While working on Elsa's tween bedroom it was important to me that she really love it, so I found 5 ways to add bright color to a bedroom. Elsa has always been drawn to happy, bright colors. Me? I love neutrals. I wanted her to be happy with her room, but I also wanted...
We didn't plan it this way, who ever does? Even so, over the years we've given four makeovers in one versatile space. Our front room, otherwise known as the music room, as accommodated us in many ways. It's been a formal living room when we didn't it, a dining room...
Sharing our primary bedroom makeover part 2 - bedding and curtains were added, along with a small detail I just love. This bedroom makeover has been in the works for pushing a year now. One of the things I like to make clear is that our house, home takes time. I don't...
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...
The story of how we began our bedroom makeover started with a thrift store find. I mean don't they always? That's normalish, right? In my world many interesting DIY home design projects started because I found an incredible deal at a thrift store. This bedroom...
Most bedrooms are smaller in size. Easily learn how to make a small bedroom look larger-5 tips show you how. Bedrooms are typically not the largest rooms in the home, and sometimes they're quite small. In today's high-priced real estate market every square inch...
Affordable bedding can also be cozy, high quality bedding. Today I'm sharing with you 5 of the best places to shop for affordable bedding. There's nothing like coming home from a long day and plopping down onto a beautiful, soft, well-made bed. Just such a universally...
The year 2022 was my first year as a home blogger. We accomplished so many DIY home projects it blows my mind. This year Jeremy worked a demanding job and I simultaneously homeschooled an elementary student, middle schooler, and high schooler, We didn't always have a...
Hello, hello, and oh my! We finished Mary's bedroom for the One Room Challenge! It's time to do the big reveal of this elegant, vintage bedroom makeover with earth tones. Thank you One Room Challenge and Apartment Therapy for pushing us to be our best. I'm proud of...
It’s Week 7 of the One Room Challenge. Is this what it feels like to run a marathon and reach the last mile? I think we can make it! We had big furniture decisions to make and a small budget. This kind of budget is only doable if you’re ok with used, or what I like to...
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.
If you're looking to start your day right, this power breakfast - nutritious egg and cabbage stir fry recipe is one you'll have to try. It's a beautiful purple (photos don't do it justice), it's packed with healthy nutrients and it's tasty! Power Breakfast -...
Mornings are important, and I'm being intentional about starting my days well. Here are 7 simple steps to supercharge your morning routine. Even if you only try to implement one of them you'll have improved your whole day. Don't give up if it takes a while to make one...
After the Summer vacation ends, bring the beach home. Simple Coastal decor ideas can be easily added to give that beachy vibe to your spaces. There's something about Coastal home decor that just seems to be relaxing and serene. We live about two miles from Lake...
5 Easy Home Tips for Hosting Guests
We didn't plan it this way, who ever does? Even so, over the years we've given four makeovers in one versatile space. Our front room, otherwise known as the music room, as accommodated us in many ways. It's been a formal living room when we didn't it, a dining room...
Sharing our primary bedroom makeover part 2 - bedding and curtains were added, along with a small detail I just love. This bedroom makeover has been in the works for pushing a year now. One of the things I like to make clear is that our house, home takes time. I don't...
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...
