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the orange in the glass of sangria with the ocean in the background

Quick and Easy Bring the Beach Tropical Sangria Recipe!

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

the orange in the glass of sangria with the ocean in the background

Bring the Beach Tropical Sangria Recipe Bring the Beach Tropical Sangria Recipe! We love beach-inspired entertaining here on Amelia Island. My guests often request that I make a batch of … [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...]

California WIne Club cosy dinner with wine

Give the Gift of Wine from California Wine Club

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

California WIne Club cosy dinner with wine

It's almost time to have all your gifts wrapped and under the tree this year. I love to surprise those I love with a good bottle of wine. It is even better to give them a gift that will bring bottles … [Read more...]

California WIne Club cosy dinner with wine

The Holidays with California Wine Club

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

California WIne Club cosy dinner with wine

California Wine Club I received my new wine shipment from the California Wine Club recently. Last year I won a three month membership and enjoyed every bottle. This year the wines are just as good, … [Read more...]

Rebecca’s Sweet & Spicy Sangria in a Mason Jar

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Okay...it's that time of year when we head to the beach for picnics, fun and games. One of my favorite things to do is pack our food and drinks in Mason jars. They are easy to carry, never spill … [Read more...]

California Wines I Love – Thornton Winery

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Thornton Winery 32575 Rancho California Road Temecula, CA 92589 (909) 699-0099 I love the: Almond Champagne Gewurztraminer … [Read more...]

California Wines I Love – Baily Vineyard & Winery

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...]

California Wines I Love – South Coast Winery

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

South Coast Winery Resort & Spa 34843 Rancho California Road Temecula, CA 92591 951-587-WINE Wines Cabernet Sauvignon Pinot Noir Syrah … [Read more...]

spicy apple bread

Rebecca’s Spicy Apple Bread, Spicy Skillet Apples with Homemade Sangria

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

spicy apple bread

With apple harvest time upon us, I love to visit the orchards in northern Georgia and pick my own apples. I can most of them to use through the winter...but I always make a pie, a cobbler and my spicy … [Read more...]

California Wines I Love – Callaway Vineyards & Winery

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Callaway Vineyards & Winery 32720 Rancho California Road Temecula, CA 92589 (951) 676-4001 I love the: Cabernet Sauvignon Meritage Syrah … [Read more...]

California Wines I Love – Wilson Creek Winery & Vineyards

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

  Wilson Creek Winery & Vineyards 35960 Rancho California Road Temecula, CA 92591 (951) 699-WINE I love the: Almond Champagne Almond Joy 2008 Late Harvest Zinfandel Golden … [Read more...]

California Wines I Love – Morovino

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Morovino 76 Landing Passage Avila Beach, CA 93424 (805) 627-1443 2008 Pinot Grigio - Gold Medal, 2009 Orange County Fair Commercial Wine Competition, Silver Medal at the 2009 California State … [Read more...]

California Wines I Love – Jada Vineyard & Winery

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Jada Vineyard & Winery 5620 Vineyard Drive Paso Robles, CA 93446 805.226.4200 2008 Jersey Girl 2008 Jack of Hearts 2006 Mirror, 53% estate syrah, 37% estate Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% … [Read more...]

California Wines I Love – Pomar Junction

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Pomar Junction Vineyard and Winery 5036 South El Pomar Road Templeton, CA 93465 805.238.9940 Wines and Awards San Francisco International Wine Competition Silver Medal - 2006 Picnic … [Read more...]

California Wines I Love – Monte De Oro

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

I have just returned from two weeks in Temecula, Ca...southern California's wine country. I enjoyed so many wines at wine tastings in the area, I am inspired to launch a new Saturday series on wines I … [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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