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Spring Fireplace Decor: 3 Ways to Decorate Your Mantle for Spring

Fireplace Decor: 3 Simple Ways to Decorate Your Mantle for Spring

Posted on April 10, 2017April 10, 2017

Sharing 3 simple ways to style your fireplace decor for spring. Best part? You likely already own all of these pieces! Raise your hand […]

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Spring 2017 One Room Challenge, Week 1: A Modern Glam Nursery for Our Baby Girl

A Modern Glam Nursery for Our Baby Girl

Posted on April 6, 2017January 13, 2019

I cannot believe it’s time for the One Room Challenge again. In case you’re blissfully unaware, the ORC is a grand ol’ opportunity to throw sanity out of […]

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Our Best Renovation Decisions, Part I

Our Best Renovation Decisions, Part I

Posted on March 23, 2017March 23, 2017

Since I’ve previously written (not once but twice!) about our many home renovation regrets (see part I and part II), I thought it was only […]

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The Art of Layering Lighting in a Room – And Why You Should

The Art of Layering Lighting in a Room – And Why You Should

Posted on March 13, 2017March 22, 2020

One random Monday, between recuperating from the gone-too-soon weekend and coming to terms with a ever-so-busy work week ahead, the husband and I decided to host […]

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Setting the Mood in the Bedroom with Minted.com Artwork

Setting the Mood in the Bedroom with Minted.com Artwork

Posted on February 28, 2017March 3, 2017

That title is far more scandalous than the contents of this article, I assure you. One teeny-tiny project at a time, this new (old) house of […]

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My Biggest Renovation Regrets

My Biggest Renovation Regrets, Part II (Five More Projects I Wish We Had Done Differently)

Posted on February 27, 2017February 27, 2017

This post needs no introduction, especially if you read Part I of My Biggest Renovation Regrets. But you know I can’t miss the opportunity […]

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Entryway Update: Lucite Console Table

Posted on February 14, 2017April 3, 2017

Once upon a time, when we first bought our new (old) house, the entryway looked like this: How charming, right? Since then, we completely reconfigured the floor […]

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Help Me Choose Art for Our Bedroom

Help Me Choose Art for Our Bedroom

Posted on February 10, 2017October 2, 2018

Stopping by real quick this morning to ask for your help. Remember that electrical box dilemma above the dresser in our bedroom? Well, good news: […]

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My Biggest Renovation Regrets

My Biggest Renovation Regrets, Part I (Projects I Wish We Had Done Differently)

Posted on February 8, 2017March 22, 2017

One of my favorite pastimes in our new (old) house is to wander from room to room and comment on my many, many renovation regrets. It’s […]

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Making the Case for White, Undermount Kitchen Sinks

Posted on January 31, 2017March 9, 2017

I’ve been getting quite a few questions about our kitchen sink – both from readers online and friends in real life. Recently, one reader writes: […]

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Solving Design Dilemmas with Pepe and Carols

Solving Design Dilemmas with Pepe and Carols

Posted on January 30, 2017February 3, 2017

Gutting an old house has its share of drama. Today I’m sharing how Pepe and Carols helped me solve a hideous design dilemma in […]

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Simple Pleasures: Coffee in Bed

Simple Pleasures: Saturday Mornings and Coffee in Bed

Posted on January 21, 2017February 3, 2017

Despite being officially finished with the first trimester (fourteen weeks today!), mornings for me are by no means any easier than during the first few months […]

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Hello, darling! 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 authentic conversations – and hope to share a few with you! Say hello at radionova.oksana@gmail.com.

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Reason number 248036 why I not-so-secretly want to Reason number 248036 why I not-so-secretly want to live in the project house 🌸🌸🌸 I'm in BIG trouble once the peonies start to bloom!
I never thought I would miss the chaos of trying t I never thought I would miss the chaos of trying to get two babies dressed and into the car every time we had to go somewhere...but I kinda do. 😆🙃 What's one thing you previously complained about but now find yourself missing during this quarantine?
My little ballerinas...without a care in the world My little ballerinas...without a care in the world. 💗 How are you all feeling after today's announcement from the president?
When I start to feel overwhelmed by the amount of When I start to feel overwhelmed by the amount of projects we still have to finish (so many!)...or all the major purchases I still have to make (💸💸💸)...or what will happen to the real estate market given the current state of events...or the most obvious of concerns (the dreaded C-word) — I venture over to the almost finished master bathroom and just stare. 🖤🖤🖤 The oh-so-talented @roomfortuesday challenged us to share a happy corner of our homes – well this is mine. What's yours?
We uncovered the floors at the house and I cannot We uncovered the floors at the house and I cannot believe we are so so close to being finished! I better start sourcing furniture if I want to stage this place in time! P.S. Can you spot the new exterior color and deck through the windows? 😮 P.S.S. Yes I know a lot is happening in the world right now but I'm choosing to redirect my energy to more productive things instead of breaking my brain trying to figure out this madness.
We collected flowers and rocks and sticks and swun We collected flowers and rocks and sticks and swung on swings and dug in dirt with our bare hands and honestly it was just what the doctor ordered. 💗
I wish I could say I see the light at the end of t I wish I could say I see the light at the end of the renovation tunnel but we've hit round 3 (or is it 4 now?) of sickness in our house so everything is at a complete standstill...unless you count the 💸💸💸 I've been spending online ordering ALL THE THINGS. Side note: why are there so many things?! ••• But in case you were wondering...I am definitely team "Light Fixtures in the Bedroom." ☺️ I understand that some may prefer a fan to help cool a room. If you're renovating for yourself and a fan is an absolute necessity for your lifestyle then by all means put the fan up. BUT if you're looking to market a home for sale (and especially if you plan to stage the house) then go for the beautiful light fixture. No buyer has ever walked into a room and said "my goodness what a gorgeous fan!" but it's not uncommon to hear "look at that beautiful chandelier – such a statement!" and we all know first impressions are important in real estate. ••• Psychologists say that we make up our mind about a person within the first fifteen seconds of meeting them and I think the same is true of a house. So yes...when selling go for what looks best – at least that's my rationale and I'm sticking to it. 😆 Besides...it's a very easy change if someone is a diehard fan fan...see what I did there??? ••• P.S. We've been cooped up in the house for far too long. ••• P.S.S. The end vote was 50|50 in my stories.
In case the nonstop sneaks peeks on Insta stories In case the nonstop sneaks peeks on Insta stories weren't enough of an indication: I am SO FREAKING EXCITED about the master bathroom transformation. This space is really coming along...in fact it's so far along that I better hurry up and start blogging the process while it's still relevant. So today on the blog I'm sharing a really detailed post. There's an extensive "before" tour + my design plan for the space + I talk about which changes I would've made in an alternative fantasy world where budgets and structural limitations don't exist. 😆 Oh and you finally get to see that beautiful over-the-tub chandelier I've been going on about. It's fun and it's educational and I hope you'll check it out. Link in bio.
It's taking me 2 weeks to finish the master bathro It's taking me 2 weeks to finish the master bathroom design plan post...and I wish I could blame the chaos that is my life right now but I'm basically writing a novel – so brace yourselves. 😆 Apparently I have a lot of feelings about bathroom renovations – and I'm not afraid to share them. 😜 In the meantime here's a reminder of the beautiful tiled floors...and a quick comparison to the "before" to help me keep going.
Team brass or team chrome? Obviously I love both – especially when used together. 🙌🏼 Styling these moodboards is like therapy for me and when you're renovating an entire house in a matter of months (with babies!) – therapy may not be such a bad idea. 😆🙃 Did you see the latest post on the blog yet? It's all about how I'm designing the guest bathroom to be classic but full of personality...appealing to the masses but still unique...basically taking on the impossible. Let me know what you thought!

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The Easiest DIY Gold Hoop and Greenery Wreath

The Easiest DIY Gold Hoop and Greenery Wreath

Posted on March 27, 2019March 27, 2019

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Afloral. All writing and opinions are completely my own. I’m sure you’ve seen […]

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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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