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By D'Arcy Vandenberg


10 Summer Favorites I Can’t Live Without!

10 Summer Favorite's I Can't Live Without!10 Summer Favorites I Can’t Live Without!  I hope you won’t be able to live without them either. Summer is one of my favorite seasons, being outside enjoying the weather, dining outside, enjoying the gardens, and the long days along with pool & lake time and entertaining outdoors. With all the fun things to do, you’ll need to look good doing them, right? Here are my 10 Summer favorites I can’t live without!

10 Summer Favorite's I Can't Live Without!

Shorts, I love every length short, but the Bermuda shorts are one of this seasons biggest trends. In every shade, style, and color, you can’t go wrong with a Bermuda short. They look great paired with a blazer too. Easy to wear and even easier to style. Anything goes with a cute pair of Bermudas. Here are some of my favorites.

 

 

10 Summer Favorite's I Can't Live Without!

Sandals are making my top 10 Summer favorite’s. I can’t live without, and I found some adorable ones I have been wearing to death. My picks are sandals you’ll wear all Summer long and truly are some classics you’ll be able to wear for several Summer seasons.

 

 

10 Summer Favorite's I Can't Live Without!

Summer dresses are one of my top Summer favorites. So comfortable to wear, easy to style, and keeps you looking Chic without a lot of effort. Here are some of my favorites and so affordable.

 

 

 

10 Summer Favorite's I Can't Live Without!

Summer Cover up’s, and I adore this built-in Spf cover-up by Cabana Life. Stylish, true to size, and made of terry cloth.

 

 

10 Summer Favorite's I Can't Live Without!

One of My Summer’s favorites I can’t live without is grabbing a Summer read it’s perfect for catching some rays and soaking up the pages poolside. I am  CURRENTLY reading Life gives you LULULemons. You’ll always catch me with an Ice tea in my hand, it’s my favorite for every season! This Summer I am so happy I have Sunnies that are readers too! HERE Shop my photo below.

 

 

10 Summer Favorite's I Can't Live Without!

Coola Self Tanner is a must along with sunscreen for your Summer days. This self-tanner gives you such a beautiful glow and natural-looking tan. I love the face tanner and Oil mist too. Shop my picks below

10 Summer Favorite's I Can't Live Without!

Summer means BBQs and family gatherings, and I have found Butcher Box home delivery makes it even easier to entertain for the Summer. Delicious 100% grass-fed beef, free-range organic chicken, heritage-breed pork, and wild-caught seafood. An unbeatable value with an average of less than $6 per meal. Great -tasting, high-quality meat you can feel good about, delivered right to your doorstep. (Free Shipping) My family loves this meat and said it is the best meat they have eaten. (remember I am a mom of boys and they are big foodies) Our Vacations are planned around where they want to eat! Comes fresh frozen in dry ice packs and ready for your freezer. It’s a must for my TOP 10 Summer Favorite’s, and it will be for yours too. I love it to help build up my food storage too. (I am a Butcher box partner) Shop HERE

10 Summer Favorite's I Can't Live Without!

Making the 10 Summer Favorites you can’t live without! Summer Salads and one of my favorites would-be my Greek salad, So refreshing and light, I could eat it every day. This salad is so easy to make and you’ll love how tasty it is. You can eat it on a bed of romaine lettuce and a side of grilled chicken or just plain.

Greek Salad:

4 on the vine tomatoes cup up

1 English Cucumber cut up

1 cup Kalamata Olives

1 cup red onion chopped up

Italian dressing of your choice

Feta cheese (if doing whole30 leave off) use the amount you like 

Add all items together and mix with dressing (I leave the cheese out and top my salad when I serve) As this makes enough for 4 servings. I like to make a batch and have it for a couple of lunches. Serve as is or on a bed of Lettuce of your choice, also great with grilled chicken. 

I really enjoyed sharing with you a few of my Summer favorites and I have a few friends that are also sharing their favorites today as well. I hope you’ll go check them out. Have a Beautiful Summer day. OX, D’Arcy

Heidi =www.simplyoursociety.com

Gwen=www.gwenliveswell.com

Sherri=A woman thing

Michele=Hot Flash and Sass

Lerysha=www.fiftyfabandtraveling.com

Rosemary=Distinctly Southern Style

Melanie=Mels 2nd act

Kim=For a good life after 50

 
You might also enjoy these post:
The Ultimate Summer Bucket List
12 Items I used up this Summer
June recap
 
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17 Comments

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  1. Rosemary Davis says

    July 16, 2020 at 8:17 am

    D’Arcy,

    Your 10 summertime favorites rank as 10 summer essentials on my list!
    I love your choices in dresses! A fantastic way to stay cool and stylish at the same time.

    Rosemary

    Reply
    • D'Arcy Vandenberg says

      July 28, 2020 at 2:42 pm

      Rosemary that’s is just the sweetest! Thank you

      Reply
  2. Gwen gottlieb says

    July 16, 2020 at 9:11 am

    D’Arcy, love your choices for summer dresses! All so light and breezy! Great shorts too!

    Reply
    • D'Arcy Vandenberg says

      July 28, 2020 at 2:41 pm

      Thank you Gwen, dresses are so easy to wear.

      Reply
  3. Michele Linton says

    July 16, 2020 at 7:04 pm

    I’m loving the salad recipe! It looks delicious. Oh and the summer dresses are adorable! Great post D’arcy!

    Reply
  4. Len says

    July 16, 2020 at 7:59 pm

    Thanks for sharing the great styles! The salad looks delicious too!

    Reply
    • D'Arcy Vandenberg says

      July 28, 2020 at 2:41 pm

      Thank you for stopping by. Thank you and I hope you try the salad it’s so easy to make.

      Reply
  5. Heidi Suydam says

    July 17, 2020 at 4:06 pm

    I always love what you share! Thanks for the summer finds!

    Reply
    • D'Arcy Vandenberg says

      July 28, 2020 at 2:38 pm

      Thank you so much Heidi, I love sharing!

      Reply
  6. Kim Cook says

    July 18, 2020 at 8:47 am

    I love summer dresses to. The lighter and more flowy ones are awesome for out Tennessee heat. Thank you for sharing!

    Kim

    Reply
    • D'Arcy Vandenberg says

      July 28, 2020 at 2:37 pm

      I love a good dress too. So easy to wear!

      Reply
  7. melanie says

    July 18, 2020 at 6:44 pm

    Great list of summer essentials. I have thought about trying that butcher box. Thanks for reminding me about it.
    xo..Melanie

    Reply
    • D'Arcy Vandenberg says

      July 28, 2020 at 2:36 pm

      Melanie, It’s the best meat, my family’s favorite. If you try it I’d love for you to use my link. I have it here and on instagram.

      Reply
  8. Nancy Weiss says

    July 20, 2020 at 10:29 am

    Beemuda shorts, a pair of slides, and great barbecue are a few of my favorites too! Enjoyed the read as summer is such a great time to enjoy the outdoors.

    My regards,
    Nancy

    Reply
    • D'Arcy Vandenberg says

      July 28, 2020 at 2:35 pm

      Thank you for stopping by. I love good BBQ and Book.

      Reply
  9. Michele says

    July 27, 2020 at 6:10 am

    Love me a Greek salad ☀️

    Reply
    • D'Arcy Vandenberg says

      July 28, 2020 at 2:34 pm

      Oh me too!

      Reply

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These easy and delicious Mozzarella Pesto Rolls were a hit at our family get-together last week and are perfect for upcoming holiday gatherings. Made with simple ingredients, including Cache Valley Creamery cheese, and served with homemade or store-bought pesto and marinara sauces for dipping.

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Easy pump, no drip dispenser, with glass holding base, pretty enough to set on your counter.

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The glass syrup dispensers are great for your Tea/coffee/soda lovers (comes with several label flavors)
Great way to remove plastics out of your kitchen

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Honey dispenser 
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A little Sunday inspiration… 8 quotes I’ve found A little Sunday inspiration…

8 quotes I’ve found really HIT 
In midlife❤️

➡️ slide through my 8 photos to read…I know a few of them or maybe all will resonate with you too✔️

Have a beautiful & blessed Sunday pretty ladies 🙏🌸

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On this journey… I have really researched and have found the importance of clean Beauty, Clean living and what we put into our bodies, is more important NOW than ever.

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🧼🧽🧴 The song that’s always in my Head “Clean -up” “Clean-up” everybody do your share…

I am trying to share how important it is to “Clean-Up” your beauty, your home and what you put into & on your body. 

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Have a beautiful Friday Pretty ladies🅾️❌ D’Arcy
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Today, I’m making an easy Cranberry Cheddar Caramel Dip served with apples, pretzels, and shortbread. It’s perfect as an appetizer or dessert for your holiday party!

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9 Affordable 
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My Birthday Month was a good month for Outfit’s yo My Birthday Month was a good month for Outfit’s you loved✔️

I am Now 55 and these are the Top 18 outfit you loved❤️, that I shared✔️✔️✔️

-Slide ➡️ Through All 18 to see some of the things that made you like the outfit…

-What some of the outfits had on common
-Trends your loving
-What colors I shared you picked as favorites 
-Classic pieces you always love

I loved all of these “fits” but #3 was fun- #2 I got stopped several times to tell be I looked “ chic”#6 I could believe the sale … 16 is comfy and cute

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Strong Women Rise… Strong Women Win… She’s HER own Strong Women Rise… Strong Women Win… She’s HER own Force from within….

I love that❤️ 

I feel so many Women, don’t give themselves enough credit…

As Moms, Wives, business owners, hard workers and the “doers”
They’re doing it all and carrying the weight …most of the time with a smile, and hiding a worry, a weakness or guilt!

Remember you are STRONG.. you are a force … and it’s ok to not to give a dam what others think… 

And sometimes… it’s ok not to Give a  dam “what’s for dinner!”😉🥰
Or that the laundry didn’t get done, or that your Christmas Tree isn’t up after Halloween…

Sometimes the “give a dam” can turn back on tomorrow 😉❤️

Happy November pretty ladies, remember as we head into a “moms” busiest season… it’s important to take care of yourself, breathe and know when to turn on/off your “give a dam switch” 😉❤️🥰

On another note… How cute is this outfit for thanksgiving? 🦃🍂 
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Funny … not funny.. working moms… busiest time of the year
Thanksgiving Outfit Idea🍂🦃 PROOF Good Basics can Thanksgiving Outfit Idea🍂🦃

PROOF Good Basics can easily be “Elevated” with a Blazer for a “Chic Polished Look” 

Add some great accessories, which always “finish off the look” ✔️✔️✔️

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You can never go wrong with jeans and a blazer✔️

Tell me something you’re looking for… to help you this holiday season⬇️

-Thanksgiving outfits 
-Holiday outfits
-decorating inspo
-Recipes
-cocktail recipes
-Gift ideas (for who)
Custom-made luxury. Pre washed for Purity. @three Custom-made luxury.
Pre washed for Purity.

@threegirlscurtains  specializing in custom pre-washed curtains because they care deeply about the craftsmanship and sustainability & pieces that are ready to hang.

Not only are their curtains luxurious and beautiful they’re also clean, safe and gentle for your home and family.

I’ve partnered with Three Girls Curtains and couldn’t be more excited to finally share the Zaria double French pleat in green stripe with you. Their attention to detail and craftsmanship finished off our master bedroom remodel “like Jewlery for an outfit” The curtains are to your walls. 

It’s all in the details…
November 🍂🍁only means… We’re getting ready…. Some November 🍂🍁only means…
We’re getting ready….

Some changes are coming….

@kingofchristmas Tree has arrived✔️ and I’ve started decking the halls ….the Holidays will be hear before you know it…

Seriously, if November goes as fast as October did Christmas will be here in 3 days🤦🏼‍♀️

Are you in the market for a new Christmas tree this year?
Kinds of Christmas makes the most beautiful Trees, wreaths and garlands for all your holiday greenery needs! 

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Yes, we’re adding yet another Tree this year:) stay tuned…🎄

When do you Start decorating?
I actually started my tree decorating clients tomorrow…

If you live in Utah and want your Tree-porch- A Tablescape or House decorated for the Holidays:) send me Dm🎄🎄🎄🎄

Don’t worry, I am not skipping Thanksgiving🍂🦃 I have a lot of fun content to share with you- outfits-recipes- Decor-tablescapes ….
🍂Happy Halloween 🎃 🍂 Come on a Fall walk with Lit 🍂Happy Halloween 🎃 🍂

Come on a Fall walk with Little Man & Coco … and see what we see🍂 
🎥Watch tell the end to see what “Coach” did for him…

This little guy loves trees, and is at peace outside, he’d be out here all day, everyday…

He loves walks to look at trees, loves to swing in the hammock to look at the trees, he loves to touch the leaves and explore 🍂

It’s the sweetest thing to watch, 
And I enjoy every moment and don’t rush any of them🍂🍂 I am happy to look at leaves for hours🍂

Being a grandma has changed me in the most beautiful way.
I don’t rush through moments anymore.
I don’t stress the little things like I used to.
Because now I know how fast it all goes. 🥰❤️

Incase your new here… I go by “COCO “and my hubby is “Coach”
They say you shouldn’t… Who’s “They anyway’s?” 🚨A They say you shouldn’t…
Who’s “They anyway’s?”

🚨Attention Fashion Police🚨
Age is just a number!!!

You can wear Leather pants over 50….

Hello, I am D’Arcy and I am 55 and I don’t let a number dictate my style✔️

Ladies, don’t let a number stop you from wearing what you love, or what makes you feel good!!

🚨3 things you should DO…

-Wear what makes you feel good 
-Wear what flatters your figure 
- Wear what make YOU feel confident 

3 Things you DON’t want to do

- Care about others opinions 
- Dress your age 
-Wear things that DON’T fit well, and are uncomfortable or don’t flatter your figure.

🌸Pretty Ladies, when you look good, you feel good and you do good✔️✔️✔️

That’s a mood lifter right there!

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Thursday night Lives are Back… Missed tonight’s?… Thursday night Lives are Back…

Missed tonight’s?… well it’s right here to view, so grab a glass of your favorite… and tune in❤️😉

You asked for them.. and I answered YES..
This week I decided to share Happy Mail..

Things I’ve purchased, brands I am working with, pr packages, gift ideas, and more.

Each week will be different, a great way to connect with you, have a chat, share things, create a recipe, maybe a decorating tip or two, special guests, and sometimes maybe just a chat.

I’ll be doing these Thursday’s at 4 or 6pm Mnt. 
(I’ll tell you the night before) 

Thank you for tuning in and encouraging me to start them up again. ❤️😉🥰

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Thank you 🅾️❌, D’Arcy

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