It's Saturday which means it's time for Life As Art #27. Living life artfully take intension. On Saturdays at Pure Happy Home I love to share great ideas from the design world, inspirational quotes, positive news and of course the best budget-friendly deals I've found...
How have you been feeling lately? For the last few weeks, I've been making the time to eat in a healthy way, and get exercise every day. It hasn't been easy. Somewhere I read that whenever you decide to do one thing you're choosing not to do something else. The idea...
The Power of Yellow Flowers can't be denied. It's the perfect cheerful combination of the sunshine yellow and the natural beauty of a flower coupled into an instant mood changer. These flower leave me feeling grateful. The birds are quite excited. At 7:00 am they're...
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...
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...
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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
How have you been feeling lately? For the last few weeks, I've been making the time to eat in a healthy way, and get exercise every day. It hasn't been easy. Somewhere I read that whenever you decide to do one thing you're choosing not to do something else. The idea...
The Power of Yellow Flowers can't be denied. It's the perfect cheerful combination of the sunshine yellow and the natural beauty of a flower coupled into an instant mood changer. These flower leave me feeling grateful. The birds are quite excited. At 7:00 am they're...
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...
