Your home is your special place where you can invest in other people and cultivate peacefulness. What’s your favorite part of your home? While all of those favorite aspects might have fallen into place without much thought, it’s more likely that you’ve spent some time…
If you have a home, don’t be afraid to use it as a haven to welcome others. Sadness. That’s what I noticed when I met Billy for the first time. Recently widowed, Billy couldn’t bear to live without the love of his life. I had absolutely…
Searching for a change in your home? Here’s how to create a haven you and your family will love! Think about life without a haven. Life without a safe place to feel welcomed, find refreshment, or truly be yourself. A life like that is hard….
Create a special place just for you and your spouse … transform your bedroom into a couple’s haven. Have you been wishing for a place to get away and recharge, or a space that’s just for you? Your bedroom is perfect. And if you’re married, your…
Wish your home was a place that helped you feel peaceful and refreshed? It’s time to think about making a haven. Havens are important … and possible to create! After a long day of running from appointments to errands to meetings, not only was I…
When you know your own preferences, your personality will be reflected in your home. Here are 2 important questions to ask when creating a haven for yourself. I like visiting other people’s houses. Getting a peek into the way other people live is fun, and…
When you welcome others to your home, you have a chance to make their lives better. Who knew that it could be so meaningful to create a haven for guests!? My first year out of college, I accepted a job 8 hours from my family…
All children long for a haven, even though they don’t know it. Surprisingly, creating a haven for kids might look a lot different than you may imagine. Children are resilient. They have an amazing ability to bounce back from unthinkable situations. But even though they…
If you’re a wife, one way to show your hubby he’s welcomed, wanted, and appreciated is to create a haven for your husband. When my husband and I were engaged and were preparing to create a home together, we had radically different tastes. Registering for…
Create a personal haven by putting together an inviting atmosphere for yourself. Start by asking yourself these 10 questions! Havens are wonderful places. They’re a retreat from the demands of the world. When life pushes in – when you have a rough day at work, when…
As much as you may want to create a haven, four common obstacles may be in your way. Everyone longs for a haven. And you might even try very hard to create one for yourself or your family. But you may feel like you’re at…
Everyone longs for a haven. But what IS a haven? And how can you create one? Haven. Just the word makes me smile. When I think of a haven, I think of a safe place. Comfort in the midst of a storm. A welcoming harbor….
If you want to make a haven in your living room, here are 7 things to include … If you’re set on creating a haven, a great place to start is your living room – mainly because everyone who visits your home will most likely see…
Books about home (especially these 5!) can help a lot as you create a haven. I love Pinterest and all of the great home ideas you can find and curate. But there’s something special about books. Books about home – home design, home management – are…
Creating a haven can seem so difficult if you don’t know where to begin. There’s an incredibly important secret to creating a haven, though! If you’re intent on creating a haven in your home, you may wonder what you should do first. Do you need…