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DIY The Gilded Pumpkin Reigns Supreme at My House

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

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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DIY Fall Spruce Up of Your Front Door with Color #DIY

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

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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...]

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DIY Mercury Glass Pumpkin Tutorial with Krylon’s Looking Glass Paint

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Faux Mercury Glass vignette

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...]

DIY Fall Wreath Roundup ~ You Can So Make These #DIY

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...]

DIY Faux Mercury Glass Pumpkin Pottery Barn Knock Off { Tutorial }

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

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...]

Halloween Crafting with The Balancing Act – Cute Pumpkin BOO Centerpiece #cBias

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

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...]

DIY Lanai Sanctuary – New Furniture, Decor & Glidden® Paint #GliddenGallons

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

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...]

DIY Makeover My Lanai Continued…Painting with #GliddenGallons

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Back in May I did a post showcasing my lanai makeover. As with anything creative, ughhh, there is usually a downside. My beautiful new furnishings revealed an ugly secret...I needed to freshen up … [Read more...]

DIY Better Homes and Gardens Inspired Wall Art #cBias

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

I was in Walmart last night to get some flowers, snacks and magazines to read for inspiration on a lazy Sunday afternoon. I bought the September issue of Better Homes and Gardens magazine. It was a … [Read more...]

DIY Project My Studio Makeover~Feeling Groovy The BIG Reveal Studio Tour

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

It’s DIY (Do It Yourself) Project time again!!! I decided to spruce up, refresh…okay totally makeover my in-home art studio…and make over I did…this is the story of how drab beige walls (there when I … [Read more...]

DIY Project My Studio Makeover~Feeling Groovy Part 3

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

The studio is beginning to take shape now...I am so excited to share this next part...decorative painting with stencils...with you!!! I {HEART} Glidden's Brilliance Collection 2-in-1 paint and … [Read more...]

DIY Project My Studio Makeover ~ Feeling Groovy Part 2

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

I {HEART} Glidden's Brilliance Collection 2-in-1 paint and primer from Walmart. I had some dark and decorative painted (faux finished) wall to cover. I was especially worried about covering this … [Read more...]

Bright Idea…Privacy Decorative Adhesive Window Film by Emma Jeffs

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Emma Jeffs Decorative Adhesive Window Films are WOW!!! I think these window films are awesome! You can transform a window or a mirror with them for a modern or vintage look. Emma Jeffs … [Read more...]

DIY Project Painting My Studio~Have You Seen #GliddenTesters

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

It's DIY (Do It Yourself) Project time again!!! You know me and paint...we can never be separated for too long!!! I decided to spruce up, refresh...okay totally makeover my in-home art studio...and … [Read more...]

I {HEART} Martha Stewart Craft Storage Hutch

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

I so love this storage idea from Martha Stewart~ The Craft Storage Hutch!!! You can really keep all your art/craft items neatly organized and out of sight with the Martha Stewart Living™ Craft … [Read more...]

Make Your Own Digital Prints Tutorial

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Jess at Frugal with a Flourish has a great tutorial on making digital art prints... Go learn how she created this set of prints...then come back and show me what you make!!!   … [Read more...]

Ghosts of Furniture Past™ Hoosier Cabinet Before & After Part 2

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...]

DIY~Do It Yourself Pottery Barn Knock Offs

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

I love sharing some of my favorite DIY~Do It Yourself Pottery Barn Knock Offs by some very clever crafters... This DIY wall mosiac by Cassidy at Remodelaholic...click photo for … [Read more...]

Ghosts of Furniture Past™ Before & After Thrift Store Creations

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Ghosts of Furniture Past ™ a new feature here on C8C...featuring furniture updates, redo's, repurposing...it will be a website of its own very soon!!! I own it. For the past few weeks I have been … [Read more...]

Fairy Wings a Top Secret Elmer’s X-TREME Glue & Glitter Tutorial

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

I, Secret Agent Inna Cognito...AKA Rebecca...accepted a top secret X-TREME mission (#xtremeschoolglue) to create fairy wings for my child grandchild. I was instructed to put my inconspicuous Field … [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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