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written by Rebecca E. Parsons

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written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Imagination is my biggest strength. I have what some might say is an 'over-active' imagination...I prefer to call it vision. Yet even a visionary can have an issue when she doesn't have a real … [Read more...]

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

New Kitchen Play Thing I have had so much fun with my new toy–the Davison Meatball Baker. A few months ago The Balancing Act, a Lifetime television show that I blogfor, asked if I wanted to try the … [Read more...]

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

The 30-day Challenge with my friend Jennifer Tuma-Young’s new book–Balance Your Life, Balance the Scale continues. #BalanceBook I am doing it to gain BALANCE!!! You can read about it here. So this is … [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...]