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What London Taught Me About Convenience, Choices, and Living Well🫖

Posted on January 6, 2025 by Marcia Ren

As we step into a fresh new year, I find myself reflecting on a trip to London that left a lasting impression on me. While I’ve always loved the peaceful charm of home, being in a bustling city surrounded by so many conveniences was a refreshing experience. Imagine stepping out of your door and having cozy cafes, unique restaurants, and charming shops just a short walk away. That’s exactly what I found in London…a lifestyle that felt effortless and full of possibilities. Whether it was grabbing a quick bite, wandering through a nearby market, or just soaking in the lively … Read the full blog post →

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Embracing the New Year: Clearing Christmas Decor and Creating a Fresh Start🌟

Posted on January 4, 2025 by Marcia Ren

As the clock struck midnight on January 1st, we welcomed not only a new year but also the opportunity for a fresh start. January is often a time for reflection, goal-setting, and, perhaps most importantly, a chance to declutter our lives—both physically and mentally. For many of us, this includes the ritual of taking down Christmas decorations and saying goodbye to the blissful chaos of the holiday season. This year, I was fortunate enough to have my husband tackle the outside lights. He skillfully untangled the twinkling strands and carefully removed them from the bushes and eaves, leaving our home … Read the full blog post →

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Happy New Year 2018

Posted on December 28, 2017 by Marcia Ren

  ‘There’s only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving and that’s your own self’’~Aldous Huxley   Hello! With 2018 just around the corner…     Images of 2017 have been floating through my thoughts. (so many wonderful moments from the past year have already slipped from my conscious memory; it’s comforting to call them back for a brief moment)         I’ve come to understand that there aren’t beginnings     that everything is somehow interconnected.     (and I’ve never liked endings)      With that being said I do enjoy seeking … Read the full blog post →

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Life as Adventure

Posted on January 7, 2016 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. ♡ How was your first week of 2016? So far so good on my end. Christmas is put away for a year. A new little birdhouse wreath decor for January has been lovingly placed. And,  of course my fresh new calendar is up. I purchased it at a shop in Nantucket “last” October. 2015. Wow! Seems like such a long time ago now. Nantucket was part of a two week vacation my husband and I … Read the full blog post →

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