Balance is my word for this year! I wrote about it in January. I have been taking baby steps toward its achievement throughout the year. That's a good thing...I am making progress!!! Applause here … [Read more...]

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written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Balance is my word for this year! I wrote about it in January. I have been taking baby steps toward its achievement throughout the year. That's a good thing...I am making progress!!! Applause here … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
Vignettes are amazing little lovely places to pause and reflect on the decorator. Decor is my friend. I love to create spaces of whimsey and elegance in Mermaid Manor. Since I am so close to the … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Available for Hire! I have never let a setback keep me down (for too long); and I find I am reinventing myself with the best of them today! These past few weeks a major setback kicked me hard – in … [Read more...]

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I am so excited about the month long Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry Campaign where restaurants across the nation support and raise funds for my cause–No Kid Hungry. Throughout the month, thousands … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

I am a Nature’s Sleep Ambassador, hashtag #NSAmbassador. Being a brand ambassador means that Nature’s Sleep provided me with a Diamond Gel Memory foam mattress to sleep on and test in return for my … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

I shared this today on The Blogger Connection blog for TBC Crafters. I love to sew and I love dress forms. When I saw this VivaLasVegas stamp (6388), it inspired me. The artwork (card) I created … [Read more...]

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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...]

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10 Minute Tea Moment Tuesday Come See What's in the Polka Dot TeaPot Oh how I love tea…hot or cold, sweetened or creamed. Tea helps me create special moments during my day just to refresh and relax … [Read more...]

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I am speaking at Niche Parent Conference in a few weeks. My workshop is about The Art of Storytelling with Brad Lawless. So I have a story for you. I find my life and my brand in a holding … [Read more...]

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I am straying a little from my usual images of nature this week. I am including a vignette from my home that displays my Tea Bag Art. I save all my Bigelow Tea bags to use in my art. They are amazing … [Read more...]

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Loads of things make me smile. The top smile-makers of my life are in the collage below. I received product from and a year's subscription to FlossandBrush.com for my participation in this campaign as … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

I am a Nature's Sleep Ambassador, hashtag #NSAmbassador. Being a brand ambassador means that Nature's Sleep provided me with a Diamond Gel Memory foam mattress to sleep on and test in return for my … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

As the rising sun glistened among the dew heavy grass, my boys and I took our first swings on the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Home of THE PLAYERS Championship, … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

I recently met Rita Barakat of Let's Embellish Blog on the Socially Sensible Creatives FaceBook group. When she posted this photo, I was over the top smitten. You know how I love faces and I paint … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
I am a Nature’s Sleep Ambassador and received items to facilitate this review. I will soon be sharing the story of my great night's sleep on my new Nature's Sleep Diamond Gel Memory Foam Mattress and … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
We have a new blog hop waiting for your great recipes. Please join in below and place the hop on the bottom of your post. Grab the code for your particular blog and place it at the … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Surprised. Honored. Thrilled. I am featured on the Bigelow Tea Blog today!!! They shared my photo and said really nice things about my post. Cre8tive Compass – At first glance, Rebecca Parsons’ … [Read more...]

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I take pictures for a living as a professional blogger and, as a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community, I have been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for them … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Blogger's carry a bunch of tools when they leave home. I recently received a Rakuda satchel bag for the purpose of this review. This post was made possible by Mom Spark Media. Thoughts, opinions and … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

I am thrilled to be participating in a World Elite @MasterCard #Pricelessgolf #MC adventure at TPC Sawgrass. I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This experience has been … [Read more...]