About Homebody Havens

Hi, My Name's Darleen

I am a homebody that finds comfort and joy in all things home: gardening, decor, recipes, room updates, reading, entertaining, and even travel.
 
For the past twelve years, I resided half the year in Ohio near my sons and the other half in Ireland with my partner. We traveled the beauty of that country and even made a few trips to the UK.
 
Now I am permanently back in Ohio, working on making my home a haven for myself, my friends, and my family. And I would love for you to feel free to do this too. I lean toward a New England, English country decor, but you can adapt my ideas to fit your style. I blog about decor, eating, gardening, travel, and antiquing. So if any of this appeals, join me and make your home your haven.

My Etsy Shop

HomebodyHavens is a hodgepodge of favorite items I find in thrift stores and antique shops. Pieces I would like in my home. As you will see in my selections, I am drawn to antique and vintage. But I also show neat whimseys I find. I also love hand-crafted items. We have several gorgeous handmade hardwood boxes, Vintage clothing, vintage jewelry, and hand-crafted art pieces. I began my beach pebble and seashell art while living in Ireland. I actually brought boxes of beach shells, pebbles, and driftwood back to Ohio!

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Genealogy

My Dad promised his mother he would take her to her birthplace in Ireland. Well, WWW II and her death prevented him from keeping his promise. So I did it for him. Over the past twenty years, I found my grandmother's family in Ireland, the USA, and Australia. So, if you are interested in your Irish-American Roots, just go to my contact page, and let's see what I can do for you.

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