Author Archives: Marcia Ren

      A house is built with walls & beams…a Home is built with hopes and dreams -from a French mural Hello…     With summer over and October just around the corner…     I’m reminded what a scrumptious summer this has been     The joy of company…a few get-aways and just recently several simple fun projects completed…I’m ready for October      a decorative bike…a fresh coat of paint…polka dotted seat…     and a large bouquet of dried hydrageneas presenting a somewhat autumn-y feel.      a new pathway in the backyard     will come in … Read the full blog post →

  ”The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.”~Marcel Proust   Hello…🍂     This time of year the light becomes illuminating…         Outside the first yellow leaves are beginning to fall…🍂     🍂For me a new energy buzzes in the air…     calling for a change of pace…🍂     🍂and scenery.     The season is in transition…🍂     🍂The end of summer…     and early autumn In the garden…🍂         🍂can be a tricky moment to negotiate…     … Read the full blog post →

    ”Do not compare yourself with others, for you are a unique and wonderful creation. Make your own beautiful footprints in the snow.” –Barbara Kimball       Hi!     At some point during this last week of August (which by the way has zipped on by)  I was reminded of how rich and full life is.                a moment of painting…                 gathering with friends for a morning chat…eat…and tour of their lovely garden     Preparing a meal with Joe… or…     … Read the full blog post →

  “Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.” the Dalai Lama   Hi, how are you today?     I just returned to the cottage from my plein-air painting group     I’m really not an artist like the others…     however I enjoy the opportunity to paint outside and socialize a bit     This week we went to Couquille village by the river.     There are many charming home sites sitting along the river’s edge…perhaps one day I’ll share more about this area or even about the delightful plein-air painting group I participate in. however…     … Read the full blog post →

”Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.” -Henry David Thoreau Hello, sweet friend… Come and join me as I take you on a river boat ride. It won’t take too long… Sooooo… Put  your feet up relax as we 🚢 travel through time…  along the Coquille river Imagine an area which was once… landscaped with… lumber mills dairy farms canneries boats… of 80 years ago History… a story of days gone by. 🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻 EASY  ITALIAN-AMERICAN RED SAUCE (For those times when you want to get a yummy dinner in your tummy and quick)👩‍🍳 … Read the full blog post →

                Traveling…it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller   Hello, from the Southern Oregon Coast…     August has arrived…     and I’ve been staycationing     however for many August means vacation time     This small out-of-the-way beach town has had its share of visitors      I’m thinking that many have chosen to vacation here whether for a day…week…or even an  entire summer…         because where else can you go to escape the heat     and crowds…     other than a small-out-of-the-way beach … Read the full blog post →

  ‘The only place where your dream becomes impossible is in your own thinking” -Robert H. Schuller     Hello, sweet friend! I just returned from my morning walk.         This particular morning the fog covered me like a cloud.      I reflected on the week as I floated (noticing the fog lifting and driftwood freely scattered)     Along with many walks on the beach…     the week also included baking two pies…one of which was entered in the Coos County Fair apple pie contest…      the other was baked just for fun after picking … Read the full blog post →