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Introducing Tides & Times

Published 28 days ago • 1 min read

February 2026

A Note from Marsha

Welcome to the Thoughtful Home

This Family Day long weekend feels like the perfect moment to share something new with you. I’m so pleased to introduce the very first issue of Tides & Times, a small digital magazine created from my love of home, the seaside, and the quiet beauty of everyday living.

I created it as a slower, more thoughtful space. A place where home isn’t about trends or urgency, but about mood, memory, and meaning. Inside you’ll find gentle inspiration, reflections on living well at home, and the kinds of ideas you can return to with a cup of tea on a quiet morning.

This is just the beginning. My hope is for Tides and Times to grow into a collaborative space with 4 seasonal issue. With each issue, I’ll be inviting other creatives; writers, artists, designers, and makers to contribute and share their perspective on thoughtful living.

For now, I’m simply happy to share it with you. Thank you for being here and for being part of this community that values home as sanctuary.

If you take a read, I’d truly love to hear what resonates with you. This magazine was created with you in mind, and your thoughts, reflections, and ideas help shape what it can become.

Feel free to reply and share what you enjoyed, what you’d love to see more of, or simply how it made you feel. Your feedback is always welcome here.

From my home to yours,
​Marsha

West Hants, Nova Scotia
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