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Welcome to The Collected Haven! I'm Maren, and I'm so glad you're here. Grab a cup of coffee/tea and stay awhile!

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It’s a common saying around here to “shop your house” and oh do I love shopping my house! Have you ever tried it? 🛒 . . If you’ve never heard of shopping your house, it’s basically using decor/ furniture, rugs etc. you already have and placing it in another space of your home. Instead of running out to your favorite store, first browse around to see if you already have something that’ll work. It’s the budget friendly way of rearranging/decorating your home 🙌🏻 . . These chargers have bounced from place to place in our home, and they’ve landed above our piano (for now 😉). The hoops inspired by lovely Erin @cottonstem . . . How are ways you shop your house?? . . . #whitepiano #neutraldecor #thriftstorefinds #happylittlefarmhouse #farmhousegreenerylove #shethriftedthat #cottagestyle #cottagefarmhouse #neutraldoneright #vintageporchlovesvintage #farmhousechic #christianblogger #fiveandunderfriday

Talking about the Instagram 🐘 in the room . . A reoccurring struggle builds up within me regarding Instagram, and I know I can’t be alone. What is that struggle? The feeling of not being/doing enough— simplified into one word... insecurity. . . I actually love the idea of social media. I love that there’s so much inspiration at our fingertips. There is an immense amount of potential. With that being said, it shouldn’t take away from the “present” life we’re living—take away the simple joys by letting feelings of inadequacy creep in. Social media must ALWAYS be viewed in perspective. . . Everyday we have a choice to let social media affect us positively or negatively. If it does more negative, get rid of it because it’s not worth it. If it positively impacts your life, then by all means let your light shine in this online world! It needs people like you! At the end of the day— we are all in it together 👊🏻 . . Have you ever felt inadequate because of Social media? What do you do to combat those feelings/lies? . . . . #bhghome #simplecozynest #myinspiredsquares #farmhouselivingroom #cottagestyle #farmhousestyle #neutraldecor #fiveandunderfriday #cozycottage #mycozyhome

What are your passions in life? . . Isn’t it fascinating that we are all uniquely crafted individuals with different gifts, passions and strengths? We may find others with many similarities, but never 100% the same. . . I often find myself more in tune with Jesus while stewarding the gifts He’s created within me. Maybe it’s because there is no other choice than to rely on Him while using those gifts? After all, He’s the One who flourished creativity itself. He is at the root and foundation of creativity. . . . Invite Jesus to also be a part of your passions-not just solely in times of desperation. He desires to share in those joys with you! It’s how He made you, and those are the things that make you so uniquely YOU! . . . . . . #comfycottagecharm #woodsandwhites #decoronabudget #bhghome #myneutralhome #cottagestyle #cottagefarmhouse #vintageporchlovesvintage #thedesigntwinslove #thecottagejournal #livingroomdecor #fiveandunderfriday #simplecozynest #farmhousedecormonday #neutraldoneright

“Home is the nicest word there is” 🏡 - Laura Ingalls Wilder . . Anyone else a Homebody?? 🙋🏼‍♀️ . . . #cottagestyle #farmhousestyle #home #neutraldecor #neutraldoneright #hearthandhand #vintageporchlovesvintage #homebody #thedesigntwinslove #decoronabudget #woodsandwhites #bhghome

2018 was the year I launched Collected Haven! Here are two of my favorite projects I worked on this year. Creating havens for people is what I love to do! I’m looking forward to doing more of it in 2019! . . . . . . . #thecottagejournal #cottagesandbungalows #neutraldecor #neutralbedroom #bedroomdecor #mybhg #bhghome #vintageporchlovesvintage #thedesigntwinslove #housebeautiful #cottagestyle #whitecottage #roommakeover #fixerupperstyle #farmhousebedroom #modernfarmhouse #comfycottagecharm #whitedecor #woodsandwhites #happynewyear #cottagefarmhouse #frenchcountrystyle #targetstyle #athomefinds #hobbylobbyfinds #targetmyway #thefarmhousemovement #mycountryhome #countryliving #tjmaxxfinds

A thrill of HOPE, a weary world REJOICES! . . . Hope breathes life into weariness. Hope is having light in the darkest of places. It was on that holy night that Hope was born. . . . “Jesus, thank you for the hope that you are. Thank you that in our weariness- you never give up on us. A world without hope means a world without you, and that’s a place I never want to be. When the weariness creeps in-remind us of who you are”. . . . . . #oholynight #hope #hopeinjesus #christmastree #christmasglow #farmhousechristmas #bhgcelebrate #bhgholiday #cottagechristmas #farmhousestyle #cottagestyle #vintageporchlovesvintage #thedesigntwinslovechristmas #merrychristmas #christmasdecor #neutraldecor #christianblogger #cozychristmas #cozyhome #mycountryhome

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