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.
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...
Want to change up your shoe collection, but on a budget? Learn how to transform your shoes with spray paint. Tired of neutral flats and want to change up your wardrobe? I know I do! How To Transform Your Shoes With Spray Paint It occurred to me that I could add some...
5 Easy Home Tips for Hosting Guests
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...
Can you believe it's already the last Saturday of February?! Here in Michigan we'll have another couple of weeks of snow and need to be intentional about enjoying it. The kids have been outside sledding on the hill by the side of our house a lot this past week. It's a...
Being a home blogger you'd think my home is organized, tidy, and always adorned with the latest seasonal decor. You might think that, but you'd be wrong. Please understand I would love this scenario. Setting up my playhouse house (which consisted of a big box or tall...
