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home tour : oksana silchuks sunny snowglobe
i’ve been following oksana for years on instagram now– and the light seeping into her house is just magical. so i thought you all would enjoy a little tour of what i’m calling a sunny snow globe!
tell us about you and what you do!
Hi there! I’m Oksana from South Dakota. Married my soulmate 14 years ago and now have 4 sweet little baby birds that were raising in our “nest”. I work part time at a dental office and on my days off, I take care of my babies and create content from my home.
how long have you lived in your home?
We’ve lived in our new place for a year and it still feels like we haven’t settled in quite yet. We’re still looking for furniture that really fits our new place. I don’t want to rush this and only purchase pieces that feel like us.
how many sq feet is your home?
It’s just a little over 1800 upstairs, however we also have a finished basement that the kids completely took over.
what would you call your style?
Warm, clean and homey with a vintage flair.
how do you juggle staying minimal with four kids?
Haha- I get asked this a lot. My take on this is you create your environment. Our kids have always known that mama has “special vases” that they can’t touch! The white can be an upkeep but we work together as a team to take care of our new place. Easier said than done but we all try! We believe if you have less things, there’s less to clean!
and how do you manage to keep your house tidy with them?
Our place gets messy (especially the kitchen) just like any other family. As our kids get older, we do a lot of teamwork and assign everyone chores they are responsible for. Our kids can easily wipe down trim, cabinets, organize shoes, and put away laundry.
They have small daily chores, but we do a deeper clean of the house on Saturdays. I am always on a hunt for new ways/ideas to motivate our kids to keep tidy and I am a firm believer this is something they will carry into their adult life.
what’s your favorite spot in the house?
The couch- haha. Our upstairs sectional faces the most scenic part of our home. I love my morning coffee on the couch watching my bird feeders.
what was the biggest splurge in your new home?
Our glass garage doors are a dream come true. They give off that Palm Springs vibe in South Dakota. We are really happy how they turned out.
do you own a tv!?!!?
Yes we do! We don’t have a tv upstairs but we have one in our lower level. It’s not on that often but we love doing movie weekend movie night with our kids. I’d love one of those cool frame TV’s in our bedroom- it’s on the wishlist.
what’s something you want to change but haven’t gotten to?
We’ve been meaning to add some wooden fluted doors to our pantry and add some more texture to our walls. We also have a lot of landscaping planned this summer.
what’s your best design advice?
When in doubt, go simple. It’s easier to add than subtract when it comes to design. Take it easy, take your time, think it through, don’t rush.
what’s a style compromise you made for your kids happiness?
Their rooms are all them! Their bedrooms are filled with all the fun colors, legos, walls plastered with their artwork.. I love watching their personalities.
what’s your favorite thing about your home?
All the natural light is by far my favorite. When we were drawing up our house plan, I spent time on the property envisioning the home and the way the sun would align. We get to see most of the sunrises and the way the golden hour hits our kitchen is unreal.
what are you watching/reading?
I am a sucker for a good documentary! Also Chicago PD has been my jam for years! Unfortunately time for books doesn’t exist right now!
sources
paint color: Chantilly Lace by Benjamin Moore
hallway bench
clamshell bowl
striped skateboardbedroom—
bed
nightstands (similar)
striped bedding (similar)
sconcesdining—
high chair
credenza
light
lamp
artkitchen—
fridge
checkered cutting board
water dispenser
stand for water dispenser
pendant lights
stools (custom made)kids rooms—
mobile
rattan bed
bedding
dresser
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my favorite places for lunch in la
been meaning to do this post forever! i am passionate about the restaurants we frequent, but i kept this list concise because it feels more… personal that way? haha
photo by jakob layman larchmont wine & cheese shop (larchmont)
my favorite sandwich forever! you can’t beat the soppressata on baguette, you just can’t. it’s untouchable!
photo by david marcinek all time (los feliz)
the cutest little restaurant with such amazing food. for lunch, i love the salmon bowl, the big ass salad with steak and the blt. AND THE COOKIES!
photo by elizabeth daniels olive & thyme (burbank)
everything here is so good. it’s also a little cute marketplace and they have a deli counter. my favorites are the blta and salmon bowl (lol deja vu?), the green goddess chicken salad plate, the buratta toast, i can’t remember ordering something that wasn’t great!
kazu nori (too many locations to name!)
one of my favorite lunch date spots. this is a hand roll restaurant, you sit at the bar, choose the amount you’d like and they make them right in front of you. the rice is warm and the seaweed is crispy and it’s so so good.
hank’s, a deli of sorts (burbank + sherman oaks)
love their bagels but they are known for their bagel sandwiches — my favorites are the gravlax and the BTLA (sensing a theme here?). it’s not on the menu but you just create it with the toppings, it’s so good! i actually get it scooped so it stays crispy but i know that’s not for everyone.
photo by jakob layman homestate (hollywood, playa vista, sherman oaks, pasadena, highland park)
amazing greasy texmex tacos — their flour tortillas, guacamole and margaritas are so so good. i always order the trinity and the brisket tacos!
photo by jakob layman miz la la (sherman oaks + west adams)
the food here is so good. it’s israeli and i love the salmon kabob plate a lot. they have amazing side dishes and date shakes and i love the little minty green mix so much. the west adams location is much nicer than the sherman oaks one, it’s got a very sweet little patio.
dune (atwater)
a little counter serve spot that has incredible mediterranean food, i love their plates (yes i normally order the salmon lol) and falafel and pickled radishes!
photo by brecht van’t hof great white (venice + larchmont)
a very hot spot for lunch based on how busy it is, but the food is gooood. plus the design of the restaurant is so cute. i’ve loved the burger and breakfast burrito and the… salmon bowl? wth? should i do a best salmon bowl in la post instead?
broad street oyster (malibu + dtla)
we simply do not have enough lobster rolls in this city! not only is the food here really good, the vibe is so fun. it’s picnic tables and everyone is so nice and happy because they’re near the beach eating seafood. i love the oysters and the hamachi and basically everything here.
bub + grandmas restaurant (highland park)
ok so i’ve only eaten here once, but i LOVED it. incredible bread and pastries and desserts and i loved my turkey sandwich that had horseradish russian dressing and pickled cucumber!
triple beam pizza (highland park + echo park)
the pizza here is incredible! it’s also fun, they cut the rectangular slices with scissors and you can try a bunch of different delicious unique combos. my favorites are the acorn squash with honey and the potato sage and truffle.
prime pizza (locations all over)
this is our go-to pizza, it is so good. we love the square sicilian dearly! and ps, i don’t even normally like pizza like that –but once i got into it i was hooked.
hiho cheeseburger (studio city, mid wilshire, santa monica)
and our favorite burger spot, not only is the burger unreal but the PIES. THE PIES! they have banana cream, key lime and cheesecake and they’re all so amazing — but the cheesecake is somehow the fluffiest i’ve maybe ever had!
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27 modern picture frames
when i posted a photo of these picture frames i got so many questions about them — i guess cute picture frames are one of those things that you don’t really see or think about much, but i do love to display photos around the house so i figured a roundup was in order! sadly these ones are sold out already (ugh), but i found lots of good ones… so many good ones i ended up doing 27 frames!? wth is wrong with me!?
and these are not your grandmas picture frames ok?! lol i did my best to find very cool shapes and fun patterns and frames that would make your dresser top or credenza or nightstand or bookshelf look good.
shop : 01 / 02 / 03 / 04 / 05 / 06 / 07 / 08 / 09
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a very floral mother’s day brunch
i put together this very floral little brunch for a mother’s day giveaway recently and wanted to share it here!
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my fave things this month | april
i have been majorly slacking on these posts but i’ve gotten some things i really love lately that i needed to share.
tatcha rice wash
i’m now obsessed with this face wash! it feels so good on and has this very gentle exfoliator in it. i just really love the way my skin feels after washing with it.
sweet enough cookbook
alison roman is my all time favorite, so i immediately had to buy her newest book. it’s basically all desserts, but she always manages to make so many things i want to make and i love her writing too. i haven’t actually made anything yet but i want to this weekend!
speckled gel pens
i got these pens for the baby shower i threw and they’re so nice! they are super pretty but they also write so well. if you’re looking for new pens I PROMISE YOU’LL LIKE EM!
bento lunchbox
arlo has for sure been growing lately, he’s been devouring his lunchbox, multiple snacks in his backpack and coming home asking for more– so i got him a larger grownup size lunchbox and so far so good. i can now fit an entire sandwich comfortably in one slot and he hasn’t been coming home a raging hangry monster.
bamboo hamper
i got this hamper for his closet and it’s really nice! i love the look of it and it’s also collapsible and fits in his closet perfectly.
1″ thick yoga mat
the most old lady thing i’ve done maybe ever– i got this super thick yoga mat and it is SO MUCH BETTER ON MY OLD LADY KNEES! i’ve taken it to hot sculpt and was only mildly embarrassed walking in with basically a sleeping bag but i also love it hahah.
baby sunhat
got this for izzy and it’s SO CUTE for outdoor days! she has a pretty tiny head (shes in the 5th percentile for head circumference haha) but it actually fits her! i got it in the stripes but i also love the beige and the white, which tbh would have been better because all her swimsuits are patterned too.
air fryer liner
i saw elsie larson bought this silicone air fryer liner and immediately purchased. it fits perfectly in our air fryer and it’s super convenient. i’ve been specifically using it a lot for when i’m trying to do two batches of things because i can keep one in there, or when i’m preheating the air fryer but want to keep the food out till its done preheating!
tower 28 tinted lip balm
oh man i love this lip balm!!! it goes on so smoothly and it’s so pretty on! you can put it on pretty lightly or layer it for a more lipsticky type of look. i really can’t resist a tinted lip balm versus a lipstick, it feels so much lighter and smoother on my lips.
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mother’s day gift guide
mother’s day is right around the corner now! and it’s my first as a mom of two. i put together some cute things most moms, younger or older might appreciate!
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how to throw an amazing baby or bridal shower
i got asked this a few times with the last baby shower i hosted here at our house, so i thought this would be a fun post because it actually doesn’t take that much to put on a good shower. i like to keep things simple (well, molly simple), and not overdo it on the games or corniness, just a simple pretty brunch with an activity or two is always my favorite.
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a simple + neutral baby shower
a few weeks ago i threw a baby shower in our backyard and i’m finally getting around to sharing! my good friend shoshana is expecting her baby boy in just a couple of weeks now (!!) and asked to have her shower at my house. with a little baby myself, this sounded super daunting but luckily it worked out and was such a lovely day.
i had a little committee of co-hosts and without them i could have NEVER done it on my own.
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pretty everything: table lamps & floor lamps
i am OBSESSED with lamps these days! once you start putting them all over your house, you realize your life is better and you need them everywhere. just me??? it has become a favorite cozy ritual to go around the house and turn on all the lamps when the sun starts going down and now we will almost NEVER have to turn on the overhead lights either! lamp o’clock!!!
in izzys room, i added this cute little lamp with a dimmer (EVERYTHING MUST BE DIMMABLE). before that i got a floor lamp for our living room and a teeny little pleated guy in the kitchen. now i’m thinking our bedroom probably needs a floor lamp too?? lol.
it’s a real slippery slope but if you want to incorporate some lamps into your own home, i found some good ones! table lamps, floor lamps, wall lamps, why ever stop finding cute lamps?!
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my postpartum/newborn essentials
all of these posts i need to write but i never end up finishing them! i’m still working on the big registry post but in the meantime, here are things i couldn’t have survived without postpartum.
i tried to keep it as simple and concise as i could, there were things i may have used that i didn’t include but i think these were the most important! i included a couple that i used with arlo but not as much with izzy, because they were very different babies!
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silverette cups
these are going to be my #1 recommendation always. if you are nursing, i swear by these things. you won’t need any creams, any products, the silver in these do all the healing so quickly you’ll need and once your nipples toughen up you can stop using them.
they’re weird to wear and look ridiculous, but they work. i brought them to the hospital with me and wore them from day 1, and never had bleeding / cracking / anything. i did have some pain when they weren’t on, so i’d just make sure to wear them as often as i could and soon i was able to stop.
WORTH EVERY PENNY! (and pretty sure you gotta get the legit expensive silver ones for them to actually work)
$59 on amazon
