Tips for DIY Hardwood Floors Installation

Posted on June 2, 2016February 3, 2017

For those that read the blog often or follow FOXY OXIE on Instagram (THANK YOU VERY, VERY MUCH!), you have watched as little by […]

12 Things to Look Forward to After a House Remodel

Posted on May 26, 2016September 29, 2016

Let’s be honest: I am looking forward to living in a house that will not force me to make a gazillion daily trips up and down stairs. Seems […]

10 Essentials for Mid-Century Modern Living

Posted on May 24, 2016May 24, 2016

When I tell people I’m considering mid-century modern decor for the bungalow, the typical response is a slightly cocked head followed by a sympathetic smile-and-nod combo – as if […]

Mirrors of Every Style for Under $200

Posted on May 19, 2016October 26, 2016

If you’re just now tuning in, welcome! The husband and I bought an abandoned 1930 bungalow and have spent the past eleven months rebuilding and remodeling the place […]

Let There Be Light in My Oh-So-Sophisticated Home Office

Posted on May 9, 2016August 18, 2021

One telltale sign that someone is in the middle of a whole-house renovation is if they have completely lost their ability to make any and […]

12 Tips for Buying IKEA Kitchen Cabinets

Posted on April 29, 2016January 7, 2021

The image above is most definitely NOT an IKEA kitchen. Ladies and gentlemen, feast your eyes on the bungalow kitchen in all of its “BEFORE” […]

Designing an Inviting Foyer Around the Lighting Fixture

Posted on April 21, 2016August 18, 2021

Although I didn’t care much for the bungalow’s original owners’ decision to convert the front porch into a sunroom – shown below in all […]

Step-by-Step Guide to Choosing Paint for the Whole House

Posted on April 9, 2016April 9, 2016

Choosing paint for the whole house has, by far, been the most stressful part of the bungalow renovation, and as much as it pains me […]

Kitchen Design Concept and My Love/Hate Relationship with IKEA

Posted on April 4, 2016March 2, 2022

Let’s talk about kitchens. We all have them – they’re pretty useful for those rare moments when you actually cook with real ingredients and produce […]

DIY Macramé Plant Hanger + Gold Plant Stand

Posted on March 26, 2016January 7, 2021

Remember the five-dollar plant stand I scored at a local Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore? I honestly had no idea what it was at first, but it […]

Home Renovation Progress Report: Drywall Installation

Posted on March 22, 2016March 22, 2016

If you are just now tuning in, the husband and I bought an abandoned 1930 bungalow and have spent the past nine months making […]

Home Renovation Progress Report: Choosing Lighting Fixtures

Posted on March 21, 2016August 18, 2021

If you’re just now tuning in, the husband and I bought an abandoned 1930 bungalow approximately nine months ago and have spent every free second since then […]