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May 9, 2013

Three Fun Ways to Serve Ice Cream

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by Rebecca E. Parsons

Summer is a time for lazy days, picnics and ice cream. We start looking early for ways to cool down here in Florida! I imagine you do too. I love to entertain and make beautiful tables and food for my guests. I found these wonderful and beautiful ways to serve a summer favorite at Shop [...]

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I close my eyes and trace the chilled liquid as it slowly cools my parched throat. I can taste each of the exotic flavors one by one – mango, pineapple, lime, mint and rum. The frozen Chunks O’ Fruti #FreshNFruti ice cubes tickle my lips and make me smile. Ahhhhhhh…relax and chill!

Florida gets hot, hot, [...]

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March 31, 2013

Easter Breakfast Tablescape ~ Sunday Inspiration Image #74

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by Rebecca E. Parsons

I love to cook. And I love to create a beautiful atmosphere for enjoying my food. Easter morning is no exception. After sunrise mass, we sat down to a joyous meal. This was really a ‘break fast’ meal as Lent is over, Christ is risen and we are blessed indeed.

It was a bright and cheerful [...]

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March 28, 2013

Painted Glass Ideas for Spring and Easter #FAEnamels

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by Rebecca E. Parsons

Here are some quick and easy painted glass ideas for your Easter or Spring decor. I have painted so many things this month as a member of the Plaid Street Team. I have come to love Folk Art Enamels for painting on non porous surfaces.  They are durable when cured. They come in beautiful colors and [...]

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Baskets, egg hunts, jelly beans and bunnies…what’s not to like about Easter? Easter is my second favorite holiday.Why second? you might ask. Well, Thanksgiving is my favorite. But I do love the colors and the fun associated with the Easter season…and the fact that it is Spring!!! And I love, love Spring! I was inspired [...]

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Happy Friday before Spring and St. Patrick’s Day!!! It’s a great day to get your craft on with this fun set of retro glassware. I told you earlier this month how excited I am to be a member of the Blueprint Social March Street Team for Plaid Enterprises. I am having so much fun. They [...]

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February 13, 2013

DIY – Valentine Printable Tile for YOU!!!

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by Rebecca E. Parsons

I designed this cute Valentine tile printable just for the special day. I printed it out on heavy cardstock and raised the printer setting to best. You could print on regular paper and glue it to a piece of foamboard to resemble a tile. Just click on the image to download a PDF. Print. Enjoy!!!

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My Seductive Table for Two ~ Happy Birthday HIMself #SeductiveTables

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Shhhhhh. Don’t tell, but I am creating a romantic tablescape inspired by Moll Anderson’s new book, Seductive Tables For Two: Tablescapes, Picnics, and Recipes That Inspire Romance. The minute I saw this beautifully crafted book, I knew the way I thought about laying a table would be forever changed. {I even interviewed Moll here.} The [...]

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Moll Anderson Chats with Me About “Seductive Tables For Two”

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Lifestyle and romance expert, Moll Anderson, chats with me about her newest book, Seductive Tables For Two: Tablescapes, Picnics, and Recipes That Inspire Romance. The minute I saw this beautifully crafted book, I knew the way I thought about laying a table would be forever changed.

Moll leads the reader through a wonderland of breathtaking ideas [...]

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Puppy Bowl Party-Gumbo and More #rethinkwhatyoudrink

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Big game Sunday means Puppy Bowl for me!!! TEE HEE!!
It is Big Game Sunday in NOLA! Loads of excitement and loads of delicious food. However, in this house we watch The Puppy Bowl. In honor of the Louisiana setting of that other game, I am cooking up some very special treats with Better Tasting Silk® [...]

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How To Surprise Her with Valentine’s Dinner: A Guide for Guys

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by Perry P. Perkins
Executive Chef & Menu Designer at Haute Mealz
He Had Me at Beignets!
Editor’s Note: I met Perry last August in Portland at the IFBC (International Food Bloggers Conference). Two hundred foodies shared good food, good drinks and good learning times…and talked a lot about cooking. He is graciously allowing me to share his [...]

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DIY Black Bird Vignettes for Halloween

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I love to create little Halloween vignettes around the house. Scary or cute, they all make me smile. I found these feathered friends at The Dollar Store last year. Remember when I did the ‘Nevermore’ raven in a birdcage for my EERie Soirée Tablescape? Oh how I loved that idea. SO this year, I added [...]

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DIY ~ My New Witch’s Shoes Transformation, Halloween Decor Vignette ‘The Well Collected Home’

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Last weekend I found the piéce de resistance to complete one of my Halloween vignettes…these spidery web shoes! I got them for $2 at a local yard sale…SCORE!!! I knew exactly what I would do with them the moment I saw them. They are size 11, so they are an exaggeration to begin with. The [...]

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Celebrate the 4th Amelia Island Style ~ Feast & Fête

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I was up early and did my 2 mile walk with Sir Chancelot along the marsh. It was really warm at 6:30 AM…so today will be a scorcher probably. When I made it home, I started preparing my Amelia Island Style ~ Feast & Fête for two. I did prepare some things to share with [...]

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