Category Archives: Garden/Tea Time

Spring has Sprung

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Marcia Ren

I’ll never forget those early years of teaching. Especially those early years. Particularly this time of year. Spring. As a young elementary school teacher I  was often excited to teach young children about Spring. We planted beans in a little cup, watered them, and put them in a warm window to wait. Five minutes later children were leaning on the windowsill disappointed that nothing was happening. The same young teacher would try and explain the vague concept of Time. Many years have passed since then. Again, still a vague concept of Time. I have spent a lot of my life in … Read the full blog post →

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A Mad~Hatter Tea Party

Posted on March 19, 2016 by Marcia Ren

  Hello, Welcome to Marcia’s CottageCottage by the Sea I’m so happy to see you today my friend. ♡ Shall we have a little tea. ♡ Today I would like to share with you one of my passions. Which of course is having fun, and enjoying the satisfaction that comes from creating a beautiful setting just for friends of my heart. A Mad Hatter’s Tea was the perfect opportunity to celebrate special friendships…   and the beginning of Spring.   Let me briefly explain how to host one yourself. (just in case your interested)     First decide date, time, food, … Read the full blog post →

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Christmas Tea Time

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Marcia Ren

Earlier this week I hosted an afternoon Christmas Tea. It turned out very nice. I invited a couple of friends over, and created a sweet, simple tablescape for lunch. A veggie pot pie, salad, and Christmas cookies for dessert were served.     The choice of tea was a Christmas blend, and a Rose tea. Perfect!  I highly recommend an afternoon such as this. It’s really very easy to organize, plan, and put forth in action. I promise the work will be well worth the effort. Your friends will enjoy chatting away the afternoon, and celebrating  the joyful spirit of the season.

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The Art of Friendship

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Marcia Ren

  Since moving to the coast I’ve made a few friends. We’ve exchanged having tea at one another’s home. These new friends have helped me in my adjustment. It’s almost a definition of friendship. Friends help friends. It’s so nice to have a friend when you need a listening ear,  or loving hand. To have a friend,  we must be a friend. Someone’s waiting for you to invite them over for a special tea visit today. Keep it simple.  Pick up a ready made scone mix, heat some water and call a friend over for tea!  

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The Copper Goose Nursery

Posted on September 20, 2015 by Marcia Ren

  I enjoy gardening, and enjoy discovering different nurseries. And, just recently I discovered a most pleasurable one.  It is called The Copper Goose Nursery, and is located in Coquille, Oregon. It is privately owned and operated. The Copper Goose supplies beautiful flower baskets for Coos Bay, and other local areas. With the help of one of the employees I was able to find a variety of plants to create a Fall window box.   The name of the plants I added to an already existing arrangement: superbells~Dreamsicle, Superbena~Burgundy, and Superbena~Blue

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A Dotty Dolly Tea Party

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Marcia Ren

Hello, Welcome to Marcia’s Cottage by the Sea. ♡ I’m so happy to see you today my friend. ♡ Shall we have a little tea. ♡ Do you love tea parties? Perhaps, you still have your favorite childhood doll. I do! I do! Well, if you are a regular reader of Marcia’s Cottage by the Sea, you know that when I lived in California I belonged to a special little tea group.  Our friendship spans over 20 years. We would each take turns hosting a theme tea throughout the year. Come and join me for a special afternoon tea. The … Read the full blog post →

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A Simple Life

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Marcia Ren

Hello, Welcome to Marcia’s Cottage by the Sea. ♡ I’m so happy to see you today my friend. ♡ Shall we have a little tea. ♡ Well,  how was your week?  Busy?  Fun?  Go anywhere special? Do anything o.u.t.o.f.t.h.e.o.r.d.i.n.a.r.y…. Well, I must admit, I think I sort of kind of did. Do ya wanna know what it is? Okay, dokey…..Let’s have a seat, and I’ll tell ya all about it! (smile) First,  I just have to tell you about a book I recieved few days ago.  It came from a dear  friend of mine. She lives in California. And, in … Read the full blog post →

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MaRch….MoVe On OvEr!

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Marcia Ren

Hello, Welcome to Marcia’s Cottage. ♡ I’m so happy to see you today my friend. ♡ Shall we have a little tea. ♡ Happpppppy Friday! The weather is beautiful…  and so I prepared a lovely little space outside for our chat today. Okay, before we begin. ..I just h.a.v.e to share about the teapot I’m holding. Just in case your a new reader of MC https://marciascottagebythesea.com/2014/10/getting-to-know-you/ I was an elementary school teacher in my former life. Anyway,  over the 30 years of teaching I received some p.r.e.t.t.y s.p.e.c.i.a.l gifts.       The precious teapot is one of them. It was handmade … Read the full blog post →

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LiFe As An AdVeNtUrE….♡

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Marcia Ren

Hello, Welcome to Marcia’s Cottage. ♡ I’m so happy to see you today my friend. ♡ Shall we have a little tea. ♡ Happpppppy Wednesday! How’s your week  going? Anything exciting happening… I’ve missed you…  so, I thought I’d drop a quick post….that’s some of the fun of being a free spirit, and blogger, you can just sort of pop in whenever the mood strikes…and hope that there’s someone out there. .. (grin) Well, okay I’ve got to share an aha moment I recently had. L.I.F.E. and all that it brings  is an exciting adventure. I know that might sound a … Read the full blog post →

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HoW To HoSt A Lovely GaRdEn TeA PaRtY…(grin)…♡

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Marcia Ren

Hello, Welcome to Marcia’s Cottage. ♡ I’m so happy to see you today my friend. ♡ Shall we have a little tea. ♡ How’s your week going…hope it’s looking better, and better…AnD…..BETTER! I have been sort of, kind of, planning a GaRdEn TeA PaRtY  the planning is all in my head right right now.  A penny for my thoughts? Well….today is your lucky day! I’m a blogger , so my thoughts are freeeeee…♡ (giggle,giggle) A little birdie told me to share how to host a GaRdEn TeA with you sweet friend. First thing you MUST do before you begin is … Read the full blog post →

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