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Manual of Style ~ French Country Style

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

We are moving toward the edge of what's possible here at C8C. Check back often to see what's new. From today forward, Monday's will almost always be about DIY style ideas and resources. DIY makes my … [Read more...]

Updated Spooktacular Halloween Mantlescape

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Vignettes are amazing little lovely places to pause and reflect on the decorator. Decor is my friend. I love to create spaces of whimsey and elegance in Mermaid Manor. Since I am so close to the … [Read more...]

Second Hand Love Story

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Second Hand Love Story is a new feature here on C8C I am a curator, collector, preservationist…OK, a thrift store junkie. I am addicted to 'The Find.' It is ALL about the thrill of the hunt for me. … [Read more...]

What Makes Me Smile and a #FABsmile Giveaway

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Loads of things make me smile. The top smile-makers of my life are in the collage below. I received product from and a year's subscription to FlossandBrush.com for my participation in this campaign as … [Read more...]

Love Where This Woman Creates ~ Rita Barakat

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

I recently met Rita Barakat of Let's Embellish Blog on the Socially Sensible Creatives FaceBook group. When she posted this photo, I was over the top smitten. You know how I love faces and I paint … [Read more...]

Brand of Colors: Colorful Meaning

written by Debra Disman

When my colleague Debbie Josendale, of 3C Marketing Group, asked me to consult on colors for one of her client’s visual identity, which encompasses its brand / branding, I was intrigued.  I had a deep … [Read more...]

My Creative Space Before…I Miss It

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

This is a video tour of my (Rebecca E. Parsons') home studio in 2010... I miss that space since downsizing in 2012. I hope you enjoy this quick look into my creative world. I would love to have … [Read more...]

life layers REPism #8 by Rebecca E. Parsons

Life Layers ~ REPism #8

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

I am creative and articulate. I have a lot of favorite quotes from my writings over the years. I have shared a few randomly since launching into blogging in 1999. I am going to converge my talent for … [Read more...]

Earth Month/Day Printable

DIY Craft – Earth Month Printable

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Here is a printable for you to use in your Earth Month or Earth Day crafting this month. I love to make these tiles to decorate vignettes around my home. I can change them and update them when I like. … [Read more...]