Monthly Archives: August 2022

My Week…Anastasia & Camille…

Posted on August 24, 2022 by Marcia Ren

“Those who teach the most about humanity aren’t always human.”~Donald £. Hicks Hello, sweet friends… I hope you are doing well… (btw…where in the world has August gone!) This past week I’ve been tirelessly trying to convert one of the rooms into a closet… I’ve had so much fun perusing for creative ideas… however…at times it felt like a juggling act… with Anastasia and Camille running all around our home…(Camille mostly chasing Anastasia) Fortunately…familiarity breeds affection… and with a little bit of understanding and training lots of chasing… I am hopeful they will come to live together happily ever after… … Read the full blog post →

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A Visit To a Vintage Market…

Posted on August 17, 2022 by Marcia Ren

“The greatest glory in living lies not in never failing, but in rising every time we fall.” – Nelson Mandala Hello, sweet friend… I hope you are doing well… I have been a vintage marketplace groupie for years… so recently when I heard of one that wasn’t too far from where I live… I couldn’t pass it up… restoring old furniture… shopping for vintage clothing… jewelry… delighting in discovering one-of-a-kind handcrafted pieces for my home… always adds inspiration to my day…

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The Colors of Summer/A Garden Tour

Posted on August 11, 2022 by Marcia Ren

It’s difficult to think anything but pleasant thoughts while eating a home-grown tomato. -Lewis Grizzard Hello, sweet friend… I hope you are doing well… I have been working a little more in my garden… deadheading those things which have become overgrown and completed their cycle…. I’ve found myself outdoors much more… relaxing…. enjoying those simple pleasures of life… which of course always includes a cozy little garden… 🧑‍🍳What’s Cooking🧑‍🍳 It’s rewarding to walk outside and get vegetables from your own garden. I owe this luxury to Joe since he’s the one who planted everything! The zucchini has been abundant and … Read the full blog post →

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☕️ Join Me For an Afternoon Tea 👛

Posted on August 3, 2022 by Marcia Ren

When one says Tea Time we hear Me Time -Aura of Wellbeing Hello, sweet friend… I hope you are well… If you would like to host an afternoon tea…and yet not sure exactly where to begin… I hope today’s post inspires you… To host a tea experience of your own… Outdoors or in…small gathering or large…a simple tea or perhaps more extravagant… It’s all up to you…and whatever your little heart desires… Happy August… 👩‍🍳 What’s Cooking… I decided to prepare a few tea sandwiches myself along with a super easy recipe for chocolate covered strawberries. CUCUMBER SANDWICHES Ingredients 1 English … Read the full blog post →

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