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Ghosts of Furniture Past™ – Writing Desk with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

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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...]

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Sunday Inspiration Image #53

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

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Never Judge Yourself from @Inspirista’s #BalanceBook

Never Judge Yourself from @Inspirista’s #BalanceBook

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Never Judge Yourself from @Inspirista’s #BalanceBook

The 30-day Challenge with my friend Jennifer Tuma-Young’s new book–Balance Your Life, Balance the Scale continues. #BalanceBook I am doing it to gain BALANCE!!! You can read about it here. So this is … [Read more...]

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Family Fun with Gamesville’s Reel Cash Critters

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

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I must tell you upfront that I love to play games. My whole family does. We have family fun days and nights dedicated to game play. We have our own fantasy football league, Wii challenges, an ongoing … [Read more...]

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DIY Series: I Want to Cook in this…Colorful Hip #Kitchen!

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

colorful hip kitchen from urbanspaceinteriors.com

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...]

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Rendering Color II

written by Debra Disman

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“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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Sunday Inspiration Image #52

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

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Rendering Color I

written by Debra Disman

pink sky with trees

“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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My Inner and Outer Beauty Secrets

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

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My Beauty Routine I think beauty is a combination of things, both interior and exterior. I give each of them importance in my beauty regimen. Health along with mental, spiritual and physical fitness … [Read more...]

The definition of an Inspirista by @Inspirista #BalanceBook

The Definition of an Inspirista from @Inspirista’s #BalanceBook

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

The definition of an Inspirista by @Inspirista #BalanceBook

Defining an Inspirista by @Inspirista So I am doing this 30-day Challenge with my friend Jennifer Tuma-Young’s new book–Balance Your Life, Balance the Scale.  #BalanceBook I am doing it to gain … [Read more...]

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My Joyful Menopause Story~Menopause Awareness Month { #PoiseFab5 }

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

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I look on my brilliantly glorious life as a giant canvas on which I am splattering as much paint as I possibly can!!! Being of a certain age, I have earned the right to speak my mind. Speaking my mind … [Read more...]

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Quick Brunch Strata w/ Garlic Wine Sauce for Family Game Night Fun #DipDipHooray

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

brunch strata with dip

Heinz+Ore-Ida+Tyson+Hasbro = #Dip Dip Hooray Oh my goodness...this is one of the most fun times I have had in weeks. I was challenged to come up with some Heinz®, Tyson®, and Ore-Ida® creative meal … [Read more...]

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My 30-Day Flower Power Challenge { Balance Your Life, Balance the Scale } by Jennifer Tuma-Young #balancebook

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

flower Jennifer Tuma-Young – Balance Your Life, Balance the Scale

30-Day Challenge I am joining Susan Vernicek, founder of Identity Magazine to find balance in 30 Days. The challenge is inspired by the soon to be released (best selling) book by the remarkable … [Read more...]

I blog therefore I am…Looking at Goals for 2013 and Beyond

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Mom Dot Com recently asked, "WHY you are a blogger and WHAT do you want to achieve for yourself?" She also started a linky party for answers and goals. Some are thoughtful, some are fun...read on for … [Read more...]

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Fantasy Football Draft Party by the Pool with #SnickersMinis

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

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HIMself loves some Fantasy Football. He's not very good at it, but he does enjoy the competition. So we decided to host a Fantasy Football pre-draft party Florida style...by the pool with laptops. … [Read more...]

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Open Letter to Sears About Joining the Serta iComfort Mattress Review Team #iComfort

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

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Dear Sears: I would love to join Zippy of Champagne Living and Trisha from MomDot as a vital part of the Serta iComfort Mattress Review Team. I am not too proud to beg, ask, beseech, entreat, nag, … [Read more...]

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Transform Your Life Into Art ~ The Heart & Soul of Cre8tive Compass Magazine

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

transform your life into art Rebecca E. Parsons original art

There are a lot of changes coming in my future...stay tuned as I alter, adapt, adjust, amend, change, commute, convert, cook, cook, correct mid-course, denature, develop, dial back, diversify, doctor, … [Read more...]

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Bloggers Matter to President Obama, Martha Stewart, Katie Couric and You

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

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I am a blogger. When you visit here, you are reading my blog...although I run it like a magazine. Thousands of bloggers just like me are gathering today in New York City for the conference known as … [Read more...]

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Sunday Inspiration Image #47 ~ The BE vitamins

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

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I attempt each Sunday to publish something I saw during the previous week that inspired me. I actually counted the posts (all 46 of them) beginning on September 12, 2010. You can browse all the other … [Read more...]

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DIY No Sew Travel ScrapBook Journal with Elmer’s Tri-fold Display Board – Tutorial

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

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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...]

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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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