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12 Modern Baby Books + Keepsake Memory Journals

12 Modern Baby Books + Keepsake Memory Journals

Posted on March 18, 2019March 18, 2019

I’ve been meaning to put pen to paper (or rather fingers to keyboard) and craft a sarcastic little piece titled, “20 Telltale Signs You […]

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5 Home Projects I Want to Finish This Spring

5 Home Projects I Want to Finish This Spring

Posted on March 15, 2019March 15, 2019

I’m not sure if you’ve noticed (ha!), but every January people lose their minds over ORGANIZING. ALL. THE. THINGS. Side note: This year in […]

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Polina’s Birth Story

Posted on February 23, 2019March 15, 2019

To be frank, my labor and delivery took far less time than it’ll take you to read this birth story. But of course, I’m […]

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15 Things I'm Doing Differently with Baby Number Two

15 Things I’m Doing Differently with Baby Number Two

Posted on January 25, 2019January 25, 2019

Every first-time mom encounters a certain degree of trial-and-error the first few months of her baby’s life; that’s a fact. Sure, our intentions are […]

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What's in My Hospital Bag for Baby No. 2 (Minimalist Checklist)Β 

What’s in My Hospital Bag for Baby No. 2 (And What I’m Purposely Leaving Out)

Posted on January 14, 2019January 15, 2019

When I compare my two pregnancies, they are as different as night and day. With Mila, I was the classic first-time mom. Every free […]

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Let's Talk Baby Names, Round 2

Let’s Talk Baby Names, Round 2

Posted on January 9, 2019January 9, 2019

Is anyone really surprised that on Saturday I’ll be 35 weeks pregnant, and we have yet to pick a name? I didn’t think so. […]

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Mila's Balloon-Filled First Birthday Party

Top 18 for 2018: Most Popular Posts of the Year

Posted on December 29, 2018December 29, 2018

As 2018 comes to a close, one tradition I enjoy very much is dreaming of all I will do with FOXYOXIE.com in the new […]

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2018 Holiday Gift Guides, Part 3: Beauty Junkie, Boss Lady, Creatives + Tech Lovers

2018 Holiday Gift Guides, Part 3: Beauty Junkie, Boss Lady, Creatives + Tech Lovers

Posted on December 10, 2018December 10, 2018

I know, I know. Two posts in one day – what is this insanity? Halfway through the day I realized that it’s Green Monday […]

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Celebrate the Real: Documenting Everyday Life with Young Children

Celebrate the Real: Documenting Everyday Life with Young Children

Posted on December 10, 2018December 10, 2018

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf ofΒ Baby Dove. All opinions, advice and the most adorable baby are 100% my own. […]

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DIY: Modern, Asymmetrical Holiday Wreath on a Round Mirror

DIY: Modern, Asymmetrical Holiday Wreath on a Round Mirror

Posted on December 5, 2018December 5, 2018

Two quick thoughts about this project: 1) My goodness, how I’ve missed crafting and creating with my hands, and 2) DIY projects that happen […]

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50 Last-Minute Advent Ideas: Acts of Kindness and Family Activities

50 Last-Minute Advent Ideas: Acts of Kindness and Family Activities

Posted on December 2, 2018December 3, 2018

Every November I tell myself that this will be the year of the Advent calendar.Β Suddenly, it’s December, and I’m left wondering where the last […]

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Simple But Gorgeous Holiday Decor Ideas Inspired by Scandinavian Style

Simple But Gorgeous Holiday Decor Ideas Inspired by Scandinavian Style

Posted on November 30, 2018December 1, 2018

We’re still a day away from December, and I’ve already taken out the holiday decor. I know, I know – I surprised even myself! […]

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Hello, darling!Β I'm Oksana – designer, compulsive redecorator, blogger, wife and first-time-mama (with another bundle of joy on the way). I fancy life's simple pleasures and authenticΒ conversations – and hope to share a few with you! Say hello at radionova.oksana@gmail.com.

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Let's talk money – or more specifically bathroom Let's talk money – or more specifically bathroom remodeling costs. 😜 Take a guess how much this project cost and then head to the blog to see the detailed cost breakdown! I'm also sharing aaaaall my sources. I hope the post is helpful and educational if you're planning a renovation of a similar scale!
Kicking off 2021 with a new post on the blog – a Kicking off 2021 with a new post on the blog – and crossing my fingers for more consistent blogging this year. 🀞🏼Today's article is all about installing penny tile. I'm sharing all the tips and tricks I've learned along the way of my exciting side career as a tile master – ha! On a side note, @em_henderson recently questioned whether penny tile goes in a kitchen – especially as the backsplash – and I'd like to think our Edgmon Ranch flip is reason enough to say yes! ☺️ The tone-on-tone look adds so much subtle texture to a space without overwhelming it. And if you're worried about spills – there's always the option to seal the grout! What do you think?
I feel "behind" on Instagram life – if that's ev I feel "behind" on Instagram life – if that's even a real thing. (It isn't.) But I haven't had the mental bandwidth to put life into words lately. It's all just too much sometimes. But I'll tell you this: I've never been more grateful for house projects as I have these last couple of weeks. Nothing like a looming deadline to distract my anxious mind. That – and a good before and after to remind me just how far I've come and what I'm capable of. But really I just wanted to share with you this reminder: "It is not joy that makes us grateful. It is gratitude that makes us joyful." Today I am grateful for answered prayers...a healthy family...unwavering love from above...house projects...opportunities to do what I enjoy and be paid for it...and grace β€” lots and lots of mercy and grace. ✨ What are you especially grateful for today? Even if you don't share your list with me I hope you take the time to think about it. πŸ–€
How it's going vs. how it started... πŸ™ŒπŸΌ Tomo How it's going vs. how it started... πŸ™ŒπŸΌ Tomorrow we grout and patch walls and then next week we paint and bring in all the pretty stuff! Say what you will about labor-intensive projects like this but there is something so immensely satisfying about being able to do it with your own hands. Would you ever want to learn how to install your own tile? I have tutorials on the blog for everything from showers to floors to backsplashes! Oh and LOL at the 25 percent of you who disliked this tile...! πŸ˜† Personally I'm obsessed. πŸ–€
Nothing is where it's supposed to be and I've been Nothing is where it's supposed to be and I've been playing musical chairs with everything from rugs to mirrors and so forth and I will probably paint that fireplace tile black and don't even get me started on the utter chaos right outside this shot. But these days I often think of @chrislovesjulia's mantra "Don't wait!" Don't wait until something is perfect to enjoy it. Oh goodness how that applies to this phase of our life... πŸ–€
Celebrating every step of progress – no matter h Celebrating every step of progress – no matter how small! This room will eventually be an office – imagine dark charcoal built-ins with some brass statement lighting and maybe even a burl wood desk! But for now it's a makeshift dining room and I couldn't be more happy. Who wants to come over for our first dinner party? πŸ–€ In other news...really wishing I had painted the French doors black right about now. What do you think? P.S. Check my stories for the before!
I don't think I've ever been as excited about a ba I don't think I've ever been as excited about a bathroom as I am about this powder room at our Greenfield Remodel. I've partnered with @wayfair to share my design plans on the blog – plus a sneak peek of the progress! Check it out and let me know if I've convinced you on the dark paint! πŸ–€πŸ–€πŸ–€ Link in bio.
"Because in the end the point of home in all its f "Because in the end the point of home in all its fullness – the point of good meals or full cupboards or ordered rooms – it's not just to provide creaturely comfort or to prove some sort of competence. The point of home is to be a refuge for the soul – a place where beauty can be encountered...truth told...goodness touched and known. It's why home needs hush as well as bustle and silence as well as song. The point of home is to shelter lost and weary people...draw in the lonely...cover the grieved. No home is a perfect sanctuary of course. We will never be able to offer a foolproof refuge from all the storms of life or keep trouble from finding its way behind the walls of our home. God is our only sure source of safety. (Psalm 4:8) But a loving home – carefully prepared – can be a powerful source of rest and healing and comfort." – The Lifegiving Home by Sally Clarkson
Mila and I have this grand plan of making the bigg Mila and I have this grand plan of making the biggest room at the new house into the girls' joint bedroom + playroom. It's all she talks about during our site visits (in case you haven't noticed). Polina on the other hand is not having it – because what could possibly be better than sharing a bed with mom and dad?!! πŸ˜† Any advice for moving little sister into a room with big sister? Please share! Including a photo of their old playroom because I AM SO EXCITED TO DECORATE ANOTHER KIDS SPACE! OK – enough yelling and back to packing! πŸ“¦πŸ“¦πŸ“¦
Finally! πŸ™ŒπŸΌ The long-awaited Edgmon Ranch ki Finally! πŸ™ŒπŸΌ The long-awaited Edgmon Ranch kitchen reveal is on the blog! I wrote an entire novella about it (no joke) so I'm all out of words. Go check it out and let me know what you think!

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How I Find the Best Deals on Home Decor + Furniture

How I Find the Best Deals on Home Decor + Furniture

Posted on April 1, 2020April 1, 2020

Not to toot my own horn or anything (is that not the strangest expression?), but I have quite the talent for finding the best […]

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Hanging Pendants Over an Angled Peninsula

Hanging Pendants Over an Angled Peninsula

Posted on March 25, 2020March 25, 2020

I’m thinking it’s time I start a design series titled, “Issues That Are a Direct Result of the Angled Peninsula.” I’d have enough content […]

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Roundup: My Favorite Affordable Brass Pendant Lights

Roundup: My Favorite Affordable Brass Pendant Lights

Posted on March 14, 2020May 28, 2020

Last week was a strange one (isn’t that the understatement of the century?) Instead of trying to figure out why the world has gone […]

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Roundup: My Favorite Affordable Patterned Tile Options

Roundup: My Favorite Affordable Patterned Tile Options

Posted on March 10, 2020March 15, 2020

Have you seen the patterned tile we’re using in the master bathroom remodel? If you’re following our renovation on Instagram, you’re probably rolling your […]

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The Master Bathroom Design Plan, Moodboard + Before Images

The Master Bathroom Design Plan, Moodboard + Before Images

Posted on March 3, 2020March 3, 2020

If the nonstop sneaks peeks on Instagram weren’t enough of an indication, let me make it clear: I am SO excited about the master […]

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