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By D'Arcy Vandenberg


3 Tips for an Affordable Thanksgiving Tablesetting

3 Tips for an Affordable Thanksgiving Tablesetting

Hello Pretty Ladies, 

Can you believe we’re already at Thanksgiving week and the end of November? Blink, and it will be Christmas morning. I am finishing the rest of my Christmas decorating for clients, which should be done by Tuesday. I’ll get our home done by Wednesday, as well, to have all our Christmas gifts wrapped. I am almost done Christmas shopping, but I would like to wait for the sales this week to grab a few items for the boys and my hubby. I am finished with everyone else on my list. How about you?

That brings me to talk about this crazy sale week real quick. As you know, this is my job, and I like to be as helpful and informative as possible to help you shop for the best deals and get the best pricing. To do this, I am updating my best of Cyber Week sales blog post daily and adding items to my Liketoknowit, Amazon, and Walmart storefronts. I’ll also be sending out another Newsletter on Friday morning.

I will also be sharing up-to-date info on my Instagram stories, and I started a broadcast channel there called Chit Chat to announce sales, discount codes, and links. If you like this, it’s FREE to join. I want to keep you updated on what I think are the best deals and even what’s in my cart. I will also pick up items for our home and myself. 

Thank you. I genuinely appreciate your support, including being here, commenting, liking my post, shopping my links, and using my codes.

I am genuinely so grateful & Thankful for your support and being here.

3 Tips for an Affordable Thanksgiving Tablesetting

 

3 Tips for an Affordable Thanksgiving Tablesetting
3 Tips for an Affordable Thanksgiving Tablesetting
3 Tips for an Affordable Thanksgiving Tablesetting

3 Tips for an Affordable Thanksgiving Tablesetting

3 Tips for an Affordable Thanksgiving Tablesetting:

I’ve been hosting Thanksgiving dinner at our home for as long as I can remember—even before Ben and I were married. That’s been over 30 years, giving me several years of experience collecting entertaining pieces. Over the years, I have learned several tips and tricks to help create beautiful tablescapes and a few ways to save money. 

Tip number one: Paper Goods 

 Will entertaining a crowd be more significant than your regular place setting allows? Nowadays, paper plates, napkins, stemware, and disposable silverware are so beautiful; some can even be used repeatedly, as you can hand wash them. I’ve found some affordable plastic options that look even real, which can decrease the cost of purchasing more of your place settings. 

Tip number two: Use things you have on hand

You can create a beautiful table centerpiece with items you have on hand. Look through your everyday items or holiday decorations and use items that would work well for that season or your place settings. Another great way to save money is to use nature. Go outside and see what you could use indoors: pinecones, leaves, cut branches or greenery, seasonal flowers, or wildflowers. 

Tip Number Three: Purchase entertainment pieces for multiple holidays and events.

When I say Purchase entertainment pieces that you will be able to use for multiple holidays and events, I mean think about how you’ll use those pieces and whether they are something that you will want to use on repeats, like serving platters, bowls, punch bowls, wine glasses, gravy boats, or ice buckets. 

I like to collect entertaining pieces in white and crystal, as they mix well and go with every holiday. As your collection grows, you can add specialty pieces for special Holidays. This saves a lot of money when you go to entertain, as you’ll have things already working.

The same goes for lines, Tablecloths, cloth napkins, napkin rings, placemats, and table runners. Purchase white, and then you can always add in as you go. 

Here are a few great options for Linens etc: Shop the Post below:

3 Tips for an Affordable Thanksgiving Tablesetting

I have created fantastic entertainment—boards for inspiration on my  Amazon and Liketoknowit storefronts. You can check them out below:

Need more inspiration? You can follow my Amazon Storefront HERE and shop everything I share on my Liketoknowit shop.

Here are a few of my favorite entertainment pieces you might like. Shop below:

Great Dishes and Place settings to build your entertaining table. Shop post below:

 

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

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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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Questions answered on Melanoma/difference from Skin Cancer/ surgery/care/questions from my DMs etc.

Thank you for all your prayers, DMs and love! 
I really appreciate and love this community ❤️❤️❤️
Want to change the world? Start with yourself…. Want to change the world? Start with yourself…. 

I love the lyrics of this song❤️🙏🏻❤️ and it’s really hit home with me ❤️🙏🏻

Many of you know I had MOHS surgery yesterday, and I’ve been sharing my Melanoma Cancer Journey with all of you in hopes to bring more awareness around how important it is to get your skin checked✔️

With the overwhelming amount if Dm questions, well wishes, prayers  and responses to me going live and requests to share the full processes & response to my poll today in stories❤️

I’ll be going LIVE at 4:00 pm Mnt time Today…. ⚠️ 

To answer some of the questions, give you an update on surgery and tell you how I am feeling❤️🙏🏻

Thank you to all of you, who have prayed for me, prayed for my surgical team and my healing, sent sweet messages and have had me in your thoughts!

I truly appreciate your support and this community❤️ 

Now… let’s talk about something fun…. How cute are these New pieces by Spanx…

I’ll be sharing a few ways to style this blazer and tousers this week✔️✔️✔️

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#cancerawarness #melanoma #cancerjourney #midlifewellness #spanxstyle
—Live— Part 1 of my Melanoma Journey… —Live—

Part 1 of my Melanoma Journey…
Not how I thought I’d be WALKing into 2026… Melan Not how I thought I’d be WALKing into 2026…

Melanoma center stage on my face….

I will definitely be stepping into MY POWER.. (as this song suggests) and testing my strength ✔️🙏🏻

As I share this Journey with you, in hopes to spread awareness on this deadly & aggressive form of Cancer.
Melanoma is different from skin Cancer, I’ll be sharing more about that as well. 

I’ll be sharing:
-What to look for
-The procedures and steps
-The treatments & time frames
-My journey in the process

🙏🏻I have my full trust in God and know, I am in his hands🙏🏻💙 I’ve already seen blessings 

⚠️LIVE  Monday on a LIVE at 6:00 pm Mnt 
Sharing⬇️
- How by Chance and a God blessing, I caught it…
- What stage I am & the differences 
- What procedures I’ve had done already 
-How I am preparing for surgery on Tuesday 27th
-How I am doing emotionally 

🙏🏻 If you’re a prayer warrior, I would love for you to keep me in your prayers. 

💙 If you haven’t had a skin check 📈 Make an appointment 

❤️🌸Thank you for being here, your support means the world to me and please know, I will be continuing to share my regular content, as sharing, styling & creating brings me joy.

I just might be a little scary looking at times😉😂 Because you know I like being real with you…❤️🌸🙏🏻

If this is something you’ve gone through or know someone that has:) please share below and join in the conversation on Monday!

#melanoma #melanomaawareness #skincancerawareness #midlifewellness
5 Days of Family Fun … Wrapped up in 20 Photos✔️ 5 Days of Family Fun …
Wrapped up in 20 Photos✔️

I can’t tell you how fun the last 5 days have been full of family, adventures, building memories and reminiscing of past. 

Although we do try to get together often, this was one of those rare times, we actually had more time, more intention and something Nana, really needed more then ever❤️ 

No rushing, no drama just togetherness and enjoying each other …

Along with some fun Utah activities and places. It truly was a great time together ❤️

I’ve been sharing a lot in stories 🎥

Planing a trip to Utah?
Here’s a few places and things we did, that everyone enjoyed.

@thegrandamerica (the cocktail lounge is where we surprised nana) beautiful hotel, great cocktails & live piano & harp music- gorgeous lights and the Laurel restaurant is so good.

@proskijor  Horse & Ski Event in Heber (2 day event) 2 dates and locations on calendar for Utah 

Midway -a cute little Swiss town next to Heber, with great restaurants and little shops. @ballerinafarmstore  is located here and a must stop.

Park City & Deer Valley- Great Ski town full of everything you’d expect and more. @jcrew had a Olympic Clothing collab pop-up (I had to check out) 

With a large group & perfect for Car  enthusiasts Billy Blanko Mexican restaurant can accommodate you and it’s a very fun vibe part of @billwhiterestaurants 

@themercantile_on25th  is a great brunch & The girls loved the iced lattes 

@snowbasinresort is our local ski resort (my families fav) Stunning lodges with good food to hang out in , if your not a skier and amazing terrain if you are🎿🚠

I’ll be sharing more details and a few more fun things later this week……Wait tell you see what the highlight of everyone’s Trip was….I bet you can’t guess💙💙

It’s something EVERYONE loves and can’t get enough of 💙

#familyfirst❤️ #familyvacay #utahtrip #wintervacation
Never underestimate the power of joy & the healing Never underestimate the power of joy & the healing family can bring❤️🙏🏻

When 6 Grandchildren & their spouses along with parents traced from 3 states to surprise their Nana….

Not only did they get the reaction they hoped for…. They gave her what she needed❤️❤️

It’s been one year since we lost Papa and this surprise lifter her sprints more than they could have hoped for. 

5 days of family bonding, sightseeing in Utah with love and a lot of laughter! 

I highly recommend a family surprise visit to help lift a family members spirit.

There wasn’t a dry eye 🥹in the lounge at the @thegrandamerica 
One of the waiters came up and said “I knew something special was going to happen… Was the sweetest thing to watch🥹❤️”
He even thank all of us❤️❤️❤️

(I think he wanted to hug Nana too😉😂)

The joy of family, family heals, lifting your spirits

#familyfirst❤️ #nanatime #grandkids #grandkid
As A over 50 Year old —Winter Outfits— I’ve worn As A over 50 Year old

—Winter Outfits—
I’ve worn Recently

15 Outfit Inspo
-Casual & Cozy
-Apres Ski
-Work Wear
-Elevated Casual
-Datenight
-Coffee Date 

Which outfits your Favorite ?

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#winteroutfitideas #winterstyles #midlifeinfluencers
❄️January❄️ Winter Wear SALE perfect for over 50 ❄️January❄️
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for over 50 Style…

Come with me and see what I found you’ll love this Winter…and years to come ✔️

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#wintercoats #nordstromsale #midlifestyle
A flash back to 2016 …. The changes and the simil A flash back to 2016 ….

The changes and the similarities from 10 Years ago!

Sharing 20 photos… looking back at Instagram trends, fashion, what photos caught people’s attention, what I shared back then and some pinch me moments! 

Still having pinch me moments as a midlifer, in a career that didn’t even exist until 2010 and really didn’t start picking up steam until 2015/16

Isn’t that crazy… and think of all the new careers still to come….

#instagram2016 #tenyearsago #midlifeblogger #instagramjourney
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Things I am bring into 2026 - -Love & Laughter - Things I am bring into 2026

-
-Love & Laughter - old friends that mean so much
-Flower arrangements Everywhere
-Making Everyday moment special
-Cooking Farm to Table Food
-Creating beautiful tables
- More Travel & toes in sand
-Gardening 
-Deck Dates
-Enjoying the little moments 
-Family Time weekly
-Over Dressing
-Self Care dates
-Home- sharing more home projects
Sanitas Beauty Event @nailed.boutique last night Sanitas Beauty Event @nailed.boutique  last night was a Top notch event🎉

With Demos & Hands on Education ✔️
We learned so much about skincare, how and when to use and the ingredients that makes @sanitas_skincare so good.

Guest Received mini Red light Therapy Sessions, personal Consultations, mini facials and of course Yummy refreshments.

The attendees also received a product gift bag & a blow out gift certificate to use later.

Nailed Boutique is a full service Salon offering nails, pedicures, hair, facials, skincare and a darling boutique. 

Book your next Selfcare day or girlfriend’s party at Nailed… you won’t be disappointed.
Trending…. This Winter Fur Coats… Really, Living Trending….
This Winter Fur Coats…

Really, Living in a 4 season state like Utah … in a small ski town, Fur or faux fur is always trending for Winter❄️❄️

Who doesn’t love a little glam to cheer up your Winter blues?

I sure do and I love the cozy feel of this year’s affordable styles… really anything does, from vintage, cropped, mid length, to full length, prints & Colors, as well as in all the accessories fur is HOT🔥Hot🔥 HOT 🔥

Her are 6 Fur coats I think you’ll ❤️ LOVE❤️ 
➡️Slide to view all the styles & outfit combos➡️

Which of the 6 coats is your favorite? 

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#winterfur #wintercoat #affordablefashions #utahliving
Quick Meal Hack After the Hustle & Bussle of the Quick Meal Hack

After the Hustle & Bussle of the Holidays & Perfect for a cozy Stay at Home New Years, Stress Free Meal.

@idahoanfoods -Real Potatoes 

A Hack to Help you create a fast and delicious meal in minutes.

A go to budget friendly quick & delicious side dish.
Instant mash potato make a great topping for your shepherds pie.

Stock your pantry now for easy stress free winter side dishes.

#idahoanfoods #ad #homecookedmeals #quickmeal
I Like Warm Coffee on a Cold day☕️ How about you? I Like Warm Coffee on a Cold day☕️
How about you?

Style Over 50
20 Amazon Outerwear 

Pieces you’ll Love 
& wear on repeat 
this Winter…

From Winter warm layers to perfect 3rd pieces layers great for workwear and everyday✔️

-Quilted Jacket
-Sherpa Leather Trimmed jacket
-Light Weight Puffer Coat
-Trench Coat
-Corduroy Shacket
-Pullover Fleece 3/4 zip Jacket
-Light Weight Zip/Button Coat
-Suede Members only Style Jacket
-Plaid Peacoat Style Cape
-Fleece Zip up
-Leopard Faux Fur Coat
-Corduroy Collar Barn Coat
-Studded Detail Denim Jacket
-High Neck Trench Coat
-Light Weight Puffer Coat
-Fleece Zip Up Vest
-High Neck Trench Coat
-Cropped Pea Coat
-Cropped Pea Coat
-Mid Length Ladies Coat

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#amazonfind #wintercoat #afforɗablefashion
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An Evening with Darcy: 
Expert Tips for Ageless Skin 
-Every attending guests recelves a gitt card tor a FREE blowout, plus enjoy facial demos, 20% off all Sanitas
products, giveaways and small bites.

🎉Giveaways:🎉
-$150 Method Pilates giftcard
-$50 Blacksmith Icecream
-$100 Nailed Gift card
Ultimate hotstone pedi (valued at $88)
-Oribe gift set (valued at $81)
-Volo hair wraps
-Volo head wrap
-$50 Sundays Best

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#beautyevent #nailed #midlifewomen #utahblogger
—7 Beauty Gadgets — I used in 2025 & will in 202 —7 Beauty Gadgets —

I  used in 2025 & will in 2026

I am telling my Girlfriends to buy🛍️

Over 50 
Wife, Mom, Coco
And Content Creator 

-T3  Hair Dryer/Roller/Styler
I use this & love this tool weekly

-Towel warmer
A Warm Towel & Robe is seriously, self care you want❤️

-Lip mask- Helps you sleep💋Who know this would help you sleep?

-Red light Therapy Mask
Several settings & color light therapy settings too

-Mini Fan- Perfect for layering your skincare 
or (cooling off in a hot flash)

-Dermaplaning Tool-
Smooth skin, beauty products absorb into skin & removes peach fuzz

-Tortoise Shell Toothbrushes
Not only are they pretty and make a great gift, They clean great without being to abrasive, yet not to soft 🪥🦷

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Two Winter Staples Your closet needs over 50 -A C Two Winter Staples
Your closet needs over 50

-A Classic Trench Coat (affordable and great quality)

-Great Fitting trousers

✔️Styling Tips: 
Save and splurge 
Outfit of the day, what brings this look together⬇️

A great way to  mix low & high pieces to create a chic & classic  outfit you’ll wear on repeat ✔️

Affordable trench coat, great quality lined and fits tts

Splurge, yet it’s now on sale Ralph Lauren sweater crew neck, with horse embroidery in gold

Brown trousers my NYDJ high quality and now on sale, fit tts and hit below ankle bone

Affordable- Gingham check  button up top with ruffle detail collar and sleeve , great quality light weight yet great worn alone or layered. 

Affordable- handmade horse bit necklace 

Affordable- grosgrain kitten heel with little bow detail under $40 fit tts

Splurge- tote 

Splurge- gold hoop earrings and two bracelets by Julie voz 

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#over50fashion #wardrobestaples #winteroutfitideas #trenchcoats
-Amazon find- Cozy cardigan Outfit staples you’ll -Amazon find-
Cozy cardigan 
Outfit staples you’ll wear on repeat

4 colors 4 ways to wear ….

-Cozy cardigan 
Comes is several colors, open front, longer back / one size fits all and comes in several colors.

I styled for 
-Work wear 
-Heading to Pilates or yoga
-Elevated Casual
-Over Pj’s  or lounge wear

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#amazonfind #amazonfashionfinds #midlifestyle #waystowear
Come shop & try-on New arrivals at Anthropologie Come shop & try-on  New arrivals at 
Anthropologie with me✔️

If you love 🎀❤️🎀❤️ and a few 

favorite things I love for this season, yet perfect statement pieces that make wardrobe builders you’ll wear on repeat ❤️🖤

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#anthropologie #coatseason #valentines_day #midlife
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