How cute is the DIY Christmas Decor Vignette #9 ? This Elegantly Sumptuous Luxe 4 Less look is achieved with found greenery and pine cones from the woods, Christmas ornaments, Goodwill candle crystal … [Read more...]

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written by Rebecca E. Parsons

How cute is the DIY Christmas Decor Vignette #9 ? This Elegantly Sumptuous Luxe 4 Less look is achieved with found greenery and pine cones from the woods, Christmas ornaments, Goodwill candle crystal … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

I love my Christmas cactus. It is about three years old and is so part of my DIY Christmas Decor Vignette #8. It is Elegantly Sumptuous Luxe 4 Less because it was something I already owned!!! See … [Read more...]

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DIY Christmas Decor Vignette #7 is my Elegantly Sumptuous but no so Luxe 4 Less mermaid Opal. Opal was the first decor item I purchased 11 years ago when I moved to Amelia Island, Florida. Every beach … [Read more...]

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My DIY Christmas Decor Vignette #5 is really an Elegantly Sumptuous Luxe 4 Less score. I found this beautiful perfume bottle at Goodwill for $2...yes, $2. I have these niches that just scream decorate … [Read more...]

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The Elegantly Sumptuous Luxe 4 Less DIY Christmas Decor Vignette today is my front door. It is the welcome area for guests and sets the tone for the experience inside. Hopefully this welcome says, … [Read more...]

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The Elegantly Sumptuous Luxe 4 Less DIY Christmas Decor Vignette for today shows the other side of my mantle. This one is very easy to do. I just found some twigs from my yard and arranged them in a … [Read more...]

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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...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

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...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

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...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

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...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

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...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

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...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

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...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
I love to use burlap to decorate. It is so inexpensive and so versatile even though it can be a little rough on your hands. I am planning on creating a DIY Burlap Wreath for my front door. Here are … [Read more...]

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I seem to be spilling gratitude this week...it is my theme for Thanksgiving 2011. I created this Gratitude Tree to count my blessings... One week ago I was not sure where I would be … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

I love to decorate for Halloween, inside and out!!! This year's outdoor decor became The Haunted Welcome. How do I think of these things? Well, I found some old tree branches with leaves still … [Read more...]

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My gift to the participants of the M&M's Get Corny Recipe and Craft Contest!!! Open publication - Free publishing - More candy … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Procrastinator's Party You know I have a hundred thousand ideas running around in my head at any point of time...these can cause me to put things off or delay the pleasure of completing a project or … [Read more...]

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So usually I like to go all out for Halloween...with fun, games, costumes and loads of food. This year I decided to go a different route...and create a more intimate party for my girlfriends. It will … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
Wow oh Wow...I love these gilded pumpkins...this has to be one of the greatest autumnal decorating ideas ever! Okay, I am a little carried away, but decorators, DIYers, creatives and decorative … [Read more...]