Monthly Archives: October 2015

Let’s do this thing. ..♡

Posted on October 31, 2015 by Marcia Ren

  My husband is great. Being that we just recently returned from the East Coast…no sooner had we put our baggage down,  I asked Joe to run to the market and purchase a large pumpkin…and then carve it QUICK! Ha! What a guy!        

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A Quintessentially Coastal Halloween…

Posted on October 31, 2015 by Marcia Ren

Hello, Welcome to Marcia’s Cottage by the Sea. ♡ I’m so happy to see you today my friend. ♡ Shall we have a little tea. ♡ Hey, I bet you didn’t think you’d see me so soon! But, what the heck it’s Halloween, and my first time experiencing it on this beautiful coast of mine. (Well, not exactly mine) One of my neighbors told me that there’s often a storm on the weekend of Halloween. I don’t know if that is true, however it sure is true today. As I write this post it’s too early for treaters as yet. … Read the full blog post →

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HaPpY HaLlOwEeN…♡

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Marcia Ren

Hello, Welcome to Marcia’s Cottage. ♡ I’m so happy to see you today my friend. ♡ Shall we have a little tea. ♡ Re-post October 31, 2014 Hey……HaPpY HaLloWeEn!!!!! It’s too bad. .. That I’m not a kid anymore… because I loved when Halloween fell on a Friday. You’d get to stay out late…and go trick or treating your little heart out.  Gosh…I think I went trick-or-treating until I started college I was in junior high. Some things are just soooooooooo hard to give up. And, I am super blessed to have grown up during a time when going to all … Read the full blog post →

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Packing for a trip

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Marcia Ren

  Getting prepared to go on vacation requires organization on all levels.  One of the most enjoyable parts is deciding what I’m going to wear. In planning for my trip back East, I checked the weather for the time of our visit.  It’s important for me to be as prepared as possible… so,  I always prefer dressing in layers.  Days before I actually pack,  I pair my outfits together,  and wear them around the house, or out and about. This helps me get an idea on their comfort etc.  If I’ve purchased a new dress, or shoes for the trip, I always wear them several … Read the full blog post →

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Nantucket, New York, and beyond

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Marcia Ren

Hello, Welcome to Marcia’s Cottage by the Sea. ♡ I’m so happy to see you today my friend. ♡ Shall we have a little tea. ♡ Here we are in the second half of October. This time of year is special don’t you think… Well, I’m thinking this will be a short post, since right now I’m in the midst of everything. On the other hand, once I start talking. .. Here are some highlights of my week. I managed to take a few photos of the final completion of all our windows, which I shared about in last weeks … Read the full blog post →

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Columbus Day

Posted on October 13, 2015 by Marcia Ren

  I found myself driving into Coos Bay yesterday.  I was seriously hoping to find a pair of dressy shoes to wear with a LBD I’d recently purchased. As I headed out I admired the flags by the marina for Columbus Day. I thought to myself that I’d forgotten what day it was. Well anyway, I perused lots of antique stores, went out to lunch, and enjoyed a most successful,  fun-filled day of “exploring” all the great sales. Actually,  I really lucked out, because I “discovered” that Macy’s had a great sale going on. All that and I was still … Read the full blog post →

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A vet visit

Posted on October 10, 2015 by Marcia Ren

  Just recently we took our 4 furry kids to meet their new vet. She’s from Alaska, and is very nice.  All my kids loved her.  Even our cat Darjeeling,  who tends to be a little fearful of trusting new people.  The best news of all is they all recorded a good bill of health.  

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Love my baking

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Marcia Ren

  A cool Fall day always calls me to bake.  Today,  it’s a cool low 60’s, and perfect for baking an apple pie. I tried out a new recipe for the pie crust. It was delicious. You can check out the recipe here.https://marciascottagebythesea.com/windows-of-opportunity/

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Windows of Opportunity

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Marcia Ren

Hello, Welcome to Marcia’s Cottage by the Sea. ♡ I’m so happy to see you today my friend. ♡ Shall we have a little tea. ♡ How was your week? I hope it was good, and that your now enjoying a little cooler weather. Here on the Oregon coast, the weather has been changing too. I have noticed the mornings are cooler, and that it gets darker earlier. I don’t mind at all. Actually, anything Fallish is lovely, and cozy. And, of course these days I’m all about lovely, and cozy. It’s often said that windows are a house’s eyes, … Read the full blog post →

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My go to skirt

Posted on October 5, 2015 by Marcia Ren

  I don’t know about you. ..but I love having an outfit in my closet that is ready to go.  One that I can always depend on for almost any occasion. For me that means something I can dress up,  or down with. I found the perfect gray tiered long skirt that fits the bill perefectly.

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