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

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Have a beautiful day, Pretty ladies, and remember your smile is your BEST accessory.

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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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The perfect butter yellow knit set with tied back. Comfortable light weight and great from spring & summer. 
The set is under $49 

Wear it on your next trip as it’s great for vacation wear too.

Gold hoop earring lisi lurch

Woven bag designer linking similar

Amazon find large gold studded wide strap sandals  under $30 so cute

* note I am wear a nude free people lace bralette that you can’t even see😜
 

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-Over 50 Style Edition- 8 Tops that go with White -Over 50 Style Edition-

8 Tops that go with White Jeans … You’ll wear all Spring and Summer✔️

Flattering styles for every figure, pretty colors from Blue, pinks, white yellow rust, and green✔️ 

A  little something for everyone and Perfect with White jeans🤍🤍🤍

Which one is your favorite?

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You Made requests for a Nordstrom Rack Try-on Haul You Made requests for a Nordstrom Rack
Try-on Haul….

Spring Social season is Upon us✔️
Here’s a few things you were looking for:
-Bridal & Baby Shower Dresses
-Farmers Market & End of School year Luncheons/awards
-Garden Party, Polo, Brunch
-Graduations
-Business Lunch
-Wardrobe Builders 
-Weekend Style

I found a few ✔️and a fail❎ 
That I think you’ll love…

⚠️Stay tuned for more of these Spring Social Season Requests… Coming from Anthropologie, Banana Republic, Quince, NYDJ, Chicos, Tuckernuck and a couple Amazon finds✔️

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“Confidence is the best accessory, but perfect nai “Confidence is the best accessory, but perfect nails are a close second.”

Do you love a good Mani & Pedi?  I sure do and @nailed.boutique are relaxing, high quality service with amazing product meant to last.I love my nails look great for over 4 weeks… 

A Friendly staff, yummy drinks and a fun little boutique with unusual items for your wardrobe or pick up a fun gift 🎁 

Nailed is more than your regular nail salon, book a blow-out , a mini facial  or a full set of nails….

Treat yourself & Book your next appointment ✔️

“Nailing your look starts at your fingertips.”

On another note how cute are those Tomatoes 🍅 overalls? Seriously, on my list for this summer🍅🥫🍅🥫

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Let me tell you why you’ll love these jeans over 5 Let me tell you why you’ll love these jeans over 50….

➡️SLIDE photos for my 9 reasons you’ll love these white jeans

Styling White Jeans and Navy
The perfect Spring Color combo ✔️

White jeans are by @oliverloganla , made in California 

- Plaid Top with oversized Peter Pan collar and puff 3/4 sleeve
  is an affordable find, I did love so much I got in two colors (pink & Blue) fits tts so affordable 

New Linen blazer style
With ruched sleeves, perfect for spring and summer fits tts in a med 💙save 10% off with code DARCY10 

Ballerina denim flats with cap toe

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#whitejeans #olivelondon  #tallgirl #denimdenimdenim #styleover50
I am 54, What I’ll be wearing on repeat this Sprin I am 54, What I’ll be wearing on repeat this Spring and Summer✔️ 

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The perfect wool tops that every Wardrobe needs. Look and feel lux at affordable pricing✔️

Classic, buttery soft, great stretch,  comes in several colors, and available in a crew neck tee shirt and tank top style. 

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

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

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

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#midlifestyle #travelpacking #matchingsets #amazonfashionfinds
Just Call me Martha With a Hack… Biscuits and Ber Just Call me Martha With a Hack…

Biscuits and Berries recipe is what “is this “Sunday’s in the Kitchen with D’Arcy”

I had heard good things about @magnoliatable  Buttermilk Biscuits,
And I’ve been wanting to try them. 

I thought that would be a good quick hack to serve them for a Sunday breakfast treat.

I brushed them with 🧈French Butter and French flaky Salt… (makes all the difference) you could eat them just like that…

I served them with Homemade Whipping cream and my Strawberry sauce along with Fresh Berries🍓🫐🌱

So so good… this would be a great brunch side dish or dessert as well.

These biscuits would make a great mini breakfast sandwich- egg cheese and bacon✔️
Or my Family’s  favorite-Biscuit’s and Gravy 

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“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” – 1 Corinthians 10:31

I hope you have a day full of Gods Blessings and good food

What are you having for Sunday dinner?

We making. Grilled Filet mignon, scalloped potatoes, Asparagus and Baby carrots, homemade Baked Bruschetta bread, and a couple appetizers… 

Plus we’re all looking forward to our Baby Fix💙💙💙💙

Happy Sunday pretty ladies💋 D’Arcy

#biscuts #homecookedfood #sundayrecipe
Romanticize your Life & Relationship ☕️ From a Wi Romanticize your Life & Relationship ☕️

From a Wife of over 30 years, a boy mom, a new coco and someone who loves to entertain & make you feel special, and welcome in our home ….

Let’s normalize morning ☕️Coffee dates at home……

Make your morning Special in the quietness of your own home.

Create a cozy table, with your favorite warm drink, fresh juice, yummy treat and fresh fruit. 

This can be inside or outside, in your garden or on the deck.

Set the tone with your favorite coffee morning playlist, and Take the time to catch up, enjoy each other’s company and relax . 

A little effort & a whole lot of love☕️❤️

Romanticize your life & relationship…

Small gestures make a BIG impact and really do change how you feel and care for each other….

#coffeedate #homestyle #romatizeyourlife #homesandgarden
Drenim lovers💙 The denim dress you won’t stop wea Drenim lovers💙

The denim dress you won’t stop wearing!  NYDJ did it.. designed the perfect and flattering denim dress you can wear on vacation, style it country with boots and a hat for Rodeo’s or country concerts and add a cute pop of color & wear it to lunch with the girls.

so flattering I 
Styled it with 
Ratten/straw bag with 

Sam Edelman platform slides with a buckle 

Natural Beaded hoops 

For that fun vacation /summer vibe 

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#denimdress  #nydj #midlifestyle
When you have time to kill…. And you end up HERE✔️ When you have time to kill….
And you end up HERE✔️

Who’s with me for killing time at Homegoods?🛒🛍️

See my designer picks… and what I purchased and HOW I STYLED it….

Let me know below what you’re buying?

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Denim on Denim but CHIC, NOT Boring OVER 50✔️ Lov Denim on Denim but CHIC, NOT Boring OVER 50✔️

Love the denim on denim “Canada tuxedo” look, perfect and chic when you don’t know what to wear✔️

Always chic- and never boring when you add Fab & Fun accessories…
-Denim slide sandals with some bling
-Mixing bling and turquoise Jewelry adds interest, and bring on those layers!
-A touch of Texture with a straw bag

-The Meg wide leg jean is one of my favorite pairs of jeans, cute year round…

Wear in the summer and spring with sandals, date night with a heel

-Denim jacket is my all time favorite denim jacket, not boxy, slightly tappers in, hits at the right spot and  comes in several washes ( I own all) 

-Nothing Better than a great Denim shirt, a piece you’ll wear on repeat year round!

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Tell me below your favorite denim to wear⬇️ I’ll go first…
Mother
Kut from the Kloth
Risen
Wit and Wisdom 
Spanx
Cloth & Stone

#denimondenim #canadiantuxedo #midlifefashion
Yesterday’s ABC’s “Good Things Utah” Fashion Fix ~ Yesterday’s ABC’s “Good Things Utah”
Fashion Fix ~ 
Spring Dresses for every body type & a few styling tips.!

View the full segment on my BLOG & in my Bio as well as a clip in today’s stories!

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Tell me what’s your favorite Dress style to wear 👇🏻 below in comments😉🌸

#utahblogger #midlifestyle #springdresses #yourenevertooold
Life is better in pink🌸 Styling a pretty pink bla Life is better in pink🌸

Styling a pretty pink blazer and floral dress over 50…

Perfect Spring combo🌸🌸🌸

I’ll be on set at ABC Good Things Utah today, sharing Spring dresses for every body type..

Sharing a few styling tips too.

You can live stream or all have it up on my blog this evening🎥
Link is in bio

What’s your favorite dress style? Short mid length, Maxi-color neutral or prints? Tell ⬇️ below

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Who feels me…. I took a walk to clear my head….. Who feels me….

I took a walk to clear my head…..
This is where my walking lead….

Sometimes we do… Just need a good WALK😂The only kind Retail therapy can bring😂😂😂

Target and Trader Joe’s is always good therapy !

Did you get your WalK in today?

Midlife journey-shopping that makes you happy- a new Spring dress, food & flowers

#walkinginpurpose #midlifejourney #funnyvideosclips #retailtheraphy
He has Risen…Gave us the most precious gift🙏🏻✝️ Th He has Risen…Gave us the most precious gift🙏🏻✝️
Thank you just doesn’t seem like enough 🙏🏻

May you Have a beautiful Easter full of God’s love, Family, Faith, Good Food & Blessing and Blooms✝️🌸

💋From Our Home to Yours

🌸Outfit inspo:
Spring Dress style

Floral dress- fully lined tts 
Fabric cover buttons, pockets tie waist, puff sleeve v neck
Love the pink and green floral perfect for Spring.

Designer  slide sandals and Dior Saddle bag in pink 

Julie Vos- necklace, bracelets, rings and earrings 

Classic pieces you’ll wear on repeat for years

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Spring social season, wedding guest, church, bridal shower, brunch- Spring dress outfit inspo

#springdresses  #midlifestyle #utahinfluencer
What I mean when I say “I am Hosting Easter Dinner What I mean when I say “I am Hosting Easter Dinner!” 

Easter Tablescape in Shades of Blues, Green and Pop of yellow.

Using my mom’s vintage Willow ware china, Bamboo flatware, green steam ware, eggs cups and linens. 

Chocolate bunnies filled with treats, a touch of Gold, low lights and candles a long with Spring flower arrangements I created.

Brings a look of tradition, vintage and collected together for a beautiful tablescape, I hope you can pull inspiration from.

Remove the bunnies for a beautiful Spring Table. 

Have a beautiful Easter and if this is your Vibe follow along for more. 

#eastertable #eastertablescape #vintagechina #bluewhite
—Weekend Style over 50– I am 54 and this is my Sa —Weekend Style over 50–

I am 54 and this is my Saturday style mixing splurge and saving.

Perfect & put together comfy set with accessories to grab a coffee, a lunch date, run errands or head to the grandkids sport event✔️

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DIY: Let’s creat adult Kid Easter Baskets… I was l DIY:
Let’s creat adult Kid Easter Baskets…
I was lucky enough to grab a few of the pastel Trader Joe’s canvas bag’s (which make darling Easter Baskets) 

🥕🐰Make sure to watch to the end to see all the different ideas🧺🐣

I shared with you these cute Bunny Snack containers, perfect for favorite candies, snacks a gift card and a few small treasures. To add to their baskets or give alone.

(Still available to order online and pick up)

Ideas for Basket stuffers
Favorite snacks
Socks
Book
Toiletries 
Beauty accessories 
Hair Accessories
Fun make up
A gadget or two
Small game 
Gift card

(When mine were little)
I did a beach towel, new swim suite, flip flop’s, sunglasses, sunscreen, pool toys, and a summer outfit…

(I need to do that next year for them as adults) ☀️🌊👙⛱️

Do you still do baskets for your adult kids? (I do one for hubby and my mom too)

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Happy Good Friday

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Storage Healthy choice NO MORE PLASTICS… We made Storage Healthy choice 
NO MORE PLASTICS…

We made the change last year to remove all plastic in our lifestyle..

One of the changes we made for bread & cheese along with sandwich’s is to use beeswax wraps and beeswax and linen storage bags..

Safe, reusable, non toxic,, locks in freshness, ease to clean, freezer safe and reuse & recycled 

Highly recommend 

Wooden bread knife
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