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Dear D'Arcy

By D'Arcy Vandenberg


10 Favorite Things I am Loving

10 Favorite Things I Am Loving

Hello, pretty ladies,

I hope your July was a good one. I feel like I just asked you about June! These summer months seem to fly by.

Our oldest son is getting married on August 24th, and I know it will be here so fast. As we’re getting closer, I’ve been emotional several times. Maybe this will help me have my emotions under control by the wedding week. 

I haven’t done a Favorite Things wrap-up in a while, where I share what I have been loving and wearing or using on repeat. I thought sharing for our monthly blog hop with Dawn, Cindy, and Suzanne today would be fun. They’ll be sharing their July Best Sellers, favorites for summer, or things they love. Their blogs are linked below, so head over to them and see what they shared today.

—Things I am loving lately—

I could say “Favorite Things,” but my True favorite things aren’t “things”… It’s family, & friends, entertaining/hosting, making a home a home-cooking, gardening and traveling, and wandering boutiques, bookstores, and antique stores. 

So, with that said …. Things I am loving lately will do! Ox

10 Favorite Things 

Fashion

Eric Javits, budha girls, jeffery campbell

Eric Jervits bag, Budha Girl Bracelets, Jeffery Campbell sandals

Bags

Eric Jervits has a straw/rattan bag that comes with a clutch. The quality is impressive. It is fully lined, and the leather trim detail makes it sturdy and a piece you can use season after season. It truly goes with everything from pool attire to shorts and dresses.

Amazon Seamless Panties– If you love skims or hanky-panky thong panties, you’ll love these seamless packs of the BEST buttery-soft panties for under $19. They stay put, don’t roll, and are genuinely seamless—no panty lines, no matter what you wear! I give these as gifts to my girlfriends who like things, and they adore them and always purchase more! This is a genuine BEST SELLER for me.

Shoes

Jeffery Campell Sandals– Linques Flip Flop: A polished, link-shaped buckle and diagonally slanted square-toe top, this sleek flip-flop is crafted from smooth leather. Jeffrey Campbell consistently delivers a range of edgy, on-trend footwear, from bold shapes to versatile basics. Year after year, the fun-loving brand’s fresh, lively silhouettes delight, inspire, and never disappoint. I genuinely love his shoes, and these are a pair I’ve been living in all summer. They go with everything from shorts to linen pants, jeans, and sundresses. If you pack correctly, you could take these on a trip and go from pool to evening with these shoes.

Jeans

Flats Styled from Day to Night with Ally Shoes
Wit & Wisdom
Flats Styled from Day to Night with Ally Shoes
Walmart
4th of July Outfit Inspirations: Over 40
Amazon

Oversized Cuffed Jeans– I am completely obsessed and have several pairs in various washes, brands, and price points. I’ve always loved a cuffed boyfriend’s jeans and even a straight leg. (to be honest, I’ve been wearing for years, and it’s always been a great way to wear jeans that might be just a hair too short because of my height. I could cuff them and make them look right. It always felt a little French-inspired. You can get wide-leg, patch-pocket, and straight-leg denim in various washes and price points. Let me tell you, I am in love with them all. I am sharing below all the styles I’ve been wearing on repeat for the last couple of months, and I even have this Risen pair in a lighter wash arriving tomorrow. 

Kut from the Kloth– Meg, $109 Sienna,$109 Wit & wisdom, Sale $69.99 Amazon,  $39.99 Risen, $69 Walmart $29

Shop the Jeans Below:

 

Jewelry

Budha Girl Bracelets-BuDhaGirl Gold All Weather Bangles, remarkable bangles redefine elegance with their weightless, soundless, waterproof, and TSA-proof design. Crafted to perfection, each set comprises nine bangles, symbolizing intentions for the day. Wear them anywhere, as their soundless and waterproof nature ensures seamless integration into any setting. If you wear only one stack of bracelets, I will pick these! They go with everything and can even be worn in the pool. Wear it all year long. 

For the Home

things I am loving

A steamer for clothes—a clothes steamer with fast wrinkle removal and a large 300ml tank. It is ideal for all fabrics, is easy to use, is compact, and is a portable travel garment steamer. I use this every day! It’s easy to use, fills, and heats up almost instantly.

 

things I am loving

Bud vases—This small flower bud vase set of 12 features a transparent glass vase surface decorated with a retro embossed pattern. It is elegant and classic, and it can be used for center table decoration, enhancing the style of the interior space! On Sale right now, $21.99, 24% off a set of 12. I’ve used it on the dining room tables, nightstands, kitchen island, and even outside on the patio. I originally purchased them to mix with glass vases I already owned for the garden bridal shower I threw for my future daughter-in-love.

Beauty

National Lipstick Day with Thrive Causemetics 
Thrive Lip Crayons
National Lipstick Day with Thrive Causemetics 
National Lipstick Day with Thrive Causemetics 

Thrive Lip Crayons—EmpowerMatte Precision Lipstick Crayon Line, define and fill in one step. Semi-permanent Micropigments lock in this lipstick for bold, long-lasting, velvet matte lip color in 14 statement-making shades. Read my last blog post all about them HERE. I can stop wearing these lip crayons. Seriously, I’ve been wearing them daily.

Beauty products
Midlife Skincare Routine: From Day To Night And A Self-Care Day

Colleen Rothschild—Retinol Supreme Night The oil refines skin tone and texture, fights age spots, and improves dullness. In the morning, you will wake to find renewed and radiant skin. Retinol Supreme Night Oil combines the regenerative benefits of retinol with the moisturizing properties of plant-based oils. The sleeping elixir uniquely combines…

  • The regenerative benefits of the highest concentration of stabilized retinol, which encourages healthy skin renewal
  • Highly potent Vitamin C to counteract the havoc brought upon by free radicals and environmental toxins
  • Nine plant-based oils which replenish moisture and help prevent irritation and flaking

I’ve been using this nightly for the last six months and noticed a change in my skin. I just finished the bottle and ordered another one.

 

Health

Armra

Armra is a pure and potent ARMRA Colonostrum concentrate. It strengthens your skin, lung, and gut barriers, optimizes your microbiome, and activates cellular health and performance to revive whole-body health.

Clinical Results¹:

86% experienced less bloating

80% improved their lean muscle mass, strength, and endurance

79% reported thicker hair

60% noticed better focus & energy

My sister told me about this problem six months ago, and I’ve used it ever since. It truly works, and I have noticed a massive change in everything it states it does. I have a code & a link that saves you 15% off. Shop HERE and use Code DARCYVANDENBERG.

things I am loving

BLOG HOP⬇️

Dawn  With @partytildawn on Instagram and her Blog Party Til Dawn 

Suzanne With @crazyblondelifeblog and her Blog Crazy Blonde Life Blog

Cindy With @lululoves7_and her Blog Lulu Loves 7

 

Have a beautiful day, Pretty ladies, and remember your smile is your BEST accessory.

Thank you for stopping by.

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Welcome to my blog, Where I share Fashion and lifestyle over 40. A Former Clothing Boutique owner, Interior designer by Trade! Boy mom, Sharing Tips, DIY’s, Recipes, Home inspiration, Ways to style what you own and create ways to look & feel stylish at any age! I love a good deal and I adore luxury! I share how I mix both. While sneaking in Chats about midlife issues. Midlife Now, isn’t what it was for our moms!
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—2 month Update—

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I was diagnosed in December, Surgery in January and my first laser in February.

I’ve been sharing this Journey in hopes to help encourage you to make a skin check up appointment. 

Melanoma Cancer is deadly and very different from Skin Cancer.

Melanoma cancer is deadly,  early detection is key, before it can spread to lymph nodes, organs blood. 

If your new here or just seeing this post, I have 4 other parts with all the info and my Journey to date in Feed and stores saved to highlights with more info.

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This little spit fire is 23🤍 I can’t believe how f This little spit fire is 23🤍
I can’t believe how fast time has flown by 🤍

It’s been so fun watching him grow from a  little pistol into this young man🤍and amazing New daddy. 

His determination, and strong will, made him a great athlete, while his tender heart  and sensitivity & caring has made him kind to others. He’s loyal, has a strong work ethic and a joy for adventure. 

He’s our boy that would want to save every kitten and brought us home our beloved Binx and Little Miss…

The pickiest eater ever, until about the age of 12, and  He wouldn’t try a burger until age 13! (Thank goodness that’s all changed) 😉

So many memories , yet doesn’t seem like it could already be 23 years! 
Proud of the man and watching him become a daddy has been one of our biggest joys🤍🤍

Happy 23rd 🎂🎉Hampton Steel we couldn’t love you more🤍🤍🤍

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Gardening, Reading, Antiquing and thrifting are my “Grandma” hobbies! 

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🌷Easy Appetizer 🌷 Tulip Baguette Bites A perfect 🌷Easy Appetizer 🌷
Tulip Baguette Bites

A perfect Spring time appetizer , you can make for Easter🌷🐰🥕🐣Or Mothers Day🌷

Recipe:
-French Baguette sliced
-Cherry tomatoes 
-Chives
-Basil leaves
-Spreadable Cream cheese or Boursin garlic & fine Herb Gournay cheese (I use @boursincheese) 

Prep: slice bread, cut chives to stems size, cut Basil into small leaves, cut tomatoes in 1/2, cut off tops to square up and cut little lines into the tomato to create the tulip ….

Assemble:
- spread cheese onto bread
- add two chive stems
-add basil leaves
-add 1 yellow 1 red cherry tomatoes 

Arrange on platter and serve.

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I know I love a good SALE.. —6 Spring Tops— 50% I know I love a good SALE..

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Last week in 20 Photos… Everything from what I wa Last week in 20 Photos…

Everything from what I was working on at Home,for Easter, outfits I wore, content I am creating, flower arrangements made, Recipes I worked on and some entertaining sneak peeks…

Romanticizing your life and making daily life special is easy and it’s just in the details🎀☕️🤍

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The joys of being a grandparent! Yes, ours is the The joys of being a grandparent! Yes, ours is the cutest😂😂😂

We’re having our first little sleep over tonight ❤️❤️❤️

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Remember to protect your peace…. For those that m Remember to protect your peace….

For those that maybe needed to hear this today 🤍🙏🏻

“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” – Proverbs 4:23

 CORINTHIANS 15:33
“Do not be misled: ‘Bad company corrupts good character.’” – 1 Corinthians 15:33

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.” – Proverbs 3:5-6

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” – Psalm 34:18

“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” – Colossians 3:13-14

“Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.” – Psalm 37:7

Bible verses that bring peace!
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