“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...]

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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...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
I love books and I love to make books, especially journals and vacation books. I have been making them for years and have been fortunate enough to take classes with some of the best book makers and … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
Beautiful Ways to Contain Your Stuff Oh My Goodness...downsizing is not going so well. When we moved in January, we were committed to simplifying, paring down and letting go. Well, HIMself was … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
With the flip of a switch, we created a beautiful new atmosphere while eliminating wasted electricity. By opting to embrace the new technology of compact fluorescent bulbs, I will use up to 75% less … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
Paint your own Rustic Painted American Flag with this simple Step-by-Step Tutorial using paint pens. It is a Pottery Barn Knock Off project. I love to browse the high end stores like Pottery Barn and … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
The big event happened on Friday afternoon, when 16 top-tier bloggers from around the US gathered in New York City at the invitation of Sear's and KMart to celebrate the launch of the Sandra by Sandra … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
I just got back from NYC after a blissful 2 days with the Kmart/Sears team at the Sandra Lee launch!!! My creative energy is on fire. Sandra made a comment about my blog { "This is pure genius." } and … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
I spent a wonderful part of Sunday afternoon creating a new board on Pinterest!!! I am spending more and more time there and have now included time for it in my weekly calendar!!! Oh yes I did!!! I … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
It's February 29 aka LEAP DAY! In addition to LEAPing for joy that I get a whole extra 24 hours ~ it's like A FREE DAY ~ I am wishing each of you a... Feel free to print one of these for … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
I am so thrilled to show you my DIY Christmas Decor Vignette #24 ~ My Elegantly Sumptuous Luxe 4 Less Christmas Tree for 2011. Most of the decorations are from the Dollar Tree. They had some awesome … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
The DIY Christmas Decor Vignette #23 ~ Elegantly Sumptuous Luxe 4 Less candelabra I found for a steal at Goodwill. By now you should have discovered that I love my local Goodwill store. I could … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
The Elegantly Sumptuous Luxe 4 Less DIY Christmas Decor Vignette #19 is using lots of glass to bring sparkle and shine into the decorating scheme. I found these tall glass goblets at my favorite … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
My DIY Elegantly Sumptuous Luxe 4 Less Christmas Decor Vignette #18 is an inexpensive way to get some glamour into your decorating scheme. I so wanted a large mirror over the mantle this year. Mirrors … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
The DIY Christmas Decor Vignette #17 and Elegantly Sumptuous Luxe 4 Less idea today is magnolia leaves rimmed in silver. They turned out so amazingly awesome, it is one of my favorites this … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
This was the most fun I have had in years...adorning my beloved Florida home was a thrilling pastime for me over the past few weeks as I lovingly blessed each and every inch of her. I used natural … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
DIY Christmas Decor Vignette #13 is indeed an Elegantly Sumptuous Luxe 4 Less. I covered two books from Goodwill with newsprint. I placed a set of blue beads in a leaded glass tray I own and put a 2 … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
DIY Christmas Decor Vignette #14 my Elegantly Sumptuous Luxe 4 Less firepit from Kmart completes my holiday decor with flair. In Florida the lanai is a vital part of the indoor/outdoor living … [Read more...]
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...]