Monthly Archives: July 2014

ThE CloSeT….”fine”…♡

Hello, Welcome to Marcia’s Cottage. ♡ I’m so happy to see you today my friend. ♡ Shall we have a little tea. ♡ Happy Friday! It’s here. … Any fun plans? I hope so!                                                       Today, I’m celebrating. (!) I finished cleaning, and organizing a small closet in our guest room. The closet is very charming. It has a built in desk, and an adorable Window. It is part of the original Cottage, which … Read the full blog post

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LeT’s Go BiRdInG…♡

Hello, Welcome to Marcia’s Cottage. ♡ I’m so happy to see you today my friend. ♡ Shall we have a little tea. ♡ Happy Thursday! I’m particularly happy because Joe begins his vacation for a few weeks! Which translates to my blogger husband will be available to take lots of photos….(sort of just kidding) We actually have a few ideas for mini outdoor getaways. And, although I’m probably the last person you will ever find camping in the wild west wilderness…there are many things about nature that fascinate me. I must confess, that years ago when my husband invited me to … Read the full blog post

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ThE ArT oF FrIeNdShIP…♡

Hello, Welcome to Marcia’s Cottage. ♡ I’m so happy to see you today my friend. ♡ Shall we have a little tea. ♡ Happy Wednesday! How’s your week going … Well, my week has been moving along rather nicely. One of these days I’m going to surprise you with a finished tour of a closet I’ve been organizing f.o.r.e.v.e.r.  I’m wondering how something so small can take so long to clean,  and organize. What do you think…I think that it takes time to know what to keep, and what to let go of. We’ll,  anyway. .. I’ve been looking forward … Read the full blog post

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ThE SuMmEr KiTcHeN…♡

Hello, Welcome to Marcia’s Cottage. ♡ I’m so happy to see you today my friend. ♡ Shall we have a little tea. ♡ There are certain people, places, and stories that I return to every summer…. Ones that inspire me for the season. Simple pleasures. I’m one of those ladies that loves to be inspired. How about you dear reader? How are you inspired? If you are a regular visitor to Marcia’s Cottage, you know that my garden inspires me.  So, early every morning I wander outside to our little heaven on earth and begin the usual dead heading of … Read the full blog post

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To MaInE WiTh LoVe ..♡

Hello, Welcome to Marcia’s Cottage. ♡ I’m so happy to see you today my friend. ♡ Shall we have a little tea. ♡ Happy Monday!  How was your weekend? Did you do anything magical special. … A few weeks ago I had mentioned to my husband “causally ” that one of these summers we should go to Maine.  Being that I only travel internationally (just kidding) I’ve never been there. Of course my husband had been there. Of course, because he’s been everywhere.(seriously) And,  since summertime is the perfect time for planning future fun adventures. .. I  found a lovely Inn at … Read the full blog post

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KiNdNeSs….♡

Hello, Welcome to Marcia’s Cottage. ♡ I’m so happy to see you today my friend. ♡ Shall we have a little tea. ♡ Just recently I read an interesting article about words.  The article spoke about how some words have totally changed their meaning over time. Like the word awful. It actually once meant “awe” “filled” nothing like it is used today.  It made me start thinking about words, and how we use them. We’ll,  anyway. ..Just thinking. .. This last week I’ve stepped it up a notch on my exercising. I’m walk/running  1-2.5 miles daily, and one day a … Read the full blog post

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ThEse days of SuMmEr…♡

Hello, Welcome to Marcia’s Cottage. ♡ I’m so happy to see you today my friend. ♡ Shall we have a little tea. ♡ Happy Saturday! I am not sure how we got to the weekend again. … but here we are, and thank goodness! Because,  this has been a busy week. ..  With two tea parties, dinner in Argentina (grin) And putting together a few outfits for the summer. My week has flown by. Not to mention… a wonderful mid week and a day date dinner/concert with my husband. My cousin is stopping by for a visit any minute, and … Read the full blog post

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PlEaSe CeLeBrAtE Me HoMe…♡

Hello, Welcome to Marcia’s Cottage. ♡ I’m so happy to see you today my friend. ♡ Shall we have a little tea. ♡ Happy Friday! I hope you had a great week. Any plans for the weekend? It’s late Thursday night as I’m sitting down to type this post. My husband and I just returned from our usual Saturday date night. I know it’s Friday now, and not yet Saturday. But we attended a concert last night. (Thursday) And, somehow, it changed my whole post for today…of course. ..oh,oh, And, a few days ago I posted about a Christmas Tea www.pinterest.com/marcialren/Christmas-in-july/ which … Read the full blog post

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ArGeNtInA. … PaRt TwO….♡

Hello, Welcome to Marcia’s Cottage. ♡ I’m so happy to see you today my friend. ♡ Shall we have a little tea. ♡ How’s your week going so far? Halfway, and a day there. And, well, of course I have to say Congratulations to Argentina, going to the World Cup Finals! Are your passports ready. .. Watching the game yesterday, I just couldn’t help but think back on our trip to Argentina. Our tour guide Erman (pronounced Herman) (grin) is probably still crying for his country’s Victory. He said that his country loves to cry. I’m wondering if you have … Read the full blog post

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WhAt To WeAr…♡

Hello, Welcome to Marcia’s Cottage. ♡ I’m so happy to see you today my friend. ♡ Shall we have a little tea. ♡ Happy Tuesday! Well, we are most definitely in the midst of summer. How is yours going so far? I’ve been having a wonderful one. Beach plans, lunch with friends plans, summer movies, mini day get-away plans…. pure, simple, Joyful, taking it easy kind of plans. Oh! and, of course the best date days with my sweet, adoring husband plans (yippee!) Dear reader, I’m wondering if I can ask you a question? Thanks! Recently, I have been thinking … Read the full blog post

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