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By D'Arcy Vandenberg


Not your Ordinary Turkey, Avocado, and Tomato Sandwich

Not your Ordinary Turkey, Avocado, and Tomato sandwich

Not your Ordinary Turkey, Avocado, and Tomato Sandwich

 

Hello, pretty lady,

Happy Sunday, I hope you had a great week. Today, I am sharing a quick and easy family favorite recipe for the BEST turkey sandwich.

The Turkey sandwiches I make, all summer long, my family loves, are not your ordinary Turkey, Avocado, and Tomato sandwich. First off, the Key to these delicious sandwiches is warm, crusty Bread straight from the oven, yet soft on the inside.

This sandwich is fresh, healthy, delicious, and easy to make—a perfect summer meal to serve alfresco or take on a picnic. 

Bread Tip:

My tip is a French baguette run under water (a tip my Mother-in-law taught me 33 years ago), placed in the oven for 5-7 minutes- seriously, makes it like you made it fresh… This process works for any crusted Bread loaf, like sourdough or French Bread. 

Not your Ordinary Turkey, Avocado, and Tomato Sandwich

Not your Ordinary Turkey, Avocado, and Tomato Sandwich

Turkey Sandwich Recipe

– French bread baguette loaf 

-Board’s head spicy pepper Turkey freshly sliced from the deli

– Farm Fresh Tomatoes salt & peppered 

-Micro greens (or sprouts) 

– Peppered jack cheese (or your favorite). We like the Board’s head, or Tillamook pepper jack cheese. 

-My Smashed Avocado spread (shared below)

Makes 4 nice-sized sandwiches. No condiments needed

My Smashed Avocado Spread Recipe:

2 ripe avocados smashed

1 tablespoon Everything seasoning (more if you like salt)

One small shallot, diced thin and small

1 teaspoon of finely chopped/minced fresh garlic

Mix all ingredients above, then spread thickly onto the sandwich.

This is also great on Avocado toast with an egg, tomato, and microgreens on toasted sourdough Bread.

Not your Ordinary Turkey, Avocado, and Tomato Sandwich

Not your Ordinary Turkey, Avocado, and Tomato Sandwich
Not your Ordinary Turkey, Avocado, and Tomato Sandwich
Not your Ordinary Turkey, Avocado, and Tomato Sandwich

Not your Ordinary Turkey, Avocado, and Tomato Sandwich

Serve with your favorite sides. 

I served with my :

-Basil corn salad 

– a small charcuterie board

– My easy blue cheese-stuffed grape on a walnut appetizer

 Along with your choice of sun tea, cucumber mint water, or sparkling water 

Not your Ordinary Turkey, Avocado, and Tomato Sandwich

 

 

Not your Ordinary Turkey, Avocado, and Tomato Sandwich
Not your Ordinary Turkey, Avocado, and Tomato Sandwich
Not your Ordinary Turkey, Avocado, and Tomato Sandwich

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Asian Style Brussels Sprout Skewers Recipe

Asian Style Brussels Sprout Skewers Recipe

Hello Pretty Ladies, 

I hope you’re having a beautiful weekend. I am taking the time to heal after the 2nd laser treatment I had on Thursday, and trying to get some writing and content done. Feeling grateful for a little time to heal and work without feeling pressure. I have to be honest, I’ve finally been feeling creative. I think my little girl’s trip to California gave me the boost I needed. 

Today’s Sunday Recipe is Asian-Style Brussels Sprout Skewers. Easy to make, a great appetizer, and a perfect side dish. This dish will make non-brussels sprout lovers love them.

Asian Style Brussels Sprout Skewers Recipe

Asian Style Brussels Sprout Skewers Recipe
Asian Style Brussels Sprout Skewers Recipe
Asian Style Brussels Sprout Skewers Recipe

Asian Style Brussels Sprout Skewers Recipe
Asian Style Brussels Sprout Skewers Recipe
Asian Style Brussels Sprout Skewers Recipe

Asian Style Brussels Sprout Skewers Recipe
Asian Style Brussels Sprout Skewers Recipe
Asian Style Brussels Sprout Skewers Recipe

Asian Style Brussels Sprout Skewers Recipe

Asian Style Brussels Sprout Skewers Recipe
Asian Style Brussels Sprout Skewers Recipe
Asian Style Brussels Sprout Skewers Recipe

Asian Style Brussels Sprout Skewers  

1 bag Brussels sprouts 

1/2 cup Hoisin sauce

1 tablespoon Balsamic glaze 

2 tablespoons Soy sauce 

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

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

Directions:

Cut ends off sprouts, add to a pan with water, and bring to a boil; let boil for about 10 minutes, until soft. Drain. Let cool. Then place on skewers 

Preheat oven to 400

Make the sauce:

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

 

 

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Wassail Sparkler Cocktail Recipe

Wassail Sparkler Cocktail Recipe

Hello Pretty Ladies,

I hope you’re having a great week and that you’re enjoying your Holiday season so far. I know for many moms this is a hectic time of year, trying to get everything done while enjoying & also creating the magic of the season. Remember to take a breath, and know that you are your own worst critic. Stop and enjoy all the small moments. 

Here’s a cocktail recipe that is always a hit and will make your entertaining easier. 

Wassail Sparkler Cocktail Recipe

Wassail Sparkler Cocktail Recipe
Wassail Sparkler Cocktail Recipe

Wassail Sparkler 

A cocktail that’s a hit at every Holiday party. I love having a yummy “signature cocktail” in a Pitcher for entertaining: It’s an easy way to have a no-host bar. Tip: make it without alcohol for non-drinkers, and keep the alcohol nearby for guests who want to use it. For instance, this cocktail can be served with Champagne, Prosecco, vodka, or rum.

Recipe:

-Trader Joe’sWinter Wassail punch

-Orange Juice Wassail Sparkler 

-Poppi Cranberry Fizz

(Or cranberry juice and sparkling water, or cranberry 7-Up)

-Your favorite Prosecco or champagne (or skip for a non alcoholic cocktail)

-Blood oranges

-Limes

-Cranberries 

-Pomegranate seeds

Garnish with 

Rosemary & a slice of orange

Wassail Sparkler Cocktail Recipe

Wassail Sparkler Cocktail Recipe

In A pitcher, combine:

In a gallon pitcher, pour the entire bottle of Wassail punch, about 2 cups of orange juice, and one can of Poppi cranberry fizz; add two cans if you like it sparkling. 1 Blood Orange sliced, one lime sliced, 1 cup of Cranberries, 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds, and stir. Garnish with two springs of rosemary and a blood orange slice. Serve with prosecco or your favorite alcohol listed above.

Happy Holiday Entertaining!

Wassail Sparkler Cocktail Recipe

 

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Using Velvet Pumpkins in an Elegant Fall Tablescape

Using Velvet Pumpkins in an Elegant Fall Tablescape

Using Velvet Pumpkins in an Elegant Fall Tablescape

Hello Pretty Ladies,

Can you believe we’re already in the last week of October? Fall this year went by in warp speed. It’s no secret that it’s my favorite season, and it just goes by faster and faster every year. I really enjoy taking in all the moments, colors, tastes, scents, and activities of the season. With that said, I had fun creating this Fall tablescape at the beginning of the season. To me, this tablescapes in volkes everything beautiful about the fall season. 

The statement pieces of this fall tablescape are these gorgeous Handmade Velvet pumpkins, with real stems, created by Hot Skwash. They create beautiful Velvet fruits and vegetables to use all year long for your home decorating needs. 

I am hoping you will find inspiration for your Fall or Thanksgiving Tablescape from our dining room to yours. Ox, D’Arcy

Blog Hop

Today is our Monthly Friends blogger hop. 4 friends, Cindy, Dawn, and Stephanie, are joining me in sharing a Fall-themed blog post today. Make sure to check out their blogs, links below, to see what they shared for fall. Fashion, Home, Beauty, or travel. 

 

 

Using Velvet Pumpkins in an Elegant Fall Tablescape

Using Velvet Pumpkins in an Elegant Fall Tablescape
Using Velvet Pumpkins in an Elegant Fall Tablescape
Using Velvet Pumpkins in an Elegant Fall Tablescape

Using Velvet Pumpkins in an Elegant Fall Tablescape

Want more? Watch the Videos Below:

How I created the Mini Charcuterie boards WATCH HERE

How I set the Tablescape. WATCH HERE

View my Front porch and window boxes. WATCH HERE

Using Velvet Pumpkins in an Elegant Fall TablescapeHow cute are my mini Charcuterie boards? These would be cute for serving little desserts, too. I created floral arrangements with flowers in the same shades as the pumpkins:) I hope you love them as much as I enjoyed creating them.

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Using Velvet Pumpkins in an Elegant Fall Tablescape

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Stephanie with @home_has_my_Heartand her Blog is Homehasmyheart

 

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Creating A European Style Alfresco Dining Area

Hello Pretty Ladies,

Happy Sunday! Today, I am happy to share with you the outdoor dining space. Which I started creating at the beginning of summer (I shared a sneak peek a couple of times). As I put things together. I am all about romanticizing our daily lives, and what better way than to create spaces in our home that we can enjoy life’s little moments. 

Creating A European Style Alfresco Dining Area

Creating A European Style Alfresco Dining Area
Creating A European Style Alfresco Dining Area
Creating A European Style Alfresco Dining Area

Creating A European Style Alfresco Dining Area

Dining Alfresco

Our family loves to be outside and enjoy our outdoor living spaces. We recently redid two of our decks, and our deck off our kitchen, looking into our backyard, we reworked it and decided, besides having a sitting and lounging area, we would also like to include a dining for two space. I thought this would have a cute European vibe if I created it by my potted herb garden. This area sits right out our French doors off the kitchen. 

With beautiful views, a private sitting, and steps from the kitchen, it makes it easy and relaxing to have a morning coffee or evening drinks and appetizers. I hope you’ll enjoy a peek into this fun little dining Alfesco space, and maybe be inspired to create one too. Ox, D’Arcy

Creating A European Style Alfresco Dining Area

Creating A European Style Alfresco Dining Area
Creating A European Style Alfresco Dining Area
Creating A European Style Alfresco Dining Area

Creating A European Style Alfresco Dining Area

—Romanticizing  your daily life—

Creating a European-style alfresco dining area on our deck. Perfect for morning Coffee and reading or Evening Drinks and appetizers. Taking a simple spot on your deck or porch can easily become a pretty entertaining space for two. With a little imagination, a few treasures, and a lot of love, a European dining space can be created. 

Creating A European Style Alfresco Dining Area

Creating A European Style Alfresco Dining Area
Creating A European Style Alfresco Dining Area
Creating A European Style Alfresco Dining Area

Creating A European Style Alfresco Dining Area

Creating A European Style Alfresco Dining Area
Creating A European Style Alfresco Dining Area
Creating A European Style Alfresco Dining Area

 

Creating A European Style Alfresco Dining Area

How perfect was the flying Hot Air balloon while I was setting up and filming this morning’s dining experience a month ago or so? We live in a lake/ski area mountain community, and hot air balloons often fly in the early summer mornings. I couldn’t have asked for better timing! 

Creating A European Style Alfresco Dining Area

Creating A European Style Alfresco Dining Area
Creating A European Style Alfresco Dining Area
Creating A European Style Alfresco Dining Area

Creating A European Style Alfresco Dining Area

To create an Alfresco Dining Space, you’ll need:

-A little corner in your backyard

-A bistro set or a small table and two chairs. I linked A few options here for you: Amazon, Target, Wayfair, Walmart, and West Elm

-Potted herbs (European restaurant outdoor dining areas often have a lot of potted herbs and flowers). Several even use a potted garden to block a street view to make it more quaint and private. 

– A chandelier 

-Potted Lavender, Dried Lavender 

-Pretty floral dishes

-Pretty coffee cups

-Napkins & rings

-Creamer

-Pretty serving pieces

-Layered tableclothes ( I love mixing textures, Linen, cotton, and Burlap)

-A rooster statue or a Pig is a great prop. Natural wood or painted white, or even Iron stone. ( My rooster is wood, and I painted it white, but I am going to sand most of it off to make it look like a French antique.)

– Items with a basket vibe ( I have a vintage French water Jug, and a vintage basket with a candle) 

-Galvanized watering can or cans 

-Wall fountain or ironwork for the wall

 

Sharing my affordable tips and how I created this inviting dining space

How perfect was the flying Hot Air balloon? While I was setting up and filming this morning’s dining experience a month ago or so? I live in a lake/ski area mountain community, and hot air balloons often fly in the early summer mornings. Couldn’t have asked for better timing! 

Easy Tips You Can Follow

-When creating or redoing a space in your home, see what you have that you can repurpose.

-Thrifting can be your friend. Remember, a few months ago, I shared these cute seagrass dining chairs I found at a thrift store. I knew they would be perfect for our outdoor dining space. All I had to do was clean them up.

-Tips when thrifting: Go with an open mind, and check back often. Thrift stores get new items daily, so you never know what you’ll find. 

-Depending on your budget, you can purchase from high-end antique and box stores or budget-friendly thrift stores and favorites like Amazon Home Goods and Tj Maxx. I like to do both. I love Antiques and high-end linens and dishes, but I also like thrifting and hunting at Homegoods and a good Amazon find. Mixing gives you a homier vibe along with a richer feel. 

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Homemade Caprese Focaccia Bread 

Homemade Caprese Focaccia Bread 

Hello Pretty Lady,

The recipe I make often is a family favorite and has been highly requested by you. I’ve finally had a chance to get it up on the blog, and I hope you and your family love it as much as mine does. You’ll have to let me know in the comments below if you try it.

Homemade Caprese Focaccia Bread 

 

Homemade Caprese Focaccia Bread 

Homemade Caprese Focaccia Bread 

 

Focaccia Dough recipe:

4 cups flour, 2 teaspoons salt, 2 teaspoons instant yeast, 2 cups water. Whisk together the flour, salt, and yeast first, then add water and stir together. Add olive oil, then cover the bowl preferably with a lid or a cloth bowl cover. Stick the bowl in the fridge immediately; leave it there to rise for 12 to 18 hours (or for as long as three days). The dough recipe is one I tried from Alexandria  | and it’s seriously so good on its own with rosemary and the Sea Salt. But, I just had to try it with my Caprice Toppings, and man, the combination is so good!

TIP:

I baked the bread the day or so before (double the batch and make a couple), freeze one for later. 

Then I added all the toppings and baked for 15 minutes, or you can serve toppins cold on the baked foccia & drizzled with balsamic glaze, and served

Homemade Caprese Focaccia Bread 

Caprice Toppings:

-Organic  Tomatoes 

-Fresh Basil 

-Fresh rosemary

-Chopped garlic cloves 

-Mozzarella ( I like Trader Joe’s cut in 1/2, and I use a little of the oil it’s in to drizzle )

-Sprinkle flaky salt 

-Drizzle with olive oil (I use garlic-infused) 

Homemade Caprese Focaccia Bread 

Serve with :

Balsamic vinegar and olive oil

Bruschetta sauce (Trader Joe’s)

Love a little dipping, but it’s tasty all on its own 

Other topping options:

Kamala olives 

Jalapeños 

Homemade Caprese Focaccia Bread 

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Easy Green Onion Cheese Ball Recipe

Easy Green Onion Cheese Ball Recipe

Easy Green Onion Cheese Ball Recipe

Hello Pretty Ladies, 

I hope you had a great May. Man, did it fly by so fast? Did it for you as well? I felt like I blinked and it was over. Today, I’m hopping on the blog to share one of my favorite quick and easy recipes, perfect for a quick appetizer. These are ingredients most of us have on hand, which means you can throw them together quickly if you need to take a dish to a party or serve a little something to guests who drop by.

I hope you enjoy it as much as my family and friends do. If you try it, I would love you to leave me a comment and let me know what you think. OX

Easy Green Onion Cheese Ball Recipe

Easy Green Onion Cheese Ball Recipe

Easy Green Onion Cheese Ball Recipe

The perfect quick Appetizer that’s sure to please every time. Even better, you can make it ahead of time, as its taste is even better.

Green Onion Cheese Ball Recipe: 

1 pack of softened Cream Cheese

One cup of shredded cheddar cheese (reserve 1/4 cup to roll a ball in)

1 cup green onions (reserve 1/4 cup to roll ball in)

1/2 teaspoon Garlic Salt 

Crackers of your choice (wheat thins are best), it’s a hard enough cracker to scoop up without breaking.  

To create your Recipe:

In a medium-sized bowl 

Use a mixer and whip up the cream cheese. When softened, add the cheese and mix until smooth. Then, add the green onion and garlic salt. Mix up. 

Form into a ball, roll in the reserved green onion and cheese, place it back in the bowl, and cover. Place in the refrigerator until ready to use. 

I prefer to make this a day in advance for optimal flavor. 

Serve with crackers. 

Great on cucumbers as well. 

*Makes a great baked potato topping too

Easy Green Onion Cheese Ball Recipe

 

Easy Green Onion Cheese Ball Recipe

Easy Green Onion Cheese Ball Recipe
Easy Green Onion Cheese Ball Recipe
Easy Green Onion Cheese Ball Recipe

 

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Favorite Gifts for the Gardner, Perfect for Mother’s Day

Favorite Gifts for the Gardner, Perfect for Mother’s Day

Favorite Gifts for the Gardner, Perfect for Mother's Day

Hello Pretty Ladies,

Today, I’m sharing a quick Mother’s Day Gift Guide. Favorite Gifts for the Gardner, Perfect for Mother’s Day, gardening items your Mom or garden lover would appreciate. These are some of my favorite items, many of which I have been using for years.

Some of you may be aware that, if you’ve followed me for a while or watched my Instagram stories from the Spring and Summer, I share many of my gardening tips and insights from my garden. I grew up gardening with my mom, who adored caring for her English garden, and that wore off on me. I loved learning about flowers, how and where they grew well. Not to mention how beautiful all the flowers were to look at and fill your home with cut blooms. This also created my love of flower arranging.

If you’re not following me on Instagram, you can do so here. If you’d like to take a peek into my garden, I’ve created a highlight here that you might want to watch. I also share gardening and floral tips in my weekly newsletter. If you haven’t signed up for my newsletter, you can do that HERE. 

Gifts for the Gardner

Favorite Gifts for the Gardner, Perfect for Mother's Day

Herb Seeds| Flower Basket| Straw Hat| Apron/Tool holder| Great Gloves| Hand Lotion| Twin Holder |Gardening Books|Cooper Water can|Tool Holder tote| Seed holder note book| Clippers| Terra cotta Pot| Scallop Rug| Water Mister| Shop the Graphic

Gardening Outfit

A cute outfit inspiration for those who love being outdoors in the garden.

Favorite Gifts for the Gardner, Perfect for Mother's Day

Linen shorts overalls |hunter boots| white tee| cotton neckscarf| straw hat|galvanised watering can| Tool tote|cutters| seeds|hand lotion| |farmers almanac| Shop the Graphic

Coffee Table Books for the Gardeners & Outdoor Living

Favorite Gifts for the Gardner, Perfect for Mother's Day

Take it outside| A Year in Flowers| The Complete Gardeners| At Home In Bloom | The Outdoor Table| Eat Drink Nap| Art Of Picnic| Porch Living| Veranda| Linen| A Time To Plant| Martha Stewart| The Cottage Garden|  Shop the Collection

 

Outdoor Patio Refresh

Favorite Gifts for the Gardner, Perfect for Mother's Day

Pillows| Candle| Mat| Book| Whicker Chairs| Plant| Birds| Topiarys| Lanterns| Planter| Planter| Throw| Shop the Graphic

 

Outdoor Patio Refresh: The Perfect Items to Refresh Your Outdoor Patio Spaces. In a beautiful palette of tan, white, and green, these items will have you relax, yet want to show them off to family and friends—pillows, wicker furniture, plants, lanterns, birds, blankets, and candles.

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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:

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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:

 

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Creating An Easy Wreath Dessert Board

Creating An Easy Wreath Dessert Board

Hello Pretty Ladies, 

I hope you have a beautiful Sunday. I am currently working on some collaborations. You can get a sneak peek this week over on Instagram. I am excited to share what we’ve been working on and a giveaway….Exciting Holiday content is also coming your way.
My plate is complete, and I feel the hustle and bustle of holiday prep. I am pushing myself to get everything done in November so I can enjoy the month of December. Ben and I are heading on a pre-holiday cruise from December 4th to the 16th, and we’re excited. Yet, it is a lot of pressure. I want to be ready with our family coming into town on December 22nd. 
 
Today, I thought I’d share a fun and easy way to serve dessert this Holiday season. Watch the Video HERE. ( I think it turned out so cute.) If you watch it, let me know by commenting on it. I would appreciate it.
 
I love sharing cute and festive ways to help you entertain easily, even if it’s just for your family. That can be done quickly. I know many of you have a lot going on, and time goes by quickly. This cute dessert board is festive and comes together in minutes. Especially having Fairytale Brownies and delicious gourmet treats delivered to your door. Makes a great Holiday gift as well.
Creating A Easy Wreath Dessert Board

Wreath Dessert Board

An easy way to create a fun dessert board for the Holiday with Fairytale Brownies and Cookies, A variety of Delicious gourmet treats delivered to your door.  

Creating a wreath desert board is easy and fun. Grab a circle cutting board. Here, I used an actual wreath-cutting board. Gather your favorite candies, fresh fruit, fairytale treats, and a little rosemary for garnish.

Arrange the treats around the board and garnish with rosemary to give it that Holiday wreath look. It’s perfect for Entertaining this Holiday season.

Creating A Easy Wreath Dessert Board

Creating A Easy Wreath Dessert Board
Creating A Easy Wreath Dessert Board
Creating A Easy Wreath Dessert Board

Fairytale Brownies

Since the beginning, they have promised never to compromise on quality. Every Fairytale Treat is handcrafted in small batches with premium ingredients.

  • Belgian dark chocolate
  • Pure, all-natural ingredients
  • No trans fat, artificial colors, or preservatives
  • Certified Kosher

The result? Irresistible brownies, cookies, and blondies that spread joy wherever they’re sent 

Creating A Easy Wreath Dessert Board

 

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D’Arcy

D'Arcy
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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I bet you won’t believe me!! Guess where I found I bet you won’t believe me!!

Guess where I found these Darling Lemon Plates?🍋

Would you believe the Dollar Store for $1.50 each…

They had matching dinner plates, bowls and mugs… But Honestly…

A Great TIP is just to buy the Salad plates… Having an assortment of Themed or decorative salad plates can really change up your regular china for the seasons..

It’s an affordable tip that goes a long way, if you have A solid color china.

Plus a salad plate could also be used for a bread or dessert plate. 

I also like a little salad plate to serve a little breakfast muffin, bagel or croissant on…. 

You know I am a big advocate of romanticizing your everyday life and have a mixture of seasonal, yet affordable dishes can do just that…Don’t save your good china for “that” special occasion…. Use it daily❤️

Head to stories to see my inspiration for this weeks table, the floral arrangements I created for this week’s Flower arrangements for our home & Sunday dinner table scape… and what’s going to be on the menu for Sundays dinner 🍋

Follow along if you like this type of content ❤️ 

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The pants I wanted to HATE… Meet the slightly bar The pants I wanted to HATE…

Meet the slightly barrel leg linen trouser,
Flattering, comfortable, so cute and on SALE…

I have said it before …that I didn’t like barrel jeans on my shape, as I’ve tried several and they just weren’t flattering on my ruler shape body….

Until I found these… they’re just the right amount of extra fabric, with out adding bulk and aren’t to high of a waste, that there so flattering…
Now, I am 5’91/2 so they’re a touch to short, but look darling with and adds balance with an tall ankle strap square block heel  sandal 🖤

The cutest denim top with puff sleeves, that hits right at the hip bone for a flattering balance. 

Statement earrings that match my shoes to perfection are from Chicos (older) I found some very similar you’ll love🖤🖤🖤

Pants are on sale (ends tonight)

Top is also on sale ✔️

Do you like a barrel jean/pant?

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Prime Deals…. I am telling my besties about…. Yo Prime Deals…. 

I am telling my besties about….
You’ll thank me later😉

From Fashion, home, beauty these are items I own and would purchase again and again✔️🛒🛍️

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Target Deal Days are going on and up to 40% off until 6/26

Hundreds of items on sale daily.. from clothing, to home, electronics, kitchen, beauty etc.

Come shop items I am loving and what’s in my cart.
(Some items not on sale)

Have you been to Target Lately? 

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4 affordable short outfits for your next vacation 4 affordable short outfits for your next vacation that will make packing a breeze✔️

From Brunch to poolside, sightseeing to Dinner I’ve got you covered… along with easy packing ✈️🚗🚕🧳

As a 54 year old who loves a good matching set for travel, as it truly does make packing a breeze… You’ll love the quality,fit and style of these 4 sets…

Which one is your favorite 1-2-3-4?

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Happy Father’s Day Ben! Slide through these fun p Happy Father’s Day Ben!

Slide through these fun photos to learn more about the man I’ve built a life with….

Happy Father’s Day to all the men out there, that are hard works, protectors, love their family & god, are amazing role models, coaches and  supportive.

We’re lucky to have you in our lives!

💙🙏🏻💙🙏🏻💙🙏🏻💙

Are you throwing a BBQ today or headed out to eat?

#dadslove❤️ #boydad #marriedlife💍
Hello D’Arcy here and I am 54… and I love a good s Hello D’Arcy here and I am 54… and I love a good short set for Summer…

These cute separates - pinstripe 5 inch inseam shorts and blazer are perfect to wear as a set or separately.. 

So many ways to style dressed up or down… today I am styling more casual for a girls lunch! 

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I am 54 Here’s 8 Affordable,Natural And Clean- Ord I am 54
Here’s 8 Affordable,Natural And Clean- Ordinary Products I use To look and feel great✔️

I replaced a lot of my Beauty Regimen with these Unexpected affordable products,
You might already have in your pantry or medicine cabinet. 

My skin and skins texture has never looked better✔️✔️✔️

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What a fun date night Ben and I had on Friday…. W What a fun date night Ben and I had on Friday….

We had paddle and pickle ball lessons at the New @utahcityracquetclub 

We were treated to the VIP pre-grand opening by @redhead_marketing_pr with lessons, great Dj music,snacks, yummy mocktails, fun photos and a great swag bag including a Pickle ball racket🏓🎾👟 

We enjoyed it so much, I think we were some of the last ones to leave✔️

Then we took the scenic drive home through Provo Canyon 🚘🏔️ 

If you’ve been want to learn Paddle or Pickle ball and or tennis 🎾 You’d love this experience..

If you’ve just want a fun datenight activity book a session today… Ben and I loved the Paddle ball, which is very popular in Europe. It’s like tennis and racket ball played outside ✔️

Do you play any of these fun Racket sports? 🎾🏓👟

Like my outfit I have a discount code in my link ⬇️

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You’ve ask for Dress & Shirts with sleeves for sum You’ve ask for Dress & Shirts with sleeves for summer.. ..

—Style over 50–

Here’s a dress I know you’ll love💙
From its darling perfect length sleeve and sweet elbow ruffle detail, to having pockets  and hitting at the knee. (I am tall 5’91/2) so longer depending on height .

The embroidered linen dress with embellishments in center of flowers is perfect for so many of Summers social seasons events✔️

Pair with 
White or nude sandals, wedges, heels or lace-up ankle espadrilles for cute summer looks

I love a statement earring with a dress that doesn’t need a necklace… wearing these cute shades of blue flower earrings. 

Do you love a dress with a pretty sleeve?

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Celebrating America’s 250 years🇺🇸 Americas Nation Celebrating America’s 250 years🇺🇸

Americas National Potluck initiative 

Bringing people together through food

Individuals & Families are invited to gather and share a meal on 
Sunday July 5th 2026🍽️🇺🇸❤️

Or encouraged to plan community or neighborhood potlucks to celebrate America’s 🇺🇸 250 year Anniversary 

By bringing people together around the table we can celebrate our freedoms we share along with our strengths, and the Sense of belonging that holds us together.

What will you bring to the potluck?

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Thank you to @lees_marketplace  for providing a beautiful sample of dishes ideas and recipes you could bring🍽️🇺🇸 along with providing a n amazing event .
Along with a full reusable grocery bag of food, snacks and gift card🇺🇸❤️💙

Thank you to @americaspotluck @america250utah for the intuitive and to @missamericaut  @slchildrenschoir for amazing and beautiful voices for entertainment, to @cocacola for providing swag and exclusive America250 items and to our host @jbcookinghost 

🇺🇸Fun fact @cocacola  products are made locally in Utah and they created mini cans specially for America250 with unique designs for each US STATE
I’d love to see what each states looks like.. I’ll share Utahs design in my stories today. 🇺🇸❤️💙

Ways you can join in or learn more on: Americaspotluck.org 

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#americaspotluck #america250utah #america250 #utahinfluencer
I don’t know about you but I love a full service S I don’t know about you but I love a full service Selfcare day✔️

I am 54 and feel like I could have them weekly🤣🤣 Wouldn’t that be a dream..

 A weekly blow out
- manicure 
-pedicure 
- Mini facial
A yummy drink and some shopping… sign me up!

Ok back to reality, I am happy to head to @nailed.boutique for my monthly Selfcare day and thrilled I can do it all in one stop✔️

You can too✔️ If  you live in Utah or come to visit✔️

You’ll love their  top notch services and friend staff… 

Not to mention NO drills or dust! They also have clean beauty nail polish options✔️

Make your appointment today… 
What’s your favorite selfcare service?

I’ll go first I love a great foot & leg rub❤️

#nailed #nailedboutique #saltlake #utahinfluencer
🌸I am 54 and these Affordable Summer Sets & Sunni 🌸I am 54 and these 
Affordable Summer Sets & Sunnies &
Sandals are a must this Summer..

Perfect for errands, travel and great for watching and running around with grand kids✔️

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Like the $900  version….
Sandals are so good and under $60 comes in a couple colors tts & comfortable 

The sunnies come in a two pack under $14

Vegan leather tote under $100
One of my most used bags for over 5 years

The hydrating lipstick balms are so good and going viral- wearing English Rose
Clean beauty

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Don’t like to show your arms? I’ve got the perfec Don’t like to show your arms?

I’ve got the perfect pretty white dress for you….

Summer outfit Inspiration- perfect for Brunch, a baby shower, friends Anniversary party, vacation dinner etc

-White dress
Eyelet tie waist white dress fully lined with pockets and I have A DISCOUNT CODE for YOU!  In link

-Think of all the ways you can style this cutie all season long and achieve different looks.  Dress down with a flat sandal, make it western with cowboy boots, take it on vacation with wedges or espadrilles and a straw bag…

Do you like to show your arms or prefer not to?

How I styled it… For church then brunch:

-Turquoise chunky statement necklace 
-Turquoise beaded hoops

-Hobo leather clutch in turquoise 
(I love the pop of color) 

-Inez nude cross knot detail kitten heal- so very comfortable and a perfect height - A go with everything shoe

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Drop it like it’s HOT…. Balancing Menopause and m Drop it like it’s HOT….

Balancing Menopause and midlife can be tricky✔️

From weight gain, mood swings, sleepless nights, dry skin and lady parts, hair loss, eyesight issues, bone loss to personal summers (hot flashes)….. 

Boy hitting 40-50-60’s sounds fun 😅🤣 Actually, it really isn’t that bad, and life is what you make of it, Plus  getting old is a privilege….

In today’s time, we’re lucky because menopause is a Topic WE TALK about NOW, and we have more information and resources to HELP us, unlike our mothers.

Not everyone has every symptom nor do they experience every symptom. 

This is a topic I’ve shared a lot about over on my blog and in future more on my substack (join for free in my bio) 

Below ⬇️ are a few things I’ve found very helpful from my journey over the last 10 years to now, starting at about 44 years old.

-A Homeopathic Hormone replacement specialist- I went at 44 when I gained 12-15 pounds for no reason, had hair loss and wasn’t feeling like myself and went on Bio- identical hormone replacement for about 4 years and the weight feel off and I started to feel like myself again. I stopped I. 2020 due to not being able to get to doctors.. 

-Start a good clean supplement program (not a Doctor) but here’s what helped me.
Magnesium- zinc- Vitamin D3- vitamin K 
-a good women’s multivitamin - 
B-12 shots- Collagen- Colostrum- bone marrow- probiotic, a cranberry supplement and - creatine - NAD- primrose (I have a few others I take as well) full list is on blog 

- Doubled my water intake - (140-160 oz a day) added Fiber- chia seeds- pinch of salt to it … (I do 1/2 teaspoon baking soda twice a week) 

-Daily walks and I added a weighted vest about 4 years ago 

-A cup of warm lemon water to start the day 

- I shoot  for 100 grams of protein daily (I don’t always get this) I just try to get close

-Scalp treatments - Rosemary oil and rosemary supplements 

- Coolnight pjs and cooling sheets  I don’t get or experience hot flashes, but sleeping cooler help me sleep better❤️

- cleansing oil & after Shower oil help with dry skin

-Red light therapy mask helps facial skin and neck

- Derma-planing face helps skin texture and for products to sink in
Melanoma Skin Cancer Journey Here’s a couple thi Melanoma Skin Cancer Journey 

Here’s a couple things I’ve learned on my Journey that I thought I’d share with you I found interesting and very helpful..
 ( now, I am not a doctor) these are things I’ve researched and though I’d share my findings, but you can do your own research :) 

I share in hopes to bring awareness and the importance of getting your skin checked at least once a year.

‼️ 2 things:

-The importance of taking zinc— zinc supplements helps your body give off a natural defense to the suns rays.

⚠️ Like anything I need to stress how important it is to read your labels and start using clean Supplements.  You want to get what you’re paying for and not “fillers” verses the actual minerals and herbs.

- A clean beauty mineral based 
Sunscreen with a high level of Zinc! READ your labels and the ingredientsll

MOST sunscreens have harmful ingredients and hormone disruptors in them! I have 5 brands I love that me and my family use  over on my Liketoknowit or you can comment “shop” and I’ll send them to you.

To know:

⚠️ I get my skin checked twice a year and since being diagnosed with melanoma, I now go every 3 months.

Since my surgeries, I’ve had 2 laser’s treatments to help with scaring (shown in slide 2 is my 2nd surgery) done 6 weeks ago.
I actually should have my 3rd laser done this week, but I moved it to July 1st. 

To be honest I really am not in the head space to deal with another treatment this week! 🙏🏻 I told you I’d be very honest with you in this journey, and it is a roller coaster of emotions… Laser treatments sometimes trigger that for me.

- Laser treatment can be done every 6 weeks

⚠️I have 6 parts of my journey up in my feed, 3 of them pinned to top the others you’ll have to scroll through feed and I have detailed highlights as well. 

I hope you find these helpful

Have any questions you can dm me or leave a comment ⬇️ below.

Happy Monday pretty Lady, and may you
Have a week full of sunshine and gods blessings.

Midlife health journey/ skin cancer journey/ facial skin cancer/ over 50/ facial scars/ sharing life over 50/ cancer warrior

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POV: The Turkey sandwiches I make All summer long POV:
The Turkey sandwiches I make All summer long my family loves🥪

Not your ordinary Turkey, Avocado, tomato sandwiche🥪🥑🍅

First off the Key to these delicious sandwiches is warm crusty bread straight from the oven yet soft on the inside..

My tip is a French baguette ran under water (a tip my Mother in law taught me 33 years ago) placed in the oven for 5-7 minutes- seriously, makes it like you made it fresh… 

-Boards head spicy pepper Turkey freshly sliced from the deli
- Farm Fresh Tomatoes salt & peppered 
-Micro greens (or sprouts) 
- Peppered jack cheese (or your favorite)
-My Smashed Avocado spread 

Full recipe on my blog

A perfect summer meal to serve alfresco🪴🍽️
 
Serve with your favorite sides 
I served with my :
-Basil corn salad 
- a small charcuterie board
- my easy Blue cheese stuffed grape on a walnut appetizer

 A long  with your choice of sun tea - cucumber mint water or  a sparking water 🥤🍃

All Recipes on my blog ✔️

#recipe/ summer recipes/ family favorites/ entertaining/ summer style/ midlife/ dining alfresco/ turkey sandwich
Summer Forecasts: Slowness & 90% chance of … Bike Summer Forecasts:
Slowness & 90% chance of …

Bike rides- BackYard Gardening- Brunching outdoors 🚲🪴🍽️

3 B’s I can get behind…
I also love beaches, Butter and Beautiful things… 

Follow along for All my favorite things I think you’ll love too❤️❤️❤️

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-home decor- Tablescapes-Home dates- fashion and beauty….

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What I wore on our 7 day Road trip✔️ —Desserts and What I wore on our 7 day Road trip✔️
—Desserts and Pools—

I just found the best travel wardrobe from Amazon✔️

I used it to create 6 Outfits 

Styled with Amazon Set & Pieces for the Perfect Summer Capsule mix and match add in a few Favorites.
 
Accessories & nobody would ever#guess these looks were so affordable. 

I Love mixing affordable trending pieces with wardrobe staples for a put together and chic look.
 

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🚗Road Trip —Desserts and Pools—🌴🌊🌵🏜️🌺 Last leg of 🚗Road Trip
—Desserts and Pools—🌴🌊🌵🏜️🌺

Last leg of trip…2 days in Las Vegas

- A couple days poolside 
- A couple meals out
-Some shopping (just a little) 
- and yes, we had early nights in…

We’ve been to LV so many times, that we actually don’t enjoy it any more, it’s changed so much over the years, that we actually prefer to have pool time (eat at pool) stay close or at our hotel… Walking the strip is more scary then fun, and the restaurants aren’t what they used to be… people watching isn’t even fun anymore there:(

Lately, We just think of LV as a resting point before we drive the 6-7 long hours home. 

Over the years I’ve shared several amazing LV hotels, restaurants and shopping spots…. Some of those are still good, but several have gotten run down and aren’t the same.  I honestly don’t feel safe in LV and probably won’t have that be a resting point anymore. 

If you’re a gambler or like shows … then LV probably still has appeal, People don’t dress up anymore, the top quality restaurants & hotels aren’t what they used to be, and over priced for what you get. (Trust me we’ve stayed at almost all of the resort’s multiple times) 
I personally think there’s better places to visit. 

😉This is my observation and opinion over the last several times & years we’ve been to Lv. 

How do you feel about Las Vegas?
Have you been recently? 

Sorry, not sorry for my honest review!

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