I close my eyes and trace the chilled liquid as it slowly cools my parched throat. I can taste each of the exotic flavors one by one - mango, pineapple, lime, mint and rum. The frozen Chunks O' Fruti … [Read more...]

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written by Rebecca E. Parsons
I close my eyes and trace the chilled liquid as it slowly cools my parched throat. I can taste each of the exotic flavors one by one - mango, pineapple, lime, mint and rum. The frozen Chunks O' Fruti … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
Paint your own Rustic Painted American Flag with this simple Step-by-Step Tutorial. I painted this US flag four years ago and it is still my most popular post ever. I thought I would update it here … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
July Porch Decor – The Art of Americana This post was sponsored by Wayfair Happy 4th Y'all! I love to decorate my front porch for the seasons and the holidays. My July Porch Decor is always fun … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
Spring Porch Decor Refresh – Seasons Change Thank heaven Spring is just around the corner. Today I am sharing my new Spring Porch Decor with you. It has been a long Winter, even here in Florida. … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
Winter Style at Home My decorating heart is turning to a Winter Style at Home refresh. I am having a little cabin fever in all this cold weather. When I am spending my days indoors, I start seeing … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
Artsy Olive Art post in partnership with Frontgate Media and Artsy Olive Joy Ride 2019 – Artsy Olive Art for My Home I loved this Joy Ride by Holly Rhodes print from Artsy Olive art website the … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
Red and Green Holiday Decor This year finds us returning to Red and Green Holiday Decor. I live in a beach cottage on a tiny island. The past several years, my Christmas decor has moved more and more … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
Tonight upon your pillow Close your eyes and hide your head For the fairies and the goblins Will be hovering 'round your head... here is my gift to you... Happy Halloween to all my ghoulish … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
Last year 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
As you know I love to decorate for the season or holiday...or just to have a change! It is that creative ADD I have embraced as part of my personality! Visionary ideas are easy for me...I am a master … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
paid post New Spiritual Phone Covers Giveaway with Prone to Wander LA I am loving these New Spiritual Phone Covers and cases from Prone to Wander LA ! Mine have beloved Bible verses from Matthew … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
Spring Cleaning starts early here in Florida. I am teaming up with Wayfair to share my best cleaning tips. Wayfair sponsored this post and challenged me to share some of my favorite cleaning tips, … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
I have a FREE Last Minute Christmas Gift Tags Printable for my readers. I always run out of gift tags no matter how many I gather for the season. I always make cookies or fudge for neighbor, service … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
DIY Christmas Decor Project Here is an Elegantly Sumptuous and Super Easy DIY Nickel Plated Candelabra Makeover to get your decorating juices flowing. It is created with a candelabra I found for a … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
DIY Faux Wooden Stocking Hack Tutorial I am a consummate DIY re-creator...if I see something I want, but cannot afford or find, I set about making my own version. When I first saw this image of … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
A handmade Christmas is such a blessing for me. Creating something from nothing makes my heart sing. I created some Felted Christmas Trees from Recycled Wool Sweaters a few years ago. I updated some … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
Christmas Traditions at Angel Wood Cottage I have a few unbreakable Christmas Traditions. Some involve decorating. Some involve feast and féte. Some are just between me and baby Jesus. Angel Wood … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
paid post Welcoming Rustic Beach Christmas I am an Island Girl through and through. My home decorating style could be called rustic beach casual with some boho sparkle. The first thing I design … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
OMGhoul...I love Krylon Looking Glass Paint B-O-O!!! For Halloween 2011, I created this Ghoulish Ghostly Mirror. I promised then to show you how I did it...well, for some reason I forgot to … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
It's just a few weeks until the official start of fall. I was browsing Hometalk (a fave hangout for DIY and crafty peeps) and found so many bountiful ways to lay a gorgeous table...many of them easy … [Read more...]