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DIY Christmas Decor Vignette #2 ~ Elegantly Sumptuous Luxe 4 Less

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

DIY Chrisdtmas Decor Vignette Elegantly Sumptuous Luxe 4 Less

I continue my Elegantly Sumptuous Luxe 4 Less DIY Christmas Decor Vignette's today with a quick mantle vignette. I used one of my favorite paintings "Fly Forth O Gentle Dove" as inspiration. I … [Read more...]

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DIY Christmas Decor Vignette #1 ~ Elegantly Sumptuous Luxe 4 Less

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Luxe 4 Less elegantly sumptuous decor for Christmas

This is the first of a series of decor vignettes that I create around my home for the holidays. This year the decor is simple and inexpensive yet very luxe. The definition of luxe is 'The condition of … [Read more...]

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DIY Pottery Barn Knock Off ~ Carved Architectural Charger w/Elmer’s #Looks4Less & Giveaway

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Elmer's Glue X-Acto #Looks4Less #GlueNGlitter

The Elmer’s Looks for Less Challenge Lucky for me, Elmer’s is challenging some of their favorite bloggers to participate in The Elmer’s Looks for Less Challenge.  I was given a mission to 'recreate' … [Read more...]

34 Comments ART MAKING, craft ideas, CREATIVE LIFESTYLE, decorate with paint, decorating, decorative art/artist, details, DIY, Food & Drink, Gatherings, Photography, tutorials

DIY Twas the Night Before Holiday Decor from #KmartHoliday #cBias

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

#KmartHoliday decor ad

Twas the night before Black Friday and all through the house I could feel a change coming so I gathered my spouse And headed toward my Kmart with care, In hopes St Nicks' decor elves had been … [Read more...]

19 Comments CREATIVE LIFESTYLE, decorating, decorative art/artist, details, DIY

Grab Some Gratitude This Week in The Macy’s Culinary Council Thanksgiving & Holiday Cookbook

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

macys-culinary-council-cookbook-

Magical Menus and America's Favorite Parade Have you heard about Macy's team of culinary master chefs who are sharing their favorite recipes in "The Macy's Culinary Council Thanksgiving & … [Read more...]

2 Comments CREATIVE LIFESTYLE, Feast & Fête, Food & Drink, Gatherings, Tablescapes, things I love to cook & eat

Boomer Geek Girl Review ~ Motorola Photon 4G SmartPhone #MotoCalyp

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Motorola Photon 4G i

I have been looking at cell phones and tablets lately trying to narrow down my options. I always head online first to research any new product, but especially electronics. I was recently asked to … [Read more...]

2 Comments Boomer Geek Girl, CREATIVE LIFESTYLE, reviews

gratitude woven into your life like a tapestry ~ DIY acorn banner printable

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Acorn Banner printable

Oh how powerful gratitude is...I am proof of that statement. This time last week I was a mess...emotionally, spiritually, financially. What a difference a week makes or even a moment in time. … [Read more...]

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Happy Holidays Girlfriend! Get Your @Girlfriendology Guide to Holiday Girlfriend Advice

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Friendship-Girlfriendology-Guide-to-Holiday-Girlfriend-Advice

Do you really want to get through the Holidays without your girlfriends? NO WAY! It is that time of year when we work hard, play harder, party hearty and shop a lot. Girlfriend, you can wear … [Read more...]

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seaside gratitude week…the zen of temporary art

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

temporary art by Rebecca E. Parsons

temporary art as meditation... as we enter this Thanksgiving week... I’m thankful for the power of gratitude itself! one morning i started sketching faces with my cane...i named my sketches the zen … [Read more...]

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My Daughter’s Artwork & Christmas at Callanwolde, Atlanta, GA

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Christmas at Callanwolde, Atlanta GA December 5 - 18, 2011

My daughter is very creative and awesomely talented. She sings like an angel, plays the flute beautifully and also makes art!!! You can find these artworks and many others at Christmas at Callanwolde … [Read more...]

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Dream Doer Sarah Ahearn Bellemare on Artistically Speaking Talk Show

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

sarah ahearn bellemare artistically speaking talk show

Sarah Ahearn Bellemare joins me on Artistically Speaking Talk Show this Sunday evening (11/20/2011) at 6:30 PM east and 3:30 PM west to talk about her life as an artist.Tune in as we explore the … [Read more...]

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Food ~ Thanksgiving Bounty Blueberry Tart

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Thanksgiving Bounty Blueberry Tart food baking

I love Thanksgiving. It is my favorite holiday by far. I love to decorate the table, create unique invitations, make chair covers and I even decorate my turkey. I will share how soon. I am doing some … [Read more...]

4 Comments CREATIVE LIFESTYLE, Food & Drink, Gatherings, Party Ideas, Recipes, things I love to cook & eat

DIY ~ Simple, Inexpensive Thanksgiving Gratitude Table Decor & Place Card Printable

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Thanksgiving Pine Cone Centerpiece

This year is all about simple living for me. I challenged myself to create the Thanksgiving table decor for FREE...yes free. I have a load of craft and creativity supplies in my stash...so I decided … [Read more...]

12 Comments ART MAKING, craft ideas, decorative art/artist, DIY, FREE Printables, Gatherings, Printables, tutorials

Review – Taking Nature Made #VitaminD for a Test Drive

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Nature Made Vitamin D #VitaminD

Lessening the Effects of Lactose Intolerance Okay, I am lactose intolerant big time. I love dairy products, but they do not love me back...so I do worry that I miss some of those vitamins, especially … [Read more...]

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DIYer. Graphic Designer. Creative. Foodie. Rebecca E. Parsons is a Renaissance gal with designers eye living happily where design meets new media. Rebecca is an award-winning graphic designer, writer, storyteller, digital and Photographic Artist, Dreamer, Lifelong Communicator and Blissful Wordsmith. Unconventional and delightfully curious, she is passionate about helping others find their visual voice through great blog design. She believes that every dream is possible and possible is everywhere!

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