Fireplace Makeover: Painting the Brick Fireplace White

Posted on July 14, 2016February 3, 2017

We have finally gotten around to tackling the eyesore that is our fireplace. Progress is being made as we speak! Here it is in all […]

DIY Mirror Makeover: Stencil Your Favorite Quote on a Mirror

Posted on July 5, 2016December 29, 2018

Add major character to your home with a DIY mirror tutorial, featuring an ornate mirror from Howard Elliott and a custom stencil from Stencils Online. The […]

14 Tips for DIY Assembling and Installing IKEA Kitchen Cabinets

Posted on June 29, 2016January 7, 2021

Assembling and installing IKEA kitchen cabinets is not for the weak of heart; it’s no wonder some contractors refuse to do it. Today I’m […]

Home Renovation Progress Report: Hardwood Floors

Posted on June 22, 2016February 3, 2017

If you are just now tuning in, the husband and I bought an abandoned 1930 bungalow. We’ve spent the past eleven (has it really […]

How to Tile a Shower: A Step-by-Step Guide

Posted on June 21, 2016October 18, 2021

If you are just now tuning in, the husband and I bought an abandoned 1930 bungalow. We’ve spent the past eleven (eleven?!) months working hard […]

DIY: How to Tile the Bathroom Floor

Posted on June 14, 2016October 18, 2021

If you follow @FOXYOXIE on Instagram, you’ve likely already seen a few sneak peeks of a project I’ve been working on with Wayfair. Well, […]

What to Expect When Refinishing Hardwood Floors: Before & After

Posted on June 13, 2016February 3, 2017

I love looking at “before” and “after” photos of the bungalow renovation. It recently occurred to me that I don’t share nearly enough “before” […]

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 […]

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” […]