Monthly Archives: January 2014

Hello, Welcome to Marcia’s Cottage.  I’m so happy to see you.  ♡ Would you like to join me for a walk around the Cottage? The weather has been so beautiful… and I wanted to take a few photos this morning. ..♡ Ok wait a second. .. Let me put my Santa hat on. … Since  it will soon be joining its friends in the little Christmas closet. ..♡ My husband left the sweetest note this morning. …♡Sorry about his writing being a little squibbly…. He would have probably written nicer,  if he knew I’d share it. ..(smile) I’ll light the … Read the full blog post →

Hello, welcome to Marcia’s Cottage.  I’m so happy to see you today because there are so many questions I wanted to ask you. ♡  I was wondering if you were you able to watch the Rose Parade? What about all those gorgeous floats! And what did you think of the theme title “Dreams Can Come True” Have you ever had a dream that came true?♡ I sure hope so! . Ok I have to be honest my friend. .. One of the reasons I LOVE January is that I really get into my contemplative- reflective mode. I think about my … Read the full blog post →

Hello, Welcome to Marcia’s Cottage.  I’m so happy to see you. I’m outside on this gorgeous day sipping tea.  Shall we chat a while… I must tell you I’m feeling so much love,  humbleness, and gratitude in my life at this moment that my heart just might burst..♡ A few days ago I was privileged to be asked to help serve at a local homeless shelter.  I’m actually a little embarrassed to share this with you dear friend. … But I was hesitant because I’ve never been of service like this before. Actually I was a little fearful too. I … Read the full blog post →

Hello, Welcome to Marcia’s Cottage. How has the welcoming of your New Year been so far?  I hope so far. .. Very good.♡ I was wondering if you set goals or resolutions? I sort of do. .. However,  it usually takes me a while to think about them…. I’m reading this cute little book right now.  It is called “Only nuns Change habits over night” (giggle, giggle) by Karen Scalf. Even though I don’t think I have any seriously “bad” habits,  there are certainly areas in my life that need corrections,  and I could improve in. Can I share a … Read the full blog post →

Hello,  Welcome to Marcia’s Cottage. I’m so happy to see you today. Let’s share a cup of tea.  I have some exciting news… Guess what! One of my dear sweet friends has invited me to A WINTER TEA today! Oh I’m so excited. ♡ I’m SURE it will be magical. ..♡ since my friend is a sparkle kind of gal☆☆☆ ☆ We both love happy,  pretty,  and SPARKLY. One year she invited me to Disneyland.  It was HER birthday. .. so she wore a “Its my birthday!” Button. The button was HUGE with a shiny pink cake on it. She … Read the full blog post →

Hello, welcome to Marcia’s Cottage.  I’m so happy to see my friend… and Happy New Year! This is a picture of me. … well actually my toes. .♡ can you smell the ocean air my friend? Perhaps you can hear the sound of the waves. .. or better yet how about that cute little seagull. ♡ I am happy spending time here,  especially off season. I Recently read something that really made me wonder about how I live my life. ..♡The New Year often brings a time of quiet reflection for me. Does it do the same for you my … Read the full blog post →