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What I’ve Been Thinking…& Lemon Scones

Posted on June 12, 2020 by Marcia Ren

The more he gives to others, the more he possesses of his own. -Lao-Tzu Hello, sweet friend… As a child I never understood what my parents meant when they said “it’s better to give than to receive.” I now know that when I give to others I do this out of abundance. I have already received and therefore I’m able to give. I can’t give away something I don’t already have…and so I’ve learned to give when the spirit moves me knowing that it will be replenished. That being said…I’ve come to also accept that I can’t change the world… … Read the full blog post →

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A Quarantine Life…Seizing The Spirit of Summer

Posted on May 29, 2020 by Marcia Ren

With Memorial Day behind us the unofficial beginning of Summer is upon us… Read the full blog post →

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A Quarantined Life…Creativity…Let’s Make Pizza

Posted on May 22, 2020 by Marcia Ren

Many of us think in terms of creativity as making something. However did you know that the root word for creative is ‘to grow’ Read the full blog post →

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A Quarantined Life…Memory of My Mother

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Marcia Ren

I have a wonderful memory that goes back to when I was in the third grade. Read the full blog post →

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A Quarantined Life… Afternoon Tea

Posted on April 24, 2020 by Marcia Ren

During this time of quarantine our world can still bloom with breathtaking loveliness… Read the full blog post →

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A Quarantined Life…Rose Castle Cottage

Posted on April 17, 2020 by Marcia Ren

Take time to make your soul happy💕 Hello, sweet friends… Slowing down and getting more enjoyment out of everyday life starts where the heart is – at home. I am BLESSED to be in my home environment. Enjoying waking up early to blue skies and sunshine. I’m blessed to be here enjoying my surroundings… in small ways celebrating every breath I am STILL able to take. I have been blessed in many ways during this time of quarantine to experience this moment in time. A time to find the value of each day…appreciating nature’s simple beauty and nurturing my soul … Read the full blog post →

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A Quarantined Easter

Posted on April 10, 2020 by Marcia Ren

I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else. -C.S.Lewis Hello, sweet friend… Spring is alive in the world… already on trees we see the buds and blossoms… the hope in a future we cannot see yet. This quarantine has been a time for me to focus on what I can do instead of what I can’t…on what could be… verses what isn’t or what I’m afraid of what won’t be again. With Easter just around the corner it seems like this has … Read the full blog post →

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A Quarantined Life… Get Dressed! (Every Day)

Posted on April 3, 2020 by Marcia Ren

“Life is a party. Dress like it.”-Audrey Hepburn Hello, sweet friends… I also want to apologize for changing this weeks theme. I had another post planned…making mention of it on my last blog post https://marciascottagebythesea.com/an-elegant-life-in-a-quarantined-world/ however so much has changed since then… That being said today I’d like to share how I’m adjusting these days at home and a few things that help me with maintaining a healthy mind & body… Something which is more important than ever. let’s face it…we are going to be spending quite a bit of time here. My most important suggestion…(drum roll) *1. Get dressed! … Read the full blog post →