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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written by Rebecca E. Parsons
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...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
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...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
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...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
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...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
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...]
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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...]
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Wow oh Wow...I love these gilded pumpkins...this has to be one of the greatest autumnal decorating ideas ever! Okay, I am a little carried away, but decorators, DIYers, creatives and decorative … [Read more...]
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Your front door says a lot!!! It is an amazing place to show the world what surprises lie within your home. It sets the tone for guests when they arrive. Fall is a great time to spruce up your front … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
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...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
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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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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My lanai is a sanctuary, an oasis...a screened porch I use as an outdoor living/dining room and meditation space! I can hear the ocean waves here. I so wanted it to be special as I undertook a … [Read more...]