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By D'Arcy Vandenberg


Easy Four Ingredients Recipe: To have Your Home Smelling Like William Sonoma 

Easy Four Ingredients Recipe: To have Your Home Smelling Like William Sonoma 

Hello Pretty Ladies,

Happy Sunday. I hope you’re having a beautiful November so far. It’s been chilly in Utah this week, and we even had a little snow dusting. Thank goodness that didn’t last, as I am not ready for that yet. I’ve been busy trying to prepare for the Holidays; some of you may know I decorated several homes for the Holidays and all my clients like their homes decorated before Thanksgiving. 

This makes November the busiest month for me, between decorating and styling for clients ( I shop for them as well), decorating our home, creating content for you, and getting gift guides ready to help make your shopping easier. Honestly, I love what I do, and having the goal to have everything done before Thanksgiving helps me enjoy the month of December and take in the special moments of the season. 

Here are a couple of tips I have for enjoying the season.

This week, I am getting our Christmas cards ordered and am almost done Christmas shopping; this has helped me create excellent gift guides for you, as I will be sharing many of the items I am giving this year. (If you follow my stories on Instagram, you’ve already seen several.) 

I aim to have everything wrapped by the end of next week; my Holiday Wrapping paper should be here from All Wrapped Up in the next couple of days. This Is what I chose this year: ONE & this ONE. I have always pushed myself to finish shopping and wrapping, as I love seeing the gifts under the tree. Again, this is another way to enjoy the holiday season. It takes away some of the season’s stress, and it goes by so fast that doing everything early really makes a difference. 

Why is it okay to start Christmas prepping early?

They say it’s earlier and earlier every year. What I do for a living has to be getting content and ideas done in time to share with you, but in reality, it’s beneficial to prep way ahead, taking away stress and giving you more enjoyable moments. Yes, it’s a lot of work, but it’s better to spread it out than force it all into 20-ish days. 

It gives me time to bake or host a gingerbread-making night with the family; I can have a party for my girlfriends without feeling like I have so much more to do. Our family can see the lights in Salt Lake City and the Giant Gingerbread Houses at the Grand America.

One of my favorite things to do with my hubby is to go to a pretty mall to take in the festive feels of the season, have lunch, and not need to purchase anything, but If I see something I can pick up, I do, without having to check anything off a list. HINT (This is when my hubby shops) It’s a great way to get your hubby to the mall:) 

Easy Four Ingredients Recipe: To have Your Home Smelling Like William Sonoma 

Today’s Sunday Recipe:

Now That I’ve filled you in on a little behind-the-scenes and my thought process, let me share a Fast and easy recipe today for making your home smell excellent with items you probably already have on hand. Watch my video HERE

Easy Four Ingredients Recipe: To have Your Home Smelling Like William Sonoma 

Easy Four Ingredients Recipe: To have Your Home Smelling Like William Sonoma 

Fill the air in your home with an aromatic, woodsy, and citrusy fragrance, just like you would experience at Williams Sonoma. This inspired Williams Sonoma signature simmer pot recipe is easy, fresh, and non-toxic, and your space will smell like a luxury store.

Who doesn’t love their home smelling great, especially when you’re using safe and non-toxic ingredients? It is such a mood-booster. Try this easy fall simmer pot that smells delicious and is suitable for seasonal energy.

Simmer pots are perfect for the cooler weather in Fall and Winter. They give your space a warm and cozy vibe. Grab a blanket, a book, and a soothing cup of tea; try my London Fog below. 

Or maybe it will put you in the mood to set your Thanksgiving table.

Ingredients:

Lemons – I do one to two lemons sliced 

Fresh Rosemary – I grow this in my garden and love the earthy woodland aroma 

Vanilla Extract – pure vanilla extract. Several types of vanilla will change the scent depending on the purity. 

Peppercorns—for an earthy yet floral note. (I sometimes add them and sometimes leave them out, depending on my mood. 

Water– I’ve found a 2 or 3-quart water pot allows you to have a much longer simmering time  

Fill the pot with water, add ingredients, and simmer on low.

Easy Four Ingredients Recipe: To have Your Home Smelling Like William Sonoma 

 

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Welcome to my blog, Where I share Fashion and lifestyle over 40. A Former Clothing Boutique owner, Interior designer by Trade! Boy mom, Sharing Tips, DIY’s, Recipes, Home inspiration, Ways to style what you own and create ways to look & feel stylish at any age! I love a good deal and I adore luxury! I share how I mix both. While sneaking in Chats about midlife issues. Midlife Now, isn’t what it was for our moms!
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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.

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—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⬆️

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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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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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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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“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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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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—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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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 
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-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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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❤️
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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 📦📦📦📦
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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✔️

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As a 54 year old, Wife, Mom, and COCO💋 What be is As a 54 year old, Wife, Mom, and COCO💋

What be is wear the Month of LOVE ❤️ 💋🩷🎀

February, is a month I celebrate love all moth! 
 It’s a month that’s full of Birthdays, Valentine’s Day and our Anniversary 💋🍾❤️🎀🩷

Do it’s a perfect time to wear hearts & bows and 
With My love of Pink 🩷 &Red❤️

It’s fun to pull out all things Valentine and celebrate LOVE ALL month…

The perfect way to shake your Winter blues and cheer up with happy colors and 🩷❤️🎀💋
LOVE

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3 Outfits by @coofandyofficial Great Quality Men’s 3 Outfits by @coofandyofficial Great Quality Men’s fashion designer in England at affordable Amazon prices✔️

Which looks your favorite⬇️

Hudson- Dressed sharp — Brown/olive-green plaid pattern jacket and olive vest, white shirt, dark tie, black dress pants, and  dress shoes. 

Ben- rocking a laid-back vibe perfect for travel-with a grey ribbed cardigan over a black shirt, grey sweatpants or joggers, black cap, dark sunglasses, and sneakers — very relaxed/cool-dad energy • 

Hampton- Chill Streetwear look-Super casual in a grey sweatshirt (V-neck style), grey sweatpants/joggers, black beanie, and dark sneakers.

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