DIY Christmas Decor Vignette #14 my Elegantly Sumptuous Luxe 4 Less firepit from Kmart completes my holiday decor with flair. In Florida the lanai is a vital part of the indoor/outdoor living … [Read more...]

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DIY Christmas Decor Vignette #14 my Elegantly Sumptuous Luxe 4 Less firepit from Kmart completes my holiday decor with flair. In Florida the lanai is a vital part of the indoor/outdoor living … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

I thought I would do a little crafting tutorial as my DIY Christmas Decor Vignette #15. I designed these Elegantly Sumptuous Luxe 4 Less Photo Jewelry Christmas Ornaments quickly and easily with an EZ … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

I am thrilled to share today's DIY Christmas Decor Vignette #12. Isn't that an Elegantly Sumptuous Luxe 4 Less?I know it is hard to believe, but it is so inexpensive. I found the chest of drawers … [Read more...]

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This is the night view of DIY Christmas Decor Vignette #10. I shared the Elegantly Sumptuous Luxe 4 Less day view yesterday. It looks totally different at night. … [Read more...]

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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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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...]

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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...]

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here are a few of my favorite handmade fashion statements for wee babies that I found while browsing Etsy for my sweet baby girl... … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
A friend recently referred to me as 'a social media maven' as she was introducing me. I thanked her and engaged the people she introduced me to while noting that I have indeed earned that title. Soon … [Read more...]

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How fun is it to decorate and bake for Halloween? It is also a great time to let your kids imaginations fly creating wickedly yummy sweet treats. Just whip up a batch or two of your favorite cupcake … [Read more...]

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

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...]

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I have been thinking a lot about girlfriends lately...especially my new and ever growing list of social media girlfriends. I am blessed to have the BFFs, childhood girlfriends, high school and college … [Read more...]
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Being a parent is the single most rewarding and, at the same time, thankless job in the world. Even in 2011, the perception is that you don't work...even though most know better. Below is fill-color … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Emma Jeffs Decorative Adhesive Window Films are WOW!!! I think these window films are awesome! You can transform a window or a mirror with them for a modern or vintage look. Emma Jeffs … [Read more...]