Celebrating Five Months with Mila

Posted on January 8, 2018March 18, 2018

Well, I am nearly a month late posting this – but we have a few days before she turns six months, so it’s still […]

The Best, Most Perfect Time to Decorate for Christmas

Posted on December 10, 2017November 16, 2018

How soon is too soon to decorate for Christmas? Is there such a thing as being too late? Growing up in Ukraine, Christmas was […]

Celebrating Four Months with Mila

Posted on November 28, 2017January 13, 2018

Did you know that “time flies when you have a baby?” Did you know that “the days are long, but the years are short?” […]

2017 Holiday Gift Guide Under $50

Posted on November 22, 2017November 14, 2018

In case you’re blissfully unaware, Christmas is 33 days away. You’re welcome. I polled my Instagram audience on who would like to see affordable […]

High Quality, Luxury Linens That Are Actually Affordable

Posted on November 17, 2017November 17, 2017

I do not exaggerate when I tell you that I’ve spent a solid six months (if not more!) looking for the right linens – […]

But Joy Comes in the Morning

Posted on November 16, 2017November 17, 2017

Had you told me five years ago that I would one day be a mother who works outside the home, I would’ve laughed and […]

Fall 2017 One Room Challenge, Week 7: The Reveal

Posted on November 15, 2017November 20, 2017

It never fails. At the conclusion of every ORC season I state that the forces of the universe are clearly conspiring against me – […]

Fall-Inspired Entryway Decor Ideas with Pier 1 Imports

Posted on November 14, 2017November 29, 2017

I know what you’re thinking. “But Oksana, didn’t you recently say that you don’t decorate your home for fall?” “Was it not you professing […]

Celebrating Three Months with Mila

Posted on November 6, 2017November 28, 2017

I’m several days late with Mila’s monthly update, but hey, that’s life with a baby for you. Mila has changed so much this month […]

Fall 2017 One Room Challenge, Week 5: Before-and-After Furniture Makeovers with Rust-Oleum

Posted on November 1, 2017November 15, 2017

Five seconds into scrolling through my blog or Instagram account, it becomes very obvious that our entire house is shades of black, white and gold. For […]

Fall 2017 One Room Challenge, Week 4: Photo Gallery Wall for Under $35 + Other Progress

Posted on October 26, 2017October 26, 2017

Typically, by this point in the challenge I am curled up in the fetal position from anxiety over everything that has yet to be […]

Fall 2017 One Room Challenge, Week 3: DIY Gold Sharpie Wall

Posted on October 18, 2017October 19, 2017

Well, the gods of baby naps have heard my pleas; this week, Mila took at least one 3-hour nap nearly every day. As a […]