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Pasta Sauté Party Bar recipes

Pasta Bar Quick Dinner Ideas/Recipes

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Pasta Sauté Party Bar recipes

I have the kind of home where people pop in frequently. When they come for dinner, I like to have a few quick dinner recipes at hand, so I can enjoy my guests and not slave in the kitchen. Here is … [Read more...]

Southern Sunrise Birthday Breakfast #SeductiveTables

My Seductive Table for Two ~ Happy Birthday HIMself

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Southern Sunrise Birthday Breakfast #SeductiveTables

Shhhhhh. Don't tell, but I am creating a romantic tablescape inspired by Moll Anderson's new book, Seductive Tables For Two: Tablescapes, Picnics, and Recipes That Inspire Romance. The minute I saw … [Read more...]

St. Nicholas Victorian Tea Party Tablescape Centerpiece

St. Nicholas Tea ~ Victorian Christmas Tradition

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

St. Nicholas Victorian Tea Party Tablescape Centerpiece

It is St. Nicholas Day. That means it is time for feast and féte here at Angel Wood Cottage. This year the inspiration for my annual St. Nicholas Tea came from Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. “I … [Read more...]

Thanksgiving Table Setting The Grateful tree

Thanksgiving Table Setting–The Grateful Table

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Thanksgiving Table Setting The Grateful tree

I love Thanksgiving. I love the planning, the prep, the gathering, and the counting of blessings. I love it so much, I chose Thanksgiving Day for my wedding. So when Wayfair.com asked for Thanksgiving … [Read more...]

Tall-Mango-Pineapple-Mojito

Chillin’ by the Pool with a Tall Mango Pineapple Mojito

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Tall-Mango-Pineapple-Mojito

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...]

colorful flower centerpiece, pig painting, glassware

How to Create a Colorful Layered Farmhouse Tablescape!

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

colorful flower centerpiece, pig painting, glassware

Designing a Colorful Layered Farmhouse Tablescape with mounds of luscious fresh flowers was just what I needed to chase the winter Blahs away. It has been a long winter, even here in north Florida. It … [Read more...]

Egg cup bouquet

Easter Breakfast Tablescape ~ Table Decor with Easter Candy

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Egg cup bouquet

I love to cook. And I love to create a beautiful atmosphere for enjoying my food. Easter morning is no exception. After sunrise mass, we sat down to a joyous meal. This was really a 'break fast' meal … [Read more...]

ST. Patrick's Day Tea Tablescape

St. Patrick’s Day Afternoon Tea Tablescape

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

ST. Patrick's Day Tea Tablescape

Today we had St. Patricks's Day afternoon tea on the lanai!!I love my Irish tea set from Galway. What a beautiful tablescape this set creates. Galway is where my Grandfather's family hails from, so it … [Read more...]

rustic thanksgiving table centerpiece

How to Create a Rustic Thanksgiving Table Inexpensively

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

rustic thanksgiving table centerpiece

paid post Earthy elements grace our Rustic Thanksgiving Table this fall. A casual holiday feast will be served at the farmhouse table on the screened porch. Visioning and preparing a 'Feast & … [Read more...]

The Wedding Crazies Have Officially Begun…Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook Be Dammed

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Social Media Has Taken Over My Life Okay...I had to have a serious talk with myself last night when Groomzilla had ruffled my oh so sensitive feathers falling from my overly lacy sleeves. I was … [Read more...]

St. Nicholas Victorian Tea Party Tablescape Centerpiece

St. Nicholas Tea Party ~ Victorian Christmas Celebration

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

St. Nicholas Victorian Tea Party Tablescape Centerpiece

It is time for feast and féte here at Angel Wood Cottage. Inspiration for my annual St. Nicholas Tea came from Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol this year.“I will honour Christmas in my heart, and … [Read more...]

Puppy Bowl Party Table Silk® Soy Milk #rethinkwhatyoudrink

Criminally Sexy Seafood Gumbo for Homegating

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Puppy Bowl Party Table Silk® Soy Milk #rethinkwhatyoudrink

It is football season! That means loads of excitement and loads of delicious food. I am cooking up some very special treats for the times when we homegate. One of HIMself's favorites is my Criminally … [Read more...]

Gathering Special Things for #SeductiveTables

Moll Anderson Chats with Me About “Seductive Tables For Two”

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Gathering Special Things for #SeductiveTables

Lifestyle and romance expert, Moll Anderson, chats with me about her newest book, Seductive Tables For Two: Tablescapes, Picnics, and Recipes That Inspire Romance. The minute I saw this beautifully … [Read more...]

Puppy Bowl Party Table Silk® Soy Milk #rethinkwhatyoudrink

Puppy Bowl Party-Gumbo and More #rethinkwhatyoudrink

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Puppy Bowl Party Table Silk® Soy Milk #rethinkwhatyoudrink

Big game Sunday means Puppy Bowl for me!!! TEE HEE!! It is Big Game Sunday in NOLA! Loads of excitement and loads of delicious food. However, in this house we watch The Puppy Bowl. In honor of the … [Read more...]

American Flatbread Sampler #BigGameParty

YUMMMM Rustic Crust and American Flatbread #BigGameParty

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

American Flatbread Sampler #BigGameParty

Next weekend is the Big Game for many Americans. Since the game is in New Orleans, there will be parties and festivities galore. My theme this year is Mardi Gras and I will be sharing ideas, recipes … [Read more...]

Beignets from hautemealz.com

How To Surprise Her with Valentine’s Dinner: A Guide for Guys

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Beignets from hautemealz.com

by Perry P. Perkins Executive Chef & Menu Designer at Haute Mealz He Had Me at Beignets! Editor's Note: I met Perry last August in Portland at the IFBC (International Food Bloggers Conference). … [Read more...]

shoes ready-to-fitness-walk #CookClassico

New Year, New Me Healthy Recipe w/Classico Tomatoes #CookClassico

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

shoes ready-to-fitness-walk #CookClassico

New Year, New He/Me/Us Plan HIMself and I have declared 2013 as a year to become more able-bodied, active, bright-eyed, bushy-tailed, full of life, hale, hardy, healthful, physically fit, restored, … [Read more...]

Cheesy Biscuits from the December Issue of Better Homes and Gardens Magazine

Cheesy Biscuits from the December 2011 Issue of Better Homes and Gardens Magazine

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Cheesy Biscuits from the December Issue of Better Homes and Gardens Magazine

Last year I was challenged to recreate a holiday recipe from the issue of Better Homes and Gardens Magazine pictured below. The issue was loaded with wonderful holiday crafting, DIY and recipe ideas. … [Read more...]

dinner with the twins

Wet Ones Sticky Situations Facebook Contest

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

dinner with the twins

As a mother of four, we have had some really sticky situations through the years. Mom Central and Wet Ones® has launched a Sticky Situations Facebook Contest asking Moms to share their sticky … [Read more...]

The St. Nicholas Bigelow Tea punch #AmericasTea

Starting a New HolidayTradition ~ St. Nicholas Tea #AmericasTea

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

The St. Nicholas Bigelow Tea punch #AmericasTea

Cozy & Warm Holiday Entertaining One of my favorite things to do is welcome friends and neighbors into my home over the holidays. This holiday season I transformed my great room into a sparkling … [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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