Monthly Archives: September 2024

A Super Mini Fall Haul & Seasonal Refreshes🥰

Posted on September 24, 2024 by Marcia Ren

As the crisp air rolls in, a few simple touches can breathe new life into your home and wardrobe. Fall is the perfect time for a seasonal refresh…small updates that make a big impact. 🍂Marcia As fall starts to settle in, I’ve been very selective with my purchases this season, focusing on just a few key pieces that will help refresh my closet and home for the cooler months ahead. I don’t need much, but with an exciting mini trip coming up in early October, I wanted to grab a few things to make packing easier and feel a little … Read the full blog post →

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🍁Embracing Autumn in Our Entry Vestibule: A Simple Update🍂

Posted on September 17, 2024 by Marcia Ren

It’s amazing how a little tidying can bring a welcoming change to the seasons first steps indoors. – Marcia💗 As the crisp autumn air starts to roll in, I always enjoy adding small seasonal touches to our home. This week, I turned my attention to our entry vestibule…a cozy little space that greets us and guests before fully stepping into our home. It’s amazing how a few simple changes can create such a warm and inviting vibe, especially as the season transitions. I decided to give the vestibule an autumnal makeover using items I already had on hand. Since our … Read the full blog post →

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🍂A Cozy Harvest Tea: Part Two – Preparing for the Big Day🍁

Posted on September 12, 2024 by Marcia Ren

Gathering friends for a harvest tea is more than just sharing a meal…it’s savoring the warmth of the season, the comfort of good company, and the simple joy of being together. -Marcia💗 As I prepare for my Harvest Tea, the excitement is really starting to build! This is more than just a gathering; it’s a special fundraiser for my P.E.O. chapter here in my local community, and I could’t be more thrilled about how things are shaping up. When I initially sent out the invitations, I was expecting a small, intimate group, given the event falls during the week. People … Read the full blog post →

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🫖A cozy Autumn Harvest Tea…🍂Part One: Setting the Scene🍂

Posted on September 5, 2024 by Marcia Ren

At the beginning of this year, I set a goal for myself to host a fundraiser in my home, and I am beyond excited to share that next week, I’ll be hosting a harvest tea for my P.E.O. chapter right here where I live! It’s something I’ve been looking forward to, and it feels so rewarding to see it all coming together. In this first post of a two-part series, I want to take you through my process of setting the scene for the tea using only the fall decor I already had on hand… without purchasing a single new … Read the full blog post →

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A Summer of Theatre: Embracing Music, Growth, and Community🥰

Posted on September 2, 2024 by Marcia Ren

As the curtain closes on our final performance, I’m reminded that every note played and every hour spent was a step towards something extraordinary… 🩷Marcia This Summer has been an extraordinary journey as I immersed myself in the world of local theater, serving as one of the pianist. It all began in February, when I tentatively dusted off my pianos skills and joined the practice sessions that would continue every week until our first performance on memorial day weekend. From that point on, our rehearsals continued weekly, and our performances lit up every weekend, sometimes even twice a weekend. Initially, … Read the full blog post →

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