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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 2025
Gathered Moments: June in My New Town
June has been a month of soft discovery… slow walks, cozy corners, new friendships, and a growing sense of home in this new town. These gathered moments are the beginning of something quietly beautiful. Read the full blog post
A Tea Luncheon with Friends
A sunny afternoon filled with quilts, teacups, and new friendships…this summer tea luncheon reminded me how sweet it is to be welcomed with warmth and a bit of jam on the side. Come along for a little peek into this special gathering. Read the full blog post
Summer, Sweetly Begun
A soft summer evening filled with music, meandering, and a spontaneous stop for something sweet. This gentle night marked the beginning of the season…and reminded me of the quiet joy in showing up for the small things. Read the full blog post
Posted in Our Home
Tagged Evening Walks, Reflections, Seasonal Joy, Simple Liing, Slow Living, Summer
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A Quiet Courtyard Summer
In this new season of life, I’ve traded in my wide garden beds for a quiet courtyard space… simple, peaceful, and just enough. It’s a shift toward intentional beauty and ease, and this summer, it feels just right. Read the full blog post
Posted in Garden/Tea Time, Our Home
Tagged Courtyard garden, intentional home, simple living
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Two Months In: A Mid-Year Reflection
It’s been just two months since our big move, but it all began on New Year’s Day with a simple conversation and a hopeful. “what if?” In this mid year reflection, I’m looking back at the world of decisions, boxes, goodbyes… and all the ways this new chapter is already shaping our lives. Read the full blog post
A Morning I Almost Missed
Sometimes moments become precious gifts. Read the full blog post
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged grace in the moment, life is precious, relationships, spontaneity, unexpected gifts
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