Shelf Styling with Pumpkins for Fall
Do you love the look of real pumpkins in your home for Fall, but aren't sure just how to use them as decor? I styled our bookshelf with a combination of real and faux pumpkins for a display that honors the round, classic Fall vegetable. Pumpkins are just cute, aren't...
Life As Art
What is creativity? It's a big question, with no right or wrong answer. The response will vary for everyone, and that's good! Friends, Today I'm starting a new series here on Pure Happy Home! The series is called, Life As Art. Each week I'll share thoughts, ideas,...
Inexpensive DIY Faux Roman Shade
Guess what kind of DIY projects are my favorite? The ones I don't spend any money on! For example, this inexpensive DIY Roman shade. When it comes to home projects, especially those involving design, I like to challenge myself to use what I have. If you've read my...
Visiting the 2022 Found Cottage Mercantile Market
Have you ever been to the Found Cottage Mercantile Market? It's an amazing gathering of vintage collectors and vendors. Each year in Holland, Michigan vintage loving home enthusiasts come together and celebrate all things vintage. Lucky for me I so happen to live very...
Last Minute Fresh Fruit Dessert Centerpiece
Time flying by and guests will be arriving in a couple hours? Here's a last minute fresh fruit dessert centerpiece that will absolutely make them smile. As fast as you can, name your go to, no fail party dessert! If you don't have one then I have the perfect dessert...
Memories of Gathering Wild Flower Bouquets
What did you like to do most as a child? I have wonderful memories of gathering wild flower bouquets. The country roads were my flower shop. Can you think of something you loved to do as a kid that you still do today? Memories of Gathering Wild Flower Bouquets I...
Pottery Barn Inspired Fall Front Porch
Have you started thinking about your Fall front porch decorations? Yes, it's still Summer, but it's not too early to start planning for Fall. How do you get your inspiration for a project? It can come from so many different places, but when you do get your...
4 Easy DIY Improvements to Increase Home Value
As a homeowner it feels so good to be able to invest in our home's financial value. Here are 4 easy DIY improvements to increase home value. Recently I just finished up a small area using these four improvements. The result was so satisfying I decided to share it with...
Jute Rope Vase Craft
Do you have several glass vases floating around your house? Turn them into something beautiful and textured with a jute rope vase craft. I've always kept the thin glass vases that come with commercial flower bouquets. You can also find a huge selection of these vases...
How I Saved a Damaged Vintage Table
While thrifting for furniture I found a table that needed work. I'm going to show you a simple way to save cracked and damaged wood furniture. How I Saved a Damaged Vintage Table The price tag on this little table was $15 so of course I bought it! It has a by gone...
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Make a DIY Picture Frame Without Power Tools
Hang onto your hammers because in this post I'm showing you how to make a DIY picture frame without using power tools! I have nothing against a good power saw, but if left to my own simple style I like to tackle projects which avoid a power saw. Don't spread this...
Healthy Stuffed Pepper Soup with Turkey
This was the first time I made this healthy stuffed pepper soup, and boy was it a hit! I'll definitely be making it again and wanted to share it here with you because it was fast and a smart choice for feeding a large group of people. Healthy Stuffed Pepper Soup with...
Zero Dollar Room Refresh and Redesign
Want a new look in your space without spending a dollar? Let me show you how I recently completed a zero dollar room refresh and redesign. I love a good challenge, especially a good design challenge! Our family room got a makeover, but not the kind that costs hundreds...
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