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
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...]
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
OMGhoulness...I love Krylon Looking Glass Paint B-O-O!!! I created this Ghoulish Ghostly Ghost Mirror with Krylon Looking Glass paint. I shared the mirror first in 2011 but the tutorial disappeared … [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
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
Tonight upon your pillow Close your eyes and hide your head For the fairies and the goblins Will be hovering 'round your head... here is my gift to you... Happy Halloween to all my ghoulish … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
As you know I love to decorate for the season or holiday...or just to have a change! It is that creative ADD I have embraced as part of my personality! Visionary ideas are easy for me...I am a master … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
I have a FREE Last Minute Christmas Gift Tags Printable for my readers. I always run out of gift tags no matter how many I gather for the season. I always make cookies or fudge for neighbor, service … [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
OMGhoul...I love Krylon Looking Glass Paint B-O-O!!! For Halloween 2011, I created this Ghoulish Ghostly Mirror. I promised then to show you how I did it...well, for some reason I forgot to … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
It's just a few weeks until the official start of fall. I was browsing Hometalk (a fave hangout for DIY and crafty peeps) and found so many bountiful ways to lay a gorgeous table...many of them easy … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
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...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
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...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
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...]
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
FREE 120+ Pages of Beautiful Photos and Delightful Styling Ideas Meet our new baby...Romantic Lifestyle digital Magazine! I have partnered with Courtney of French Country Cottage and Janet of Shabby … [Read more...]
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It's Spring and deep cleaning my new home is underway with a 'wedding' present - a SteamMachine Multi-Purpose Power Steamer provided by Homeright. I found the Homeright team at Haven in July and they … [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...]