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Hi, I’m Marcia.
Teacher turned storyteller, coast dweller turned city explorer. I share everyday beauty through words, music, and photos…welcoming slow mornings, garden paths, and all the little joys that make a life well-loved.
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Monthly Archives: June 2019
ChRiStMaS in JuLy . …♡
“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
A Cottage Garden Tour (Summer)
“Loveliest of lovely things are they on earth that soonest pass away. The rose that lives it’s little hour is prized beyond the sculptured flower.” -William Cullen Bryant Hello, sweet friend… 💕 Living on the Oregon coast in the summer for me…means romancing the outdoors. 🌼 That being said…I thought the first day of summer would be perfect for taking you around the garden. 🐝 Come let’s stroll in a small cottage garden together… 🌺 💐 🌞 🍄 🌹 These exuberant old fashioned pink roses in full bloom celebrate the joy of summer. I’ve often wondered if the first owner…perhaps … Read the full blog post
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My SuMmEr VaCaTiOn In ArGeNtInA…
This is a re-edited post from June 2014 Welcome to Marcia’s cottage. I’m so happy to see you today my friend. Shall we have a little tea… H0w’s your week going? Today I’m planning on taking a few bags of items to a the Salvation Army donation center. Then, if time permits I “might” go swimsuit shopping. This is sort of funny… But I think I accidently gave mine away…. For me the summer means frequenting the beach… and going on vacation. Currently any long distance travels are on hold…since it is difficult for me to leave our … Read the full blog post
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