Category Archives: Coastal Living

Day in a Life…💗(and a quiche recipe)

Posted on May 8, 2023 by Marcia Ren

Strangers are just friends waiting to happen. – Rod McKuen Hello, sweet friends… I begin a new week with excitement as I remember how special last week was! It began with a wonderful day celebrating our puppy Camille and her first birthday. Camille is such a joy to have around, and it’s heartwarming to see her grow and learn new things. I had also enjoyed lunch with a friend which was a great way to catch up and spend quality time together. I appreciate special friendships and know the importance of nurturing and maintaining those connections. Being able to attend … Read the full blog post →

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Organizing My Closet For Spring🌸👚🧢

Posted on May 3, 2023 by Marcia Ren

“Have nothing in your homes that you do not know to be useful and believe to be beautiful.” – William Morris Hello, sweet friends… Springtime is a wonderful season along the Oregon coast, with the arrival of warmer weather and blooming flowers. At the same time organizing my closet for spring in the Pacific Northwest can be a little bit tricky as the weather can be unpredictable and tends to be rainy and mild. However, with some careful planning and a few tricks this past week I created a functional and stylish closet that will work well for the season. … Read the full blog post →

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🌸The Coming of May/ a DIY👑

Posted on April 27, 2023 by Marcia Ren

“A woman is the full circle. Within her is the power to create, nurture and transform.” -Diane Mariechild Hello, sweet friends… I hope you are well… At a recent luncheon surrounded by successful women who are making significant contributions to their community… I listened to their stories and insights, and became acutely aware of the important roles that women play in our lives. From mothers and caretakers to entrepreneurs and community leaders, women are an essential part of our world. Reflecting on this experience, I realized that May Day and Mother’s Day, two upcoming holidays, provide a perfect opportunity to … Read the full blog post →

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A DAY IN THE LIFE🥰/SHE SHED🐓/Part 2

Posted on April 20, 2023 by Marcia Ren

“It always seems impossible until it is done.” Hello, sweet friend… Living in the beautiful Pacific Northwest can present challenges when it comes to completing outdoor projects due to the region’s inclement weather… such was the case this past week… due to cooler temperatures, and rainfall I realized that my spring She Shed refresh… would most likely take longer than I had anticipated… however… I do look forward to sharing the finished project with you…if I can manage to complete it… until then here is the link to Part 1🌸My Cottage She Shed & Spring Refresh|Part 1🌸 where I shared … Read the full blog post →

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🌸My Cottage She Shed & Spring Refresh|Part 1🌸

Posted on April 12, 2023 by Marcia Ren

“All work that is worth anything is done in faith.”-Albert Schweitzer Hello, sweet friend… I find that Spring is a perfect time to organize my She Shed… it gives me a fresh and clean space to enjoy the warmer months ahead… whether you use your She Shed for gardening, crafting, or simply relaxing… a little bit of organization can go a long way in making the space more functional and enjoyable. Here are a few tips I use when organizing my She Shed for spring: ADD SOME PERSONALITY:: Finally, don’t forget to add some personality to your She Shed. I … Read the full blog post →

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A Spring Soiree🌸

Posted on April 4, 2023 by Marcia Ren

“We cannot become what we want by remaining what we are” – Max Depree Hello, sweet friend… I hope you are well… Spring is a wonderful time of year to host a gathering with friends…the weather is warming up…flowers are in bloom…and everyone is ready to go outside and enjoy the sunshine. However, spring weather can also be unpredictable… that being said let me share about how I recently hosted a small gathering inside. A few easy tips… 1. Plan your venue…(outside/inside) 2. Create a guest list… 3. Menu: a spring soiree calls for light, fresh, and colorful food options. … Read the full blog post →

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Two Recipes and a Husband👩‍🍳

Posted on March 29, 2023 by Marcia Ren

“The only true voyage of discovery – would be not to visit strange lands but to posses other eyes” -Marcel Post Hello, sweet friend… I hope you are well… Today I’m so excited to share 2 recipes I recently made… I’m hoping that you enjoy them as much as my husband Joe did… I have to admit that it made me feel good to hear him say… that while eating this meal he was transported to a northern Italian little village eating soup and bread… My Joe has a fabulous imagination! Garden Focaccia Bread Ingredients 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons … Read the full blog post →

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🌸In My Garden|Happy Spring!🌸

Posted on March 17, 2023 by Marcia Ren

“Where flowers bloom so does hope” – Lady Bird Johnson Hello, sweet friend… Happy Spring! I have been encouraged with the brighter days lately… Knowing that my garden will soon be blossoming… with those little things… I’ve been dreaming about all winter long…

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☘️A St. Paddy’s Day Coffee Bar☘️

Posted on March 7, 2023 by Marcia Ren

“May your troubles be less and your blessings be more” -Irish Blessing Hello, sweet friend… I hope you are well… Today I thought I would share with you a coffee bar I put together for St. Patrick’s Day… Using what I already had (other than the shamrock napkins)… I was able to create a fun coffee bar for a mini celebration… 👩‍🍳 What’s Cooking… ☘️Lucky Charm Latte☘️ This is a fun drink to make for St. Patrick’s Day. You can use only the “green” colored lucky charms…of course I couldn’t resist using all the colors for this yummy sweet coffee … Read the full blog post →

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☕️Day in a Life|☃️A Snow Day|Hello March!💚

Posted on February 27, 2023 by Marcia Ren

“No winter lasts forever, no spring skips it’s turn.” -Hal Borland, journalist and naturalist Hello, sweet friend… I hope you are doing well… A recent snowstorm in late February formed a beautiful blanket where I live…it made the garden look so sculptural. since I didn’t have to do any shoveling the quiet garden and restful day allowed me the luxury to experience my favorite time of year Christmas and magic of the holidays once more before the Spring… Happy March!

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