Instagram
Facebook
Pinterest

Primary Menu

HOME
Meet Maren
Client Projects
Contact
blog

Living Life Creatively + Purposefully

Instagram
Facebook
Pinterest

Contact

IMG_4646 (1).JPG

Message me for collaborations, design consultations or any other questions/comments you have. I’d love to hear from you!

Name(required)

Email(required)

Comment(required)

Hi there!

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!

Instagram

Looking for a quarantine craft? This diy project requires few materials, and chances are you already have them at home! Head over to my stories to see a step by step guide on how to make theses faux cherry blossom stems 🌸🌱 . . . . . . #quarantinecrafts #diy #diycrafts #stayhome #farmhousediy #cherryblossom #homecrafts #hgtvmagazine #bhgflowers #bhghome #mycountryhome #mycountryliving #cottagesandbungalows #springdecor #springcrafts #easycrafts #easydiy #cozyhomes #quarantinecreativity #socialdistancing #diyflowers #homeblogger #naturecrafts

🛑Stop the scroll 🛑✋🏻 . Pause⏸ and invite stillness into the chaos. If you’re like me, it’s far too easy to get overwhelmed by the amount of news and information that’s surrounding us. I feel anxiety melt as thankfulness burns brighter. In the midst of this unknown, what joy and comfort we have in knowing the One who holds the world in His hands. So what are 5 things you’re thankful for in this moment? . . As for me, I’m thankful for: 1️⃣ Being able to stay home and get extra time with family. 2️⃣ Listening to the boys play superhero’s and the amount of energy they have. It means they’re well and healthy. 3️⃣This @magnoliatable mug that my parents brought home from Waco last week. 4️⃣ Cozy rainy days and a warm home. 5️⃣ The ability to still connect with friends and family via technology. . . I want to hear something you’re thankful for in this very moment!! Comment below 👇🏻 . . . . . . . #magnolia #magnoliatable #boymom #thankfulness #hopeoverfear #homedecor #socialdistancing #covid_19 #coronavirus #cottagestyle #farmhouseinspired #myinspiredsquares #cozyhome #momlife #parenting #stayhome #mycozystyle #homesweethome #joannagainesstyle #webelieveinhome

Spring is in bloom in Arizona and so are the allergies 🤧 . Do you have seasonal allergies? If so, what are your go to remedies? . . . . #springiscoming #spring #flowers #saturdayfeels #allergies #springdecorating #countrysampler #simplefarmhousetouches #whitespaceswelove #vintagefarmhouse #bitsofrusticcharm #showusyourspringdecor #cozyhome #cottages #azblogger #homeblogger #simplecozynest #athomestores #targetstyle #shelfdecor #arizona #fiveandunderfriday #myantiquedhome

Marriage and pearls, they’re a lot alike. ⬇️ . If you’re unfamiliar with how Pearls are made, it begins as a natural defense mechanism a mollusk (oysters, clams) uses because of unwelcomed grains of sand or some kind of intruder. The mollusk starts surrounding the grain of sand with layers of nacre, which eventually becomes the beautiful thing we know as pearls. It takes YEARS for the layers to build. Depending on the type of water, it can take anywhere from 5-20 years for this process. Even artificially made pearls take at least 3 years. But once those layers are created, it’s strong. I’ve read it’s even stronger than concrete, isn’t that amazing?! . As my husband and I celebrate 8 years of marriage today, I find marriage so similar to the pearl making process. Married or not, I think we can all relate. . . When there’s intrusion in our lives, we instantly fall back on our defense mechanisms- some that are healthy and others that are destructive. Those layers begin taking shape around us. In marriage there are sneaky grains of sand that find their way in, grains that build irritation. This part can become dangerous if a spouse chooses to build their own layer filled pearl instead of building one together as a unified team. When you’re working together and surrounding yourselves with that thick nacre layer, nothing can break through it. . . This is so symbolic of how the Lord surrounds and protects us. How it’s necessary to invite Him to be in our lives and marriages. If we let the love of Jesus wrap around us, nothing can destroy it because of His strength. . I’m beyond grateful to have you by my side @jamie_tparker . Life with you is priceless!

At the end of the day...it’s not about us. We have a grand purpose and belonging in this life, but if our goal is to promote our name higher than Jesus’ it will leave us feeling empty and unfulfilled. It’s about Him. It has been from the beginning of time and always will be. Hear this- you are beautifully and wonderfully made. Go seek the One who made you that way. It comes from Him, not from us. . . . P.S. This photo is from one of my favorite projects I’ve worked on. I’ll be sharing a blog post on how this faux concrete wall was created. Stay tuned 😊 . . . . #office #officedecor #offerupfinds #offerup #modernoffice #diyprojects #officeremodel #hopewriters #remodel #simplecozynest #farmhouseinspired #woodsandwhites #americanfarmhousestyle #facebookmarketplace #fleamarketstyle #churchoffice #hgtvmagazine #diynetwork #coffeeshop #coffeeshopcorners #coffeeshopvibes

Did you catch the thrift store ideas I shared in stories yesterday? It’ll be up for a bit longer, but they’re also added to my “Budget friendly decor” highlights 👌🏻 . This lantern was a @goodwillintl find from yesterday! I love that it can be used for indoors and/or outdoors. . When it comes to sharing thrifted ideas and taking you on shopping trips, what would you like to see? Ex: How to style items as is? What to look for? How to reclaim/ up cycle pieces? Diy? . My desire for this account is that it’s a tool of inspiration for the heart but also for the home. I would love to hear some of your thoughts and ideas and how it can best serve you! . . . . . . #thriftstorefinds #diyhomedecor #smallaccountlove #goodwill #americanfarmhousestyle #decoronabudget #passionforprettydecor #neutralhome #simplecozynest #cozywithlizmarieblog #farmhousefeelsgood #thedesigntwinslovespring #myantiquedhome #hobbylobby #homeblogger #christianblogger #decorblog #cottageandfarm #makingyourhomeahaven #mycharminghomedecor #heartandhome #kitchen #lanterndecor

Pinterest

Pinterest

Facebook

Facebook

Instagram
Facebook
Pinterest

Post to

Cancel