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 […]

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 […]

Home Renovation Progress Report: Bungalow Stucco Exterior

Posted on March 20, 2016June 22, 2016

Before I chose design as a career, I very seriously considered becoming a psychologist – a fact that, if you’re a regular reader of FOXY OXIE, […]

Master Bathroom Design Concept: Old World Glamour

Posted on March 10, 2016October 18, 2021

While I adore the challenge of combining modern and classic styles into one seamless look – much like I plan to do in our dining room – […]

Exterior Design Concept: Craftsman Front Door

Posted on March 2, 2016March 2, 2016

The bungalow renovation is progressing at an alarmingly quick rate, and I’m extremely excited and at the same time a bit saddened at the realization that this roller coaster […]

Dining Room Concept: Italian Cantilever Chairs

Posted on February 29, 2016February 3, 2017

I seem to be on some sort of vintage treasure hunting spree as of late, but I hope you will share in my excitement over […]

Choosing a Kitchen Faucet is Similar to Choosing a Husband

Posted on February 24, 2016February 3, 2017

This post brought to you by Kohler. The content and opinions expressed below are that of FOXY OXIE. Choosing a kitchen faucet is not unlike choosing […]

Home Renovation Progress Report: Floor Plan Design

Posted on February 13, 2016February 13, 2016

Let me start this rather lengthy post by saying THANK YOU SO MUCH to all who have filled out the FOXY OXIE reader survey thus far. Although the giveaway is now […]

Home Renovation Progress Report: The Vintage Clawfoot Tub

Posted on February 12, 2016October 18, 2021

We bought a vintage clawfoot bathtub.I know, I know.It seems like a ridiculous thing to announce to the world, but oh, she’s a beauty! With gorgeous, […]