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7 Restaurants To Try In Sun Valley Idaho

7 Restaurants To Try In Sun Valley Idaho

7 Restaurants To Try In Sun Valley Idaho

Hello Pretty ladies,

I hope you are having a great start to your March; it’s still snowy here in Utah. I am so ready for Spring. If you’ve been following me or reading my blog, you know our family loves Sun Valley, Idaho, and we take two ski trips there a year and have for over 16 years. Ben and I go for Ben’s birthday, and then we take the family every March around Hampton’s birthday, Which is usually always around Spring break. This year we all need sun and sand for spring break, and our switching the Annual Sun Valley trip for somewhere without snow. 

Today, I am sharing 7 Restaurants to try, In Sun Valley, Idaho, for you to try on your visit. These are some of our family’s favorites and repeaters for us. I hope you’ll love them as much as we do. 

7 Restaurants To Try In Sun Valley Idaho

A Little About Sun Val ey

Sun Valley is a great little ski town, home to two significant ski areas and a sister resort to Snow Basin in Eden, Ut. (where we live)  It’s in Ketchum, Idaho, with fun little shops and excellent restaurants. We love to stay at The Sun Valley Lodge. You can’t go wrong dining at any of the restaurants on their property, but I have included three of our favorites: The Konditorei, Gretchen’s, and Dutchin’s Lounge.

Konditorei

Fireside coffee and hot cocoa. Fresh-baked European pastries. Casual dining for breakfast and lunch, with an Austrian twist. This is a daily stop for us, as w  love, their breakfast, and we like to stop by for an afternoon coffee and treat. This is not to be missed. 

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Gretchen’s

Adjacent to the Sun Valley Lodge lobby, Gretchen’s and The Duchin Lounge provide an exceptional dining experience. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are served daily At Gretchen’s.

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        7 Restaurants To Try In Sun Valley Idaho

Duchin Lounge

A cozy, welcoming bar and lounge serve handmade cocktails, craft beer, and tasty bites in the Sun Valley Lodge lobby.

View Restaurant in the Sun Valley Inn. The Duchin Loung serves unique cocktails & appetizers, “the brussel sprout appetizer is amazing” with a beautiful atmosphere and a nightly live piano player.

 

Sun Valley Restaurant Guide

Photo’s below are from the Konditorei

 

7 Restaurants To Try In Sun Valley Idaho
7 Restaurants To Try In Sun Valley Idaho
7 Restaurants To Try In Sun Valley Idaho

7 Restaurants To Try In Sun Valley Idaho
7 Restaurants To Try In Sun Valley Idaho
7 Restaurants To Try In Sun Valley Idaho

Restaurants in Sun Valley

Saw Tooth Brewery -The Sawtooth Club has been the gathering place for Ketchum locals and visitors since 1987. And for a good reason! Always warm, comfortable, and welcoming, intimate yet lively. Rustic elegance and sophistication without pretension. The Sawtooth Club is in downtown Ketchum. Happy Hour is from 4:30-6:00. You should arrive at 4:30 for a seat. Dinner reservations are highly recommended.

7 Restaurants To Try In Sun Valley Idaho

The Celler Pub– A locals hang out, Good strong drinks (I like their Moscow mule), and a great happy hour. We always meet fun people and have great conversations. 

Lefty’s – A local’s hang out, not a touristy spot. Very casual and affordable sports bar serving Grill and bar food. Families welcome, and they have a couple of arcade games for kids to be entertained. It gets very crowded, and you could wait a while for food if you get there at peak hours. 

 

The Roundhouse

They were serving up sky-high lunches and dinners with breathtaking views.

Perched atop the Roundhouse Express gondola at 7,700 feet of elevation on Bald Mountain, The Roundhouse has served memorable meals, soul-warming drinks, and stunning views since 1939. The Roundhouse is America’s original on-mountain dining experience and offers the authentic charm of America’s etched elegance for which Sun Valley is known. Reservations are highly recommended. The view is worth the prices, which are on the higher end.

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Ketchum Starbucks– If you’re a Starbucks lover, this is a must-stop! Fun architecture with exciting history, including a vault and Hemingway art, not to mention great photo opportunities. 

 

7 Restaurants To Try In Sun Valley Idaho
7 Restaurants To Try In Sun Valley Idaho
7 Restaurants To Try In Sun Valley Idaho

 

Joining me in Sharing a Little Vacation recap is my good friend, Cindy, sharing her recap of her trip to Ashville, North Carolina. Make sure to head over there and read her post. She has excellent packing Ideas as well.  Cindy’s blog Lululoves7

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Thank you for stopping by to read ” 7 Restaurants To Try In Sun Valley, Idaho” Have you been to Sun Valley? I’d love for you to tell me in the comments.

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What to Wear and Do on A Girl’s Trip

What to Wear and Do on A Girl’s Trip

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

Hello Pretty Ladies,

Are you as happy to see the weekend as I am? Today, I am joining my friend, Dawn, with Party Til Dawn with a blog and Instagram share. Recapping our girlfriend’s “work and play” girl’s trip. We had the pleasure of combining work and play for a fun Girl’s weekend. Shopping, Hair, nails or a spa day, wine tasting, watching a movie, and dining are always delightful on a girl’s trip in Kirkland, Washington. 

What to Wear and Do on a Girl’s Trip to Seattle (a suburb of Seattle) Kirkland, Washington.

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

Shop my Travel look below:

 

 

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

A little look back at my girl’s weekend with Dawn. We stayed at the beautiful Heathman Hotel in Kirkland, WA. Located just a block from Lake Washington and surrounded by great restaurants and shopping, it is a must-stay when you visit! You are also just minutes away from Shop Totem Lake. The Heathman has a beautiful lobby to cozy up next to the fire with a cup of coffee to start your day. And an excellent onsite restaurant and bar where we shared appetizers and drinks after a long work day. 

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip
What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip
What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip
What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip
What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

Shop Totem Lake in Washington is the sister shopping center to Utah’s Station Park, which Dawn and I work with regularly on content creation. Dawn features Totem lake often, and I feature Station Park. We have now had the pleasure of working with each other at our locations while combining work and Play with a girl’s trip.

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

 

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip
What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip
What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

Kirkland Girl’s trip Itinerary

Friday

Lunch with Sharleen  at Joe’s Burger

An excellent spot for a lunch meeting or hanging out with friends. The food was delicious, with several types of fries, from waffles, sweet potato regular fries, and garlic fries.

 

 

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip
What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

Content creation

Photo shoots with Evereve, Ulta, and Sephora. A little video-creating with products perfect for the holidays and some sneak peeks in Santas village. Below is one of the outfits I wore for Evereve.

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

 

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            Evereve, Ulta, Sephora

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip
What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip
What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

Hotel bar & restaurant appetizers & night cap & crazy meeting /Jewelry artist (for next day’s pop @Rhon)

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip
What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip
What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

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Saturday 

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

Spanx air essentials pieces are perfect for Travel and weekend wear. Shop the Look below:

 

 

203 Coffee and a walk 

203 coffee, also located at the shops at Totem lake, is a charming spot to grab a great coffee or warm drink and head out on a walk around the lovely shopping center to get in your steps for the day or shop the beautiful stores while taking in the sites of the center.

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip
What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip
What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

Ulta hair appointments

Olaplex hair treatments at Ulta are a must! Your Hair will look and feel so good! Read more about Our experience HERE.


Mani/Pedi’s- Anthony Vince at the Shops at Totem Lake

Need a little pampering? A manicure and a pedicure always do the trick for me—also, a great place to have a birthday party or bridal pampering party. 

 

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip
What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip
What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

 

Dinner at Due Cucina located at the Shops at Totem Lake

love good pasta? This pasta is like your little Italian grandmother made it! 🙂 Guess what? You can take it home and freeze it too! Travel well, as I brought home to my family. 

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip
What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip
What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

Movie- Cenamark we saw a great chick flick (Ticket to Paradise with Julia Roberts)

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

Content creating/ Shopping -Nordstrom Rack & Sephora

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip
What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip
What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

Sunday

A little sleeping in and enjoying a coffee with a view in my room, wearing Print Fresh PJ, of course. (You know these are some of my go-to pj’s) The Heathman has in-room coffee, tea, and comfy couches, and my room had a pretty view overlooking the cute shops across the street.  

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

Print fresh Pj’s perfect for sleep and lounging on a Sunday morning. With all the fun prints and stylish sets, Printfresh pj’s are my go-to pj’s for Travel. 

 

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A Walk & Breakfast at Kirkland bakery right across from the  Hotel, and of so good we had to stop by multiple times.

This bakery and coffee house had the best croissants (like I was in Paris, and I am not joking). So good I took a box home for the guys. Everything we tried, we loved. Isn’t that one of your favorite things to do while traveling? Trying out and tasting the foods.

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

WOODINVILLE WINE COUNTRY

Yes, Seattle has a wine culture; who knew? Dawn and I met one of Dawn’s followers, Karin, for this fun experience. (now Karin and I follow each other and chat via dm daily) Another fun part of our job is building relationships that turn into friendships. We had a fun day experiencing three different wineries, tasting three wines per winery owned and created by women. 

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

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What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip
What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip
What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip
What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip
What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

Dinner at Sparrow with Krista & Julie

Krista & Julie are fellow Bloggers/Instagrammers living in Kirkland and Dawn’s good friends. We also have built a friendship on Instagram. One of the best parts of traveling is connecting with those you’ve made friendships with online. 

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip
What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip
What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

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Monday – Pike Place Market shopping and Lunch

Checked one off my bucket list, with a little day trip to Pike’s Place. The flowers are stunning, and the shopping and food markets are something to see. We had a delicious lunch and picked up several yummy gourmet jams, cheese, chocolates, and treats to bring home.  

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

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What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

 

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

We are wearing some great looks from @lovechicos that will take you from day to night, work to weekend, or a fun Girl’s trip as we did! 

Chico’s is having a Huge SALE. Our looks and some of their BEST sellers are on major sale! 

A few of our favorites are: 

-Coated denim $49

-Cashmere joggers $19-49

-Define me denim $19.98

And so much more!

 

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip
What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

Our Chico’s looks:  Shop the Chico’s looks

Below:

 

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

Day of Shopping Look. Shop the Photo below:

 

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

Out for a walk and Grabbing a coffee: Shop the Photo below:

 

Thank you

Thanks for reading today’s blog post. “What to Wear and Do on A Girl’s Trip” Do you like to go on girl’s trips?” I would love for you to tell me in the comments. You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

 

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Way to Mix Business with Friendship…MV Village Opening

Way to Mix Business with Friendship…MV Village opening

Way to Mix Business with Friendship...MV Village opening

Hello Pretty Ladies, 

I worked with Station Park in Farmington, Ut, a couple of weeks ago. .on the Opening of one of their sister properties Mountain View Village in Riverton, Utah. What made this even more exciting is Dawn with Party til Dawn, a long-time social media friend who works with one of their sister properties Totem Lake in Washington. She was flying in so we could work together on covering the Grand Opening of Mountain View and a little bit of Station Park. 

Talk about the perfect opportunity to Mix Business with Friendship…Dawn and I met on Instagram and became fast friends. We have a lot in common; our styles are very similar, we’re both midlifers, love our families, think a lot alike, and work for some of the same brands. We also both have working relationships with the Center Cal group. Not to mention texting each other daily. But, meeting each other in person was just so exciting. We felt like we’d known each other forever.

Way to Mix Business with Friendship...MV Village opening

 

A sneak peeks at our stay at Station Park in Farmington, Ut.

We had the opportunity to stay at the Hyatt Place, conveniently located on Station Parks property. Stay on the property makes for easy shopping & dining. This property is 30-45 minutes north of Mountain View Village. Below is a peek at a few places we highlighted during our stay and the property’s charm. 

Way to Mix Business with Friendship...MV Village opening

Way to Mix Business with Friendship...MV Village opening
Night lights
Way to Mix Business with Friendship...MV Village opening
Dawn At the fountains
Way to Mix Business with Friendship...MV Village opening
Evening Charm

Twigs Bistro 

Want a delicious meal with a wide variety on the Menu and 36 signature martinis? Then, Twig Bistro is the place. Twig’s Menu here

Way to Mix Business with Friendship...MV Village opening
Way to Mix Business with Friendship...MV Village opening
Way to Mix Business with Friendship...MV Village opening

Evereve Clothing

One of Dawn and I’s favorite clothing shops, and excited there will be one Opening at MountainView Village. 

Evereve Try-on
Dawn
Myself

SHOP the Looks below:

 

Nordstrom Rack

Dressing room Try -on, we shared in our Instagram stories and created reels. 

Way to Mix Business with Friendship...MV Village opening

 

Way to Mix Business with Friendship...MV Village opening
Way to Mix Business with Friendship...MV Village opening
Way to Mix Business with Friendship...MV Village opening

Ulta Beauty

Way to Mix Business with Friendship...MV Village opening

Way to Mix Business with Friendship...MV Village opening
Tula
Way to Mix Business with Friendship...MV Village opening
T3 Hair tools
Way to Mix Business with Friendship...MV Village opening
Kendra Hair products

Shop some of My favorite Ulta Beauty Below:

 

 

Way to Mix Business with Friendship...MV Village opening

MountainView Village, Riverton Ut. 

The Grand opening of Mountain View Village, Utah’s latest outdoor shopping center in Riverton, Utah. Beautiful water features and landscaping are just a few of the things that makes this outdoor shopping center special. Along with a fantastic selection of restaurants and popular retail shops, you’ll find a mix of big box stores, small specialty shops, and entertainment. 

Grand opening festivities

Way to Mix Business with Friendship...MV Village opening

 

Way to Mix Business with Friendship...MV Village opening
Way to Mix Business with Friendship...MV Village opening
Way to Mix Business with Friendship...MV Village opening

Way to Mix Business with Friendship...MV Village opening
Way to Mix Business with Friendship...MV Village opening
Way to Mix Business with Friendship...MV Village opening

Way to Mix Business with Friendship...MV Village opening

 

Grand Opening of Sephora

If you ever have the chance to attend a grand opening of a Sephora, it is worth it as they have all the hard-to-find and out-of-stock merchandise IN STOCK! All the Dior, Fenty, Charlotte Tilbury, and YSL were fully stocked!

Way to Mix Business with Friendship...MV Village opening

Way to Mix Business with Friendship...MV Village opening
Charlotte Tilbury
Way to Mix Business with Friendship...MV Village opening
Dawn & Dior
Way to Mix Business with Friendship...MV Village opening
Me & Charlotte Tilbury

Way to Mix Business with Friendship...MV Village opening
Way to Mix Business with Friendship...MV Village opening
Way to Mix Business with Friendship...MV Village opening

Shop my Sephora picks below;

 

 

Aubergne Kitchen

Aubergine Kitchen was founded in 2014 by a first-generation American family committed to improving people’s health and energy through better eating in a convenient, accessible, and sustainable way. MENU HERE

 

Way to Mix Business with Friendship...MV Village opening

Way to Mix Business with Friendship...MV Village opening
Way to Mix Business with Friendship...MV Village opening
Way to Mix Business with Friendship...MV Village opening

Way to Mix Business with Friendship...MV Village opening

 

Athleta

We did another store try-on, shared in our Instagram stories and on Instagram. 

Way to Mix Business with Friendship...MV Village opening

Way to Mix Business with Friendship...MV Village opening
Way to Mix Business with Friendship...MV Village opening
Way to Mix Business with Friendship...MV Village opening

Shop my picks below:

 

Way to Mix Business with Friendship...MV Village opening

Way to Mix Business with Friendship...MV Village opening

 

We had so much fun together and ate, drank, and shopped at many more stores, but I didn’t want to overwhelm you with more details and photos, so hopefully, Dawn will be filling you in on some of the several I left out.

 

Please stop by my friend Dawn’s Blog Party til Dawn and see what she has to share about our Business and friendship!

Thank you for taking the time to stop by and read my blog post. “Way to Mix Business with Friendship…MV Village Opening” I would love for you to comment on what shops you like to shop at below. You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

 

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Where to Eat and Stay in New Orleans

Where to Eat and Stay in New Orleans 1st in our New Orleans series.

Where to Eat and Stay in New Orleans

 

Hello Pretty Ladies,

The Chit Chat chic girls just got back from a fun Galentine’s trip to New Orleans, as many of you know. So today, all the girls are sharing Where to eat and stay in New Orleans, and we will share where to shop, fun things to do and what we wore in a couple of other posts. So think of it as our New Orleans Series.

 

Where to Eat and Stay in New Orleans. What comes to mind when you say New Orleans? Jazz, Mardi gras, The French Quarter, Beignets,(recipe here) Pralines, (recipe here) Craw Fish, Beads, and Hurricane Drinks? (recipe here) That’s what I think of when I think of New Orleans, and this trip did not disappoint. We stayed at the Royal Sonesta in the heart of the French Quater (one of NOLA’s most historic neighborhoods) on the corner of the famous Bourbon Street, where gaslights flicker on every street, and Old charm meets new.

Where to Eat and Stay in New Orleans

Look at the details of these doors
Brick and Iron,curved windows
More Iron Details

Color is everywhere
Where to Eat and Stay in New Orleans
Architectural charm
Where to Eat and Stay in New Orleans
Borbon Street Bar entrance

Where to Eat and Stay in New Orleans
Church view off Bourbon St
Where to Eat and Stay in New Orleans
The charm of the buildings
Where to Eat and Stay in New Orleans
look at all the iron

The Hotel couldn’t have been more charming with the ornate Iron grillwork details of french architecture, pretty fountains and quart yards, Hotel Suites with french doors opening to overlook the pool. Beautiful details throughout the Hotel. The staff was so welcoming and friendly. They went above and beyond to make your stay a pleasant one.

 

Where to Eat and Stay in New Orleans

 

The CCC Girls on Balcony
Where to Eat and Stay in New Orleans
The Balcony overlook pool
Lobby

Not only is the Royal Sonesta located in a convenient location, but The French Quater also has all the restaurants, bars, and shopping you could want. But you can easily walk to Canel street, Cafe DuMond, take a cruise down the Mississippi river, catch the trolly to the Garden District, or Magazine street for boutique shopping. 

Where to Eat and Stay in New Orleans

Where to Eat and Stay in New Orleans
The otherside entrance
Where to Eat and Stay in New Orleans
View from the courtyard
Where to Eat and Stay in New Orleans
The entry

The Royal Sonesta conveniently has several restaurants on the property and The Jazz Play House for entertainment. Desire Oyster Bar, Bar R’evolution, and Pj’s Coffee

New Orleans is known for its good food. The taste of Nole is cajun driven with a lot of seafood, award-winning seafood gumbo, shrimp remoulade, po’boys, Beignets, Oysters, and a lot of flavors. So if you’re a foodie, you will enjoy your time in New Orleans. 

 

 

 

Where to Eat and Stay in New Orleans

View from the courtyard

Would you like to stay here and receive a discount? Royal Sonesta

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Where to Eat and Stay in New Orleans

Where to Eat and Stay in New Orleans
Jazz PlayHouse
Where to Eat and Stay in New Orleans
Jazz PlayHouse
Playhouse

Where to Eat and Stay in New Orleans
PlayHouse
Where to Eat and Stay in New Orleans
Jazz PlayHouse
Where to Eat and Stay in New Orleans
PlayHouse

The Jazz Play House, located on the property, has the sounds of the New Orleans embrace and charm. A vibrant nightlife with authentic jazz, serving drinks and bites. Michelle and I had the Elle Fitzgerald Martinis, and Cindy Had the French 45. The table shared a blue cheese wedge and crab cakes (Cammi needed to try out crabcakes at every restaurant!) Then finished off with a shared chocolate cheesecake. 

NOTE: The Jazz Play House is a place to enjoy the music. It is not somewhere to go if you want to chat.

Where to Eat and Stay in New Orleans
Desire Oyster Bar
Where to Eat and Stay in New Orleans
Oyster Bar
Where to Eat and Stay in New Orleans
Desire Oyster Bar

Desire Oyster Bar is located on the Hotels property. Oyster Bar offers diners one of the most authentic dining experiences in New Orleans. 

The menu features

  • Fresh Gulf Seafood
  • Award-winning Gumbo
  • Variety of Po’boys
  • Shrimp Omelet Etoufee
  • Biscuits and Gravy
  • Oysters: fried, chargrilled, or on the half shell
  • Fried Chicken & Waffles
  • Louisiana Crab Cakes
  • Blackened Catfish Lafitte
  • Shrimp Remoulade

Cammi, Had the crab cakes, and she would say these were in the running for Best along with Francois. The table had the Fries with Etoufee & shrimp (they decided they were not Etoufee fans). Cindy & I Had a chopped salad with grilled chicken, blue cheese crumbles, and a side of fries. (All very good) (Cindy and I had a salad with chicken almost everywhere we went)

(Now… the Host,  let’s say they need a new one! He was the only rude/ no personable person in NOLA!) Thank goodness we only had a few minutes of him! The waitress made up for it. She was so sweet and very Happy!

Where to Eat and Stay in New Orleans

Cheers

 

 

Where to Eat and Stay in New Orleans
Meet Texas
Where to Eat and Stay in New Orleans
The Girls
Where to Eat and Stay in New Orleans
Crab cakes again

Where to Eat and Stay in New Orleans
The Charcuterie Board
Where to Eat and Stay in New Orleans
Cheers
Where to Eat and Stay in New Orleans
Sharing a bottle

Where to Eat and Stay in New Orleans

Bar R’evolution, also located on the property, is a beautiful mix of Old world & contemporary, serving chef-driven dishes and seasonal cocktails. Most of the produce and herbs are grown on a plantation farm in Baton Rouge. This bar is chic, hip, and packed. A reservation is recommended. Note: dress up…this was the only time we were underdressed!

Where to Eat and Stay in New Orleans

PJ’s Coffee Start the morning off right with a Coffee poolside or, better yet, on your private balcony. Pj’s Coffee is located right off the lobby and serves various coffee drinks and pastries. A local New Orleans, Louisiana staple coffee house with several lotions throughout NOLA. 

Where to Eat and Stay in New Orleans
Onion rings
Where to Eat and Stay in New Orleans
Francois Grill
Where to Eat and Stay in New Orleans
Our pick for Favorite Meal

Francois Grill & Bourbon Street Blues in Baton Rough

This restaurant is worth the drive to Baton Rouge from New Orleans. Located in the Perkins Rowe shopping district. (cute outdoor mall experience) Francois Grill is a cultural mix of Sicilian, French, and Cajun cuisine.

The onion rings were so good as a starter along with, You guessed it, Crab cakes:) The girls voted these the BEST crab cakes. I had the veggie omelet with a side of steamed veggies (cooked perfectly and with so much flavor) along with pan potatoes. A savory meal we all enjoyed. They have a full bar and live jazz music. 

 

steak Flaebread
Where to Eat and Stay in New Orleans
truffle fries
Where to Eat and Stay in New Orleans
Spiced pear salad with chicken

Bistro 77 is another excellent restaurant at Perkins Rowe in Baton Rouge. They are known for great drinks, charcuterie boards, and shared plates. Also serving delicious salads, known for gourmet flatbreads, and a great assortment of sandwiches and lobster mac and cheese. View the menu here

You guessed it, I had a salad, but not just any salad, a Spiced Pear and grilled chicken salad with an  Apple vinaigrette and spiced candied nuts. It was so good. Cindy chose the same salad with steak, and everyone else chose a different flatbread and enjoyed their picks.  

Where to Eat and Stay in New Orleans

Cafe Beignet 

Where to Eat and Stay in New Orleans
Cafe Beignet
Where to Eat and Stay in New Orleans
Music Legands Park
Where to Eat and Stay in New Orleans
A little info about the park

Where to Eat and Stay in New Orleans

Outfits here are all Avara… We will talk about what we wore in the next series.

Where to Eat and Stay in New Orleans

Cafe’ Beignet A quaint coffee and Beignet stand sits in the middle of Music legends Park. They are located right across the street from the Hotel, on bourbon street. With iron tables and chairs set all around the park and a small live Jazz band center stage. Statues of Jazz legends cast in Bronze cover the grounds. (the Beignets were good, But nothing is like a Cafe de Monde Beignet) 

Where to Eat and Stay in New Orleans
Curio
Where to Eat and Stay in New Orleans
Crispy Chicken Salad

Curio

An American Cuisine with a creole soul, right around the corner from the Hotel. Recommended by the concierge at the Hotel. Had a fun Bar cafe vibe, with charming staff and great food. I had the Crispy Chicken salad with a balsamic dressing. The chicken was so yummy. I drank Ice tea by the gallon everywhere we went (unsweeten). Not a bad tea anywhere, all fresh, strong, and had free refills. The average price of every meal we had was about $18-20 for entree, Appetizers $10-15, Cocktail $7-15 with a tab for one, including a 20% tip of around $35 a meal. 

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Chocolate & Coconut Pralines

Let’s talk Pralines for just a minute. Cammi and I were hunting to find the BEST Praline (Cammi had never had one). We hunted, tested, and tried out all of them, just for you! (hehe) and I am going to share our favorites and flops on another blog post…. so you’ll have to wait! 

Ladies, it’s getting late, and I could even share more with you, but it’s just going to have to wait for another day.

Joining me in Sharing “Their review of NOLA” The Chit Chat Chic girls. Cammi, Lisa, Michelle, and Cindy. You’ll want to pop over to their blogs and see what they’ve shared.

Cindy= LuLuloves7

Lisa’s= Coast2coast

Michelle= Poised Petite 

Cammi=Cammie’s Happy Place

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Where to Stay and Dine in Park City!

Where to Stay and Dine in Park City!

Park City, Utah A beautiful mountain community located in Utahs Summit county. Where you can enjoy Outdoor Recreation from Skiing, hiking, biking and paddleboarding, Shopping on Historic Main Street, The outlets and shops at Kimble junction, While also experiencing arts & culture with seasonal events and multiple art shops and Silly Sunday’s, Many Restaurants makes Park City a destination for the foodie. For more details, visit Park City Chamber.

Where to Stay and Dine in Park City!

 

Where to Stay and Dine in Park City!

Park City is a great destination for your next girl’s trip!  If you’ve been following me for a while, you know I adore Park City, and my hubby and I escape for a little staycation often. Visit our Summer Trip HERE for more info. But Park City is not only great for couples & Family getaways. It’s perfect for a girl’s trip. 

Thanks to Yotel PAd, Visit Park City, for helping me organize a great Girl’s getaway for my girls, The Chic Chat Chic gang. We had an amazing trip, from amazing accommodations provided by Yotel Pad More info HERE and My Last Visit to Yotel Pad HERE, To amazing dining (more info Below), The Best Massage by Alpen & Hyde (more about that HERE), Shopping Historic Main street, beautiful walks (park city has several walking paths and Hikes)

Park City is also home to one of many Olympic venues. We are attending one of the Ski jumping and aerials practicing secessions at the Olympic Park. What a fun experience. 

Although Park City was our destination, We had to share a couple of fun Utah destinations with our out-of-state friends. The Utah State Capital and Lunch at Hall Pass in the Gateway. As well as a fun shopping and dining destination, Station park, Who hosted us for shopping at Evereve and Twigs Bistro, provided an amazing dining experience. 

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Outdoor firepits perfect to take in the views and enjoy the outdoors.

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Hall Pass at the Gateway

Where to Stay and Dine in Park City!

 

Where to Stay and Dine in Park City!

Hall Pass: Utah’s First & Only Food Hall. Located at the Gateway in downtown Salt Lake City. Over 11,000 square feet of stylish communal dining & chef-driven fare. 8 restaurants and 2 bars

HallPass allows guests to experience these new-to-Utah tastes in an environment filled with a stylish and eclectic mix of art, music, food, drinks, and fun. The restaurant concepts include SkinnyFATS, Waffadopolis, Beer Zombies Draft Room & Beer Garden, Blaze of Thunder (Nashville hot chicken), Raining Ramen, CodSpeed (fresh fish fast), Hibachican (rotating concepts & guest chefs), Colossal Lobster, Guac Pusher (fresh guacamole made table-side), and a true password-protected speakeasy. In addition, live music and DJs will entertain diners on weekends.

 

Harvest & Honey

Where to Stay and Dine in Park City!

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Charcuterie Board
Harvest & Honey a local Small business that delivers to your door. Home or Hotel
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Creating yummy Bites

Harvest and Honey  CELEBRATE THE MOMENT, delivering  Charcuterie – From Box to Board to your door. A small business that delivers locally in Utah to your Home or Hotel,  it’s a great service you’ll enjoy. Makes a great gift as well. Seriously who doesn’t love cheese?

Makes for a great light meal or snack. Available in multiple sizes to serve two to 20! We really enjoyed this board on our first night as a dinner. We changed into Pj’s, grabbed a drink, and sat down to this beautiful and yummy treat. So easy to dine and chat. We had a great time creating tasty combos. Thank you, Harvest and Honey!

Evereve & Twigs at Station Park

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Station Park is a beautiful Shopping and dining experience in Farmington, Ut. I have been lucky to have been working with them for over a year. It’s been a pure pleasure as it’s one of my family’s favorite destinations for shopping and dining. Twigs Bistro is one of my family’s favorite restaurants ( I share them often in my stories). Their food is so good, and they have an awesome weekend brunch. I knew I wanted to share with my Girlfriends. Trust me. They loved it! You can’t go wrong with any of their dishes. I love the Chicken cobbs salad, their truffle fries, and gorgonzola cheese sauce is to die for, and you can’t leave without having the Drunkin doughnuts. 

Twigs is a family-owned restaurant (which you know how much I love supporting small), but they do have 5 other locations in other states. so make sure to check out their website for other locations. 

Draft’s Burgers and Brews

Our View on the walk up to Draft’s, on the Westgate property right above Yotel Pad Park City.

Visit Drafts Burger Bar, where they serve a large selection of beers that perfectly pair with gourmet burgers, delicious wings, and delectable sides surrounded by the spectacular views. 

Best of State® Award-winning Drafts is an elegant yet comfortable gastropub featuring more than 50 beers worldwide, including 20 beers readily on tap. Drafts also serve hand-crafted burgers, delicious wings, and delectable sides with spectacular slope-side views of the Park City Resort. In addition, Drafts features an assortment of innovative handspun milkshakes.

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Burgers and fries or a salad?

 

Ghidotti’s

Where to Stay and Dine in Park City!

Homestyle Italian, blending old world roman with a lively Mediterranean vibe.  Unlike any restaurant you have visited in the past, Ghidotti seamlessly weaves the architecture, ambiance, food, and service together into a fantastic dining experience for you to enjoy. So whether it is a romantic evening out, a large family gathering, a casual meal in the lounge, or even our popular meals-to-go, we have you covered.

The Dining experience was amazing, From the staff, the ambiance, to the food. We seriously enjoyed everything from the appetizers ( We choose to sample a pizza), house-made Foccacia bread, handmade pasta dishes, filet mignon, and let’s not forget about the amazing Desserts. The Gelato was amazing.  A wonderful experience we were so grateful for the opportunity to experience. Thank you,  Visit Park City 

 

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We needed to try all of the Desserts

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Pizza Margarita as a starter or a meal! So yummy!

Chip Cookies are my favorite cookie company in Utah. Station Park generously provided cookies for each of us in our Welcome Baskets. Seriously so good. A must-try when in Utah. 

 

Thank you for stopping by, and I hope I inspired you to head to Yotel Pad, Park City, for your next getaway! Make sure to check out the Chit Chat Chic girl’s Blogs for their take on our trip. Links below.

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Michelle= Poised Petite 

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Weekend Getaway to Park City, Utah

Weekend Getaway to Park City, Utah

Weekend Getaway to Park City, Utah

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NEED A Fresh Start to The Week?

    Start to feel new again and prepare for a new week ahead. Take a little break and treat yourself to a couple of nights at  Yotel Pad Park City, A new Hotel that opened in December. This resort has it all relaxing modern rooms with amazing views, lounging decks all over the property to enjoy the great mountain air, a fully equipped game room with Free ski ball, Pac man, pool, and every board game. Relax by the pool and spa while taking in beautiful ski slope views and walk to restaurants and plenty of hiking and biking trails. 

    Need to get a little work done? Yotel Pad Park City has mini Office rooms and a full conference room for your working needs. In addition, a coffee station and a fully stocked refreshment area, including local beers, for a small fee.

     The location is centrally located to everything, from the Historic Main street with shopping and dining. In addition, to all of the Hiking and biking Park City offers in the Summer, and Ski in and out for Winter and a quick drive to Kimball Junction for more shopping, dining, movies, and walking paths. 

Yotel Pad is extremely family-friendly with bunk beds in the rooms, the free game room I mentioned above, separate areas located around the hotel designed for workspace if one of the parents needs to get work done. A  very friendly staff that goes out of their way to make you feel special. 

My husband and I enjoyed our relaxing stay and cannot wait until My Girl’s trip in August.  View more = Yotel Pad on my Instagram  HERE and Instagram Stories Highlights HERE

Hotel Specials this summer:

  1. It’s Electric – https://www.yotel.com/en/hotels/yotelpad-park-city/offers/its-electric.
  2. Blue Tee Golf – https://www.yotel.com/en/hotels/yotelpad-park-city/offers/golf-getaway
  3. Splash & Tan – https://www.yotel.com/en/hotels/yotelpad-park-city/offers/splash-tan

 

Hearth & Hill Restaurant 

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Heart & Hill

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Halibut

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Talk about an amazing dining experience in the heart of Kimball Junction Heart & Hill was a foodie’s dream. We had the pleasure of being treated by The Park City Chamber  @Visit Park City on Instagram to this amazing Meal. Everything from the appetizers to the main course was delicious. Heart and Hill use top-quality ingredients, the chef has a very creative flair, and my hubby said his Halibut tasted as if it was caught that day in Alaska and prepared to perfection. 

The atmosphere was Mountain modern, fresh and casual with a friendly wait staff. With a menu that has a great variety and offers many dishes for the vegetarian and other health restrictions. Serving craft cocktails and a full bar to quench your thirst, you won’t be disappointed. Highly recommend reservations.

 

Kicking off your Weekend getaway Should be a Massage at Alpen + Hyde Massage & Spa.

A great massage is an hour Vacation….Or in some cases, a 90 minute one. 

Massages revive your body and help you prepare for the new week ahead. We had the pleasure of a 90 min Hot stone massage at Alpen + Hyde in Park City for our Little 3 day Summer getaway 🌿 Let me tell you, and it was our delight! Liz was my therapist, seriously the Best massage I’ve ever had. Her technique was amazing. While using the hot stones, she also incorporates cold stones to help relax the muscles. (I never had a cold used as well, amazing!) Ben had equally rave reviews about his therapist Olivia.

 -The space is delightfully charming and relaxing,
With lemon water upon arrival and fruit and sparkling water served after massage.

 -For those of you that don’t want to leave your home or hotel… they’ll come to you with a Mobile massage.  Perfect for that stay in pampered & relaxing vacation.

– Need to recover Fast from that hike, bike ride, or run? A massage should do the trick✔️

 -Heading to @visitparkcity, make sure to book a massage, At  you won’t be disappointed ✔️🌿❤️ Alpen + Hyde

 

We had a great weekend getaway, and I highly recommend taking little mini weekend getaways with your spouse. It’s so good for your marriage and your soul. Park City has many things to offer, and I could go on and on. Instead, I will do a blog post-round-up featuring my favorite shops, dining, and activities as I was considering what you, my following said about liking blog posts with not too much reading and not all photos. With that being said, I hope you enjoyed this post. Make sure to put Park City on your travel list.

 

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The Ultimate Summer Bucket List

With Summer arriving this week, I thought it would be fun to share my Summer Bucket List with you. It seems Summer comes and goes in a blink of an eye! It is one of my favorite seasons here in Utah, it is also my favorite time to be out enjoying our state, plus our town is just beautiful this time of the year. Here is my Summer bucket list… I hope some of them make your list too:)

Summer Wildflowers: Free People Dress similar {HERE} Purse similar {HERE}

Summer brings the prettiest wildflowers, which make for some very scenic drives along with all our beautiful lakes and mountains… So making my list is a Scenic Drive to Mirror Lake, Bear Lake, Little Cottonwood Canyon, and Sundance. Also, I love a weekend drive in my hubby’s convertible to take in the sights and get some fresh air.

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Skyline Trail Hike here in our town of Eden (Ogden Valley).

If you’ve been following me, you know I belong to a woman’s hiking group, and we still have quite a lot of Utah hikes we haven’t done. Here are FOUR Hikes that made my list to do this Summer: Wind Cave, {HERE} Donut Falls,{HERE} Fifth Water Hot Springs {HERE}and Secret Lake. {HERE} 

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Watermelon and Fruits of Summer is a pure pleasure, and everyone loves good food and food Events. Hitting the Salt Lake City and Park City Farmers Market is on my list. Here in Utah, several towns host a (Fruit Day) North Ogden has Cherry Days {info HERE}, Brigham City has Peach Days, Bear Lake has Raspberry Days, Melon Day is in Green River {More info on all 3 HERE} and Strawberry Days in Pleasant grove. {HERE}

Another great drive and has Fab Summer fruit is Utah’s Famous Fruit highway! {Here} This is always a must-do!

Summer Fun Pool time at several Las Vegas pools kicked off my Summer! Moorea Beach club & Delano Beach Club @Mandalay Bay, 

Pool time is a great Summertime pleasure, and isn’t Summer without laying poolside or playing at a waterpark, am I right? So here are a few pool days that made my list: Grand America pool day, I’ve heard the cocktails are amazing, and the food poolside is just as impressive as the hotel. {HERE} Cowabunga Bay Water Park {HERE} We haven’t been to a water park in years, and it always brought joy to my boys. So I thought it would be fun to re-experience those playful childhood days with our boys… even though they’re young adults, it’s always fun to be a kid!

 
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Summer Trend Scarves and Shades! Top {HERE} Sunnies similar {HERE} Scarf {HERE}

Random things to do that make Summer fun that made my List, Bowling; it’s always fun to have something to do on a hot Summer day! A Drive-in Movie (Every year, I say I want to go, and we never make it!) It’s going to happen this year… and I am not going to fall asleep! The last time I went to the drive-in was with my Childhood friend Selena… We were in college, and we BOTH fell asleep! We woke up to a dark empty parking lot at 1 am! LOL!! Miniature golf because, seriously, who doesn’t love a good game of Miniature golf?

It brings back memories of young Summer night dates! Summer Outdoor concerts we have tickets to Heart so far… but I know we’ll add more:) as the Summer plays out, and it’s one of my favorite ways to enjoy an evening. Warm nights, listening to music, enjoying friends and a good beer! Some great outdoor concert venues {HERE} {HERE} {HERE} {HERE} Some are even FREE!

The Rodeo one of my favorite days of the year. We love to attend the Tough Enough To Wear Pink night for breast cancer survivors! It’s a fun tradition we share with family and friends! It wouldn’t be Summer without attending this event! I cry every time they sing the national anthem with the fly-over. {HERE} This rodeo is ranked as one of the top five large outdoor rodeos in the PRCA.

A weekend in Deer Valley is beautiful in the Summer. It has stunning hikes, beautiful pools, great restaurants, cooler air, and great shopping, perfect for a weekend getaway!

A day at LAGOON {HERE} Utah’s amusement park nothing says Summer like an amusement park, and we haven’t been as a family in years, so this year it’s on the list!

Purchasing the Get Out Pass if you live in Utah, Colorado, Washington, and Idaho is so worth it for $149.99 with over $3,000 worth of yearly admissions per pass. Save $35 with code Darcy35. My family will be enjoying several activities this Summer and Fall, including Cowabunga Bay & Lagoon! 

Summer favorite foods

Bruschetta & Toast Recipe on Next week’s blog post!

Summer Food: If you haven’t figured it out by now… My family is foodies! Summer means fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, BBQs, Summer cocktails, late-night S’Mores by the fire, picnics on the boat, and many Summer get-togethers!  My bucket list is to share more family recipes with you here on the blog. I’ve been sharing on my instastories, and it has been very popular and very requested. I’ll start with my fresh Bruschetta made with Summers beautiful ripe tomatoes NEXT week…So stay tuned! 

 

Summer also means long days and a little more free time, allowing us to explore new restaurants, read books and enjoy all the beautiful fresh bouquets from our yards. I look forward to this time of the year and soak in all the beauty Summer brings!

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Summer Sunsets are the best on the lake! Paddle Boarding and boating are two places you’ll find me every Summer!

 

My Last Summer bucket list is to be able to make it to the BEACH! I need my toes in the Sand and the smell of salty air. It’s my inner peace, and it’s calling my name! I hope your Summer brings you so much joy, and you check off everything on your BUCKET LIST! 

OX, D’Arcy

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There’s nothing like the smell of the ocean and sand in your toes! California Lifeguard tower!

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Monday Live’s are back…. Every Monday times v Monday Live’s are back….

Every Monday times very
Mnt. I hope on for a Live Chat and share Gift ideas, Pr packages, New product launches and Items I have purchased.

Along with Sharing Tips, good information and a time to get to know you and for you to learn a little more about me.

Thank you for tuning in♥️

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This weeks Items:
All make Great Gift Ideas🎁

Handmade Nutcraker tee @byjodipedri 

@sprinkledwithpinkshop Monogramed travel cubes, Travel jewelry box
And 40oz tumbler  linked in stories ⬆️

@bombayhair - sale $7 hair towels  normally $25 and ceramic 32 curling iron 

@lovingtanofficial tanning products 20% off
Linked in stories♥️

@ootdbeauty_official -
Box of 30 sheet masks $28 linked in stories

Hostess idea- linked in stories ⬆️

@foreo_official - bear2 micro current facial toning device and serum
40% off linked in stories⬆️

@dimebeautyco 
Save 30% with code DARCYBF
on all products 

@drinkbiolift -
Sparkling focus drink

What I am wearing is linked as well:) 

Everything will be linked in stories ⬆️
Link in Bio⬆️ shop my Instagram or Dm me📫

Thank you for tuning in & Using my links to shop as this is one way to help support my small business and shares!

Have a great week🌸🌿

Happy Thanksgiving 🦃

#mondaylive #livechat #weeklychat #midlifewomen #midlifeblogger #midlifeinfluencers #midlifewoman #midlifestyle #fab5 #fab40 #fab40 #midlifejourney #midlifeawakening #midlifewisdom #midlifestyle #midlifetribe #midlifefashion #productlaunch #influenster #giftideas
3 Things You did NOT know… About midlife… ( 3 Things You did NOT know… 

About midlife…

(This audio cracked me up…) as most midlifers talk about HOT Flashes… 😂😂😂 Not something I’ve had to experience…yet? 

3 Things…..⬇️⬇️⬇️

1. You’ll  be comfortable with who you are!

With age comes wisdom and growth, you’ve learned from life and what makes you feel good, what doesn’t and how you want to be treated!

2. You won’t care what people think!

Don’t get me wrong, you can still get your feelings hurt and if you’re a people pleaser like me you’ve learn to say NO, more! You know your limits and have more balance. You know what makes you happy and it doesn’t matter what people think… you can be you♥️

3. You can do what you want!

-You can dress like you want (I always have!) But for most peeps, so many things limited them, whether it was job, not knowing their style or thinking it wasn’t age appropriate! 

- Kids are grown and schedules have changed and You can do for you….

Aging has so many blessings, and midlife sure wasn’t what we thought it was going to be when we were 20 hearing the horror stories …. 

You CAN look good, feel good, and have fun ✔️ just remember to 
Surround yourself with supportive women. 
Build the tribe you’ll all thrive in♥️♥️

Midlife does have challenges, but so does every age…. You’ve got this✔️
It’s all a mindset ♥️♥️♥️

Have a beautiful Friday Pretty ladies😉♥️

4 ways to shop my looks🛍️
-Linked in today’s  stories⬆️
-Follow me over on the @shop.ltk  FREE app = Darcymvandenberg 
-Simply Dm me 
-Or comment “LINKS”
⚠️I don’t know who needs to hear this But ⚠️I don’t know who  needs to hear this 
But …

⚠️You’ve got this…
⚠️You’re Strong …
⚠️You’re Capable …

“ I am the bended, but not broken. I am the power of the thunderstorm. I am the beauty in the beast. I am the strength in weakness. I am the confidence in the midst of doubt. I am Her“

“We awake at dawn. To sink or swim!”

“You are my dreamcatcher
Aware of what sparks desire
You are my dreamcatcher
Waiting to ignite the fire!”

Just a little motivation to start your day!!!

Have a great day Pretty ladies♥️
Monday Live’s are back…. Every Monday in pm M Monday Live’s are back….

Every Monday in pm Mnt. I hope on for a Live Chat a little get to know me, and Share Pr packages, New product launches and Items I have purchased.

Along with Sharing Tips, good information and a time to get to know you and for you to learn a little more about me.

Thank you for tuning in♥️

🎁This weeks Items:
All make Great Gift Ideas🎁

Affordable sweater I purchased and love from @Amazon 

@morningglamour- heartless curler, satin pillow case and hair scrunchies 

@rosyandearnest
Amazing scents make a great gift the two pack sample $12

@journeecollectionshoes
Mollie patent brown boot

@krystal.banner- astrol-of The deck discovery through astrology 🎁🎁gift idea 

@skwadteenskin- substainable skin care for teenagers. 

@dr.motion- compression socks for work, play and travel

@eshanatural hair care for curls 

@dimebeautyco  NEW dark spot corrector and broadband spf 50
Save 30% with code DARCYBF
on all products 

@anrabess_official 
Women’s 2 piece outfit set 1/2 zip sweatshirt with wide leg sweatpants $53.99
Comes in 21 colors

Everything will be linked in stories ⬆️
Link in Bio⬆️ shop my Instagram or Dm me📫

Thank you for tuning in & Have a great week🌸🌿

#mondaylive #livechat #weeklychat #midlifewomen #midlifeblogger #midlifeinfluencers #midlifewoman #midlifestyle #fab5 #fab40 #fab40 #midlifejourney #midlifeawakening #midlifewisdom #midlifestyle #midlifetribe #midlifefashion #productlaunch #influenster #giftideas
Live Cocktail and Chat With Suzanne and D’Arcy Live
Cocktail and Chat 
With Suzanne and D’Arcy
@crazyblondlifeblog @darcyvandenberg

Once a month On a Friday 4:00pm Mnt 6:00pmEastern

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
What you didn”t know…. About being an influenc What you didn”t know…. About being an influencer ✔️ Part 1😂🤦🏼‍♀️

That your house would be decorated for multiple seasons at the same time…..

If you know you know….

If your wanting to be an influencer, just keep this in mind…

Your house becomes your studio and you’ll have seasonal deadlines while in a different season✔️

Also keep in mind, you have to share Holiday content WAY before the Holiday, so your following can be inspired and have plenty of time to shop & prepare their outfits or homes for the holidays! 

You can’t share A Holiday outfit, a Thanksgiving table, or a Decorated Christmas tree to your following the week before and give them enough time to shop it and copy it✔️

♥️Reminder to our followers, we don’t share way head to RUSH you… we’re trying to inspire you, help you and help make your seasons more enjoyable ♥️♥️♥️

Thank you for being here and following along♥️

Happy Halloween from our Kitchen😂 Happy Thanksgiving from our Dining room 😂and Merry Christmas from our living room😂😂😂
This is the current situation at our home🤦🏼‍♀️

All jokes aside Have a Happy & save Halloween 🎃🧙🍂🍫👻🍭🍬

Part 2…coming soon✔️

#influencertip #influencerlifestyle #influencerhack #seasonal #midlifewomen #funnyreels😂😂
#holidaydecor #kingofchristmas #12timbers
Did someone say…. Halloween🎃🍂 Sale!! @gib Did someone say…. Halloween🎃🍂 Sale!!

@gibsonlook is having a site wide  20% off sale 🎃🎃🎃 Code: BOO20 

Comment “BOO” for shopping info to be sent to your Dm. 

Now is the perfect time to stock up on sweaters, dresses, blouses, and everyone's favorite tee! 

#gibsonlook #gibsonlookpartner #salealert‼️ #halloweenfun🎃 #midlifefashion #midlifestyle #thanksgivingoutfit
Who’s ready????? For those Holiday Sales???? T Who’s ready?????

For those Holiday Sales????

This girl has started 💻prepping and preparing her Sales list, 🎁gift guides and Things you won’t want to miss this 🎄🛍️Holiday season… 

Trust me,the Sales are really good and several have already started. 

Make sure to follow me, watch stories daily ⬆️ and sign up for my newsletter, so you don’t miss some great 🚨 alerts. 

Sign up for 💌newsletter by commenting “ Newsletter “ and get info sent directly to your DM

#utahinfluencer #utahblogger #dealfinder #salealerts #holidaysales #funnyreels😂😂
Monday Live’s are back…. Every Monday @ 4:00 Monday Live’s are back….

Every Monday @ 4:00 pm Mnt. I hope on for a Live Chat and Share Pr packages, New product launches and Items I have purchased.

Along with Sharing Tips, good information and a time to get to know you and for you to learn a little more about me.

Thank you for tuning in♥️

This weeks Items:

@spalifebeauty - great make for feet, hands and face for men & women.
🎁🎁 great gift 

@kiehls beauty products
For men & women, along with the sale details at @sephora 

@pura automated home fragrance 

@tautusa  collagen products, masks, liquid collagen and power

@dimebeautyco  NEW eyebrow enhancing gel 
Save 20% with code DARCY20 
on all products 

@amlactin - crepe firming cream really works✔️

Everything will be linked in stories ⬆️
Link in Bio⬆️ shop my Instagram or Dm me📫

Thank you for tuning in & Have a great week🌸🌿

#mondaylive #livechat #weeklychat #midlifewomen #midlifeblogger #midlifeinfluencers #midlifewoman #midlifestyle #fab5 #fab40 #fab40 #midlifejourney #midlifeawakening #midlifewisdom #midlifestyle #midlifetribe #midlifefashion #productlaunch #influenster #giftideas
🍂🍂🍂—Yard Hack—🍂🍂🍂 Quick lea 🍂🍂🍂—Yard Hack—🍂🍂🍂

Quick leaf clean up✔️

Can you believe it… he uses the lawn mower! It just cracks me up… but it works like a leaf Vacuum…🍂🍂🍂

When bags full,
He dumps it into compost or the trash. And repeats✔️✔️✔️

#smarthubby #easyway #leafcleanup #fallleaves #fallleaves🍂🍁#hubbychores 

Did you know about this Hack?
“Some old-fashioned things like fresh air and su “Some old-fashioned things like fresh air and sunshine are hard to beat.”

Well… and the PERFECT Pant @spanx Perfect pants are pretty hard to beat too… 5 different styles with the same perfect fabric and fit you’ll grab on repeat. 

Here I am wearing the Perfect pant straight leg🖤 Perfect with every sweater and top you own.✔️✔️

SAVE 10% off all Spanx with my CODE: DEARDARCYXSPANX
Great free shipping and returns too

Have a beautiful day pretty ladies🍂😉

#spanx #spanxpartner #perfectpant #midlifestyle #falldays🍁
“Healing in a matter of time, but it is sometime “Healing in a matter of time, but it is sometimes also a matter of opportunity.”

—Spanx Air essentials—

What I’ve been living after surgery.
These air essentials are buttery soft, easy to pull on and come in several styles and colors. 

I feel blessed to be a @spanx partner and have several sets.

This set is the New Spiced color🍂🎃

Health Update: 
1 week today post operation ✔️

I shared just a touch on it a couple weeks ago on my live with Suzanne @crazyblondelifeblog, if you want to watch it’s in feed.

I had a very large tumor in my uterus (larger then a grapefruit or babies head) and an enlarged uterus. 

Surgery went well, although much longer then estimated it took 51/2 hours (average Complete Hysterectomy takes 2.5-3 hours) with that said the surgeon also told my family it was one of the hardest she’s ever done.

I feel so blessed in many ways…

My surgeon knew I wanted a complete hysterectomy and I really wanted laparoscopic/ vaginal surgery with a 6 week recovery verses the abdominal way with a 12 week recovery. 

Blessing #1 God is good and always in complete control🙏🏻

Blessing  #2 Surgeon listened and worked hard to give me what I wanted -verses doing what was easier for them.🙏🏻♥️ 

Blessing #3 I was scared to death of surgery as I have never had one… Power of Prayer🙏🏻 from Family and friends I had complete peace the day before and day of surgery 🙏🏻♥️

Blessing #4 NO Cancer

Blessing #5 amazing family and friends sending love, prayers, meals and flowers🙏🏻♥️🙏🏻♥️🙏🏻 I feel so loved!

Blessing #6 Forced to slow down, which has given me the opportunity to work on things for my business♥️

Blessing #7  I woke up😂

I have a full blog post up Today ⬆️ Link in bio⬆️ about Spanx and a little more details about surgery and some tips if you have to head to the hospital. 
✔️Spanx save 10% and great free shipping 
With code  DEARDARCYXSPANX

A quick couple of Tips:
-Communicate with your Doctors and surgeon! If you don’t feel you’re getting what you want or need get a 2nd opinion. 
- ask a lot of questions???
-make sure they hear you and your concerns! 

🚨Tonight @chitchatchicgirls are LIVE at 6:00 Mnt. 7:00 central Hope you can join us.
Fall🍂Trend…. 🍂The Turtleneck 🍂 I love Fall🍂Trend….

🍂The Turtleneck 🍂

I love a good turtleneck and this season every style is on trend. From the mock turtleneck, chunky sweater, lightweight sweater turtlenecks and sweater dresses 🍂

Side⬅️ to view style inspirations⬅️

Not shown… and one of my favorite ways to wear a turtleneck is a classic black sweater turtleneck and jeans🖤 The Audrey Hepburn look🖤🖤

Do you like a turtleneck? 

Save 10% off on Gibsonlook with code DARCY10

4 ways to shop🛍️
-Linked in today’s  stories⬆️
-Follow me over on the @shop.ltk  FREE app = Darcymvandenberg 
-Simply Dm me 
-Or comment “LINKS”

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#turtlenecksweater #falltrends #midlifestyle #midlifeinfluencers #midlifewomen #styleinspo #agelessstyle #fallinspo #outfitideas
Fall Layers 🍂 with some of this seasons Fall Tr Fall Layers 🍂 with some of this seasons Fall Trends…

Wide leg pants, turtleneck sweaters, and quilted faux leather✔️✔️✔️

Giving me all of the East coast Fall vibes🍂 

Something about cream on cream and hints of Carmel brown♥️♥️♥️ a color combo that has always been one of my favorites to wear. And Layering gives it that rich texture♥️🍂

Do you know, I own more clothes In the color cream than any another color in my wardrobe ♥️

What color do you have the most of?

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Have a great day pretty ladies🅾️❌💋

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