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Longing for a quieter life this former SoCal gal left it all behind for a rediscovered one along the Oregon coast.
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Category Archives: Coastal Living
Anastasia…One Year Later…
”When Rome burned, the emperor’s cats still expected to be fed on time.” – Seanan McQuire Hello, sweet friends… Anastasia came to live with us last August… a tiny… timid… bundle of nerves… Who has since grown… into a funny gal with real personality… pointing her tail in the air… gliding from room to room… She has mastered the art of her meow… for everything… One year later she is officially QUEEN home. 👩🍳 What’s Cooking? Shrimp Alfredo Ingredients Fettuccine pasta Shrimp (I used frozen 31-40 count per pound size shrimp. You could use smaller or larger. If using smaller … Read the full blog post
Posted in Coastal Living, Our Cottage
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Summer Splendor…
“Summer afternoon—summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” -Henry James Hello, sweet friends… While July is coming to an end… Our garden is coming more alive… This month has brought the joy of traveling again and a few other activities which I have enjoyed… however… I have been most grateful for the many moments and opportunities spent in my garden… Sunny days… and beautiful blooms helping to refresh as we celebrate the season… 👩🍳 WHAT’S COOKING? This week I gathered blueberries from our garden and posted a photo on Instagram … Read the full blog post
Posted in Coastal Living, Cooking, Garden/Tea Time
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Living In The Present Moment…& Apple Pie
“Life gives you plenty of time to do whatever you want to do if you stay in the present moment.” -Deepak Chopra Hello, sweet friends… I hope you are having an amazing summer… This summer I decided to sign up for aerobics swimming…something a little different And just recently I felt like baking… two apple pies… entering one in the Coos County Fair… Somewhere in between the swimming & baking I had one of those epiphanies… which was simply wonderful… There is no better place than right now… This is where I feel most comfortable… This is where… I feel … Read the full blog post
Posted in Coastal Living, What’s Cooking?
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California…A Week In Review
The most important things are not things… Hello, sweet friend… I hope you are enjoying your summer and staying cool… I’ve recently returned from a magical mini trip to California… It was nice to spend time with family… and friends… while enjoying the sights and sounds… of southern California… during the summer… which is always great fun… The greatest fun of all though was being able to surprise a sister for her 70th birthday.
Posted in Coastal Living, My Style
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Up…Up…& Away…My First Summer Vacay!⛱
Be courageous and live the life that your heart is guiding you toward Bronnie Ware Hello, sweet friends… It’s time for my mini summer vacay…Yippee! By the time you read this post I will have already arrived at my destination…(I promise to share more in another post) today I thought I’d share a few of my pre-packing tips… along with what I’m taking… First off always remember… Packing is an art… I have learned that laying out all the items allows me to plan outfits for my days/nights away. When everything is laid out, I can clearly see how much … Read the full blog post
Posted in Coastal Living, My Style
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Music…My Father…and…The Piano🎶
“Dads are most ordinary men turned by love into heroes, adventurers, story-tellers, and singers of song.” -Pam Brown Hello, sweet friend… These past few days the weather has been beautiful… I’ve been enjoying the garden… The ‘Doris Day’ roses Joe planted in memory of my father’s 100th birthday… are blooming beautifully! That being said…and with Father’s Day just around the corner… today I would like to share a re-edited post written several years ago…dedicating it to my father a.k.a.… ‘Captain Ed’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Original post published June 2015 One of the reasons I love to blog… is that I … Read the full blog post
Posted in Coastal Living, Garden/Tea Time, Our Cottage
Tagged cottage living, Letting go, life transitions, simple living
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⛱My Summer Clothing Haul/Fashion Show…& A Delicious Trifle Recipe🐝
Self-care: doing the things that make you feel more like yourself. -Robyn Conley Downs Hello, sweet friends… I can hardly believe that summer is right around the corner… I’m definitely looking forward to more sunshine… That being said in today’s post… I thought I’d share a few outfits I recently purchased… Nothing too fancy… Just a few fun pieces that will help me transition… into the next season… 👩🍳 What’s Cooking? With the weather getting warmer I’ve been longing to whip up a berry trifle. I love the combination of white cake…fresh fruit and cream. It’s the perfect go-to summer … Read the full blog post
Posted in Coastal Living, My Style, What’s Cooking?
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❤️Lovejoy’s Tearoom On The Oregon Coast❤️
“You are amazing. You are important. You are special. You are unique. You are kind. You are precious. You are loved.” -Pinterest.com Hello, sweet friends… I have a special post today just for you… I’m taking you to tea… Come on let’s go… This little get-away was a gift from Joe…thanks Joe! on Mother’s Day weekend… he knows how much I love going to Tearooms… Seriously… what could be more delightful… than sitting in a Tearoom… surrounded with warmth…charm…& lots of character… special touches adding that delightful British atmosphere… Not to mention a versatile menu (for those who enjoy something … Read the full blog post
Posted in Coastal Living, Garden/Tea Time, My Style
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The Coos Bay Farmers Market
“Wherever life plants you, bloom with grace.” –French proverb Hello, sweet friend… One of my favorite happenings this time of year… is attending the Coos Bay Farmers Market… I always get sooooo excited on the first market day of the season… for me the market is one of life’s simple pleasures… perusing around isles… Checking out the goods… visiting local businesses downtown… picking up farm fresh items… supporting local business owners… sampling a bit of sweet savory delights along the way… yes, of course… 👩🍳 What’s Cooking? While perusing the market I came across a vender who was selling all … Read the full blog post
Earth Day 2021…Planting A Garden👩🌾
“Smell the sea, and feel the sky. Let your soul and spirit fly.” -Van Morrison Hello, sweet friends… With the warm weather… and vaccines rolling out… in-person celebrations… activities and more in our communities are slowly coming back… specifically outdoor events… I was very excited to receive notice that this year’s summer Garden Tour will go forward as planned… Something wonderful to look forward to… so this week I made a quick trip to one of my favorite nurseries ‘Dragonfly Nursery’ where I picked up a variety of garden starters…lettuce…tomatoes…bell peppers & cucumbers… Along those lines… what better way to … Read the full blog post
Posted in Coastal Living, Garden/Tea Time, Our Cottage
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