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...]

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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...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
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...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
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...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
The Elmer’s Looks for Less Challenge Lucky for me, Elmer’s is challenging some of their favorite bloggers to participate in The Elmer’s Looks for Less Challenge. I was given a mission to 'recreate' … [Read more...]
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Twas the night before Black Friday and all through the house I could feel a change coming so I gathered my spouse And headed toward my Kmart with care, In hopes St Nicks' decor elves had been … [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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UPDATE WINNER ANNOUNCED Jules from A Little Bite of LifeI love the nesting leaves collection, but everything in the Heart of Haiti shop is so beautiful!If you are looking for a special gift for … [Read more...]
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I love to use burlap to decorate. It is so inexpensive and so versatile even though it can be a little rough on your hands. I am planning on creating a DIY Burlap Wreath for my front door. Here are … [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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I love to decorate for Halloween, inside and out!!! This year's outdoor decor became The Haunted Welcome. How do I think of these things? Well, I found some old tree branches with leaves still … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
Procrastinator's Party You know I have a hundred thousand ideas running around in my head at any point of time...these can cause me to put things off or delay the pleasure of completing a project or … [Read more...]
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So usually I like to go all out for Halloween...with fun, games, costumes and loads of food. This year I decided to go a different route...and create a more intimate party for my girlfriends. It will … [Read more...]