Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I love the kitchen abuzz with a cacophony of smells, people and chopping sounds. I love the warmth of the oven and the family gathered around the harvest table. I … [Read more...]

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written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I love the kitchen abuzz with a cacophony of smells, people and chopping sounds. I love the warmth of the oven and the family gathered around the harvest table. I … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
I love to use burlap to decorate. It is so inexpensive and so versatile even though it can be a little rough on your hands. I am planning on creating a DIY Burlap Wreath for my front door. Here are … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Things I love to Cook and Eat...Being from the south, you know we love some peach cobbler at this house. When the trees become laden with peaches we pick them and can them to enjoy all year. There is … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

I seem to be spilling gratitude this week...it is my theme for Thanksgiving 2011. I created this Gratitude Tree to count my blessings... One week ago I was not sure where I would be … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
A friend recently referred to me as 'a social media maven' as she was introducing me. I thanked her and engaged the people she introduced me to while noting that I have indeed earned that title. Soon … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

I love to decorate for Halloween, inside and out!!! This year's outdoor decor became The Haunted Welcome. How do I think of these things? Well, I found some old tree branches with leaves still … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
The family road trip is that special time during which the people you love pile into a car and set out across this wide continent on a journey of exploration and transformation. It is very much the … [Read more...]
written by Debra Disman
Recently, during our Color Muze segment, on Artistically Speaking Talk Show, we discussed the fascinating phenomenon of centrifugal and centripetal action and complexity, as color designer and expert … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

When you live at the beach, it's always flip flop weather!!! So I am pretty particular about my flip flops. You know I have dozens of pairs that live right by my back door to slip into in a … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

The Drama Queen's Untimely & Unlovely Demise Once upon a time in a place oh so near...When the real life drama rises up and overtakes the supposed, imagined or created drama in your life...a … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

A Page from My Journal... As I approach my sixth decade on this planet, I am longing for the simpler times of my childhood along the beautiful Ohio River. The people were real, led simple lives and … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Jane LaFazio, a full-time artist since 1998, truly believes she is living the life she was meant to live! Hear all about her creative life and lifestyle on Artistically Speaking Talk Show with Rebecca … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Procrastinator's Party You know I have a hundred thousand ideas running around in my head at any point of time...these can cause me to put things off or delay the pleasure of completing a project or … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
Baily Vineyard & Winery 33440 La Serena Way Temecula, CA 92591 951-676-9463 I love the: Malbec Cabernet Franc … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

So usually I like to go all out for Halloween...with fun, games, costumes and loads of food. This year I decided to go a different route...and create a more intimate party for my girlfriends. It will … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

THE MONA LISA 500 YEARS LATER, SHE STILL HAS THE MOST FAMOUS AND ENIGMATIC SMILE IN THE WORLD The Mona Lisa Project, a series of photographs and short stories, is launching a fundraising campaign … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
Milestone, Anniversary, Landmark, Special Occasion...any way you view it 500 of anything is an accomplishment to be proud of...and I am! "Do what you love, and love what you do. DO WHAT YOU LOVE, … [Read more...]
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...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
Things are heating up in the search for M&M's White Chocolate Candy Corn candies. So much so, I was interviewed this week by Mara Rubin of 101.9 FM News New York about the nationwide hunt for … [Read more...]