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Antique Pie Safe Milk Paint Patina Restoration

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Antique Pie Safe Milk Paint Patina Restoration

This is a sponsored post as part of the Tide Oxi Blogger Challenge by P&G. #TideThat #BrightIdeas All opinions are 100% my own. The Ghosts of Furniture PastTM Epic Fail for Me! I have to admit a … [Read more...]

master bed pop of color wheel

A Beachy Spin of the Color Wheel Decor

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

A Beachy Spin of the Color Wheel Decor

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...]

The Wedding Crazies Have Officially Begun…Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook Be Dammed

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

The Wedding Crazies Have Officially Begun…Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook Be Dammed

Social Media Has Taken Over My Life Okay...I had to have a serious talk with myself last night when Groomzilla had ruffled my oh so sensitive feathers falling from my overly lacy sleeves. I was … [Read more...]

Pasta Sauté Party Bar recipes

Pasta Bar Quick Dinner Ideas/Recipes

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Pasta Bar Quick Dinner Ideas/Recipes

I have the kind of home where people pop in frequently. When they come for dinner, I like to have a few quick dinner recipes at hand, so I can enjoy my guests and not slave in the kitchen. Here is … [Read more...]

Tall-Mango-Pineapple-Mojito

Chillin’ by the Pool with a Tall Mango Pineapple Mojito #FreshNFruti

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Chillin’ by the Pool with a Tall Mango Pineapple Mojito #FreshNFruti

I close my eyes and trace the chilled liquid as it slowly cools my parched throat. I can taste each of the exotic flavors one by one - mango, pineapple, lime, mint and rum. The frozen Chunks O' Fruti … [Read more...]

Party Ideas…A Colection of Outdoor Party Ideas I Really Like

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Party Ideas…A Colection of Outdoor Party Ideas I Really Like

You know I love a good party and am always looking for ideas and inspiration. This time I will feature one-of-a-kind Outdoor & Summer Party Themes and Ideas. Here are some of my new favorite party … [Read more...]

The multi-colored horse of my imagination

Week of Gratitude ~ My Imagination and the Multi-Colored Horse

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Week of Gratitude ~ My Imagination and the Multi-Colored Horse

This week at People for Others, Paul Campbell, SJ, is hosting a Week of Gratitude. Since gratitude is my word for the year, I find this especially helpful on my journey.  The theme for this week is … [Read more...]

Backyard Ideas and Dreams

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Backyard Ideas and Dreams

Oh how I want to be a farm girl. I have many backyard ideas and dreams. Every winter I begin to envision my summer backyard filled with lush fruit and veggie crops, chickens, bunnies, and living … [Read more...]

Southern Sunrise Birthday Breakfast #SeductiveTables

My Seductive Table for Two ~ Happy Birthday HIMself

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

My Seductive Table for Two ~ Happy Birthday HIMself

Shhhhhh. Don't tell, but I am creating a romantic tablescape inspired by Moll Anderson's new book, Seductive Tables For Two: Tablescapes, Picnics, and Recipes That Inspire Romance. The minute I saw … [Read more...]

Quick Valentine Craft How To – Recycled Quilt Hearts

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Quick Valentine Craft How To – Recycled Quilt Hearts

I love this easy and quick Valentine craft. You can find the step-by-step tutorial below plus a blanket stitch how to. I love quilts...old quilts, new quilts, quilt tops, quilt pieces...all quilts. So … [Read more...]

The Great Craft Swap Wandering Feather Walhanging

Fiber Art for The Great Craft Swap

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Fiber Art for The Great Craft Swap

I am participating in The Great Craft Swap with Wayfair Homemakers. Wayfair.com sent me a white European Damask 60" round tablecloth byViolet Linen to create with. And I was compensated for my craft … [Read more...]

#MoreThanJustaRug! @homedynamix @wayfair

A New Rug Adds Soft Playfulness to My Peaceful Retreat

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

A New Rug Adds Soft Playfulness to My Peaceful Retreat

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...]

My Organized Pantry

Kitchen Storage: My Organized Pantry Makeover – Lesson Learned

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Kitchen Storage: My Organized Pantry Makeover – Lesson Learned

My pantry was a hot mess. This Wayfair Homemaker is on a mission to simplify and organize in 2015. I love browsing the pages of Wayfair.com for items to help me achieve that goal. I received … [Read more...]

GRATITUDE ~ Theme for 2015, What’s Yours?

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

GRATITUDE ~ Theme for 2015, What’s Yours?

EPIC brings GRATITUDE for 2015. So many blessings flowed into my life in 2014. I am filled with a deep sense of gratitude for my life. One year ago, I had no idea where I would land. There was a sense … [Read more...]

Madness, Miracles, Millions

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Madness, Miracles, Millions

I received a copy of the book to facilitate this review. The opinions are my own. Madness, Miracles, Millions A book by Joseph Semprevivo and Larry Semprevivo For every terrible event that … [Read more...]

St. Nicholas Victorian Tea Party Tablescape Centerpiece

St. Nicholas Tea Party ~ Victorian Christmas Celebration

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

St. Nicholas Tea Party ~ Victorian Christmas Celebration

It is time for feast and féte here at Angel Wood Cottage. Inspiration for my annual St. Nicholas Tea came from Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol this year.“I will honour Christmas in my heart, and … [Read more...]

Santa is Delivering Me this Wayfair Mirror

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Santa is Delivering Me this Wayfair Mirror

Don't you love it when things happen serendipitously? Well, that is the story here. I have been searching, scouring, on my knees crawling through dirty flea markets trying to find an arch topped … [Read more...]

my music room Christmas tree

Holiday Home Tour – Music Room Christmas Tree

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Holiday Home Tour – Music Room Christmas Tree

Oh Christmas Tree - Oh Christmas Tree - Musical Christmas Tree Music is a big part of my life and family tradition. Our family is musical...singers, dancers, instrumentalists, composers. You name it, … [Read more...]

My Breakfast Nook Christmas Trees

Holiday Home Tour – Breakfast Nook Christmas Trees

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Holiday Home Tour – Breakfast Nook Christmas Trees

I believe that your breakfast nook should be a bright an happy place to launch your day. Mine is a happy happy place...I hope. My decorating style is evident here - vintage, casual, with a dash of … [Read more...]

Away in the Manger Christmas Carol prayer

Simple Christmas Carol Prayer

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Simple Christmas Carol Prayer

A simple Christmas carol prayer found within my favorite Christmas carols feeds my spirit this Advent Season. The joyful noise of Christmas music has filled the air for several weeks now. Whenever I … [Read more...]

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DIYer. Graphic Designer. Creative. Foodie. Rebecca E. Parsons is a Renaissance gal with designers eye living happily where design meets new media. Rebecca is an award-winning graphic designer, writer, storyteller, digital and Photographic Artist, Dreamer, Lifelong Communicator and Blissful Wordsmith. Unconventional and delightfully curious, she is passionate about helping others find their visual voice through great blog design. She believes that every dream is possible and possible is everywhere!

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