Not enough sunshine outside and you need some cheering up on a dreary day? Do some Spring decorating with a lemon centerpiece! Nothing says fresh air, new starts and warm weather like a bunch of lemons. At least that's what comes to mind when I think of a bowl full of...
When I found these chairs I immediately loved them, but transforming my barrel chairs with slipcovers made me love them even more. If you follow design trends then you know that the barrel chair is having a moment. Go to any furniture brand from Target to CB2 and...
Our home is filled with thrifted furniture and home decor. When we were first married this was really the only way we could afford to furnish our home. Now years later, I still shop thrift stores because of the high-quality items I find there (they just don't make...
Hey friends! So glad to have you stopped by. If you actually came over to our house I'd give you a tour, but only of our first level. If you gave me a whole week's notice I'd give you a full tour. With a family of seven we need a little, make that a lot, of time to...
Hey friends, it's been a good week of DIY. Mary and I are having so much fun working together and making over her space for the One Room Challenge. It's Week 6 of our journey to transform Mary's childhood bedroom into a Parisian boho inspired retreat. Yesterday I...
Can't believe we've been working on Mary's Parisian Boho Bedroom Retreat for just over a month, but we have! It's week 5 of the One Room Challenge and we're getting there. We've been busy at work designing and scheming and DIYing our way to a beautiful room for my...
I love eating outside during the Fall, do you? There's something about being surrounded by nature in the cool, crisp air, and then sitting down to a hot meal that meets all my feel good requirements. If a nice fire is crackling in the fire pit nearby, well that's just...
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...
Are you looking to shop more sustainably? I'm excited to share that we've opened a Vintage Home Decor & Pillow Shop! My design style has always incorporated thrifted, vintage and antique pieces I found along the way. Now I'm happy to share with you some of the...
Are you ready for the warmth and sunshine of Summer? Get a head start on your Summer porch with a few easy decor ideas. The thought of sitting on our porch watching the kids play and the trees blow in the warm breeze makes me happy. Soon, very soon! In the meantime...
Welcome to Pure Happy Home! A home design and DIY blog encouraging and helping you to design spaces you love. Here you’ll find budget makeovers, design tips and creative ideas you can apply to your home. Follow along as our family of 7 works to make our home more beautiful and our relationships closer.
It's Saturday which means it's time for Life As Art #27. Living life artfully take intension. On Saturdays at Pure Happy Home I love to share great ideas from the design world, inspirational quotes, positive news and of course the best budget-friendly deals I've found...
If you want to bring a warm and rustic feel to a space, adding thrift store finds to a classic modern home is one of your first steps. Today I'm so excited to take part in a blog series called Thrifted Goodies. My blogging friends Rachel from The Antiqued Journey and...
So excited to show you this Pottery Barn arched mirror hack. Almost a year ago while strolling through a thrift store I scored this huge mirror. Here's what I did to transform it. Pottery Barn Dream Mirror This Pottery Barn mirror is one of my dream mirrors. The...
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When I found these chairs I immediately loved them, but transforming my barrel chairs with slipcovers made me love them even more. If you follow design trends then you know that the barrel chair is having a moment. Go to any furniture brand from Target to CB2 and...
Our home is filled with thrifted furniture and home decor. When we were first married this was really the only way we could afford to furnish our home. Now years later, I still shop thrift stores because of the high-quality items I find there (they just don't make...
Hey friends! So glad to have you stopped by. If you actually came over to our house I'd give you a tour, but only of our first level. If you gave me a whole week's notice I'd give you a full tour. With a family of seven we need a little, make that a lot, of time to...
