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Longing for a quieter life this former SoCal gal left it all behind for a rediscovered one along the Oregon coast.
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Monthly Archives: December 2013
Auld Lang Syne…♡
Hello, Welcome to Marcia’s Cottage. I’m so happy to see you my friend. We Must share a cup of kindness together on this very special New Years Eve…♡ I feel so blessed because I have many cups to choose from. …♡ This one is a reminder of my mantra for 2014… Both of these I just recently received from friends…♡ both of which I’ve known for many, many years. .. Oh. .. And isn’t this beautiful too? A very dear old friend gave it to me.♡ I don’t get the opportunity to see the friend who gave me this tea … Read the full blog post
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It’s a Wonderful world. …♡
Hello, Welcome to Marcia’s Cottage. I’m so delighted to see you today my friend. ♡ How are you doing these last couple of days of 2013….I’m taking it all in… And just appreciating all the wonderful blessings in my life. Simple pleasures my friend.♡ As this year gently ends. ..I give thanks for all the wonder and JOY of daily life. The many gifts that are frequently taken for granted…The skies of blue. .. clouds of white. .. The bright blessed day. …The dark sacred nights. Yes my friend it’s a wonderful world ♡ Thank you for stopping by. I … Read the full blog post
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…..And a Happy New Year!…♡
Hello, Welcome to Marcia’s Cottage. I’m so happy to see you. I hope that you have time for a cup of tea.♡Things have been little celebratory around here for a while, and I sure have missed our tea time♡. Isn’t this an adorable little tea plague…I saw it at a Open House I attended.♡ Hopefully you have been able to spend lots of time with your family. . I certainly have and I have been as JOYFUL as a bird.♡ I just HAD to share my favorite little mug that my dear friend gave me. It says “Oh Joy”…Did I … Read the full blog post
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On this beautiful Christmas morning. ..♡
Hello, Welcome to Marcia’s Cottage. I want to thank you for stopping by on this beautiful Christmas Day, and for your friendship and faithfulness in reading this blog. I Have a little prayer for you my friend. I’m praying that your deepest wishes, hopes, and desires for the coming year are sprinkled with happiness and joy. ♡ I thought I’d share a little of the beauty here at the Cottage this morning. ♡ A place I call home…and where my deepest desires and wishes have been sprinkled with happiness and JOY, and have become a part of my soul. ♡ … Read the full blog post
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Someday at Christmas. ..♡
Hello, Welcome to Marcia’s Cottage. I’m so happy to see you, because I know how very busy you must be right now. ♡I love this song so much. .. Always have. ♡ Words that speak of hope, peace, and love, will always get my attention. I wanted to share my photos that represent the ultimate unconditional love. Merry Christmas my friend. ♡ Happy Christmas Eve. My friend. ♡ Thank you for stopping by I hope you will find peace, joy, and love today…♡ … Read the full blog post
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Saving Mr. Banks. ..♡
Hello, welcome to Marcia’s Cottage. How was your weekend? I hope you had a pleasant one. Of course mine was practically perfect in every way. ♡ Shall we have a spot of tea. .. I am so happy because my husband Joe is on vacation for two weeks. We have been having all kinds of fun. Over the weekend we had date night, with dinner and a movie. We decided to see Saving Mr. Banks. Have you had a chance to see this wonderful movie? It’s not an easy thing to explain why I thought it was so wonderful. .. … Read the full blog post
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Santa Bunco Baby. ..♡
Hello, Welcome to Marcia’s Cottage. I’m so happy to see you my friend. Have you attended a few holiday parties lately? Well I enjoy hosting them, so I’ve hosted several this last week. I most recently invited my Bunco group over…♡ We get together once a month and talk, eat, laugh, and play Bunco. It’s been a lot of fun. I decided to host a Cottage Christmas Bunco tea. This was the invitation I sent to the ladies. I made these fun Bunco score sheets. Then I had to start decorating, and preparing the menu. Oops… I forgot to mention … Read the full blog post
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Christmas time is here…♡
Hello, Welcome to Marcia’s Cottage. I’m so happy to see you. Well my friend Christmas time is here. .. Yes. … Christmas time is here, and there has been lots of sparkle, With plenty of cheer.♡ Last night we attended our annual neighborhood party. It was the best. We have the most wonderful neighbors. .. And it is delightful to get together with all of them and celebrate the holidays. At one of the homes we actually got carolers. .. How wonderful was that. ..♡ This is me posing at the top of the stairway. This is a magnificent estate … Read the full blog post
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Have yourself a merry little Christmas. …♡
Hello, welcome to Marcia’s Cottage. I’m so happy to see you my friend. Shall we have some tea? My sweet friend Pat gave me a box of Christmas Tea. .. and I think today is the perfect day to sample it. Well I have to admit I am looking forward to this evening. It’s our annual neighborhood Christmas party! Have I told you that I think we live on the most beautiful Street in the whole wide world ((giggle, giggle) I’m SO in love with it. It is a bittersweet little street, because it is reminiscent of days long, long … Read the full blog post
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Please celebrate me home. …♡
Hello, Welcome to Marcia’s Cottage. It’s so nice to see you. I hope you are really enjoying this wonderful time of year. For me it’s a special opportunity to celebrate home, family, and friendships. ♡ A few years ago I took a painting class from a very talented artist. Her name is Cindy Ellis. Cindy taught me how to paint roses.♡It was a wonderful day. The class was held in her home art studio. Of course we became friends, and a few days ago I attended her Christmas Open House. I would like to share her magical home. …Oh, and … Read the full blog post
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