Monthly Archives: December 2018

Reflections of 2018

Posted on December 29, 2018 by Marcia Ren

      “There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind.” -C.S. Lewis             Hello, dear ones…     2018 has been a year with new things…     As the year’s end quickly approaches…     causing much reflection…                                                 I look around to see what was…     what is now…     and best of all…     the wonder and hope of discovering what will be… … Read the full blog post →

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Merry Christmas!🎄

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Marcia Ren

        “There are two ways of spreading light; to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it” -Edith Wharton   Hello…     thought I’d drop in for a quick visit…     Joe and I have been enjoying a pre-Christmas holiday and will soon be heading back to the coast… spending Christmas at home.     While away…I’ve been reminiscing…     it’s been lovely…     strolling through the season…     gatherings with new friends…     visits from long time old ones…     a little shopping…         A Christmas … Read the full blog post →

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“The Season of Giving”🎄 Marcia’s Christmas Tea

Posted on December 14, 2018 by Marcia Ren

  ‘’Come, let us have some tea and talk about happy things” -anonymous    Hello…     It’s that time of year…         The time where…      family…     friends…     and traditions all come together….     It’s that special season which influences both the sacred…     and secular parts of life…                 Christmas is everywhere!       For a little over a month the world is surrounded by holy images…     and a belief in a love greater than ourselves…     Many … Read the full blog post →

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Marcia’s Christmas Cottage Tour🎄

Posted on December 6, 2018 by Marcia Ren

  “It’s not what’s under the Christmas tree that matters; it’s who’s around it.” – Charlie Brown     Hello, sweet friend…         We will be having company for the weekend…and everything seems aglow… as we wait in joyful anticipation of our friend’s arrival…     A perfect moment to share this years Christmas decor…     before the season gets away from me.     This year I wanted to emphasize the white lights.     Having recently returned from Paris influenced this.  more     That being said…     I also decided on placing a … Read the full blog post →

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