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...]

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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
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 always be about DIY style ideas and resources. DIY makes my … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
Second Hand Love Story is a new feature here on C8C I am a curator, collector, preservationist…OK, a thrift store junkie. I am addicted to 'The Find.' It is ALL about the thrill of the hunt for me. … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
Here is a printable for you to use in your Earth Month or Earth Day crafting this month. I love to make these tiles to decorate vignettes around my home. I can change them and update them when I like. … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
Here are some quick and easy painted glass ideas for your Easter or Spring decor. I have painted so many things this month as a member of the Plaid Street Team. I have come to love Folk Art Enamels … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
Baskets, egg hunts, jelly beans and bunnies...what's not to like about Easter? Easter is my second favorite holiday.Why second? you might ask. Well, Thanksgiving is my favorite. But I do love the … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
Happy Friday before Spring and St. Patrick's Day!!! It's a great day to get your craft on with this fun set of retro glassware. I told you earlier this month how excited I am to be a member of the … [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 Rebecca E. Parsons
I designed this cute Valentine tile printable just for the special day. I printed it out on heavy cardstock and raised the printer setting to best. You could print on regular paper and glue it to a … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
Manifesting My Dreams La-Z-Boy #MomCave Online Inspiration Mission I am dreaming again. I have declared 2013 as a year for me to find BALANCE! A major part of that will be taking care of ME!!! … [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 am a consummate DIY re-creator...if I see something I want, but cannot afford it, I just whip up my own version. When I first saw this image of antique wooden sock forms used as a stand in for … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
Do you ever have a dream project that all the pieces seem to fall into place easily? This DIY Thanksgiving Chalk Board Tutorial is one of those! It all started when HIMself and I went to town the … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
Last weekend I found the piéce de resistance to complete one of my Halloween vignettes...these spidery web shoes! I got them for $2 at a local yard sale...SCORE!!! I knew exactly what I would do with … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
I have recently taken to visiting HomeTalk as a way of keeping track of my favorite DIY bloggers. I joined a while back but did not understand how great it was until a few weeks ago. There is a lot of … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
I love pumpkins...eating them, decorating them and, most of all, painting them. I have been consumed this year with seeking out the best of the best painted pumpkins to share with you. I have gathered … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
Transforming a Writing Desk with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint by Barbara B. Nocco, Bella Casa Decorative Finishes. Find her on Facebook. The writing desk is a piece I picked up about a year ago in a … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
Bing Bang Pop... I am grooving on this kitchen by Urbanspace Interiors in Austin, Texas. They built this amazing kitchen in their showroom. I am usually a traditional kitchen gal, but the bold … [Read more...]
written by Debra Disman
“What is color? No object of itself alone has color. We know that even the most brightly colored object, if taken into total darkness, loses its color. Therefore, if an object is dependent upon light … [Read more...]