Offering Monday Manual of DIY Style ~ French Country today! 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 … [Read more...]

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written by Rebecca E. Parsons
Offering Monday Manual of DIY Style ~ French Country today! 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 … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
Master Bath Organization Tips Organizing a bathroom can be a challenge. Organizing and decorating a Master Bath in a rental home is even more so. This Master Bath needs help...just look at that faux … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
What? No Fireplace? HORRORS!!!! Well how on earth does one decorate a mantle when they don't have one? Ah Ha...that's the magic! I am not going to let a little thing like no fireplace stop me from … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
Spring Porch Decor Refresh – Seasons Change Thank heaven Spring is just around the corner. Today I am sharing my new Spring Porch Decor with you. It has been a long Winter, even here in Florida. … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
Red and Green Holiday Decor This year finds us returning to Red and Green Holiday Decor. I live in a beach cottage on a tiny island. The past several years, my Christmas decor has moved more and more … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
DIY Faux Wooden Stocking Hack Tutorial I am a consummate DIY re-creator...if I see something I want, but cannot afford or find, I set about making my own version. When I first saw this image of … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
Christmas Traditions at Angel Wood Cottage I have a few unbreakable Christmas Traditions. Some involve decorating. Some involve feast and féte. Some are just between me and baby Jesus. Angel Wood … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
paid post Welcoming Rustic Beach Christmas I am an Island Girl through and through. My home decorating style could be called rustic beach casual with some boho sparkle. The first thing I design … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
I have always loved color. From my wardrobe to my decorating style, color makes a statement for me. How then did I end up with a blah bedroom? This Wayfair Homemaker was compensated with a gift card … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
My lanai is my peaceful retreat. I have my morning cup of tea there. I meditate there. I spend long evenings with friends and family there. I dream about the future there. The concrete floor is … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
Angel Wood Cottage - Kitchen Christmas Tree Home is where my heart is happy. Nowhere am I happier than in our little Angel Wood Cottage on Amelia Island. Decorating her has been a journey of … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
I am doing Swing Into Spring blog hop #swingintospring with many other DIY bloggers this week. I am hoping to participate in each day's fun. Today's link party is Mantles with Craftberry Bush. Come … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
I am a collector...a curator of vintage throw aways. If you don't want it any longer, I probably do. I am attempting to simplify, I truly am. (Truth be known, I suck at simplification.) I have … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
I am sharing little vignettes with you as we get the new house in order. Here is the Breakfast Nook... … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
I am sharing little vignettes with you as we get the new house in order. Here is my studio... … [Read more...]
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...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
The redo of my Hoosier cabinet...Taa Daa...looks for less is always best for me!!! To see the whole humble, and oh so messy beginnings, of this sad little "piece of junk" that my son-in-law refused to … [Read more...]
written by Debra Disman
Color: A Balancing Act 2 What is the "emotional loading of a space"? Says Helen Gurura, an internationally accredited colour design consultant, and executive vice-president of the International … [Read more...]
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 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...]