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Dear D'Arcy

By D'Arcy Vandenberg


2018 Active Wear Trends That’ll Take you from the Studio to the Street

active wear

Senita Agility long sleeve

active wear

Senita fierce workout pants

sportswear

Senita easy cardigan active wear

active wear

Senita High waisted Capris

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Senita High waisted capris…. I love the pocket detail & large enough to hold your phone! Brilliant!

workout /activewear

Senita keyhole tee…Great movement for the studio, yet stylish for streetwear!

sportswear /activewear

Senita Space between top….perfect for your favorite class & cute enough to dress up with a lace bralette and leather jeans

Love your Melon
Beanie smoked speckled pom pom beanie

knit beanie

Love your Melon
                                                                       natural beanie

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Love your Melon
knit headband

Knit Headband

Love your Melon
knit headband

rose gold and black

Misfit Shine 2 Fitness & Sleep Monitor 

 Hello Beautiful’s, 

Activewear is still strong and making big trends in 2018.  I am loving this brand Sentia 

 With life being busy and many liking the minimalist trend it’s nice to get multiple uses out of items in our closet. That doesn’t stop in active wear, ONE of the big trends in active wear is having piece’s that will take you from the studio to the street with ease.

It’s all in the detail’s….Cute cutouts, great fabrics that fit well yet have special details.  Sentia is a company owned by sister’s and ran by all woman, they understand what woman want and the attention to detail in their sportswear line shows. 

Leggings with mesh details add style yet breathable and add that Fashionable detail you can wear with a cute sweater perfect for the street. You can wear sneakers or your Ugg boots.  Cute cut out tee’s and mixed fabrics make a work out shirt perfect to pair with jeans. I’ve been living in my easy cardigan, just enough to keep me warm after a workout and cute enough to layered over my favorite rocker tee’s for running errands or heading to the movies.

Love your Melon

Knit beanies have been all the rage for a couple of years NOW. Who doesn’t love a super soft beanie or headband to keep your head warm or wear on a bad hair day! What I love even more then super soft beanie is a product that gives back. Love Your Melon worked to develop a beanie that is soft enough for children battling cancer. Fifty percent (50%) of profit from the sale of all Love Your Melon products is given to Love Your Melon’s nonprofit partners in the fight against pediatric cancer. Their nonprofit partners work in the field of pediatric oncology, fund cancer research initiatives and provide immediate support for families of children battling cancer. All of their products are made in the United States of America. 

Now taking that beanie from working out to the street comes with ease, their too cute to wear just to work out it! I have been wearing mine all Winter from outside work outs to Casual date nights. So soft you’ll want several colors.

Misfit Shine 2

Automatically tracks steps, distance, calories, and light and restful sleep

Vibration alerts for call and text notifications, movement reminders, and alarms

Smart button enabled to control connected household devices

Swim proof, anodized aluminum disc with multicolor LED progress display and time

Non-charging, replaceable battery last up to 6 months

Reflective band option features a sleek, reflective accent that reflects light in even the dimmest conditions – so you can stay safe and in style at all times.

I have been using this awesome fitness tracker for a couple of months now. I love it! I love keeping track of my daily steps, it helps keep me motivated if I haven’t moved enough that day to get up and walk. It’s easy to wear, looks fashionable and I find it interesting to see how I really sleep, with the sleep tracker and best of all I don’t have to charge it. What no charging?  Has a battery like a regular watch… Brilliant! 

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That’s it All Finished… ALL 5 easy ways to enter done…Good Luck (Give away ends 2/2/18)

Did you catch our Segment on Fox13 The Place?

Here’s the Link incase you missed it.  Studio to Street

Have a great day! OX, D’Arcy

sportswear, studio to street

Fox13 The Place sportswear segment featuring, Senita, Misfit and love your melon

My model’s Katie Brown  & Britney Beus

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Top 10 Favorite Beauty & lifestyle products from 2017

weight loss tea

14 day Teatox, a Daytime Detox, and a bedtime cleanse for weight loss.

Skinny Pop sea salt popcorn in its own movie microwave box

Skincare

Md complete Anti aging, Retinol Vitamin C and 3 Day Booster pack

body care

Creek Baby, Coconut body cream

Cyantific skin care line, 3 piece skin care system

Boh Tea, A Gold blend of rich golden Cameron Highlands smooth flavor tea.

Good Virtues co. Hair products, Happy & Heavenly Clarifying shampoo, Helpful & Delightful Clarifying conditioner

Arawak Face powder, Handcrafted & Organic translucent powder

Fancy Feet foot petals

toothpaste

All natural Whitening Toothpaste perfect for everyday use

Hello Beautiful’s!

My Top 10 Favorite Beauty & lifestyle products from 2017.

I thought you would love a round up of some of my favorite products I was lucky to try, review or sample from 2017. I have been lucky to work with a lot of companies and brands that I have loved and some not so much over the last year. Please know I always give my honest review and truly share my thoughts and results. I really enjoyed a ton of products in 2017 and here’s my top 10 Favorite products that I am still using in 2018. 

All of these products really helped my skin, my feet and a little help controlling my weight. With one little self indulgent… Tea, as a tea lover I found a brand that has me trying different teas and I am so enjoying it.

  1.  BooTea = A 14 day Tea cleanse= This cleanse is great for a Holiday detox or a jump start for a new diet. I did this last year after Christmas and it helped get me back on my regular eating habits after the indulgences from the Holiday’s. I will be starting it again this year in the Next week. It’s simple, drink a cup every morning and 1 night tea every other night for 14 day’s. You’ll be less bloated and your cravings from the Holiday’s will be lessened. I know mine sure did….I even lost about 5 lbs. Here’s to a jump start!
  2. SkinnyPop
    “Skinny Pop believes in snacking without compromise. That means using the fewest, cleanest and simplest ingredients possible to bring you the best tasting popcorn. Whole grain popcorn, natural sunflower oil and the perfect amount of salt combine together to give you a delicious snack that you can feel great about eating everyday @ 39 calories per cup”  – That’s the Skinny!  I like the Sea Salt pop corn and it really is a great snack that helps keep me full.  If it’s a little to simple for you, you can sprinkle it with season salt. Seasonings a great alternative to using butter or oil. 
  3. Md Complete 
    • Simple 3-day regimen designed to replicate the benefits of professional peels
    • Helps to even skin tone, reduce the appearance of fine lines & wrinkles, smooth rough texture, and brighten complexion. 
    • If you’ve been following me for a while, then you’ll know I love face masks. I do one every Sunday! It’s important to take care of your skin at every age. As we age our skin needs different products and has different concerns it’s important to find products that work for your skin and it’s ok to try out different products or try a new mask weekly.
    • Retinol Vitamin C Concentrate
      • Unlike other serums this product is pure concentrate — it’s not diluted with water (which is often the first ingredient in other products).
      • Provides dermatologist levels of Retinol, as much as 5-10 times higher than other products.
      • Ideally suited for derma rolling, with naturally derived essential acids, Vitamin E, and Vitamin C.      
      • I have been reading when we age our Skin really needs Vitamin C and to help with winkles Retinol in your skin regimen is very important so a combination of both in 1 bottle made great sense. I have noticed a difference in my skin since I’ve been using, the glow and the texture is improving specially on my neck.  

4. Coconut Body cream .  Creek Baby Coconut Body Crème is 100% Pure Organic Coconut Oil has no smell, which is great for moisturizing and then you can use your favorite fragrance.  Tip: I use the coconut oil in the shower after I dry off and that helps keep me  moisturized in the dry Winter. I do use it year round for soft skin.

5. Cyantific  Skin care line- Each product not only helps to protect the skin from damage, but also hydrates to dramatically minimize the look of fine lines and wrinkles, and leaves skin looking clearer, more radiant, helping to preserve beauty at every age. I used this line All summer and I loved what it did for my skin. I knew my mom would love it too. I gave this to my mom for her birthday in October and she loves it. 

Something I have learned in my years is that its great to find skin care lines that you love and get great results with. Remember to change seasonally, I personally change brands and products with the season. It’s good not to use the same products for years. Step out of your comfort zone and try something new.

6. BOH Tea– It’s no secret I prefer tea over coffee. Having the chance to try a couple variety’s of BOH tea’s made me switch from good old Lipton and Tazo tea to the rich bold flavor of Boh’s cameron gold blend. 

7. Good Virtues– Clarifying Shampoo and Conditioner….I am a big Dry shampoo user and I was told it’s important to find a good Clarifying shampoo. It helps your scalp and hair from using hair products and dry shampoo. I have loved the smell and how it cleans my hair. This product is good to use 1-2 times a week.

8. Arawak Face powder– I have always used translucent powder and this organic powder works perfectly over your favorite foundation or without.  Has a great natural powder blends with almost any skin tone and is a powerful acne treatment. Better than mineral makeup! 

9. Fancy Feet– Give your favorite pair of shoes a comfortable makeover from the inside out. These cushions ease pressure on the ball of your foot and prevent your feet from sliding all over the place. Give your feet a “fancy” they’ll love you!

10. Whitening toothpaste– Whitening Fluoride Toothpaste lightens teeth without peroxide while preventing cavities and plaque formation. This gentle, vanilla mint formula freshens breath and provides a clean, just-brushed feeling that lasts all day. I have tried all kinds of whitening stripes, tablets, toothpastes and trays. All make your teeth super sensitive and cost a fortune. I’ve been using for 6 months now and keeps my teeth white with no sensitivity.  My whole family uses this toothpaste and has lightened my husbands teeth 1 full shade. It’s safe to use pregnant, everyday and for kids.  BUY IT NOW Here $20.00

I hope you enjoyed my recap of my favorite 10 products of 2017! Ox, D’Arcy

This is All my personal thoughts, feelings and personal opinion. 

 

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Date Night at Ice Castles

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Baby it’s cold out side! Date night with my cute hubby!

dressing for the cold weather

Make sure you Bundle up day or night! Baby it’s cold outside!

Snap a pose! Ice sculpture photo shoot

Couldn’t resist climbing to the top to take in the view.

Ice slide

Ice slide! I was totally game and glad I dressed Appropriate! I was a kid again and loved it! (I did eat it at the finish!) Totally worth it!

Flame throwers

In the center of the castle was a surprise show… Flame throwers! Fire and Ice

Ice sculptures

Ice sculptures

Fountain in the center of one of the walk ways that changed 3 different colors. The Light show Throughout the Ice sculpture’s were stunning.

Ice sculptures

20′ Ice sculpture made from 25,000,000 pounds of Ice

Winter Wonderland

Happy Last Saturday in 2017!    

Do you need something fun to do this Winter or even this weekend? 

Ice Castle in Midway, Utah Should be a must on that list. Make sure to dress warm as “baby it’s cold outside!”  My long coat was perfect to go on the Ice slides without having to wear snow pants! My hubby however was not dressed appropriate and couldn’t take part! ( he missed out!)  Snow boots are also a must….With a castle made of 25,000,000 pounds of ice…Walking around in anything but boots is not recommended! (Hubby didn’t take note on this point either!) Shaking my head!    

The Ice Castle Story is quite interesting it started out being a Ice rink that turned out to have 20′ slide, Ice cave and a castle tower as the kids of the creator named it “Ice castle”.  It went through transformations after that first winter to later become what it is today.  The Castles require 11 weeks of intensive labor to complete the towers, archways, mazes, ice tubes, fountains, slides and tunnels to be ready for opening day. More info visit www.icecastles.com 

My hubby and I had a great little drive from where we lived in Eden to Midway (and made it a full night of fun) Stopped at Taggart’s grill for Dinner on the way! A Yummy little gem hidden off the 84 if you haven’t eaten here you must! Best Carrot cake ever! (besides mine…Wink!) After our Fun visit to Ice castles we took a detour drive through Park City & stopped for a Peppermint mocha. All the Christmas lights along the drive were stunning! Park City is lit up and worth the little detour! I don’t know about you but I love taking drives and really enjoy the private time with just my hubby.  I hope you take time out of your week and make that time for a date night. Even if it just for a little drive!

Enjoy your weekend BEAUTIFUL’S! OK, 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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Giving back….How YOU can plan a Homeless giving bag night!

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Giving back… Service project-Homeless giving bags. Goal for 2017 was 300 bags! We went over goal 310!

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Setting up the product for a successful assembly night

 

 

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Items included in each of the bags.

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This Years bags …Hope Community health service donated these fabulous back packs

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In years past we use the xxlg zip lock bags (I’ve purchase at Target)

giving bag service project

Community that come together for a good cause

I thought I would share with you one of my favorite nights of the year….. Our Annual Service project for the Homeless “giving bags” I started organizing this event 3 years ago with the idea if a family could make 5 to 10 bags a family “what could a community come together and do?”    “Well it Takes A Village”

Is a true statement!  My first year I set a goal of 100 bags and made a list of items I felt would be helpful to people in need, created a Facebook event with my idea and the list of items and a start date for collecting items and a Assembly date . Letting them know I would provide Refreshments and treated it like a Holiday party!

Here is A sample of what I sent out on a Facebook event for this Year with a goal of 300 bags!

It’s our 3rd annual Homeless Giving bag service project assembling Night… We did 220 bags last year and I would love to do 300 this year!

For those of you that helped, donated and assembled … We deliver a large portion to the streets of salt lake and Ogden & then families take 5/6 bags and Handed out to Homeless in need ALL year! It was a great way to give back and help people in need on the Street!

Donations can be dropped off at my home…. NEED BY NOVEMBER 27th…..Here’s or list of Items were looking for….(Any amount is perfect you don’t have to get all 300 of an item)  Please just comment what your getting and how many so we can keep track of what’s needed❤️      Assembly night will be December 3rd ( A Donation of time is wonderful too for assembly night!)

Xxlg zip bag 300 (Vandenberg’s provide)

Waters. 300  

Granola bars 600

Fruit snacks 600

Cup of noodle 300

Vit c 300

Tooth brushes 300

Tooth paste 300

Beanies 300

Socks 300

Gloves 300

Hand sanitizer 300

Cheese crackers 600

Mints roll 300

Hand warms 300

Comb 300

Soap 300

Any donation’s is wonderful to make this “give back” event wonderful!

As the items start arriving I keep track and keep adjusting our needs on the event page. As we get to the last week of donation deadline I put out a need on a regular Facebook post and other social media….. I feel blessed people always come through. People really do want to help and do care to help a good cause. We’re lucky to live in a great community of wonderful people who want to give back.

We started a family tradition with handing out our giving bags….We have a couple of other families go with us to Salt lake. We enjoy dinner at Cheesecake Factory, See the lights at Temple square and hand out bags with our families at a couple of shelters. It’s always an emotional night 1. there is so many in need you feel heartbroken 2. It really helps you count your blessings 3. It warms your heart to see peoples face when you give them a bag 4. Your children (any age) really love being apart of something so special.  

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Family photo from 2016 viewing the lights in Salt lake city

           You too can start a” Giving bag” service project start small 50 bags and ask your family, friends, neighbors and community members! You’ll be shocked how fast your bag items add up!    

I am happy to answer any question you may have, just leave a comment below. OX, D’Arcy                           

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Oktoberfest At Snowbird, Utah! Annual Couple’s weekend!

Beer tasting

Pumpkin Beer with Whip cream, Sounds weird but it’s so good!

Cheer's to a great weekend with friends!

Cheer's to a great weekend with friends!

Octoberfest at Snowbird

Beautiful mountain view for Oktoberfest weekend! Fall in Utah you never know what weather your going to get, in the mountains! Snow, rain or Shine it’s alway’s a great time!

shopping and eating and drinking

Octoberfest at Snowbird

Cheer's to a great weekend with friends!

Cheer’s to a great weekend with friends!

Snowbird, Utah in little cottonwood canyon!

Fashion shoot in the Fall leaves!

Snowbird, Utah in little cottonwood canyon!

Fall foliage is Stunning in the Fall up at Snowbird, Utah in the little Cottonwood canyon! Perfect for a fashion shoot!

lake view

We love the opportunity to take the Scenic drive home.

Yummy Breakfest in Utah!

Ruth’s dinner, Emigration canyon!

Oktoberfest is the world’s largest Volksfest. Held annually in Munich, Bavaria and Germany. It’s a 16 to 18 day folk festival running from mid or late September to the first weekend in October, with more then 6 million people from all around the world attending the event every year. During the event large amounts of beer are consumed, along with traditional foods, amusement rides, vendors and games.

Did you know you didn’t need to head to Europe to join in on the fun? We have a great Oktoberfest right here in Utah…. Head up Little Cottonwood canyon to Snowbird from August to October and experience all the same fun! Snowbird’s Oktoberfest was awarded one of America’s 10 Best Oktoberfests and we agree! While this event can be a family affair, activities, music, food and brews, We chose to make it a couples weekend. It’s a great chance to get together with friends and enjoy the activities without having to look after littles! Nothing like catching up with friends and enjoying a beer to catch a break from parenting for the weekend!

Ben and I started going to this event 8 or 9 years ago I believe, (Ben is Dutch and he loves the German food, some is similar to Dutch! Schnitzel, Bratwurst, Sauerkraut, potato salad, apple strudel and of course the Soft pretzel!) We heard about the event and at that time it was only in August, every year it has grown larger and each year Snowbird extends the dates. Now it goes until October! My hubby suggested it as a little one night getaway, a date night I couldn’t pass up! As we both moved to Big Bear lake, Ca. when we were 10 and the Oktoberfest was a huge tradition in October in Big Bear growing up, we both had fond memories!  Snowbird didn’t disappoint, we had a ball and truly thought the event was so entertaining and so well done, we started making it an annual event. A couple years into going to our annual Oktoberfest date we decided it would be fun to share with friends and invited a couple of couples….and well it’s grown to several couples and a whole weekend event. 

We start to plan our weekend in the month of  July, we look at the dates Snowbird is hosting that year and pick the weekend that works for everyone. We like to stay at the cliff lodge and book Friday to Sunday!  This allows us to have time at the Spa or pool on Friday and enjoy dinner together!  Saturday we have the whole day to enjoy the festivities of Oktoberfest. Oktoberfest closes at 6pm so we’ll stroll to the outside bar and play some yard games and enjoy the time in the mountain air until it’s dark. Then we’ll head to our dinner reservation and maybe hit the spa before it closes. It makes for a really fun filed day and nobody wants to have to drive home, plus its fun to enjoy a wonderful Sunday breakfast after sleeping in! 

I can’t believe I don’t have pictures of the day everyone dressed up in traditional costumes and I really can’t believe I don’t have a picture of me in my hubbies hat, he bought in Germany when Hudson was almost 3, that I wear every year and have been collecting pins from Oktoberfest since we’ve been coming! (well, some years I don’t have, because snowbird sells out fast!) I might have to take a quick day trip next year on opening day just to grab one before they sell out! Note: to Snowbird…Order MORE souvenirs! They are always out of Small and Med tee’s & sweatshirts and never have pins come late September! They do always have plenty of cool Beer Steins for the year and are refillable for a fee. I love collecting the steins and incase you didn’t guess, I really like beer!

The large food tent never disappoints! The entertainment, dancing (funky chicken & Polka) and all the Authentic German food has us partaking for hours. It’s a standing joke, if my husbands missing….he’s getting Strudel! Ben is alway’s searching out food so he is one happy guy at this event! 

Have a family and want to make it a family affair? This event won’t disappoint, there’s plenty to do in the beautiful mountain setting, from the mountain coaster, 100 person Aerial tram to ride to the top of the mountain & listen to the Alphorns echo from atop Hidden peak, vertical drop, rope course, climbing wall, bungee trampoline, tree climb, bounce houses, games and plenty of food & shopping tents. The whole family will have a ball!

I look forward to this weekend every year and I hope I inspired you to want to take a drive up little cottonwood canyon next Fall for Oktoberfest! OX, D’Arcy

 

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Fall Fashion Trends featuring Kut from the Kloth clothing brand

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Fashion Segment featuring Kut from the kloth clothing

cold shoulder top, connie jeans, embroidered jacket

leather jacket, flared sleeve top, embroidered jeans

bell sleeve top, embroidered jeans

suede jacket, printed floral top, Kut from kloth denim

duel printed top, Mia jeans

outfits fall fashion trends

Fall Fashion Trends 

Styling Cute Fall Trends with Kut from the Kloth Clothing brand. If you have been following me for awhile you know I am a huge fan of Kut from the Kloth. They make a jean body for every figure and their fit is amazing. If you haven’t tried Kut…. You really must. If you had and didn’t LOVE… You must go try on another body style because there is a body style that will fit and YOU will LOVE. 

Kut doesn’t just make denim… they make the cutest tops, jackets and dresses. The quality is Amazing washes up fabulous and has a classic timeless feel with current trends. I was very happy to do a whole fashion segment on just their brand as it’s one of my favorites. Here’s a peek at what’s coming for Fall…..Floral’s, embroidered , plaids, leather, suede and of course ALL kinds of denim and body styles.

Watch the segment on The Place on link below

Fox 13 fashion segment

I hope you will watch the segment & pick up some tips that will help you style your Fall fashion or shop a couple of these looks at Kut from the Kloth 

Have a great day! OX, D’Arcy

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Bar Cart Friday! Fun way to Entertain…

whiskey & Coke bar cart, Friday bar cart styling Game night

whiskey & Coke bar cart, Friday bar cart styling Game night

whiskey & Coke bar cart, Friday bar cart styling Game night

Happy Friday Beautiful’s!

Just a quick little post for Friday Bar cart Beautiful! 

Today I wanted to share with you a fun little date night or even Boy’s Game night idea for your bar cart! Super easy & quick to throw together idea for a fun Night.  Just a couple Items to throw this look together! If you’ve been following me you know I love to entertain and  have been a collector of thing’s I think will make for good serving pieces or fun props that you can use over & over! Here’s some tips on what to look for to make your carts come together with easy….

I love the Word BAR I picked up at Homegoods and use a ton! Look for words you would use like EAT & Yum if you don’t drink! (Bar can be used for…. Candy BAR, Coco BAR, Cup cake BAR) You get the Idea!        I love trays and consider this Coke Cola crate a tray (found mine on etsy) Collect fun Cups that can be used for multiple occasions. These lidded Mason jar glasses work great for picnic’s, Ice Tea, lemonade and perfect for game or movie night!  I save cute bottle or cool soda cans and use as props. Glass jars are great to serve food and treats out of!  Use things around your house…Like games, silk flowers, real plants, candles, books for risers Etc.

Collecting serving pieces & glass ware that can serve multiple occasions is smart… Don’t get to caught up in a theme you might not be able to get multiple looks out of it! Think Glass, White, solid colors or a pattern if you can use it for multiple seasons or holiday’s! ( I collect black and white stripes and polka dots) Which can be used for many occasions! 

See my other Bar Cart idea’s Here……  BBQ, Tropical, Cinco de Mayo, Vacation ready, Girl’s Movie night, Summer weekend

Hoping you are enjoying My Bar cart Beautiful Series!

Have a great weekend Beautiful’s! Ox, D’Arcy

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Friday’s Bar cart Beautiful= Summer Weekend

Friday Bar cart styling summer Nautical, Watermelon moscow mules

Friday Bar cart styling summer Nautical, Watermelon moscow mules

Friday Bar cart styling summer Nautical, Watermelon moscow mules

Friday Bar cart styling summer Nautical, Watermelon moscow mules

Hello Beautiful’s!

It’s time for Friday Bar cart styling = Hot summer night’s Nautical theme & Watermelon Moscow mules….

I hope your having a wonderful Summer! It’s been a really HOT summer in Utah! All anyone wants to do is float in the water or do something indoors! So I hope your staying cool!

We live in a lake town in Utah and I am a California girl at heart! So the nautical themed bar cart for Summer just feels perfect! This would be cute by your pool or a cute Summer Birthday party theme. 

I don’t know if you remember a couple months back, when I decorated the Junior Leagues annual Gala? It was ” A night at the Cape”…. Which had me collecting a ton of nautical decor! (I had to do something with it!)  Another inspiration for our Summer Bar cart! I hope this inspires you to have fun with your Bar cart and decorate it for the seasons!

My Favorite Drink these day’s is my Watermelon Moscow Mule cocktail creation! Yum! You can make a Mocktail by leaving out the vodka..

A copper cup  ( I think it’s a must)

Ginger beer (our fav is Fever Tree) 1 bottle makes 2 drinks

club soda

vodka (leave out if making Mocktail) 

lime

mint for garnish

3 slices of watermelon 

ice

Fill your copper mug with Ice, pour 2 shots of vodka in mug, squeeze in the lime add to side for garnish, use 1/2 of the ginger beer in each mug….set aside!  

cut up 1 water melon slice into 2 for garnish and other 2 watermelon slice’s put in plastic bag and smash into juice…

add juice to both mugs you set aside & stir top off with club soda and finish garnishing with watermelon slice a sprig of mint! YUM…If you try it leave me a comment and tell me how you liked it!

Hope your enjoying your Summer loves! OX, D’Arcy

 

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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

For size reference: I am 5'9 1/2
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Spring Wardrobe Basics By NYDJ youll wear on repe Spring Wardrobe Basics 
By NYDJ youll wear on repeat 

Outfit inspo

Red blouse with pleated  shoulder & back details 

Pinstriped chambray blue and white strip wide leg light weight pants.
So comfortable you’ll wear on repeat.
Pair with any color✔️✔️

Cashmere sweater by cotes of London ( I linked similar from quince ) 

Cap toe chambray ballet flats is a go to Spring shoe on trend

Lester bag by Paris 64 
One of my favorite little bags 

Red stretch belt with gold buckle (best seller) 2 pack so affordable

Allie & Bess bracelets stack 
Save 20% off with code: DARCY20

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#nydj #midlifestyle #utahinfluencer #springfashıon #wardrobemusthave
Come SHOP Ulta with me… Over 50 on a clean beauty Come SHOP Ulta with me…

Over 50 on a clean beauty mission while on a melanoma cancer journey✔️

 A few products I love, a couple I wanted to try, While searching for new items to replace “unhealthy products”

From Tanning drops, Cleansing oil, eye cream to a mini glow skin care set, sunscreen and hair care products!

Ulta makes it easy to shop with their Clean beauty Displays and clear signage, to find products that fit your needs.

From: Vegan, sulfate free, Clean Ingredients
Cruelty Free & 
Sustainable Packaging, 
Give Back brands

Come SHOP Ulta with me…

Over 50 on a clean beauty mission while on a melanoma cancer journey✔️

 A few products I love, a couple I wanted to try, While searching for new items to replace “unhealthy products”

From Tanning drops, Cleansing oil, eye cream to a mini glow skin care set, sunscreen and hair care products!

Ulta makes it easy to shop with their Clean beauty Displays and clear signage, to find products that fit your needs.

From vegan, cruelty free, sulfate 

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#cleanbeautyproducts #midlifewomen #midlifebeauty #midlifestyle #cancerjourney
What I am actually wearing this Spring…. Living in What I am actually wearing this Spring…. Living in Utah as a over 50 Wife, Mom, COCO and content Creator💋

Utah Weather in the Spring 🌱
Calls for layers….

Spring weather here can be “Schizophrenic” from a blizzard  To sunny and 60 in a day!

Although we’ve had an unusually strange winter this year, Spring still calls for layers.

Bundling up for the morning, and being able to take pieces off throughout the day, makes a great tip for Utah Springs.

I like classic pieces, in light colors and weights, yet work when layered to keep you warm.

Pieces you can mix and match, great wardrobe builders and add some texture.

- lighter weight & color long Wool coat , looks chic over shoulders, yet not to hot when on (I have a rain coat too) 

-Classic trousers are still trending and a great option to look more polished, shades of cream, tan and camel are great for Spring (works well with pastels too)

- Light weight, thinner ribbed mock neck turtleneck. I love the feel and fit of these. Affordable too.

- Vest are a great Spring layer, and the large Plaid/check in neutral shades keeps in classic and add interest. Yet, light enough for spring for layering and not sweat to death 😂
(I love linen vests too) 

- Adding texture with a fluffy & light fur on one shoulder (well still be seeing fur details for Spring)  Draped on one shoulder does add heat, like wearing around your neck does.

- Classic jewelry in gold & silver mix… and yes, I layered and stacked it on… classic pieces & yet layered gives your look a little edge. 

- Western suede pointed toe booties, elongate the leg, add more texture and keep your feet warmer but not too warm. 

Do you need layers in the Spring where you live?

❤️Follow for more Spring layer Outfits…. I have several style, color and on trend. While classic looks coming your way….

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Over50 style/ classic wardrobe builders/ while staying & looking current at any age.

#springstyles #whatiamreallywearing #utahinfluencer #midlifewomen
—Sunday in the kitchen with D’Arcy— —Farm to Tab —Sunday in the kitchen 
with D’Arcy—

—Farm to Table—
Roasted  Spring  Vegetables 
—Easy Sheet pan Recipe—

🥕🍅🧅Garden or Farmers Market vegetables preferred…

 -Cup garden cherry tomatoes 🍅 

-Cup small baby potatoes 🥔 

-Cup sliced peppers 🫑 

-Tips of on bushel of thin asparagus 

1 cup baby carrots🥕

On a olive oiled sheet pan
Place vegetables 

1/2 cup diced onion 🧅 

Garlic chili peppers and spice mix ( I like Bella italia) 

Fresh rosemary and chives from the garden 🪏 🪴🫜

Top with:
Salt & pepper (I like sea salt & fresh ground pepper) 

Top with a generous amount of oilve oil

And the red onion, fresh herbs  and seasoning

Place in oven at 400
For about  30 mins , tossing ever so often

The perfect Spring side dish with a toasted chicken or Bbq

Did you know I have a BLOG? Full of recipes,  entertaining, tablescape’s , Home decor and fashion?

I’d love for you to follow me over there:) link is in bio⬆️

#sundaydinner🍴 #roastedveggies #farmtotablefood #fromthegarden  #utahinfluencer
Vacation mode: Headed somewhere warm✔️ I have the Vacation mode:
Headed somewhere warm✔️

I have the perfect cover-up,
Sun hat, beach/travel bag and the cutest bow flat sandals…

Affordable-crochet Cover up 
Fits tts and comes in other colors really affordable 

Bougee - raffia/straw tote/beach bag 

 best selling sun hat year after year 

Leather bow flat sandals -  comfy and so cute

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#springtravel #midlifejourney #over50andfabulous
4 Spring Jackets Under $36 -Light weight -Stylis 4 Spring Jackets 
Under $36

-Light weight -Stylish- and easy layers you’ll wear all season long.

❤️The leopard one is on SALE $19.99

Do you like a little spring layer?
I adore a 3rd piece, to style my outfits…and (I am always cold) 

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#styleover50 #affordablefinds #midlifestyle #utahinfluencer
30 years of Marriage💍 I prayed for this man, and 30 years of Marriage💍

I prayed for this man, and there’s no one I’d rather do life with🤍🙏🏻

Here’s 16 words of advice we’ve stuck with🤍🤍🤍

Which slide is your favorite?

Share with me what is a piece of advice you live by in your marriage?

Not Married, which one are you going to want to follow?

#happyanniversarymylove #couplegoals❤️ #30years #growold
This Chapter…. My Melanoma Cancer Journey Shari This Chapter…. 
My Melanoma Cancer Journey 

Sharing my journey this far…Today, is 3 week post surgery.
 
Being told you have cancer is a roller coaster of emotions…
This is a journey none of us think you’re going to head down.

You can choose so many different paths to let your brain and emotions go…

I choose to give it to God, and to ask for your prayers, along with following my heart.

I knew I needed to stay positive and trust the process.
(Did I have scary thoughts and some tears, YES, Yes I did) 
But, honesty it wasn’t long. 

Once I gave it over, and trusted him and the process, along with asking for your prayers. 

I was at complete peace. Thank you for all my prayer warriors, I know I got the results I did because of you and your prayers. 

I’ve been told, I am strong, a warrior and so brave for sharing my journey. 
Honestly, I truly don’t feel that way at all, I fell like it’s a process to share, to help others and to help it not feel as scary! 

I didn’t know what to expect,  didn’t know what having my face cut up, or knowing what any of the processes or procedures were (I would have loved to have known…)

If I was going through this and these emotions, so were others. 

My hope in sharing  the journey, would help others to know the importance of getting your skin checked. 
In knowing the processes, and knowing we can do scary things, and we can get through them.

They say it takes a village to raise kids, but it also takes a village & prayers to get through life.🙏🏻

Thank you for all your support, love, prayers, DMs and messages of support.
I couldn’t have done it without all of you🙏🏻

Tomorrow is my first laser🙏🏻💪🏻
I’ll share who that goes in stories tomorrow 😉

⚠️Please note Melanoma is a very aggressive Skin cancer and is very different than other “skin cancers” I explained more about this in my prior lives.

⚠️Share this post, if you know someone going through melanoma ⚠️

🚨make a skin check appointment 

🚨Go get your skin checked

Blog post with all the details coming…..

#melanomacancer #skincancer #skincancerawareness #cancerjourney
3 Things I’m GOOD at…. ~Decorating ~Spending Mone 3 Things I’m GOOD at….

~Decorating
~Spending Money
~Spending Money on Decorating

A little humor… All jokes aside…

What’s 3 things you’re GOOD at?

Hope you’re having a day full of Blessings and love🙏🏻

#womenempowerwomen #midlifestyle #midlifejourney #cozyhomes
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dism “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” – Isaiah 41:10

19 WAYS to bring peace and joy in your life…
In these unsettling times🙏🏻 

➡️Slide through the 20 photos 
For my Easy and mostly free 19 ways to encourage you to gave PEACE & JOY 🤍🤍🤍🤍

⚠️Tell me which ones you want to try and practice or already incorporate 🙏🏻😉 Or share an idea that might help others⬇️

Practice peace-Which brings Joy🙏🏻

May you have a day full of Love and Gods Blessings🙏🏻🤍

#practicepeace #practicejoy #midlifewellness #midlifejourney
A JOY in Midlife….is getting to spend time with yo A JOY in Midlife….is getting to spend time with your mom.

A nail day is always a treat.
Come with us to @nailed.boutique for a manicure & pedicure.

A relaxing experience & time to catch up, while enjoying a yummy beverage and great atmosphere.

Nailed hand files (no drills or harmful chemicals ) and a wonderful & friendly staff to chat with. 

I chose Opi Cajun Shrimp and Mom did Candy Apple Red and a sparkle tip.

Looking for a unique gift or want to add a blow out or maybe you’d like a facial? 
Nailed has a full service salon and darling clothing & gifts in their boutique.

Book your next Mom and daughter day or girls night at Nailed SLC.

#nailsalonluxe #momtime  #girltimefun #midlifejourney #utahinfluencer
📦 Largest Haul📦 Part 3 Amazon Finds You’d never 📦 Largest Haul📦 Part 3

Amazon Finds 
You’d never guess✔️

Great quality and so good❤️

Styling several of the pieces you watched me unbox…Slide to see 19 looks and over 25 pieces ✔️✔️✔️

You’ll have to come back for part 4… to see the rest of the pieces 📦📦📦

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#amazonhaul #amazonfinds #midlifestyle #amazonstyle
“It’s not what you spend but how you wear it that “It’s not what you spend but how you wear it that counts. The key is often to dress up inexpensive basics with accessories. Something like a beautiful designer bag, beautiful shoe  or belt can make everything else look richer and more luxurious. “

Come shopping with me…

—Nordstrom—
Bags & Shoes

Which is your favorite? 

I know what’s on my list…

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#nordstromstyle #bagsandshoes #over50fashion #midlifewomen
Amazon Home Finds I tell my Besties about… As a 5 Amazon Home Finds
I tell my Besties about…

As a 54  year old 
Wife, Mom, COCO
And Homebody

Details on the Photos side for my picks➡️

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#amazonhomefinds #amazonmusthave #homebodylife #midlifestyle
—Amazon Haul— 📦📦📦 PART 2 The largest Amazon Haul —Amazon Haul— 📦📦📦
PART 2

 The largest Amazon Haul I’ve ever Had…

So many cute things and the quality and fit is so good!

Affordable finds you’ll love..

📦Want to see it all styled?
Look at my February Amazon collection✔️

Tops 
Sweaters
Blazers
Men’s wear
Bras 

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#amazonhaul #amazonhaul #midlifewomen #afforɗablefashion
I am 54 Wife, Mom, Coco and content creator✔️ Wh I am 54 
Wife, Mom, Coco and content creator✔️

What I am wearing to look Chic, Put together while staying updated and in trend…

Building a classic wardrobe, while mixing in a few affordable trending items✔️ To update your look with out spending to much✔️✔️✔️

If this is your VIBE too… Follow and like❤️ this post✔️✔️

➡️Make sure to slide photos, for close ups and styling tips➡️
Details⬇️

Blazer and sold separately Trouser pants
Both fit tts 
⚠️I have a Discount code with my link.
❤️Plus Buy more save more Sale❤️

-Affordable find & trending, yet classic- suede peplum Top
-Suede pointed mule with gold buckle 
-Wide suede belt with large Gold buckle 
-Large gold chain necklace- earrings & ring 

Piece you can mix and match

Classic pieces with a few tending styles to create a great outfit and add a statement to your wardrobe 

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Love and Blessings❤️💋🩷🎀 Have a Beautiful Valentin Love and Blessings❤️💋🩷🎀

Have a Beautiful Valentine’s Day❤️💋

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#midlifewomen #valentinesoutfit #loveisintheair❤️
Trending Peplum Tops Let’s Style one Over 50✔️ - Trending Peplum Tops

Let’s Style one Over 50✔️

-Outfit inspiration 
A mix of Splurge and save

-SAVE-This $32 ….Trending -Peplum tops and this one with dramatic stripe cuff detail is so fun
A soft knit top & Great quality.

-Save- French saying burtlap tote under $20 perfect for farmers market, travel or beach 

 - Chambray elastic waist wide leg trouser with pockets  under $80
 
-Splurge- Madison Masion two tone loafers with gold chain 

-Splurge- layers assortment of pearls, real pearls, French Kande CC necklace and stone strands, Zenzie large rhinestone necklace 
And bee rhinestone necklace 
( sorry, this is a collection of vintages, real and not linkable pieces) 
I linked items you could get a very similar look with and several “savings” pieces

-SAVE-Earring pear and rhinestone  under $12 

-Splurge—Ring and bracelets Julie voz 

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#styleover50 #affordablefashion #utahinfluencer #upstyle
I had the pleasure of attending A Night of fun w I had the pleasure of attending 

A Night of fun with 
@cachevalleycreamery 

What could be better then creating cocktails while enjoying small bites…

- Building a lasagna with an assortment of Cache valley cheeses. 
I did a vodka sauce and a little Alfredo with 5 cheese and fresh herbs. 

Perfect for a take and bake meal for later in the week✔️

-Then off to the decorate your own sugar cookies, for that perfect dessert 🩷

-Creating a Charcuterie Board with @curedandcut inspired by Valentines Day (these boards have legs to stand and hold 4 wine glasses as well as a full board) perfect for hosting ✔️

-Get creative with @capture.haus photography creating food flat lays 

-Trying a few new dishes with friends @luxcateringandevents 

This truly was a fun night out and great inspiration for your next party or girls night in✔️

Thank you Cache Valley Creamery and @ellemarketingandevents 

#cachevalleycreamery #apaletteofpossibilities #utahinfluencer #utahfoodie #girlsnightout❤️
Market Research 📦📦📦📦 It’s my Job after All…… Lar Market Research 📦📦📦📦

It’s my Job after All……

Largest AMAZON HAUL
To DATE✔️✔️✔️

Stay tuned for PART 2….

Amazon finds I truly love, wear and use in our Home❤️ I love to mix “savings” with splurges to create a look that’s all your own.

📦Make sure to follow my Amazon store front 📦📦📦📦
 Darcyvandenberg

🖤And My LIKETOKNOWIT 
Darcymvandenberg 

Thank you for being here and for your support ❤️ it means the world to me. 

Your ❤️Likes-Comments-DMS-
Shares and saves, really help me know what’s resonating with you💋😉 And helps my engagement to share content with you. 

Please know, that I know we can’t all shop everyday, and we don’t need to constantly consume, but I hope I am a great resource for you, when you are in need of fashion, beauty, items for your home or a gift. 🎁 

My hope is to give you inspiration,
and to live your life 
That you love and look and feel good at any age. 

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

If that’s your vibe too…. Follow along and let’s do life together✔️

#midlifejourney #over50women 
#livealifeyoulove #amazonhaul 

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