Monthly Archives: January 2016

Tonight was another fun evening spent with my new friends, and fellow Downton fans here on the coast. I’m finding much comfort while settling into these winter nights. My friend Allegra graciously hosted again. I don’t think any of the ladies are excited to have me host. Perhaps, it’s because our BIG tv is in the bedroom…or that currently our cottage is under the weather. (grin) Aka…the front room is getting a little make-over. Anyway, Allegra’s home is charming. Here’s a link if you haven’t seen this tour. https://marciascottagebythesea.com/christmas-on-the-coast/  It’s so nice to have beautiful cottages to enjoy the ending of this glorious … Read the full blog post →

Living on the Oregon coast is fabulous. With that said, there is a reason it’s so gorgeous. It rains. Yep…a lot! Fortunately, I’m loving it, since I can choose to be home. (yippee!) And, choose I do. I’m loving my sweet kitchen, and I’m lovin my soup! Here’s a recipe for when it rains where you are at. Thanks, my midwest friends. More than likely this recipe originated from you. ♡ My So. Cal friends can pretend it’s raining. (grin) And, of course it’s perfect for all my back East friends. There’s nothing better than soup on a snowy winter … Read the full blog post →

  Hi!  This is a re-post from January 2016. The same group of wonderful ladies have just recently begun another ‘Book Club’ on the PBS Masterpiece Theatre Series Victoria. One of the ladies offers her home for the evening, & the others are asked to bring a snackie, wine or both. *************************************** I’m loving this Downton Abbey group. Have I mentioned how nice all the ladies are. Perhaps that was a requirement. Ha! Anyway, I decided to take advantage of it by posting a What I make and take to this fun gathering. I’m not going to spoil anything for … Read the full blog post →

“One’s philosophy is not best expressed in words; it is expressed in the choices one makes…In the long run, we shape our lives and we shape ourselves.” ~Eleanor Roosevelt Hi there! I hope that you had a wonderful week. I continue organizing things around the cottage. Things can accumulate rather quickly here if I’m not diligent in my simple living philosophy. I must constantly stay in tune to myself. Listening to that small voice. I think You know the one I mean.Your best friend. you…  The voice that knows deep down about things that are really important. Those priorities in life. I … Read the full blog post →

Hi! I wanted to share a super easy recipe for peanut butter cookies. I love peanut butter, and since I don’t eat meat, or chicken, it’s a great way for me to get a little protein. Are you ready for easy? Okay, here it is. Peanut butter cookies 1 cup peanut butter 1 cup sugar 1 egg mix all ingredients together, & bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes. That’s it! Sometimes I use peanut butter with coconut instead of plain peanut butter. And, of course I always use organic sugar, and eggs. However, it’s just a preference of mine, and … Read the full blog post →

Forgive me…I’ve been meaning to share these adorable gift wraps since early December. This is when I met up with a couple of friends for a festive lunch. Anyway as always time slipped away. I’m mostly sharing photos of beautiful wrapped gifts. The wrapping itself is truly a gift, and will bring pleasure to the person receiving it. For me it’s hard to justify spending a lot of money on gift wrap when I know it’s just going to get torn up and thrown away in a few days. I loved the way my friends made the wrapping look like a … Read the full blog post →