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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My Biggest Renovation Regrets, Part II (Five More Projects I Wish We Had Done Differently)
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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My Biggest Renovation Regrets, Part I (Projects I Wish We Had Done Differently)
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: BLANCO Precis Sink Review
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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How To Tile a Kitchen Backsplash: DIY Tutorial
I’ve partnered with Wayfair to share yet another tiling guide; this time I’m teaching you how to tile the kitchen backsplash. Remember back in August, I mentioned […]
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Change Your Rug, Change Your Room
Can you believe an entire month has passed since we moved into our new (old) house? Friends and family alike forewarned me that once we […]
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Home Renovation Progress Report: Kitchen Updates
While everyone else was swimming at the lake, attending family BBQs and otherwise enjoying Labor Day, the husband and I were laboring away on the bungalow. Laboring on […]
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Budget-Friendly Brass Hardware for Your Kitchen (Under $5!)
Can we all put our hands together for Home Depot and this Liberty Hardware “Artesia” hardware that will soon grace our all-white kitchen? These exact beauties […]
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14 Tips for DIY Assembling and Installing IKEA Kitchen Cabinets
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 […]
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12 Tips for Buying IKEA Kitchen Cabinets
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” […]
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Kitchen Design Concept and My Love/Hate Relationship with IKEA
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 […]
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Choosing a Kitchen Faucet is Similar to Choosing a Husband
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 […]
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