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Each new day is God’s way of saying one more time: hold dear each changing season. Hello, sweet friend… As 2019 comes to a close I’m reflecting on all the changes that have occurred in this past decade. There have been many blessings along the way…family…friends…(furry children)… Reflection can be beneficial… particularly as we close out the past 10 years and prepare to begin a fresh new decade. In some ways I’m the happiest I’ve ever been… The years have led me to where I needed to go… led me through dark seasons… as I look down the road and … Read the full blog post →

As the year comes to a close, draw near to those you love and treasure the times you share…Marcia Hello, my sweet friends… It’s Christmas Eve as I begin to write this post. Looking back on the week I am beyond grateful for all the blessings and moments I’ve experienced… A few days in Eugene…which included watching the performance of The Nutcracker…Christmas shopping… a lovely dinner with Joe… Playing the piano at my sweet church on Christmas Eve & Christmas Day… An invitation for Christmas brunch… and experiencing the excitement of hosting… our first Holiday Open House in our new … Read the full blog post →

“Great people do things before they are ready. They do things before they know they can” -Amy Poehler Hello, sweet friend… How are things going? Sometimes I marvel how quickly a day passes… do you? I look back on the week… discovering that many of my daily activities… are geared toward living more creatively… attempts at nurturing a vibrant… and productive life. One thing that makes Autumn special is the ever present changes occurring… making it the perfect moment in time… Enjoy your weekend…

“Trust the timing of your life” –anonymous Hello, sweet friend…🍁 I hope you had a fabulous week… 🍁 Sorry for such a long post title…🍁 Today is my 16th wedding anniversary and Joe & I are heading out of town to celebrate…🍂 However before we leave I just had to share about my week… several friends had dropped by for a visit… to see our new home. 🍁 🍁 🍁 I had been so excited because these ladies were some of the first friends I had met when moving to the Oregon Coast… and the other visitor was a most … Read the full blog post →

“Celebrating Fall is in large part a celebration of coming home”– Marcia Hello, sweet friend… 🍁 How are you today? 🍁 My friends from the Plein-air group stopped by this week… 🍂 They came to see our new cottage… 🍁 🍂 🍁 🍂 🍁 🍁 and paint the gardens… 🍁 🍂 🍂 There’s a specialness about this time of year… Autumn… Something which draws me around the home… inviting me to gather… others… together… 🍁 🍁 🍂 bringing me much delight… Happy October…🍁 🍂 🍂

“Perform every act in life as if it were your last” – Marcus Aurelius Hello, sweet friend…how are you? 🏃‍♂️ 🏃‍♂️ It’s late as I sit down to write today’s post …My very dear friends just left from a night of chatting…eating pizza…& playing cards… 🏃‍♂️ Ironically when I returned to work on my post…I noticed an email from another friend who mentioned she was going to be in the area in the morning and wondered if she might stop by… 🏃‍♂️ 🏃‍♀️ That being said I decided to just share some pretty eye candy with you from a little … Read the full blog post →

“The heart wants what it wants.”Emily Dickenson Hello, sweet friend… This week marked two weeks since we moved into our 1927 Cape Cod home… a home I knew from the moment I walked through the doors… It would be the perfect place for sharing special times with family and friends. From the first glance I envisioned early morning walks in the neighborhood… meandering through my garden… Evenings spent in cozy rooms… a home where countless dreams and memories could be made… Yes this home…would be a perfect gathering place. That being said…and amongst the fact that I’m still sifting through … Read the full blog post →

“Home…a gathering place for family to join together in laughter. The one place you will always be surrounded by those who love you. A place or feeling of belonging.” -anonymous Hello, sweet friend… I am just returning from the premier of Downton Abbey any chance you too went to see it? I’m now reflecting on the question: “What makes a house a Home?” In many ways… homes embody how we live and see ourselves… spaces which evolve when we focus on what makes us happy… and then creating a place of comfort… enriching our lives in the process. Home is … Read the full blog post →