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Dear D'Arcy

By D'Arcy Vandenberg


Mother’s Day Gift Giving Guide

Mother's day gift ideas
Call your Mom… That’s what she really wants.

Mother’s Day is this Sunday, which means it’s prime time to shop online for a gift and still time for it to arrive on time. Shopping for my mom is honestly one of my favorite things to do because even though it can be a little tricky (doesn’t it seem like moms already have everything?!), I love being able to have a day to celebrate her, give her a thoughtful gift and thank her for everything she’s done for her family. She’s seriously the best –I love you, Mom!!

I also have to call out a few of my gift ideas below because although they’re all great options, I do have a few that are indeed my favorite. I asked for these earrings by Kendra Scott to go with the ring I purchase at Valentine’s Day. Also, this mask is perfect for any mama needing a moment of self-care and seriously beautiful skin! This Candle is one I had been wanting. My hubby surprised me with one a week ago or so as a just because gift… Seriously so good, I can’t stop burning. 

I hope you find one of my favorite things for your mom and maybe grab something for yourself. I know you’ll both be happy. Happy early Mother’s Day to all the mamas out there!! You’re all fantastic and deserve the love!

Mother's day gift ideas

1. Uncommon James Candle= Nashville citrus is one amazing scent and burns over 300 hours. Shop HERE

2. Earrings= Uncommon James earrings, I love a hoop, and this is a fun take on a hoop. Shop HERE

3. Kimono= What mom wouldn’t love this kimono to finish off an outfit or to wear over a swimsuit. Shop HERE

4. Lollia Perfum set= A great way to experience the variety of Lollia’s beautiful scents. Shop HERE

5. Fresh flower Bouquet= What mom wouldn’t love a sweet, beautiful Bouquet. Shop HERE 

6. Love bracelet= A perfect way to show mom how much you love her. Shop HERE

7. Fun sipper cup= If your mom is like me, she can’t resist a cute travel cup or sitting poolside. Shop HERE

8. Co2 Lift face mask= A medical Spa facial without the downtime, seriously the best results. Shop HERE

9. Capri Blue candle= Volcano scent has been a best seller for years. Number one when I had my boutiques. Shop HERE

Mother's day gift ideas

1. InvisiCrepe Body balm= This balm seriously gives excellent results for crepe skin. Shop HERE

2. Kendra Scott earrings= A classic Kendra Scott earring that she’ll wear all Summer long. Shop HERE

3. Lounge set= Tiedye is all the rage, and this lounge set won’t disappoint. Shop HERE

4. Peepers Glasses=The best reading glasses that your mom can’t live without. Shop HERE

5. City Beauty Matte Lip= You know this is my favorite lip stain, and it will be your mom’s too. Shop HERE

6. Organizing Book = With Stay at Home, Moms have been organizing like crazy, and she’ll love this Book! Shop HERE

7. Summer Bag=, A bag mom, will use all Summer long and affordable. Shop HERE

8. Nuface= A beauty tool every woman should own. It helps fine lines and tones skin. Shop HERE

9. Slippers= Cozy and chic, these cute slippers are a must for moms. Shop HERE

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My picks from Amazon Fashion!

Affordable fashion

Some of my Favorite Amazon Fashion picks! Tried and true at a great value. These make for great Holiday outfits and a great gift as well.

Hello Beautiful’s!

I’ve reported on some of the Amazon fashion before {here} and I am telling you there is some great deals and some really good quality pieces. I was pleasantly surprised at the quality and really happy with the prices. You can even buy Jcrew on here now!  Say what?   

I wanted to scour the fashion department and see what I could dig up for you! Some of these items you have to grab quick because it’s a fab deal and lower quantity. Some pieces are great for Holiday outfits and even great for gifts. Mostly I choose pieces you can wear everyday throughout the Holidays and Winter! I see myself wearing the buffalo plaid button up with leggings on a snowy day wrapping gifts!:)

  1. Henley top at a steal! perfect to wear on a casual day or layer under your favorite sweater or jacket. $1.99 Yes… you read that correct..$1.99 size up! At this price you can grab a couple! 
  2. V-neck ruffle sweater – One of my favorite sweaters to wear with jeans or with a pretty skirt for the Holiday’s. $49.00 and true to size.
  3.  Soft Heart Shape Balls Hand Knit V-Neck Sweater Pullover-Hand knit and so easy to wear. Pair with jeans or dresses for a easy-going also elegant look. Such beautiful quality and a great classic piece to add to your wardrobe. True to size $75
  4. Women’s Turn Down Collar Asymmetric Hem Plaids Wrap Coat– Perfect for the cooler weather and still looking Chic. I love the lines and great for adding color to simple jeans and tee. True to size and a great price $44.99
      
  5. Heart elbow patches sweater– a Perfect gift and so fun to wear. I get so many compliments on mine. $22.99-30
  6. At the time I went to post this top SOLD out in All 3 colors sorry!
  7.  Women’s Long Sleeve Bow Tie Ruffle Collar Lace Chiffon Blouse– What a deal at $18.99 and perfect for your Holiday outfits or for the office. I would even wear it with jeans and heals. Size up
  8.  Plaid & check button up top– This top is great to layer with legging and jeans, perfect for a casual day and a steal at $4.99 true to size or size up to wear larger and cozier with leggings! Makes a great gift for the person on your list that likes leggings or a cabin look!
  9. Star knit sweater – Chicwish Women’s Comfy Casual Long Sleeve Shredded Stars Print Black and White Knit Top Pullover Sweater $43.00                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Have you tried any fashion from amazon? How about your Holiday shopping are you just getting started or finished? Me? We’ll I have a light year this year. Our boys want 1 larger item and we’re traveling for the Holiday’s this year so my list really isn’t very large. This year we wanted to do things with our family verses purchasing a bunch of gifts for each other. I might miss wrapping the piles and piles of gifts I normally have surrounding the trees! I’ll keep you posted:) on that!  Do you love wrapping?  I think the gift of a beautiful package is just as important as whats inside….but thats just me.. I love to wrap! Make sure to follow my instagram, I’ll be sharing some of my favorite ways to wrap over there and in my instastories.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Happy Shopping beautiful’s! OX, D’Arcy                                                                                                                              

Ps: Stay tuned for My November favorites, December Bucket list and My Holiday entertaining, decorating and recipes all coming this month! What are you most excited for?                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

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Family Photo Christmas Cards

family holiday Christmas cars

family holiday Christmas cars

family photos

family photos

family photos

Hello Beautiful’s,

I had the wonderful opportunity to work with Basic Invite to create our Family Photo Christmas card this year. I don’t know about you but I love receiving Photo cards this time of the year and seeing how everyones families have grown. Sending out Photo Christmas cards has always been our family tradition and I hope people enjoy getting them as much as we love sending & receiving them.  

Working with Basic Invite was a joy to create. I loved the selection and the variety of shapes. Truly custom from picking the card and then making it your own from the shape, fonts, adding verbiage and picking the ink color, I loved metallic & shimmer was a choice as well. You even choose the envelope color (I love the peel and stick closer) and you can have them mail them for you if you wish. It’s a huge plus that they have a fast 5 day turn around and are a local Utah company. Are you sending out Holiday or Business cards this year? Give Basic Invite a try you won’t be disappointed!

Here are some of the option details that makes working with Basic Invite better then other card companies:

Almost Unlimited Colors – Basic Invite is one of the few websites that allows customers almost unlimited color options with instant previews online. Once you select a design you can change the color of each element on the card to over 180 different color options so you can make sure the card is exactly how you want it down to the littlest detail. This is what we feel sets us apart from almost any other online stationery company and is what we feel is our biggest draw.

Custom Samples – Basic Invite is one of the few websites that allows customers the ability to order a printed sample of their actual invitation so they can see exactly how it will print as well as feel the paper quality before they ever have to place their final order.

Over 40 Different Colors of Envelopes – Basic Invite is just as colorful with our envelopes as we are with our invitations. Customers can choose from over 40 different colors when it comes to their envelopes so that they can make their invitation stand out even before it is opened. All of our envelopes are peel and seal so the envelopes can be quickly and securely closed without licking a single one.

Address Capturing Service – Basic Invite offers an address capturing service that allows customers to simply share a link on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or any other form of social media to request their friends and family’s addresses which will be stored in the customer’s account and can then be selected during the design process. Basic Invite offers recipient address printing at no cost on all Family Christmas card orders.

Foil – Foil holiday cards are available in gold, silver, and rose gold. Customers can choose flat or raised foil on all of Basic Invite’s foil designs.

Over 500 Christmas card and holiday card designs

custom photo card 

custom photo card

colored envelopes

Right now Basic Invite is offering 30% off with coupon code: holi30 

You can find them @basicinvite on Facebook, instagram, Twitter, Pintrest

Thank you for following along with me and may you have a merry season! OX, D’Arcy

 

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Father’s Day Gift guide & Dessert Bar

Pintrest worthy cookies

Every yummy dessert needs a glass of milk! How cute is it served in mustache cup and a paper straw! Dad will be so happy to have this cute little dessert bar served at your BBQ!

Pintrest worthy brownies

Bacon & Bourbon Brownies, My hubby ate 3 in a minute! Needless to say he loved them! A Father’s day dessert bar serving, party cookies and brownies!    You know I love to entertain and putting this together with the help of  The Coco House made it super easy, she created all of the desserts, Bacon and bourbon brownies, #1 dad, Top pop & beer mug cookies! Shipped to my door for a darling and easy to put together dessert bar, the men in your life will love! All I had to do was grab some serving pieces, the DAD blocks my son made in kindergarten, a pom pom garland & straws that matched the baked goods. Simple and so festive.

Pintrest worthy cookies

The Coco House 
A Los Angeles Pastry Chef, Erica Kelly (that happens to be my cousin!) is so talented and everything taste amazing, helps to make any dessert bar to look perfect! She’ll ship it right to your door! Make sure to go follow her on instagram &
shop her on instagram @thecocohousela Here or shop her cupcake toppers Here

Pintrest worthy cookies

Pintrest worthy cookies

Gift Guide for Dad’s of all kinds

Gift's your men will love

Father’s Day Gift Guide… Trying to make your gift ideas easy & will  still make it in time for Father’s Day. Something for every type of Dad! The traveler, The foodie, The cool dad, Sporty dad and dad’s with hair:)

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                                    Shop The guide by clicking on the number.

I kept in mind all types of dad’s, when I created this fun shopping guide. I love Shopbop and that, they really do have something for everyone. My hubby and our dad’s would love everything on this list. I also put in items for every budget.  Really hoping I could help inspire you to give something the Father’s in your life would love. 

Shopbop is having an extra 25% off sale item’s with code SCORE18 at check out, if shopping their sale section.

Do you have a fun Father’s day tradition? Or do you have any fun plans? Both our parent’s live out of state, so we don’t celebrate with them any more, but they’re celebrated for sure! We’re lucky to have such great men and role models in our lives for our boys. My hubby is happy to go to the lake or have a BBQ, so no big plans here yet. I have to say all the boys at our home already enjoyed the dessert bar, I joked to my hubby “Happy Father’s day!” we’re celebrating tonight! He’s so easy going he’d be ok with that!   

I hope what ever you do or how you celebrate the father’s in your lives, that you have a great time and that they realize how important and loved they are! Enjoy your day! OX, D’Arcy

This post was in collaboration with The Coco House and may contain affiliate links. I only promote brands that I love and believe in! Thank you for the support!

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$500.00 Giveaway Perfect for A New Summer wardrobe or trip

 

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$500.00 cash give away

Hey Beautiful’s! I’ve teamed up with some of my favorite Bloggers and YouTubers for a great giveaway. One lucky person will win $500 in PayPal Cash. The Winner will be announced by 7/5 on this page. You’ll receive 3 points for each entry. By entering this contest you’re subscribing to the hosts email list. Be sure enter the contest below! Good luck!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

What A perfect giveaway, Oh… What I would do with a$500  fun shopping spree ( I would shop my prior Sale’s post!) Here or maybe a little weekend getaway? How about you? What would you do with $500.00? 

Make sure to enter…You can’t win if you don’t enter:) 

Click here for $500 giveaway to Register to Win

Have a great night beautiful’s! OX, D’Arcy

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Men’s gift guide for Valentine’s Day

1.Happy Socks 7 Pack Day Of The Week Gift Box 

HOUSEOFFRASER.CO.UK Happy Socks 7 Pack Day Of The Week Gift Box Dress socks.  who doesn’t want fun printed socks? Happy feet with Happy socks! Grabbing  this fun collection of socks for your man will make his week!

2. Ray-Ban Aviator ‘RB3025’ Unisex Gold Frame Light Brown Gradient Lens $134 OVERSTOCK.COM Treat a friend or partner with a stylish and useful gift with these unisex aviator sunglasses, sporting a timeless, old-fashioned look which doesn’t fail to win compliments. These glasses feature brown gradient lenses with 100 percent UV protection to provide strong protection.

3.  EAZO – Leather Laptop Bag   WOLFANDBADGER.COM

Crafted from the vintage-look leather, this highly functional laptop bag is designed to tote your laptop and some accessories. It is large enough for storing a laptop (up to 14”). And it has other interior pockets for storing things like your charger, a few books, and mobile phone. This

4. Mens Personalized Leather Bracelet, Custom Initial Tag, Gift for Man

$72 ETSY.COM 
Rugged and masculine, these beautiful, leather braided bracelets make the perfect gift for your guy on any occasion! The texture combined with our rustic, handmade, sterling silver pendant is fabulous! The dog tag pendant edges are rustic and textured, hand carved and can be personalized. Make a perfect gift for the man in your life.

5. Jack Black Power Trip Travel Set

$52 BELK.COM 
Jack Black Power Trip Travel Set. A well-rounded skin care travel set that includes our best-selling products to keep your looking and feeling his best for any itinerary. Everything you need for the face, beard, body, and lips. My men love this travel set and makes a great Valentine’s day gift for the men in your life.
 
6.Calvin Klein Euphoria, Eternity and Obsession Mens Fragrance Set

$40  SAKSOFF5TH.COM 
This set is the perfect gift to help your man smell amazing this Valentine’s day. Set includes: Euphoria men, 0.5 oz.; Eternity for men, 0.5 oz.; Eternity for men (aqua), 0.5 oz.; Obsession, 0.5 oz. Made by Calvin Klein.

7.Orange Teal & Black Oversize Fuzzy Blanket Scarf

$13 LUXURYDIVAS.COM
Words can simply not describe how amazingly soft and luxurious this blanket scarf really is. Made from fuzzy material, this scarf promises to become one of your winter favorites you will continually reach for again and again.. Plush and luxurious, stay warm without compromising on style with this fashionable blanket scarf.. The simple neutral color pattern makes this scarf easy to pair with all your outerwear. This scarf is ideal for both men and women, and presents itself as a wonder gift when received. Living in Utah my Hubby and boys do like a nice scarf, specially one that is soft & cozy.

8.Nature Lover Gift Oak Moss, Candle Oak moss Candle, Earthy Candle

$13 ETSY.COM 

Oak moss: Oak moss is a complex aromatic scent, for men and women alike. This scent has mild jasmine and rose, oak and patchouli, and a slight hint of musk. All a to z candles are made with high quality 100 non-genetically modified soy wax, cotton wicks, and premium fragrance oils. Their products are always cruelty-free and vegan. Wax will always be naturally colored, they don’t use added chemicals. Candle specs: size: 4oz 2 5/8′ h x 2 1/4′ d burn time: 30 hours single wick size: 9oz 3 1/2′ h x 2 3/4′ d burn time: 70 hours single wick size: 16oz 4 1/4′ h x 3 3/4′ d burn time: 100 hours double wick this fragrance is also available in: tin candles tea lights wax melts car fresheners reed diffusers room body sprays head over to their main shop page at atozcandles.etsy.com
Nothing is more romantic then a candle for Valentine’s day and  this masculine candle makes for a great gift.
 

9.Sawdust Is Man Glitter 11oz White Mug

$15 ETSY.COM 
These designs are high quality printed in the USA and won’t wear off like other printing methods can. Their mugs are microwave and dishwasher safe fda approved 11 and 15 ounces design printed on front and back made from the highest grade ceramic printed and sublimated in the united states. All of their mugs are made to order so give yourself enough time when ordering.

10.Personalized monogram gift sports water bottle

$22 ZAZZLE.COM
Personalized monogram gift sports water bottle. Black and white Stainless steel metallic color. Sporty gift idea for coach, players, team mates and sports fans. Modern typography design with custom name, funny quote, slogan or monogram. Create your own unique monogrammed drink bottle. Suitable for men women and kids / children. Cute Birthday party presents for dad, son, grandson, father, friend, mom, boy, girl, business partner, co worker etc. Available in different colors and size. 18oz or 24 oz drink ware for athletic team, basketball, soccer, tennis, volleyball, golf, baseball, softball, swimming, dancing etc. Who doesn’t need a great water bottle?

11.  24 pc. Signature Chocolate Truffles Gift Box | GODIVA

$52 GODIVA.COM 
Godiva Chef Chocolatiers used their creative expertise and the latest techniques along with the finest ingredients to create an intense flavor experience. Featuring the finest dark chocolate and milk chocolate , these chocolate truffles are bound to impress anyone. Pay special attention to the intricacies of each unique truffle in this gift box. For example, the Aztec Spice cocoa truffle features flavorful spices and is topped with red cocoa. This and other pieces make this one of the most delicious chocolate truffles gift boxes to give someone (or enjoy on your own).   My hubby and boys just love chocolate and this big box of truffles wouldn’t last long in our home!

12. Ghirardelli Double Chocolate Hot Cocoa MiX

  • Ghirardelli’s Sweet Ground Chocolate & Cocoa Mix offers a wonderfully rich and complex chocolate flavor
  • Serve as a hot or cold beverage, or use in your favorite recipes for a sweet, rich taste that’s unforgettable
  • The gold standard for making exceptional mochas and amazing baked goods. Made with real Ghirardelli chocolate, cocoa powder, sugar, and vanilla.
  • Hot coco is a perfect winter drink to cozy up with this Valentine’s day and makes a great gift to add to the above mug. You can never have to many cute mugs & hot coco.

I have a house of boys so finding fun Valentines gift’s that they will enjoy and be able to use throughout the year is a task. (except food items….those last about a day!) I created this list from items I have given them or plan on giving them. I know they’ll love whats on this list, I hope you do too!

I’ll be sharing more things to make your Valentine’s day special in the upcoming day’s make sure to check back. Is there anything you would like to see ? OX, D’Arcy

 

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Holiday Gift guide…Gifts she’ll love

 

Holiday Gift’s she’ll love

Buffalo Check Holiday Outfit

Buffalo Check Holiday Outfit

Buffalo Check Holiday Outfit 

Buffalo Check Holiday Outfit

Hello Beautiful’s,  Today I wanted to share with you some gift idea’s I know any girl on your list would love this Holiday season. (I know these are things I would love!) I picked items to fit in every budget from $5.90 up to $120 Don’t worry there is still time to shop and get delivered in time! ( most sites said orders needed to be placed by the 20th!)

Here is the shopping link for each item post above: Uggs, ugg socks, sweater, earrings, eye shadow pallet, lip stick, Face mask, make up bag, brush, dry bar

Need a cute Holiday outfit to go shopping in, lunch with the girlfriends, or just running errands? Here’s one of my picks… Buffalo Print top, black puff vest, black distress jeans, buffalo print tennis shoes, Santa clutch, Beanie sold out similar here

I hope you enjoyed some of my Ideas and that you get all your shopping done to enjoy the season! OX D’Arcy

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Scents of the Season: Frasier Fur by Thymes

Frasier Fur candle by Thymes

Frasier Fur candle by Thyme

 

 

 

Hello Beautiful’s

Don’t you just love the smell of Christmas?

I love all the different smells of Christmas, Holiday baking, Smells of cider and cinnamon but my Favorite is the smell of a fresh cut Christmas tree! We’ve always had a fresh tree in our living room and this is the first years we have a fake Tree…. I was really missing the smell…Until my Cute Friend gave me this Candle by Thymes called Frasier fur It really is the perfect Pine tree scent. I purchased more at a cute Local gift shop called Treasure Basket in South Ogden, Utah.    

This Candle comes in every size and a bunch of cute options to match your Holiday look! Burns clean (meaning if you burn it long enough it doesn’t leave wax along the sides!)  TIP: Always make sure you have enough time to burn a candle, lighting for a short amount of time will ruin the burn flow and leaves the wax building up on the sides! Makes a great Gift!

I Wish you a lovely day full of the scents of the season, OX D’Arcy

The lidded Gold Frasier Fur candle shown above

My Favorite Dish soap

 

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Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Judy B swim wear

massage table

capri blue candles volcano

apple watch

fit bit

Athleta stripes Chaturang Capri

Judy b Swim wear

Dry bar

Minky blanket

designskin phone cases

Mother’s Day is Fast approaching! Here are some of my favorite things and some things I would love to have that make for great gift’s any Mom would love!

  1. Judy B swim wear = I love the quality, the fit and that this company is woman owned and made in the USA.  I adore the long sleeve one piece (Jet) for paddle boarding and water sports! Perfect gift for mom’s that love Summer & water!
  2. Massage= A 1 hour massage is just what a busy mom needs! Relaxing and time just for herself. If she has a favorite spa get her a gift certificate there. If she doesn’t have a favorite spa, google ones in your area and look up there ratings. My Favorite is New image.
  3. Candle= My personal favorite is Capri Blue, volcano scent! the scent is to die for and smells up your whole home. great price point $29.99-36.99 and burns for 80 hours!
  4. I Watch by Apple= I have been trying to decide if I want the Apple watch or to get a new fit bit! I have been trying hard to stay on top of my work outs and calorie intake! starts at $269 Would make a great gift for a work out mama! I like the rose gold! Mother’s day sale happening with link!
  5. Fit bit= Decisions Decisions…Starts at $129.95 (having a big Sale in the link provided)
  6. Athleta work out pants= Stripe Chaturang capri work out pant $64 What mom that works out doesn’t want new work out gear?  
  7. Tassel clutch= Tassel’s are all the rage and resort looking bags are a huge hit this Summer! This cutie is affordable and so fun $22.99 I have had my on a few and they’ve been over $150 ouch!
  8. Lipstick= I don’t know a lady that doesn’t love a fabulous lipstick! This one is pure luxury from its beautiful case and smooth buttery glide your mom will enjoy the splurge! $37 note color shown is Rouge Volupte shine #44  NOTE: Free engraving on this site!   How fun to give mom a lip stick that is engraved with a special saying or her monogram!
  9. Pinata Tassel earrings= one of the biggest trend this year! statement earrings and tassel’s $36
  10. Blow out= Give your mom a Blow out from her favorite hair dresser or Blow our bar! My personal Fav is Dry Bar! We don’t have one in Utah but I still ask for gift certificates to them because when I am in a town that has one, I run there!
  11. Minky Couture Blanket= This isn’t just any blanket! This is the BEST blanket and softest blanket you’ll ever own! Once you’ve had a Minky you’ll never want another blanket to touch your skin! Every member of my family has one! (yes…the boy’s too!) I love the monster size or adult $85-125  I have a 45% off code for you BESSTYET45….So hurry and go grab one!
  12. Designskin leather phone cases= I am in love with the quality and function of these great cell phone case! make a great gift $29-62 I have a 30% off code for you to use until 5/14/17 use code= DARCY030

How did you like my Top 12 pick’s for Mother’s day? Let me know by leaving a comment below! OX, D’Arcy

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Subscription Box Craze!

Monthly Subscription boxes: March deliveries…

Ipsy= A $10 a month subscription box with Make up/cosmetic sample’s and a cute little Bag…. Check it out Here …. I loved this month’s bag and loved everything in it! Normally I like 1 or 2 things and most of the bags I save for little gifts, along with the samples I don’t want. This Months Bag will make it into my purse or use as a little clutch. This box is more Make up driven normally! check it out Here & GET A FREE MAC LIP Stick .Ipsy Coupon – Free MAC Lipstick Sampler With Your First Month of Ipsy!

BirchBox= $10 a month Cosmetic and make up sample box…This Box gives you more samples and no bag, but honestly they give you popular items I was wanting to try and more skin & hair driven! I personal like getting more Skin and Hair sample’s verses make-up. Check it out here.. BirchBox 

Rocksbox $25 a month, this is a BARROW for as long as you want monthly Jewelry box… So basically they send 3 pieces off your WISH list and you wear until your tired of them or if YOU must have forever you purchase them…You send back in a prepaid envelope and then they send you another set!  This Box is great if you get bored with your jewelry, want to try out the latest trends or simply don’t buy a lot of jewelry. You can try out without being committed! I have really enjoyed getting this monthly box…and you can FREEZE it, if your needing a break.  Try it here For FREE for 1 month   www.rocksbox.com  referral Code darcybff18 I think you’ll really love it!

Honest co. This was a Free not FREE trial kit for $5.95 shipping to try there product…Then you get auto signed up for a Honest essential bundle for $35.95 a month that comes with 5 FULL sized products. Unless you cancelled in 7 days from time received….The products were travel sized and smelled good, it’s great there’s no harmful chemicals …But really nothing Wowed me..I cancelled! can check it out here Honest.com

BootayBag=$12 a month for two pairs of pretty lace panties. You pick what kind cheeky or thong or mix, your size (and true size) They surprise you with the style and colors! I love pretty panties and I am picky about comfort and fabric! I have loved every pair, great value $5 a pair if you think $1 each for shipping and I love they give $1 to Melanoma foundation if you post a picture.  Check it out Here Bootay Bag

chic Style box Monthly Subscription www.chicstylebox.com

Chic StyleBox= $21.99 a month for $30-45 worth of fashion accessories & Beauty & lifestyle treats…This box changes with the season and it’s a fun surprise to see what the theme is. You can keep items you like or give as gifts. I love having Items on hand I can make a great gift up for a quick (oh…It’s your Birthday let’s go to lunch!) I think this box is a great value, shipping is included! check it out Here Chic Stylebox 

 Boxes I get but not on a Monthly basis are as follows:

Hello Fresh…Meals to prepare shipped right to your door! I get the Family 3 meals every other month or so and is super yummy, healthy and easy to prepare (My boys can do it) Try it Here for 50% off your first month Hello Fresh

Grove Collaborative…This is a Great natural Home cleaning supply company has wonderful products I love and healthy to use for our home! I love the smells! I get this every couple of months just as I am running out of cleaning supplies! Easy 1 less thing I have to remember at the store!!  check it out Here Grove

Just Fab….This is a monthly shoe club $39.99 but you can skip whenever you want, so I get maybe 2 times a year! check it out here Just Fab right Now there having 20% 0ff first month!

Fabletics…. A monthly workout outfit from $49-69 for 2-3 pieces in a fun selection just for you! You can also skip any month, so I get about 3-4 outfits  a year! Great Quality and fit! Check out here Fabletics

Fun fit Fab...This is a 4 Times a year seasonal Box  for $49.99 each and you get $200 worth of product! It is full size product and and assortment of Hot products, Trendy gifts, a touch of fashion or life style really fun surprise box! Check it out here FUNFITFAB get 10% off right Now and its shipping this month!

I guess you could Call me A subscription box Junkie! I love Happy mail, I love to try new things, it’s easy shopping and I alway’s have a gift on hand! It’s a great way to see what’s NEW and what’s on trend without always having to research or head to a ton of stores. Most Subscription boxes are a great value for what your getting. What I really love is Most All of these business where started as a small business and built up! Most have a great cause behind them or wonderful charity! I love supporting companies that give back or are a small Family business. If you haven’t tried a monthly Subscription or a Home delivery you really should it’s quite delightful! OX, D’Arcy

 I am in NO way sponsored by any of these companies and these are my personal opinions! 

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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!
oxox D'Arcy

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Melanoma Cancer Journey Part 5 —2 month Update— Melanoma Cancer Journey 
Part 5

—2 month Update—

 1 month after my First laser treatment.

➡️Slide through the video clips and photos for ALL the updates➡️

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

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

Melanoma Cancer is deadly and very different from Skin Cancer.

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

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

Thank you for all the kind messages, comments and prayers! I appreciate you being apart of my tribe.

Thank you and NOW make your Skin Appointment!

#skincancerawareness #skincancer #melanoma
🌿Simple Way’s I add Spring into our home. 🌿🌷Slide 🌿Simple Way’s I add Spring into our home.

🌿🌷Slide to view 12 photos that I hope to inspire you to add a little Spring to your home🌷🌿

🌿Tell me something your going to try and add to your home this Spring below⬇️ 

🌼If this is your vibe❤️ Like comment and follow for more

Easy Spring touches-spring in your home- ways to add spring
- bring the outside in
Cocktail and Chat With Suzanne and D’Arcy @crazyb Cocktail and Chat 
With Suzanne and D’Arcy
@crazyblondelifeblog @darcyvandenberg

Join use for a little catch up, in the kitchen and sharing a few recipes, along with stories.

Check out Suzanne’s Asparagus recipe  on her blog… as Well as casserole recipes

D’Arcy has a carrot cake and a yummy casserole recipe on hers.
 
Blogs are linked in our bios and stories.

We get together and have a fun chat… Different topic every month. Sometime we talk recipes & food, fashion or home decor and sometimes Midlife issues or simply ask questions.

We love for you to join in the conversation…. Grab a coffee☕️ or cocktail 🍹and join us for a chat✔️

#cocktailchat #midlife
Spring is here🌷🌿🌸 Let’s grab a coffee and Stroll Spring is here🌷🌿🌸

Let’s grab a coffee and Stroll the Gardens @parkcitygardens 

The Perfect Spring fix & coffee date.

Pick up a few plants for your home or garden, gives you the feel of Spring & boosts your spirits 🌸🌿🌷

🌸🌷What’s your favorite Spring Flower?
☕️Tell me your coffee order below ⬇️ 

🌷Outfit Details on my Liketoknowit
Spring Style over 50 Cool girls buy the Shoes & B Spring Style over 50

Cool girls buy the Shoes & Bags….
They truly finish off every outfit✔️

 These NEW neutral kitten heels by Cecelia NYC are truly so special, they dress up any simple outfit!

Love designer bags and want to try out the latest and greatest, without committing? 
Join Vivrelle and get your first month free with my code: DARCY and link…

My full outfit details and ALL the discount codes are in my link  and in bio.. 

Comment “SHOP for LINKs & CODES to this post on my LTK ⬇ 
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#springinspo #styleover50 #coolgirls #midlife
This little spit fire is 23🤍 I can’t believe how f This little spit fire is 23🤍
I can’t believe how fast time has flown by 🤍

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

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

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

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

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

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

#ourson #boymom 🎂 #loveyoumore❤️ #firesign #marchbirthday
If this is your Vibe…. Then follow for more! I lo If this is your Vibe….
Then follow for more!

I love to romanticize everyday life… with beautiful Tablescapes, arranging flowers for our homes weekly arrangements (Friday ‘s sink full) Easy Entertaining ideas, Sharing Recipes & a few short cuts and tips along the way. 

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

 I also share my love of Fashion, my melanoma Cancer & midlife Journey…

~Live like Nancy
~Dress like Ralph
~Cook like Ina
~Garden like Martha 

Then follow along for more

#springhome #entertainingathome #bhg #southernlivingmag #midlife
I’m 54 here’s a few outfits from last week, I bet I’m 54 here’s a few outfits from last week, I bet you can create from your closet✔️

🌿With my easy Outfit formulas per look, you can head to your closet with these outfit inspirations and create 8 outfits to get YOU through your week. 

🌿What outfit are you going to re-create?

⚠️Fell in love with a piece in a specific outfit? 

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#springoutfitideas #midlifestyle #shopyourcloset
🌷Easy Appetizer 🌷 Tulip Baguette Bites A perfect 🌷Easy Appetizer 🌷
Tulip Baguette Bites

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

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

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

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

Arrange on platter and serve.

🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷

Are you hosting Easter or are you going out?

SAVE to  reference later. 

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

—6 Spring Tops—

50% off LOFT Tops… I grabbed a couple of these… Can you guess which ones came home with me?

Which is your favorite ? 1-2-3-4-5-6

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#loftstyle #apringtops #midlifestyle  #utahblogger
Cheers to the Weekend & Happy Spring🌷🐰🌿🍷 Long Wee Cheers to the Weekend & Happy Spring🌷🐰🌿🍷

Long Week… and lots of creating… here’s a little sneak peek at our Easter Tablescape💙🌿🐇

Follow for more content like this🌿🍷🐇💙

#springinspo #tablescapestyling #utahblogger
Friday Fun…. Oldest Daughter… If you are one, the Friday Fun….

Oldest Daughter…
If you are one, then you know!

What are you in the siblings line up?

#fridayfun #oldestdaughter #midlife
POV: You love Tuckernuck but are Boujee on a budge POV: You love Tuckernuck but are Boujee on a budget, and you find MY account…

8 Spring Dresses that look and feel like Tuckernuck with an affordable price tag mixed with a few Splurge worthy accessories…. That nobody would guess differently ✔️✔️

👗Which of the 8 is your favorite?

Comment “SHOP” for all the details!

Thank you so much for using my links, liking this post and commenting 🤍🤍🤍

That’s how you’re supporting my small business & I appreciate that you help me share what I love, and are apart of my tribe. 🤍🤍🤍

#bougee #budgetfriendlyfashion #midlifestyle #utahinfluencer
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Have you ever wanted a designer bag, and it either jot in the budget, or you can’t figure out which on you want to pull the trigger on?

Vivrelle is a great way to try out designer bags on a membership basis-

-A monthly member’s you a classified designer bag or accessory for a monthly fee.

-keep it as long as you like, or swap it after 30 days… love the item you have the option to purchase at a special members only price..

⚠️Even Better with my CODE: DARCY you get one month FREE🎉🎉🎉

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#vivrelle #luxuryrentals #boujee
Last week in 20 Photos… Everything from what I wa Last week in 20 Photos…

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

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

If it was linkable, it’s on my Liketoknowit 🤍 Links are in my bio⬆️

Follow if this is your vibe…

Comment your favorite✔️

#over50andfabulous #romantizm #springstyles
The joys of being a grandparent! Yes, ours is the The joys of being a grandparent! Yes, ours is the cutest😂😂😂

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

Wish us luck💋

Grandparent humor…..
Funny reels - family love- love of being a grandparent 

#granparents #parenthumor #familyfirst❤️ call me COCO
Remember to protect your peace…. For those that m Remember to protect your peace….

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bible verses that bring peace!
#bibleversedaily #powerofprayer #protectyourpeace
Friday I’m in LOVE…. Spring outfit inspo … A litt Friday I’m in LOVE….

Spring outfit inspo … A little bit Preppy, A Pop of Pink & Perfect for lunch with a friend!

🎀Save 25% off Allie & Bess Jewelry with code DARCY25 for month of March🎀

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#preppyfashion #poppink #fridayiminlove #midlifefashion #afforɗablefashion
Vibing over 50… 3 WAYS to Style Spanx Trousers & Vibing over 50…

3 WAYS to Style Spanx 
Trousers & Blazer….

If it’s your vibe too… Get 20% off everything on Spanx site..
Over on @shop.ltk  using my link & code.

Have you Seen all the new colors & Spring arrivals ?

Head to my LKT to see what new pieces I am showcasing today and the next two days✔️

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#spanx #spanxstyle #specialsale #midlifestyle
About Yesterday….. A perfect Day with YU 🌸 A Cle About Yesterday…..

A perfect Day with YU 🌸

A Clean supplement brand I’ve been using for years!

It was so educational, inspiring and full of boss ladies! 

We were treated to a beautiful lunch, product testing, fun photo opportunity and some great swag!

I can’t wait to share some of the New products, a couple of the ones I’ve been using for years and was excited to learn how clean their products are.

🌸Want to know more?
Comment MORE and I’ll send you the link & discount code!

#yu #midlifewellness #midlifejourney #utahinfluencer
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