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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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What’s a treasured Christmas item in your home? 🌟 . One of ours is this nativity. It was made by my husband’s grandpa. He’s no longer with us on this side of heaven, instead he gets to celebrate Christmas with Jesus Himself. That must be one big birthday party😉 It’ll be so special to pass it down to our boys one day. . I’d love to hear about some special pieces you have in the comments below👇🏻 . . . . . #heirloom #nativity #christmasdecor #vintagechristmas #thedesigntwinslovechristmas #beckycunninghamloves #mycozychristmashome #thefarmhousemovement #christmasdecorating #handmadechristmas #nativityset #mycountryhome #thecottagejournal #cottagesandbungalows

What’s your favorite way to spend a Saturday afternoon? . . We’re cozied up right here after a morning of projects 🎄Happy Saturday! . . . . . . #livingroomdecor #christmastree #cozychristmas #cottagechristmas #farmhousechristmas #weekendmood #vintagechristmas #thedesigntwinslovechristmas #christmasdecor #neutraldecor #targetstyle #mybirchlane #facebookmarketplace #magnolia #thecottagejournal #cottagesandbungalows #bhghowiholiday #simplefarmhousetouches #hobbylobby #rentaldecor #vintageporchloveschristmas #beckycunninghamloves

The tree is finished! 🙌🏻🎄 . . I’ve had the hardest time with Christmas lights this year. It seems like all our lights stopped working! Anyone else having the same issue?? It’s worth all the work because that glow at night will never get old 👌🏻✨ . . . . . . #christmasdecor #christmastree #christmasdecorations #christmaslights #mybirchlane #potterybarn #mypotterybarn #vintagechristmas #farmhousechristmas #thedesigntwinslovechristmas #traderjoes #cottagefarmhouse #bhghowiholiday #cozychristmas #mycozyhome

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍽 What are you thankful for? . . . . . #thanksgiving #thanksgivingdinner #holidayseason #family #magnolia #mybirchlane #cottonwoodshanty #mycountryhome #cottagestyle #cottagesandbungalows #farmhousecountrysampler #wayfair #wayfairathome #bhghome #bhghowiholiday #thanksgivingdecor #tablescapes #tablesetting #countryliving #slhomes #cozyhome #thedesigntwinslove

The “in between” is ugly. The middle is messy. Transition takes time and work. As I’m pulling out our Christmas decorations, I’m reminded of the literal messiness from one season to the next. But, without the transition there wouldn’t be a transformation. It requires hard work of putting the old away, so the new can come. It takes going through old dusty boxes to transform a home into one that reflects a scene out of Elf! 📦 🎄 Isn’t that the truth about life’s changing seasons as well? It’s sometimes ugly, messy, confusing, takes time, work and patience. Some seasons are expected and embraced, while others not so much. Whether it’s in literal terms of decorating for Christmas, or on a personal level, the overwhelming feeling remains the same. . . Just as the transition from Thanksgiving to Christmas is temporary, this life and it’s circumstances are temporary. Just as we anticipate the beauty of glittering lights, Jesus sees beauty that we can’t see. The beauty of an eternity spent with Him. . . The truth is that we will always be living our lives in the middle until the moment we take our last breath. Don’t get stuck in the discouragement of the in between, there’s an eternal beauty waiting ahead.

Come on in and take a look at the office I just finished! Keep swiping to see the before photos! . Tip: Don’t forget to check @offerup and @facebookmarketplace for items while redecorating on a budget. I always search for light fixtures and wall sconces...you’ll be surprised at what you find! For example, I purchased the wooden shelf for $5 on Facebook marketplace 👌🏻 . . . . #officedecor #officedesign #modernoffice #mybirchlane #realtor #offerup #offerupfinds #moderndecor #officeroom #conferenceroom #beforeandafter #facebookmarketplace #interiordesign #interiordecorating #esalerugs

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