I am a consummate DIY re-creator...if I see something I want, but cannot afford it, I just whip up my own version. When I first saw this image of antique wooden sock forms used as a stand in for … [Read more...]

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written by Rebecca E. Parsons
I am a consummate DIY re-creator...if I see something I want, but cannot afford it, I just whip up my own version. When I first saw this image of antique wooden sock forms used as a stand in for … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
OMGosh...what a great surprise this morning to wake up to find my Thanksgiving Blessings Chalk Board featured on Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage. Check it out!!! For me that is a … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
I recently heard about the heartwarming Mommy Bracelets created by Alicia Staz of Beaded Royalty. The sterling silver beaded bracelets are a beautiful tribute to mothers. Each is handcrafted and meant … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
I am not political at all. At least I choose not to verbalize my leanings publicly. I imagine that most who know me can guess my affiliation...so let's leave it there. I know some, perhaps all, of us … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
Do you ever have a dream project that all the pieces seem to fall into place easily? This DIY Thanksgiving Chalk Board Tutorial is one of those! It all started when HIMself and I went to town the … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
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' … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
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 … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
I have recently taken to visiting HomeTalk as a way of keeping track of my favorite DIY bloggers. I joined a while back but did not understand how great it was until a few weeks ago. There is a lot of … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
I love pumpkins...eating them, decorating them and, most of all, painting them. I have been consumed this year with seeking out the best of the best painted pumpkins to share with you. I have gathered … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
You know when I have a party; I tend to go a tiny bit crazy bonkers overboard. My greatest desire when I entertain is that the occasion be unforgettable. And to set the stage for my ‘girlfriends only’ … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
Transforming a Writing Desk with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint by Barbara B. Nocco, Bella Casa Decorative Finishes. Find her on Facebook. The writing desk is a piece I picked up about a year ago in a … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
Defining an Inspirista by @Inspirista So I am doing this 30-day Challenge with my friend Jennifer Tuma-Young’s new book–Balance Your Life, Balance the Scale. #BalanceBook I am doing it to gain … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
I look on my brilliantly glorious life as a giant canvas on which I am splattering as much paint as I possibly can!!! Being of a certain age, I have earned the right to speak my mind. Speaking my mind … [Read more...]
written by Debra Disman
To support my attempt to demystify the baffling phenomenon of metamerism, and enhance our understanding of it, let us review the four types of metamerism described in the previous post, “Seeing the … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
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written by Rebecca E. Parsons
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written by Rebecca E. Parsons
There are a lot of changes coming in my future...stay tuned as I alter, adapt, adjust, amend, change, commute, convert, cook, cook, correct mid-course, denature, develop, dial back, diversify, doctor, … [Read more...]