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My Favourite Place to Shop for Rugs!

My Favourite Place to Shop for Rugs!

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...

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TOP 5 INEXPENSIVE HOME DECOR TIPS FROM AN INTERIOR DESIGNER

TOP 5 INEXPENSIVE HOME DECOR TIPS FROM AN INTERIOR DESIGNER

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...

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TOP 5 FREE WAYS TO REFRESH YOUR SPACE FROM AN INTERIOR DESIGNER

TOP 5 FREE WAYS TO REFRESH YOUR SPACE FROM AN INTERIOR DESIGNER

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...

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Market Season!

Market Season!

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...

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Tips for Your First Product Photography Session

Tips for Your First Product Photography Session

Tips for small businesses and entrepreneurs who want to work with a product photographer!

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