Monthly Archives: March 2014

Spring Cottage…Part 2..♡

Hello, Welcome to Marcia’s Cottage. I’m so happy to see you today my friend. ♡ Shall we have a little tea. . ♡ How’s your weekend going so far…I hope great! Do you have anything special planned for today? Perhaps your just having a relaxing Sunday like me. ♡    My husband and I recently went to Rogers Gardens, where I had purchased a few plants. So today I am getting ready to start digging in the soil, and playing in the dirt.  Now doesn’t that sound  like fun! Do you see that little area, sort of in the middle…I … Read the full blog post

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OrAnGe Flea Market ..♡

Hello, Welcome to Marcia’s Cottage. Happy Friday! ♡ Shall we sit down and enjoy the morning with a little chat. ..♡How has your week been? I hope you had a great one. I just HAD to share this orange! Isn’t it huge… and it is also so juicy. We have several Orange trees on our property that are close to 100 years old. I guess you could say they are antiques. Oh, and what I really wanted to tell you about has to do with OrAnGeS too. ( We’ll sort of. ) I think you must know me well enough … Read the full blog post

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Karma. ..♡

Hello, Welcome to Marcia’s Cottage. I’m so happy to see you today my friend. ♡ Happy Thursday! How are you adjusting to these longer days of light?  I’m really loving the change. It’s funny, because in some ways it feels like I get more things done. Do you feel this way too? For example the other day when I woke up, it was still dark outside. So I tip-toed downstairs,  poured myself some coffee…. and then headed back upstairs to do some reading, quiet reflection, yoga, and a little work on my “Marcia’s Cottage” blog. This is my usual routine … Read the full blog post

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California Soul. …♡

Hello, Welcome to Marcia’s Cottage. I’m so happy to see you today my friend. ♡ Shall we have a little tea. ..♡ I thought it would be fun to sit outside this morning. I’m loving this California weather. .. I think it has soul. Also, I would love any suggestions you might have for my Cottage garden. ..♡ Perhaps a touch of Spring curb appeal…♡ Since we’re still getting to know one another..I thought I’d share another little tidbit about myself. Are you ready? This one is kind of quirky. I love to zillow homes. I guess you could say … Read the full blog post

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Hit the road Jack..♡

Hello, Welcome to Marcia’s Cottage. I’m so happy to see you today. ♡ Shall we have a little tea. .♡ I’m extending a special invitation to YOU my sweetsome friend. ..and I’m keeping my fingers criss crossed hoping you will accept it! Because trust me. . If you do…. you will feel fabulously energized afterwards.  All righty. ..It’s that time AGAIN….! Are YOU curious? Shhhh…Can YOU keep a secret…. I’m on an EXCESS diet. Have you ever gone on one before? Well. .. the motivation is the same as most diets. ..When you have TOO MUCH EXTRA STUFF..♡It’s time to … Read the full blog post

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Je ne sais quoi…♡

Hello, Welcome to Marcia’s Cottage. I’m so happy to see you today my friend. ♡ Shall we have a little latte…. Yes please! This is a photo of my husband Joe, and. .. Who is that lady with my darling. … Oh me,  oh my, it’s Moi!..( That’s French for “me”) Well sweet friend if truth be told (Pray tell) As much as I adore puttering around “Marcia’s Cottage” Sometimes traveling internationally brings a little something special to everyday life. (And I’m a gal who loves something a “little” special) ♡ Reality check. .. My life just doesn’t embrace that … Read the full blog post

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Just when I thought things were going alright. ..♡

Hello, Welcome to Marcia’s Cottage. I’m so happy to see you today my friend. ♡ Shall we have a little coffee… (or is it tea) sorry for the confusion. Just make it strong please. ♡ Let’s chat while I do the laundry. ..I just realized that I won’t have a Saturday this week..♡ Happy Friday everyone! Oh wait it’s Thursday… well gee whiz.. How did I get that confused? Actually, on the other hand wasn’t it just Monday? ok…Let’s do a week in review check: Monday- Beautiful day. . Wait did it rain that day? Or was that the week … Read the full blog post

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A CrEaTiVe excursion… Let’s go!..♡

Hello, Welcome to Marcia’s Cottage. I’m so happy to see you today my friend. ♡ Shall we have a little tea. ..♡ This little tea cup is from one of my FAVORITE stores in the whole wide world. It’s called Anthropology. I have a serious affinity for everything there. … It’s intoxicating! Do you have a little time today? (And ALOT of disposable income) I thought it would be so much FUN  if we’ took a little CrEaTiVe excursion there. PLEASE..PLEASE.. P-L-E-A-S-E ….Let’s go! I’ll be good, I promise! Oh look a seed swapping book! I would loVe to learn … Read the full blog post

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Part two. …That’s what friends are for…♡

Hello, Welcome to Marcia’s Cottage. I’m so happy to see you today my friend. ♡ Shall we have a little tea. ..♡ I am feeling a little guilty this morning…I don’t think I offered you one of these cupcakes yesterday, during Marcia’s Cottage kitchen home tour. They are so good too. Vanilla bean with buttercream frosting. ..and a dollop of strawberry jam. So I’m asking for a “do over” in hospitality. P-l-e-a-s-e The kettle is on. Let’s have a seat, and visit a while. These are just for YOU…. Sweet friend.  Guess who made Homemade apricot Jam. ..♡     … Read the full blog post

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