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A Visit from a Pottery Barn Designer

Posted on August 4, 2025 by Marcia Ren

A recent visit from a Pottery Barn decorator offered more than just design tips…it sparked a deeper reflection on how meaningful it is to create a home that reflects who we are, not just what we see online. In this post, I share the gentle reminder that beauty often blooms in simplicity. Read the full blog post →

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Chapter 3: Returning To The Coast

Posted on March 31, 2025 by Marcia Ren

Leaving London behind didn’t mean leaving its influence. Eleanor carried it with her…the glow of city lights, the weight of history, the quiet realization that change had already begun. As the plane descended, she found herself caught between two worlds: the one she had always known and the one that had yet to unfold. The plane touched down under a sky streaked with soft blues and grays. Their home was perched along the edge of Seabrook coast… a rugged stretch where the sea met the land in a way that had always felt like theirs. The waves rolled in steady … Read the full blog post →

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