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Longing for a quieter life this former SoCal gal left it all behind for a rediscovered one along the Oregon coast.
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Monthly Archives: November 2013
A Christmas Tea…♡
Hello,welcome to Marcia’s Cottage. I’m so glad you stopped by. For many years I hosted a Christmas Tea on the first Saturday of December. I had so much fun planning the menu, baking scones and decorating my little cottage. ~♡~ I would find just the perfect invitation to send to my guests. Each year I had a theme .. One year the theme was “A Cup of Christmas Tea”. We would read from this very sweet book about an elderly women who looked forward to having a few special visits from her family during the holidays. Decorating the tables is … Read the full blog post
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Sing a song of Turkey. …♡
Hello, Welcome to Marcia’s Cottage. I’m so happy you stopped by. I’ve been all cozy and warm, sipping my favorite tea. Would you like a cup my friend? Let’s sit in these comfy chairs. These are in our little music room. This piano was a gift from my father many years ago. He taught me the importance of experiencing joy through music. My father was an awesome singer. I have many fond memories of him singing while I played this piano. -♡ Oh my…What a nice little chat we’ve had, but I must be going. The weather is VERY blizzard … Read the full blog post
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Embrace it…♡
Hello, Welcome to Marcia’s Cottage. I’m so happy you stopped by. ♡ In a way, autumn feels like a new beginning. … The air is crisp, the evenings dark. leaves are changing colors. .. and, at times, look like snow flurries. ♡ And constantly falling on the ground. It’s the perfect time to begin my long awaited crafty projects. Are there any special crafts that you are working on? I have made many button bracelets and given them to friends. ♡ And some have been given to me. … Don’t … Read the full blog post
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Cottage apple pie…♡
Hello, Welcome to Marcia’s Cottage. You arrived just in time, my friend. .. because today is Apple pie baking day. This is a little tradition that I started a few years ago. Oops. ..I almost forgot my cute little apron.–♡ Make sure to have PLENTY of fresh apples. I use a variety; Grammy Smith, Fuji, and pink Ladies. (Or seasonal) And of course your favorite apple pie recipe… How about we have a slice….yummy! I love to bake….It does require time. ♡ It’s fun to make mini pies, with the left over dough… … Read the full blog post
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The Cottage pantry. ..
Hello, Welcome to Marcia’s Cottage. Let’s sit and chat awhile over a cup of tea. One of my favorites is an organic rose blend. It is a loose leaf tea, and made by Davidsons. I guess I should tell you that I tried something new this year. I decided to put a little Christmas tree in the kitchen. I love it! It is one of those really skinny ones. … I still have my autumn decor out, however my Christmas sparkle is also showing up around here.♡ With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I’ve been straightening out my little cottage … Read the full blog post
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The laundry room. ..
Hello, Welcome to Marcia’s Cottage. I hope you had lovely weekend. Did you do anything special? It seems that as time goes by, I realize just how amazingly enchanting living life is. I’m finding such joy in the most simple things. A few years ago I signed up for a knitting class. I really enjoyed sitting around a table with other ladies, chatting and knitting. That was the Christmas Joe got a scarf. ♡ Today I decided that I will try it again, because I think that in order to live an enchanting life. … We need to try something … Read the full blog post
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A Harvest Tea Party ♡
Hello, my friend. Welcome to Marcia’s Cottage. Today I’d like to share with you something special I’m doing. ♡ One of my friends is hosting a Harvest Tea Party and has invited over a few of her friends for an afternoon tea. I’m so excited because I LOVE tea parties! Some people think that tea parties are only for silly little girls… actually they are for ladies of all ages. . . ♡ I enjoy reading books and magazines that inspire me…♡ I have several collections of vintage linens and silverware. .. And of course, a variety of teacups. I … Read the full blog post
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Company’s Coming!
Welcome to Marcia’s Cottage. I’m so glad you could stop by. How was your week? Today I will be busy caring for our home. A good friend and her husband are coming for dinner. I want to make sure everything is just right..♡ I have several aprons. This is one of my favorites. It’s from a sweet little shop in Claremont called Barbara Cheatleys. Have you been there before? I think wearing a cute apron makes housework a lot more fun. Even though I was fortunate to have had a wonderful teaching career, my true heart’s desire has always been … Read the full blog post
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Come Saturday Morning. …
Hi everyone! Today I was up bright and early. A beautiful day for the local farmers market, estate sales, (aka… yard sale) and then doing my favorite thing in the whole world. .. perusing the Vintage Market Place. What is your favorite thing to do? There were many beautiful bouquets at the farmer’s market today. I liked the French marigolds. Yard sales are great. .. a little patience and you might find just what you are looking for. I thought this mixed matched teacup might make a nice little gift for. .. someone♡ Oh! Oh! Oh! Look what I found. … Read the full blog post
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Namaste
These are views from our upstairs bedroom. I can’t help but feel gratitude for all the wonderful beauty that I’m surrounded by each morning when I wake up. There are birds singing, and we have two squirrels. .. Pearl and Harvey. ♡ I have a daily morning routine that includes yoga, meditation, and always a prayer of gratitude for my many blessings. Namaste… Xoxo, Marcia
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