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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....
No way is this the last Saturday of January! Wait, it really is? Fine, I accept the reality and I'll enjoy the last few days of the first month of 2023. Hope you all have been keeping warm and setting some positive intentions for 2023. It's never too late to begin a...
Happy Saturday! It's a good time of year to reset. We all need a new beginning and it's part of why I love January. Life As Art There are plenty of things about Winter that I don't like, but instead of focusing on them I would much rather look at ways to get around...
Happy New Year friends!Ā I hope you are enjoying the fresh start that 2023 holds for us all. It's been good to take a little break from blogging. Over Christmas vacation, we made a trip to Texas to see family. It was a wonderful time and this Michigander can hardly...
It snowed last night!. Such a pretty sight to see the world blanketed in fluffy, cold white stuff. Not so fun to drive in but at least it makes you slow down and take in the moment. Or it should! While running errands it seems everyone is in a sprint to the finish...
Hi there and Happy December! Not only is it Christmas time with all the activities and festivals that go along with it, but it's also the last month of the year. Every year I get so caught up in the Holiday stuff I forget it's about to be a whole new year and I should...
Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I post to the blog on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays and decided to take this past Thursday off. It was good to enjoy the hustle and bustle of our Thanksgiving Day. What a good day it was. We all cooked and cleaned together 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.
The cooler weather is coming. While getting prepared for those Fall days ahead I found a budget friendly, cute and comfortable sweatsuit set When I find clothing that's both ultra comfortable and stylish, I pay attention. Add affordable to the mix and I pop it in my...
Do you love Pottery Barn style, but refuse to pay those prices? Here are 3 money saving Dollar Tree Fall decorations that look luxe. Seasonal decor is fun, it's festive, and if I'm not careful I can spend far too much money on it. I especially love Fall decor. I also...
Although I'm not ready for brightly colored Fall stems just yet, I'm ready to start adding neutral Fall color to our living room. I already have a head start with Fall color thanks to our terracotta sofa. By the way, did I ever tell you the thrifted sofa story?...
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The hot weather is here and with it the need for a budget-friendly Summer fun wardrobe to take you through the next few months in comfort and in style. As you probably already know, I love to research. It must be the thrill of finding that perfect lamp or the best...
A fashion hack I use a lot is that I style a long skirt year round. This skirt is so versatile and the best fashion purchase! Let me show you why. One Skirt, Four Seasons: How to Style a Long Skirt Year Round If living in Michigan has taught me anything it's how to...
After many years of experimentation, I've figured out the 5 best non toxic cleaning supplies for the minimalist home. Truly they're all you need to keep your home clean and maintain a health surrounding. With five kids I've tried to think like a minimalist even though...