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Hi, I’m Marcia.
Teacher turned storyteller, coast dweller turned city explorer. I share everyday beauty through words, music, and photos…welcoming slow mornings, garden paths, and all the little joys that make a life well-loved.
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A Visit from a Pottery Barn DesignerAugust 4, 2025A Summer Week of Mix-ups and MishapsAugust 11, 2025Finding Home at the WaterAugust 18, 2025A Summer of SandwichesAugust 25, 2025A New Chapter Begins...July 25, 2025 BLOG ARCHIVES
When a Story Becomes Something You Can Hold | Spring: The Trail of Arden by Marcia Ren
There are moments when something invisible becomes visible. In this reflection, Marcia Ren shares what it measures to finally hold her novella, Spring: The Trail of Arden, and trust that a story knows when it’s ready. Read the full blog post
When a Story is Ready to Be Released
Sometimes a story isn’t waiting to be finished…it’s waiting for us to be ready. This reflection explores the waiting for us to be ready. This reflection explores the quiet moment when writing shifts from private to shared, and the gentle courage it takes to let a story go into the world. Read the full blog post
The Outfits That Carried Me Through Winter
A look at the cozy, comfortable everyday outfits that helped me feel like myself all winter long…simple layers, favorite pieces, and style that supports real life. Read the full blog post
The Homes I’ve Lived In
Each home I’ve lived in has been its own chapter…shaping who I was, how I saw the world, and the stories I carry forward. Looking back, I’m grateful for every place that sheltered a season of my life. Read the full blog post
Posted in Our Home
Tagged Home and Memory, Life Chapters, Meaning of Home, Moving & Transition, Reflective living
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Looking Toward Spring
As January softens toward February, I find myself standing between seasons…not quite winter, not yet spring, in the quiet of ordinary days, gentle rhythms are taking root: book study, weekly walks, journaling, and a simple life that feels more like home. This reflection is about noticing what is quietly beginning beneath the surface and welcoming the promise of spring with patience and hope. Read the full blog post
Creating from the Heart: Making What Feels True
Creating from the heart looks different in every season. This January, I’m finding creativity in writing, music, journaling, and simple meals…making what feels true, without pressure or performance. Read the full blog post
Finding Quiet Joy: Noticing the Gifts Already Here
After clearing space, discover the quiet joys of January…simple moments of calm, presence, and gratitude woven into everyday life. Read the full blog post
Posted in New Year, January, Quiet Reflections, Joy,
Tagged January, Mindful Living, Quiet Joy, simple living
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Clearing Space: Beginning the New Year Gently
I’m beginning the new year quietly…by clearing space, putting things away with gratitude, and making room for gentler rhythms. Sometimes the softest beginnings become the most meaningful ones. Read the full blog post
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Tagged Clearing Space, Decluttering, Gentle Beginnings, January, Mindful Living, New Year, simple living
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Making Peace With the Year: A Gentle Reflection on Change, Creativity, and Hope
As the year draws to a close, I find myself less interested in summaries and more drawn to reflection. This past year brought meaningful change, quiet growth, and a renewed commitment to creativity…inviting me to make peace with what was and step gently toward what’s still unfolding. Read the full blog post
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Tagged Creative Journey, Gratitude Practice, personal growth, Reflective living, writing life, Year-End Reflection
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