Yearly Archives: 2019

At A Glance…

Posted on December 31, 2019 by Marcia Ren

Each new day is God’s way of saying one more time: hold dear each changing season. Hello, sweet friend… As 2019 comes to a close I’m reflecting on all the changes that have occurred in this past decade. There have been many blessings along the way…family…friends…(furry children)… Reflection can be beneficial… particularly as we close out the past 10 years and prepare to begin a fresh new decade. In some ways I’m the happiest I’ve ever been… The years have led me to where I needed to go… led me through dark seasons… as I look down the road and … Read the full blog post →

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How To Have A Well Behaved Cat

Posted on December 14, 2019 by Marcia Ren

    In a world where you can be anything be kind.   ❤️ Hello, sweet friends… Our beautiful cat Darjeeling passed away yesterday. I decided to share a post that is a happy memory…and a reminder of all the joy our furry animals bring. In memory of Darjeeling…December 13, 2019   🌸 How To Have a Well Behaved Cat By Marcia Ren Original post was published on WordPress August 25, 2016 🐝 Well I bet you were p.u.r.r.r.haps just a little surprised by today’s post title. P.u.r.r.r.haps not. I  hope you don’t expect a huge dissertation or anything. I’ve recently … Read the full blog post →

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A Christmas Cottage Tour 2019

Posted on December 6, 2019 by Marcia Ren

You’re never too old to believe in Christmas magic🎄 Warm greetings, sweet friend…🎄 Welcome to the holiday season! In my last post http://marciascottagebythesea.com/vacationing-part-three-a-vintage-christmas-open-house/ I promised a tour… As you can imagine I’m so excited this year… To share a glimpse of how I’ve been decorating…🎄 This cottage was made for Christmas…🎅🏻 To be merry… bright… Filled with joy… and topped with delight…

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Vacationing…Part Three…A Vintage Christmas Open House🎄

Posted on November 29, 2019 by Marcia Ren

Christmas is too sparkly…said no one ever. 🎄Hello, sweet friend…🎄 I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving… https://marciascottagebythesea.com/vacationing-part-one-the-historic-mission-inn-hotel-riverside-california/I’ve been so excited to share this part of my California vacation with you… I’ve put together highlights from a Christmas Open House I attended while I was vacationing in California. The shop is called Vintique Alley and located in Riverside, California. Now just in case you need a bit of tree inspiration… Here are a few more photos from another Open House I was lucky to visit during my vacation…Mozarts Home Decor located in Redlands, California. One more thing…here are a few … Read the full blog post →

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An Autumn Tea…Part One

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Marcia Ren

“I’m so glad I live in a world where there are October’s” Anne of Green Gables -L.M. Montgomery Hello, sweet friend… Since moving into our new home… I knew that there would be many gatherings…here so not too long ago… I began planning… playing really… with the preparations… For an Autumn Tea I think the preparations are the most enjoyable part… of any endeavor we take on in life… Planning the details…anticipating how things will evolve with time… choosing the decor… deciding on what to serve…and what to wear… To be continued…

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The Making of a Home

Posted on September 13, 2019 by Marcia Ren

“Home…a gathering place for family to join together in laughter. The one place you will always be surrounded by those who love you. A place or feeling of belonging.” -anonymous Hello, sweet friend… I am just returning from the premier of Downton Abbey any chance you too went to see it? I’m now reflecting on the question: “What makes a house a Home?” In many ways… homes embody how we live and see ourselves… spaces which evolve when we focus on what makes us happy… and then creating a place of comfort… enriching our lives in the process. Home is … Read the full blog post →

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Home

Posted on September 6, 2019 by Marcia Ren

A house is built with walls and beams…A Home is made with love and dreams–anonymous 🏠 Hello, sweet friend… 🏠 It’s been quite a week… Labor Day had a different reality this year as we moved into a new neighborhood. The home that motivated such a quick decision or so it appeared… was a home I believe I fell in love with when we first moved to the Oregon coast. I remember driving the country roads through a small town passing this pretty storybook house. Looking back now… I can see that was when the spark was lit… bit by … Read the full blog post →

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The Coos County Fair & Rodeo

Posted on July 26, 2019 by Marcia Ren

🎡 “Choose joy” Hello, sweet friend… Lemonade, laughter, and the season for a “Barn Full of Fun” at the Coos County Fair and Rodeo…Let’s go! 🎡 Below is re-edited post from July 2016 The corn is knee high…zucchini is growing like crazy…and the hay bales are stacked in the barn. I’ve always enjoyed county fairs. I remember loving them as a young girl growing up in California. The L.A. County Fair was HUGE. And, then there was the Orange County Fair on the OC fairgrounds. However, experiencing the Coos County Fair was such a wonderful small town experience which reminded … Read the full blog post →

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Fourth of July 2019

Posted on July 5, 2019 by Marcia Ren

“Freedom is nothing but a chance to be better.”–Albert Camus Hello… I’ve just finished a walk and thought I’d share a few highlights from yesterday’s Fourth of July celebration. It’s an exceptionally quiet morning today…and perfectly timed for reflection of a glorious day. America the Beautiful… 🇺🇸 🧨 Living close to old town has many benefits.🌻 🧨 🇺🇸 🧨 🌻 🇺🇸 While the others were inside playing cards I took Cami outside for a quick walk. There was a band playing music by the marina. I noticed tourists were beginning to line up for the firework show… Hope you had … Read the full blog post →

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ChRiStMaS in JuLy . …♡

Posted on June 27, 2019 by Marcia Ren

“Summertime is always the best of what might be.” -Charles Bowden 🎅🏻 Wanted to drop in and share a re~post. I’ve been thinking about all my tea loving girlfriends in California. I have the best memories of hosting so many fun tea parties with them over the years. Here’s one of my faves. Hope you enjoy it! 🤶🏻 *********** Christmas in July By Marcia Ren Re~post July 2014 The weather outside is frightful….Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!  Wouldn’t it be delightful to have a little snow in the middle of summer? Well, I am not able … Read the full blog post →

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