🍁A Garden For All Seasons🍂

Posted on October 14, 2024 by Marcia Ren

As the garden shifts with the turning of seasons, so too does life…each change a gentle reminder of time’s passage, marked by the memories we nurture and the moments we cherish. 💗Marcia After returning from California, I was met with a garden that had transformed in just a few short weeks. Before I left, the crocuses were making their final appearance, their delicate blooms a reminder of Summers height. Now, they’ve faded, and in their place, the dahlias have taken centerstage, with even more blossoms than before. Their vibrant colors seem to celebrate the early days of autumn, continuing to … Read the full blog post →

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A Journey Through Time: High School Reunion, Disneyland, and Friendships (Part 2)

Posted on October 9, 2024 by Marcia Ren

High school reunions celebrate the laughter and friendships that stand the test of time, turning a fun day into a beautiful reminder of our shared journey. Marcia💕 Attending my high school reunion was an unforgettable experience. I went into it with a mixture of excitement and nerves, unsure of what it would be like to see faces I hadn’t encountered in so many years. But as soon as I stepped into the room, those nerves melted away. The familiar faces, even if they had changed over the years, still carried the essence of the people I once knew so well. … Read the full blog post →

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Southern California Bound: The Journey Begins!✈️ Reunion Trip (Part 1)🎓

Posted on October 1, 2024 by Marcia Ren

As the year progressed, I occasionally caught updates about the reunion, but the thought of attending seemed exhausting. By the time summer was winding down, and the reunion in October drew closer, I was still hesitant to commit to the trip. My schedule had been so full that traveling felt overwhelming, and I was tempted to let the opportunity slip by. However, my husband, with his gentle reminders, kept nudging me toward the idea. Over the years, he had heard me speak fondly of my high school days and the special memories I have of growing up in the small … Read the full blog post →

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A Super Mini Fall Haul & Seasonal Refreshes🥰

Posted on September 24, 2024 by Marcia Ren

As the crisp air rolls in, a few simple touches can breathe new life into your home and wardrobe. Fall is the perfect time for a seasonal refresh…small updates that make a big impact. 🍂Marcia As fall starts to settle in, I’ve been very selective with my purchases this season, focusing on just a few key pieces that will help refresh my closet and home for the cooler months ahead. I don’t need much, but with an exciting mini trip coming up in early October, I wanted to grab a few things to make packing easier and feel a little … Read the full blog post →

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🍁Embracing Autumn in Our Entry Vestibule: A Simple Update🍂

Posted on September 17, 2024 by Marcia Ren

It’s amazing how a little tidying can bring a welcoming change to the seasons first steps indoors. – Marcia💗 As the crisp autumn air starts to roll in, I always enjoy adding small seasonal touches to our home. This week, I turned my attention to our entry vestibule…a cozy little space that greets us and guests before fully stepping into our home. It’s amazing how a few simple changes can create such a warm and inviting vibe, especially as the season transitions. I decided to give the vestibule an autumnal makeover using items I already had on hand. Since our … Read the full blog post →

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🍂A Cozy Harvest Tea: Part Two – Preparing for the Big Day🍁

Posted on September 12, 2024 by Marcia Ren

Gathering friends for a harvest tea is more than just sharing a meal…it’s savoring the warmth of the season, the comfort of good company, and the simple joy of being together. -Marcia💗 As I prepare for my Harvest Tea, the excitement is really starting to build! This is more than just a gathering; it’s a special fundraiser for my P.E.O. chapter here in my local community, and I could’t be more thrilled about how things are shaping up. When I initially sent out the invitations, I was expecting a small, intimate group, given the event falls during the week. People … Read the full blog post →

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🫖A cozy Autumn Harvest Tea…🍂Part One: Setting the Scene🍂

Posted on September 5, 2024 by Marcia Ren

At the beginning of this year, I set a goal for myself to host a fundraiser in my home, and I am beyond excited to share that next week, I’ll be hosting a harvest tea for my P.E.O. chapter right here where I live! It’s something I’ve been looking forward to, and it feels so rewarding to see it all coming together. In this first post of a two-part series, I want to take you through my process of setting the scene for the tea using only the fall decor I already had on hand… without purchasing a single new … Read the full blog post →

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A Summer of Theatre: Embracing Music, Growth, and Community🥰

Posted on September 2, 2024 by Marcia Ren

As the curtain closes on our final performance, I’m reminded that every note played and every hour spent was a step towards something extraordinary… 🩷Marcia This Summer has been an extraordinary journey as I immersed myself in the world of local theater, serving as one of the pianist. It all began in February, when I tentatively dusted off my pianos skills and joined the practice sessions that would continue every week until our first performance on memorial day weekend. From that point on, our rehearsals continued weekly, and our performances lit up every weekend, sometimes even twice a weekend. Initially, … Read the full blog post →

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Dressing Up for the Stage…A Summer of Fashion🥰

Posted on August 28, 2024 by Marcia Ren

Dressing up for the stage is all about the fun of transforming into someone new with every outfit -Marcia💗 This summer has been nothing short of magical, filled with music, laughter, and of course, a fabulous array of outfits that made every weekend feel like a celebration. From Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day, I had the privilege of being one of the performers at the SawDusters theater, and one of the most delightful parts of this experience was coming up with new outfits to wear for each performance. It felt like I was heading to a party every weekend, … Read the full blog post →

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A Delicious Discovery: Spicy Mediterranean Pasta with Impossible Burger🍔

Posted on August 21, 2024 by Marcia Ren

When simple pantry staples come together, magic happens in the kitchen… Marcia 💗 Sometimes, inspiration strikes in the simplest ways. The other day, I found myself staring at ingredients from my pantry: pasta, black olives, stewed tomatoes, a can of chili beans and a package of impossible burger meat. I wasn’t quite sure what to do with them so I turned to Google for some guidance I typed in “what to make with these five ingredients, pasta, olives, diced tomatoes, chili beans, and impossible plant based meat,” hoping for a spark of culinary creativity. What I found turned out to … Read the full blog post →

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