Newborn Memory Shadow Box
My smily little girl is 11 months old this week. It’s been the fastest 11 months of my life. Miss Lily is basically walking at this point, which was a big reminder to me that I needed to put together...
View ArticleJacob’s Room
Meet Jacob. He's three (and a half) years old. And as his shirt explains, he still lives with his parents ... and this is his room. The post Jacob’s Room appeared first on Real Happy Space.
View ArticleEasy Cabinet Door Turned Serving Tray
As a rule, whenever I go to IKEA I never leave without a quick swing through the As-Is section. It’s a fun creative exercise for me. What could I do with this lamp shade, random board, piece of fabric,...
View ArticleKitchen Tour: Plans and Dreams
When it comes to projects around the house my productivity ebbs and flows. Projects get put on the back burner while I tend to more important things like soaking up summer with these two cuties. But my...
View ArticleMaking it Work: From Trash to Rustic Bench
Tell me, do you ever do the following? You have a favorite HGTV show recorded. You sit down to enjoy it (possibly for the second time), and after watching the first few minutes you decide to fast...
View ArticleGallery Walls – Three Ways
Groupings of collected art (Pinterest term: Gallery Walls) are oh so popular, and understandably so. By grouping several smaller pieces together you get the impact of a large piece of art without the...
View ArticleMaster Bedroom Before and After
A couple weeks ago I posted about the DIY wood plank wall in our foyer with the promise of showing you the other side of that wall soon. Well, here we go, it’s show time. Who’s up for a little master...
View ArticleFree Fall Printables
As I write this, it is 82 degrees and sunny. I’m not complaining; not a bit. The forecasted high for Saturday is 68 degrees. September is a funny month. You can simultaneously be savoring the last gasp...
View ArticleCheap Fall Decorating Ideas
It’s officially here now, fall! If you haven’t finished dressing up your house for this wonderful, apple cinnamon flavored season (maybe because you’re short on funds) well you’ve come to the right...
View ArticleInformation Overload
Happy Friday! I’m taking a break from DIY projects today to share something that’s been on my mind. I hope this post will come across as food for thought, rather than a rant. Blog posts, Facebook...
View ArticleBits and Pieces—October 2015
Well, my favorite month of the year has come and gone. Time for a monthly recap of all the family fun, house tweaks and blog projects from last month. And, after all that’s handled, I’ve got two...
View ArticleThanksgiving: An Underdog Story
We all enjoy Thanksgiving, right? Well, those of us who get along with our families do, anyway. Even if it involves some stress and travel, that’s nothing a slice (or two) of pumpkin pie can’t fix. I...
View ArticleFree Winter Printable Plus a Black and White Banner
Holy moly it’s cold. 1 degree this morning. Just 1 sad little degree. I hope y’all are staying warm. If not, put on your coziest socks and wrap up in a soft scarf. I’ve got some fun treats today that I...
View ArticleSimple Spring Wreath Idea
Well, we’ve sprung forward and we’re all ready to say “see ya!” to winter. So I figured it’s about time to update my front door wreath and embrace the spring season. Since the weather isn’t exactly...
View ArticleI’m back! And Free Teacher Appreciation Coloring Page
It was very quiet over here on the blog during the month of April. DIY projects were put on the back burner while I focused on some projects outside our house and the people inside our house. But it’s...
View ArticleHidden Jewelry Storage and DIY Mirror Frame
Back in May when I showed you our closet renovation I mentioned a plan for that number/typography “art” in the middle of this gallery wall. Well today I’m happily checking that project off my list and...
View ArticleWelcome to Real Happy Space
Hey there! This website began as a blog about my adventures in DIY and decorating for our first home. A couple years, and many projects later, I opened an Etsy shop to share my passion for home decor...
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