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...]

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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...]

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temporary art as meditation... as we enter this Thanksgiving week... I’m thankful for the power of gratitude itself! one morning i started sketching faces with my cane...i named my sketches the zen … [Read more...]

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Sarah Ahearn Bellemare joins me on Artistically Speaking Talk Show this Sunday evening (11/20/2011) at 6:30 PM east and 3:30 PM west to talk about her life as an artist.Tune in as we explore the … [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...]

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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...]
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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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My Sunday Inspiration images will be even more inspirational since I have an awesome new DSLR camera. I received this very cool camera as part of a giveaway by Olympus to get their newest PEN E-PM1™ … [Read more...]

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Jane LaFazio, a full-time artist since 1998, truly believes she is living the life she was meant to live! Hear all about her creative life and lifestyle on Artistically Speaking Talk Show with Rebecca … [Read more...]

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written by Rebecca E. Parsons

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...]

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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...]
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Fall is in the air! The first thing that come's to my mind is decorating my front door. From the simplicity of a branch of rosemary to elaborate deigns with faux and natural elements, I am looking for … [Read more...]

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Oh My Gosh...I love a little sparkle around the house. And these awesome Antique Mercury Glass Pumpkin's from Pottery Barn captured my fancy for autumn! Can't you just imagine them sparkling … [Read more...]

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Join Lauren Rodkin of Collective Bias, Beth Davis of Plus Size Mommy and me (Rebecca E. Parsons) to chat about M&M's Candy Corn White Chocolate candies, party snacks, Halloween party ideas, … [Read more...]

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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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Artistically Speaking Talk Show welcomes two team members from Collective Bias this Sunday, September 18 at 6:30 PM east and 3:30 PM west. We will dig into the creative thinking that takes place at … [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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written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Three beautiful things... photographs taken at sunrise 9/4/2011 by Rebecca E. Parsons … [Read more...]