Hello friends! We are in the midst of a gorgeous October and I am so enjoying being out in nature these days. Walks have turned my cloudy moods to contented ones, and I'm reminded that we really need to be outdoors. Loving the goldenrod by the little lake in our...
It's such a gorgeous time of year in so many parts of the country. If you're one of my friends from down South then you're looking forward to cooler temperatures. If you're further North than you know the leaves are about to put on their yearly show and devastate us...
Do you have a favorite flower? One of my favorites is the hydrangea. I have several in our garden and they produce well into the Fall. A hydrangea is actually many flowers in one, and who doesn't love more flowers? I'm thankful for any flower this year because I...
Don't you love it when you're traveling and because of some detour stumble upon a little hidden treasure you had no idea about? One our way home from tent camping (not my idea, good grief the ground was hard) we discovered a little farm stand with the best...
Hello friends! It's hard to believe, but the warm weather here in Michigan is about to end. It's ok though, it'll be back eventually. Summer is officially over on September 22nd and soon we'll be starting to add layers and warm socks whenever we leave the house. On a...
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,...
Do you have a wedding to attend this Summer and need the perfect dress? Here are nine of my favorite Summer wedding guest dresses. Each dress I chose is mid length (midi) and gives a graceful flow when you move in them. Full, puffy sleeves are trending right now and I...
Do you find yourself looking for a special last minute Mother's Day gift? Look no further, I've got you covered! I love to research and have scoured the internet for gifts for mom this Mother's Day. I like traditional with a twist and that's what I was drawn to when...
Hello Friends! Before we had a home decor blog I remember reading and enjoying Blog Hops. They were a great opportunity to be introduced to other interesting DIY and home decor blogs and bloggers. Needless to say, when Jamala of VivaLaVintageforyourhome.com asked me...
Cherries are our favorite fruit to pick. For the last twelve years we've been coming to Gavin Orchards in Coopersville, Michigan to pick cherries. For many of those years we've had the kids stand in this exact spot in front of a bank of wild flowers. Prior to that I'd...
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.
Watch how I easily transformed a dated-looking 80's coffee table by using this unfinished wood furniture hack without sanding. Sometimes happy DIY fails happen! I just had one and I'm so relieved it actually turned out to be a good thing. No, a great thing because I...
March is here! I was talking to some Instagram friends who live in northern climates and we agreed it can be a challenging month for us. So many people in warmer states are experiencing sunshine and the greening of their landscapes, but not us. Here in Michigan and in...
When we started house shopping several years ago, we soon realized we had to figure out how to affordably add character to a builder-grade home. The homes in our price range and desired location just didn't have much, if any, architectural beauty in them. Here are...
5 Easy Home Tips for Hosting Guests
At the beginning of every New Year, I can't help but get excited about the idea of a fresh new start. The question has to be asked, how can I improve my life and the lives of my family? How can I do better? It's not that things are terrible, things are good. It's the...
Another Saturday and another look at living Life As Art. With Valentine's Day around the corner, the day of love has been on my mind. When I was in high school I dreaded the holiday. Sixth-period flowers would be given out, but I never got one! No one wanted to be...
Happy February friends! Much to celebrate this month and the first thing that comes to mind is Black History. Yes, February has been designated Black history month, but for me, every month is Black history month. Just like every month should be women's history month....
