Adopt a Pet This Holiday We are dog (and cat) lovers in this house!!! Our pets are a cherished member of our family. We treasure every moment we spend with them.We encourage you to visit your local … [Read more...]

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written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Adopt a Pet This Holiday We are dog (and cat) lovers in this house!!! Our pets are a cherished member of our family. We treasure every moment we spend with them.We encourage you to visit your local … [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...]

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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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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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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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Just a few banner and logo designs I have done for websites...I can design a look for your brand. From sophisticated to playful, techno to simple...our designs fit your needs. Click to see more … [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...]