Guess what kind of DIY projects are my favorite? The ones I don't spend any money on! 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 blog for a bit, you understand I really love a...
Do you procrastinate on house projects for years? I do! We just finished a project where we used 4 simple DIY improvements in a small space. The result was so satisfying I decided to share it with you in the hopes you wouldn't procrastinate as long as I did. It...
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...
Jeremy and I have been DIYing our home into a place we love for a long time. It's just so satisfying to us. Some years we do less, like baby's first year, some years we do more, but were always dreaming up a project. One of the goals we stick to is to spend our money...
Are you decorating your home on a tight budget? Thrifted furniture flips are one of the best ways to get the look you want and save money. On a quick trip to Salvation Army I found this broken down armoire sitting at the entrance for $7. Yes, you read that right, $7....
Right now you can't look anywhere without seeing vertical plank paneling. When I first started seeing it I immediately preferred it over horizontal paneling or the shiplap look so popular at the time. Why? Who knows, but as a DIY enthusiast I'm certain it's a lot...
As you probably know if you've been following along here for a bit, budget friendly design and DIY are some of my favorite topics and the main focus of this blog. I'm always looking for ways to keep home design and decor costs at a minimum here at Pure Happy Home....
Whenever I design a space, I always make a point of identifying what items in the room I can save money on. The curtain rods in Elsa's bedroom were never meant to be one of those items. Initially I had planned on using brass rods from Target in her room, but as I was...
Elsa's bedroom makeover is coming along. You can see more of what we've done in her room here (moodbaord) and here (furiture flip). When it came to her headboard I wanted to avoid painting it and instead opted for a simple upholstered headboard. I found the perfect...
Elsa's Bedroom Makeover BEFORE In my last post I showed you the mood boards (you can see them here) we are working from as we design Elsa's little girl bedroom. Side note, working with my nine year old daughter has been more fun than I anticipated. My girl's a dream...
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.
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...
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...
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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It felt really good saving and upcycling a small shelf we've had for many years. It would have been easy to donate it to Goodwill or Salvation Army, but instead I spruced it up and gave it a new purpose. A Little History This piece of furniture was made for us many...
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...
Looking to lighten up your home for Spring, but want to keep the cost down? Here's how to quickly whitewash wood furniture. If you follow my blog or have taken a look around here you know I am all about furnishing a home frugally. I shop thrift stores, Facebook...
