the same forever. There could be some new artwork, a new pillow or knick knacks. But, the paint, woodwork, light fixtures, and furniture have a long life. Then there are those decorators who change […]

A glossy red rocking chair

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You know it’s spring in the Midwest when … A. Your basement floods. B. You wear short sleeves despite 50 degree temperatures. C. Over a 24 hour period, you witness sleet, snow, rain and 75 degrees. D. Avoiding mud is no longer an option. So you don’t fight it. E. You drag every piece of […]

Update: A classic boy nursery at (almost) 8 months

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So, I love pretty nursery photos as much as anyone. But I’m also aware that a nursery is intended to be a comfortable and safe place for baby to grow. It has to be useful, people. So, while I was taking photos of Henry’s crib and skirt for yesterday’s post, I thought I’d take some […]