Earlier I shared a DIY Mercury Glass tutorial by my friend Monica Benavidez of Monica Wants It blog. I so loved what she did, I just couldn't get it out of my mind. Sunday, while walking through a … [Read more...]

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written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Earlier I shared a DIY Mercury Glass tutorial by my friend Monica Benavidez of Monica Wants It blog. I so loved what she did, I just couldn't get it out of my mind. Sunday, while walking through a … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
Fall is in the air! The first thing that come's to my mind is decorating my front door. From the simplicity of a branch of rosemary to elaborate deigns with faux and natural elements, I am looking for … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

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written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Oh My Gosh...I love a little sparkle around the house. And these awesome Antique Mercury Glass Pumpkin's from Pottery Barn captured my fancy for autumn! Can't you just imagine them sparkling … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Join Lauren Rodkin of Collective Bias, Beth Davis of Plus Size Mommy and me (Rebecca E. Parsons) to chat about M&M's Candy Corn White Chocolate candies, party snacks, Halloween party ideas, … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

I don't watch a lot of television...I am too busy blogging! However, there are a few shows I make time for...Designing Spaces, Project Runway, HGTV's Design Star, most Food Network shows and my early … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

I am so excited to be one of the first women to try the new Fashion Genius™ from Sonsi,com, a new online shopping hub. It is a truly revolutionary new technology where Math Meets Fashion and Fit … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Three beautiful things... photographs taken at sunrise 9/4/2011 by Rebecca E. Parsons … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

My lanai is a sanctuary, an oasis...a screened porch I use as an outdoor living/dining room and meditation space! I can hear the ocean waves here. I so wanted it to be special as I undertook a … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

I was in Walmart last night to get some flowers, snacks and magazines to read for inspiration on a lazy Sunday afternoon. I bought the September issue of Better Homes and Gardens magazine. It was a … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

these are my new business cards for BlogHEr11 with my new personal slogan, "i blog therefore i am..." © ...this is my copyrighted tagline...please don't borrow!!! … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Clear your calendar for Sept. 15-17 2011 Artist/Bloggers simply CANNOT miss This year's event will be filled with FABULOUS Keynote speakers, creative classes, hands on workshops, INSIGHTFUL … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

It’s DIY (Do It Yourself) Project time again!!! I decided to spruce up, refresh…okay totally makeover my in-home art studio…and make over I did…this is the story of how drab beige walls (there when I … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

The studio is beginning to take shape now...I am so excited to share this next part...decorative painting with stencils...with you!!! I {HEART} Glidden's Brilliance Collection 2-in-1 paint and … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

I {HEART} Glidden's Brilliance Collection 2-in-1 paint and primer from Walmart. I had some dark and decorative painted (faux finished) wall to cover. I was especially worried about covering this … [Read more...]

written by Debra Disman

When recently discussing Frank Mahnke‘s “schemata, the “Color Experience” Pyramid, I found myself sliding uncomfortably, yet seamlessly, from one “level” of the Pyramid to the other...with The … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Madame Grès: Couture at Work Exhibit Musée Bourdelle, Paris – through July 24.... If you are in Paris this week, don't miss this exhibit. These vintage designs give me ideas...ideas from Madame Grés … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

It's DIY (Do It Yourself) Project time again!!! You know me and paint...we can never be separated for too long!!! I decided to spruce up, refresh...okay totally makeover my in-home art studio...and … [Read more...]