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By D'Arcy Vandenberg


2 Ways to Wear a Heart Sweater: Valentine’s Day

2 Ways to Wear a Heart Sweater: Valentine’s Day

Hello Pretty Ladies,

I don’t know about you, but I am so happy we are at the end of January and headed into the month of love. February has a special place in my heart as it’s my hubby’s Birthday, our anniversary, and Valentine’s Day, which gives me something to look forward to almost every week. Which also helps a winter month go by fast. 

Another thing I love about February is the clothing. Hearts, pink and red, bows, bling, romantic and sexy clothing, all the pretty things, it’s so many of my favorite things. Did you know several of these items will also be on trend for 2024? Which the romantic in me loves! This month, I will be sharing all of the above, and I can’t wait for you to see what I’ve been creating and working on for you. 

I am sharing 2 Ways to Wear an Amazon Heart Sweater for Valentine’s Day today. This look can be worn for Day and night by changing the 3rd piece. I’ve talked about the “3rd piece” rule several times, as it’s the 3rd piece that finishes off the outfit. 

Way to Wear♥️

Two ways to wear this cute ♥️heart sweater Day to Night♥️

Easy styling tip:

Wearing the same “BASE.”

The base of this outfit = 

♥️Amazon Heart sweater

-Distressed boyfriend jeans

♥️ Red belt & booties

-Red Bag laudi vidni 

♥️ Heart Earrings 

♥️Gold beaded bracelets 

2 Ways to Wear a Heart Sweater: Valentine's Day

2 Ways to Wear a Heart Sweater: Valentine's Day
2 Ways to Wear a Heart Sweater: Valentine's Day
2 Ways to Wear a Heart Sweater: Valentine's Day

The “3 piece” changes the look from Day to night.

Day Look– Added a camel mid-length coat, keeps the look classic yet polished, perfect for …

♥️Helping  at school

♥️Grabbing Coffee w/ girlfriend 

♥️Lunch date 

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2 Ways to Wear a Heart Sweater: Valentine's Day

2 Ways to Wear a Heart Sweater: Valentine's Day
2 Ways to Wear a Heart Sweater: Valentine's Day
2 Ways to Wear a Heart Sweater: Valentine's Day

Night look– Added. Sequins blazer by Gibsonlook adds sparkle and takes a look up a notch, perfect for.

♥️Dinner with the family

♥️Kids school program

♥️ girls night 

♥️ Drink with a friend

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💋For a special treat …. I have joined 3 of my Girlfriends for a  Blog hop and would love for you to head over to their blogs for a little Valentine’s inspiration.

They created Valentine’s blog posts from Outfit inspiration, gift Ideas, recipes, and Home decor. These blog posts are a must-read for all the Valentine’s inspiration.

 

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

 

Below are a few Valentine’s Day graphics I created to help add a little touch of love to your home. These are affordable and easy ways to add that little special touch to your kitchen, living room, or entryway. One of my favorite things is seasonal mugs; it’s just something about enjoying a warm drink in a cute mug for the season. These are all $5.00 and would make a cute gift too. 

2 Ways to Wear a Heart Sweater: Valentine's Day
2 Ways to Wear a Heart Sweater: Valentine's Day
2 Ways to Wear a Heart Sweater: Valentine's Day

Shop my Valentine HOME picks Below:

 

Check back for more Valentine’s inspiration, More outfit ideas, how I’ve decorated our home, A Valentine’s Day sweets Charcuterie board, Gift guides, and a pasta dish perfect for dinner at home. I may even have a tablescape or two in the lineup. 

Thank you for stopping by.

💕Remember, Wearing a smile is your most important accessory!

Have a beautiful rest of the week, and thank you for stopping by and reading.

”2 Ways to Wear a Heart Sweater: Valentine’s Day”

 

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  1. Cindy Hannam says

    February 5, 2024 at 7:34 am

    I’m loving all the pieces for this V-day look! The purse, belt and booties are FABULOUS accessories of the day! I want it ALLLLLL!

    Reply
    • D'Arcy Vandenberg says

      February 9, 2024 at 1:32 pm

      Thank you sweet friend, its a fun and easy look to copy.

      Reply
    • D'Arcy Vandenberg says

      February 27, 2024 at 12:10 pm

      Thank you so much sweet friend.

      Reply

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Family is something you build not just something you’re given. It truly brings me so much joy to have a full home, to feed others, open our hearts and be a safe space. 

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I know Mother’s Day can be hard for some, with their mamas no longer with them or with having a hard time becoming one on their own🙏🏻🤍 my heart goes out to you! You’ll be in my prayers🙏🏻

🌸Happy Mother’s Day pretty ladies and my your day be full of everything you need it to be🤍🤍🤍

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“Motherhood: Because privacy is over-rated”. —Russ Ediger

“Thank God for a praying mother”. —Bobbie Burrow

“Faith is the foundation of a strong, loving family and Mama is the cornerstone”. —Renee Daniels

“Moms just know… How to help. How to heal. How to listen. How to love.”

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~On the Menu~

~ Cucumber Ssndwhiches 
~ Arugula Lemon Salad
~Spinach & Muchroom Quiche 
~ Blueberry Scones -Clotted Cream & Lemon Curd
~ Assorted ShortBread Cookies
~ Lemon & Lavendar Pound Cake

-Drinks-
~ Cucumber & mint water
~ Ice Tea served with lemon & mint
~ Assorted Hot Teas served with Cream & Hobey
~ Finishing with a glass or Prosecco 

🌸 Recipes to come

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You can put this gift together in minutes and she’ll enjoy ALL Summer long🪴🪏

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Easy Outfits formals you can use to create everyday - workwear- weekend  outfit inspirations.

⚠️Which look is your favorite or one you want to try 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17?

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— Salsa Garden—- Gift Idea for Mother’s Day or you — Salsa Garden—-
Gift Idea for Mother’s Day or your Favorite Gardener 🪏🪴🧑‍🌾

Fun way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo🌮🪇 and Taco Tuesday ….

Planting a salsa garden is easy and cane be done on a balcony or in a large yard…
A fun gift idea..

You’ll Need: 
-Clay pot
-Tomatoe & Marigold plant 
-Seeds for salsa - 
Cilantro, onions ,peppers
-Garden Magazine 
-Garden Tools & Gloves
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Mother’s Day Gifts🤍 16 Items I own & love that ma Mother’s Day Gifts🤍

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 Several Affordable gift ideas and a couple splurges she’ll love.

~Great Mother’s Day Gift ideas, as well as A few Graduation and Bridal gift Ideas.

-Beauty
Hand Cream/ clean body lotion & Spf/Red light mask/ Tortoiseshell brush & Toothpaste / hair tool/ clean beauty perfume 

-Home
New Cookbook/ ice maker/ Acrylic Make up holder/ Flower Bust Vase/ Candle/ Towel warmer

-Jewlery
Bracelets

-Fashion
Sunglasses 2 pk / blazer I have a discount code / Denim bow Top under $40

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Cheese is an ingredient I use in several of my recipes, @cachevalleycheese  a local Utah company making cheese from the highest quality dairy is one of our family’s go to cheese brands.

Having a wide selection of delicious cheese flavors and they come in a verity from large blocks, small blocks, pre sliced, and grated depending on your preference and cooking needs. Delivering wholesome goodness in every bite.

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—-Styling Quince—- The perfect summer dress… Thi —-Styling Quince—-

The perfect summer dress…

This linen strapless maxi dress with pockets by @onequince is perfect for summer.

-Looks great on most body types
-Can be dressed up or worn casual 
-Comes in black or white
- Has pockets 

Styling tips:

Can be worn with this Quince linen blazer, Styled with a Quince leather bag, designer platform slide sandals and jewelry for a Coastal dinner cruise or drinks with friends.

Styled  with a sweater over shoulders and a sandal perfect for lunch with the girls, or day date.

Styled with a denim jacket and a low profile sneaker and a cross body bag, for a great travel outfit or perfect casual weekend look.

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MAIL DAY 📦 Monday Mail days are the worst….. Tru MAIL DAY 📦 Monday

Mail days are the worst…..

Truth is…it’s really stressful shopping and trying out products so you don’t have too 😉

This weeks Happy Mail⬇️

-From Amazon Finds
-New product launch Oneskin
-Spring arrivals from  Gibsonlook 
-A Gadget
-Shoes by Donald Pliner
-Midlife Supplement

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Come shop with me… Anthropologie’s 30% off Spring Come shop with me…

Anthropologie’s 30% off Spring Sale
An extra 50% off sale. 

Welcome to Anthro Santa Barbara🌴🌸

Come see my picks “I’d love for Mother’s Day “ on sale and would make perfect Gift ideas!

From Farm Rio dresses, to beautiful dishes and new Capri blue candle that are always a favorite. 
To Latest release from Pilcro including the new fragrance and MY Spring clothing picks…

Spring shoes you’ll want to add to your wardrobe and the cutest clutch and spring Bag.

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Asian Style Brussel Sprout Skewers 🌱 My Brussel S Asian Style Brussel Sprout Skewers 🌱

My Brussel Sprout Recipe
Non- Brussel Sprout lovers Will LOVE🫶🏻

Sunday’s “In the Kitchen with D’Arcy” Recipe -Asian-Style Brussel Sprout Skewers🌱

Easy to make, a great appetizer, and a perfect side dish for Sunday dinner or BBQ season✔️

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Recipe:
1 bag Brussels sprouts 
1/2 cup Hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon Balsamic glaze 
2 tablespoon Soy sauce 
2 Tablespoons crushed garlic
Sesame oil (for drizzle and pan)

Drizzle Sesame oil for pan & a small drizzle on top of sprouts 

1/4 cup Crushed peanuts (reserve to sprinkle on top) or sesame seeds

Cut ends off sprouts, add to pan with water and bring to boil, let boil about 10 minutes until soften, drain
Let cool. Then place on skewers 
Pre heat oven to 400

Make the sauce

Mix all above ingredients together 
And brush over sprouts, turn and brush all sides.  Sprinkle with crushed peanuts or sesame seeds Place in oven, cook until crispy 

#brusselsprouts #brusselsprout #recipeoftheweek
California girls trip Life is different over 50… California girls trip 

Life is different over 50….

See how it hits differently, but sliding through my 20 moments in California 

Slide 7 is a blessing

Slide 20 is important

Thank you for sharing in the moments🤍
Gina @gee_run 
Suzanne @crazyblondelifeblog 
Cathy @themiddlepageblog 
Janet @janetgunngratefulgardenia 
Lisa @lisabreckenridge 

A little recap:
Time  driving through the dessert…Walks on the beach.. Lunch at Brophy’s in Santa Barbara’s, shopping on state Street. Drive through the Hills 90210
Beverly Hills - event at Madison Masion- Wally’s for a glass & fries before, dinner at Spago, Ventura keys-Photo shoots, brunch at the cutest Coffee house-antiquing- Chilling & catching up at my Girlfriends darling beach house…Coastal drives and ice cream in the harbor…Much needed girls time…priceless🤍🌊☀️🍷🌴☕️🫶🏻

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Let’s talk about the health benefits of Margaritas Let’s talk about the health benefits of Margaritas 🍋‍🟩🪇

Lime -Vitamin C 
Salt -electrolytes 
Tequila-Stress Relief

Woh loves a good Margarita?

Cheers to the weekend Pretty ladies🍋‍🟩🍹

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—BANDOLIER — Made for your phone, Designed for you —BANDOLIER —
Made for your phone, Designed for your life.

While on Vacation in California, I took my New Bandolier Ceci pink Floral tote and perfect for travel phone accessories. 

Holds everything you need for work, while compact and chic. Making work to shopping and lunch with a girlfriend  easy and on the go.

The Bandolier Ceci Pink collection  would also make for great Mother’s Day gift’s for the  mom on the go, the working mom and the mom who loves to travel. 

🌸@Bandolierstyle  is so much more than just a phone case (it holds your phone, wallet) with the ease of a chic cross body chain.

🌸Book Tote Bag has space for everything- Sunglasses or readers, phone-inside key hook with room for a organizer and computer or IPad 

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