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I absolutely love fall. I love having my coffee outside in the cool mornings, jackets and boots, warm evenings and the nostalgic feeling of routines changing. Back to school, and anticipation of family gatherings and celebrations. The cooler temperatures bring people inside, but it also brings people together. My favourite part of this season is celebrating with family around warm traditional meals, snuggling on the couch and indulging in just one more popcorn ball or a cup of warm tea with friends that are now family. Hosting these events and setting the mood in my home brings me so much...

My mum says I am obsessed with rugs. I just think they just finish off a room. But they are VERY expensive. I usually save up for a rug, or bank my kijiji sales until I have enough for the one I want. I could do a whole post on the correct size of rug for your room but you can pinterest that on your own.  Here is a list of rugs I have! 1. Kitchen Runner - RUGS USA one of my favourite places to shop for rugs and they go on sale every long weekend! This rug I was...

Ok ok we went over this last week, I am not an interior designer, but I did go to school for interior design ages ago.  My top 5 inexpensive home decor tips from my own personal experience changing up my house on a budget.  1. THRIFTING There are so many home decor gems to be found while thrifting. Baskets, pillow inserts, glassware, crocks, vases, you name it, it can be found at a thrift store. I recommend getting to know the ones in your area and the type of stuff they keep in store. The bigger name stores move inventory...

Ok ok ok, I am not an interior designer, but I did go to school for interior design and worked for an architect for 6 years before switching over to space planning for larger organizations.  I have always had a passion for residential design and absolutely love home decor, which is why I started The Happy Home Line, it just makes me SO happy! So here are my top 5 home refresh tips that are absolutely free.  1. DECLUTTERHonestly every time I feel like my space isn't functioning how I want it to, or it feels stale, the first thing I...

When I started The Happy Home Line I thought, I will make some products I love, go to a few markets and see what happens! Enter 2020, global pandemic, what?! Back to work after my mat leave with my third, I worked hard, got some products made, worked on my branding, got into a few shops and started to grow.  Enter supply chain issues, logistics, deliveries, kiln closures, we have had our share of challenges throughout the pandemic as all small businesses have. I have made some scary changes (pricing, FREE SHIPPING, photography to name a few) and are working...