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By D'Arcy Vandenberg

Caprese bowtie pasta salad with chicken

 

Happy Sunday, pretty Ladies,

Today’s “in the Kitchen with D’Arcy,” I am bringing you a crowd favorite. This is a dish I take to parties or make for family BBQs. It’s easy to make. You can whip it up in 30 min. Taste great hot or cold and is fantastic the next day to make it ahead.  

I love the flavor of Caprese, Tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh basil. It makes for a great pasta dish and adds grilled chicken for protein. 

 

Caprese bowtie pasta salad with chicken

Caprese bowtie pasta salad with chicken big enough for a crowd

2 boxes (1lbs box) of Barilla mini farfalle (cook as directed) 

8 tomatoes chopped 

4 chicken breasts grilled and chopped

2 cups chopped white onions

1 cup chopped fresh basil (I would do 2 cups next time)

2 cupped shredded mozzarella cheese

1 bottle of Newsman’s family recipe Italian dressing 

1/2 cup balsamic Vineger 

1/2 cup olive oil 

2 tablespoons sea salt

1/2 tablespoon black pepper

1/2 tablespoon garlic powder

Directions:

First, I cook the pasta as directed on the box, Then I marinate the chicken breast in olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic, and my hubby grills it on the BBQ. (If planning, I always add extra chicken to the grill, then you’ll have grilled chicken later in the week.)  As the pasta is boiling, I cut the tomatoes and onions, set them aside, and mix the dressing with the Newmans, Balsamic vinegar, sea salt, pepper, and garlic powder. When mixed up, add it to the tomatoes and onions, stir, and set aside.

Cut chicken into cubes, and set aside. Strain pasta, add olive oil to the pasta, and stir to keep it from sticking. In a large bowl ( I use an extra large wooden serving bowl), add 1/3 of the pasta, 1/3 of the tomato and onion mixture, and stir. Add chicken, stir, then repeat, stir, and repeat until all the pasta and tomato mixture is added and stir.

This process makes sure everything is thoroughly mixed. Then mix in cheese and stir. Add fresh basil and stir. I like to top it with more cheese and fresh basil. Serve warm or cold.

Watch My how-to make video Here

Caprice bowtie pasta salad with chicken

Caprice bowtie pasta salad with chicken

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Head to Cooler Temperatures – Moose Creek Ranch

Head to Cooler Temperatures – Moose Creek Ranch

Hello, Pretty Ladies, and Happy Friday,

I hope you’ve had a great week; my hubby and I are coming off a great vacation. We headed to Idaho and Wyoming on a road trip and stayed at the Moose Creek Ranch in the Teton National Forest. It was the most relaxing and peaceful vacation we’ve been on in a long time. The perfect place to Head to Cooler Temperatures – Moose Creek Ranch

The drive is about 4 hours from where we live in Utah. Easy drive north to the beautiful Teton mountain air, just outside Victor, Idaho, and about 20 minutes from Jackson Hole, Wyoming.  View my Instagram Reel Here

Discount Code

To receive 25% off lodging stays between now and September 5th, use the code “DARCY” at check out!

 

Head to Cooler Temperatures - Moose Creek Ranch

 

Moose Creek Ranch

Originally built 1930

Moose Creek Ranch property is a unique getaway experience. Set in the Teton National Forest 

On a river with a pond, a private 10 acres of beautiful Mountain landscape. Majestic pine trees, wildflowers, and mountains give you a secluded, private feeling, with birds singing and the sounds of nature truly a relaxing experience. I highly recommend this beautiful ranch. 

Several properties’ lodging options include a main lodge for large families, mini cabins, luxury suite cabins, clamping tents on the stream, an airstream rental, and RV parking. 

Head to Cooler Temperatures - Moose Creek Ranch

Head to Cooler Temperatures - Moose Creek Ranch

Activities on the Ranch

There are yard games, Picnic tables, and tepees, as well as several firepits around the property where you can sit around, chat, and make s’mores. Each room comes with s’mores kits for you to enjoy at one of the many fire pits on the property.

E-bike rentals and Horseback riding are available for a small fee (reservation recommended)

Indoor main lodge for lounging by the fire, reading a book, or getting some work done. A game room with a pool table, air hockey, board games, and snacks

Happy hour from 4-6, And Saturday night live music from 6-8 around the fire. With singer-songwriter Greg Hise on Saturdays from 6-8 pm

Complementary breakfast is served in the main lodge.

Hiking and biking trails are all around the property and close by.

Head to Cooler Temperatures - Moose Creek Ranch

Moose Creek Ranch Barn

A large, beautiful rustic barn for weddings, corporate events, family reunions, and Christmas/Holiday parties

Head to Cooler Temperatures - Moose Creek Ranch

 

How far away does Moose Creek Ranch Sit from a Town

10 min from Victor, Idaho, Main Street has restaurants and shopping 

25 minutes to Driggs for a larger town with more restaurants and shopping

30 min to Jackson Hole, Wyoming 

Yellowstone National Park–

View of our Cabin

Head to Cooler Temperatures - Moose Creek Ranch

Head to Cooler Temperatures - Moose Creek Ranch

Enjoy a cocktail on your private deck and enjoy the view!

 

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Nordstrom 2023 Anniversay Sale Fashion Picks

Nordstrom 2023 Anniversary Sale Fashion Picks

Hello Pretty ladies, 

It’s that time of year again! My favorite Sale of the year, the Nordstrom sale, is here! I’ve been shopping this Sale for over a decade, and it’s where I pick up so many great wardrobe staples at great prices.

If you didn’t already know, the Nordstrom sale is Brand new to hit the floor fall fashion brought in for this Sale. This is the latest fashion, beauty, shoes, and accessories. It’s not older merchandise. It’s the latest and greatest; some items were brought in for this Sale. Some items that never go on Sale have special pricing or bundles just for this Norstrom sale. 

I have poured through the entire 88 sale pages online and picked out my favorites, what I think Is a great deal, items I like to stock up on, and wardrobe pieces I think make great wardrobe builders, as well as some fun fashion trends for Fall.

I hope you enjoy my Nordstrom 2023 Anniversary Sale Fashion Picks. If you decide to shop one of my picks and use my links, thank you for supporting my small business. When you shop my links, I make a tiny commission at no cost. 

Nordstrom 2023 Anniversay Sale Fashion Picks

 

 

| Tennis Shoes |

New Balance 327 Sneaker -Repeat Best Seller -Heritage details meet modern attitude in a ’70s-throwback running shoe reissued as a mold-breaking street sneaker. A sneaker that works with so many outfit styles, chic and comfortable. I have five pairs, and this one is too good to pass up at $79, usually $99. It will sell out. If you can shop early, grab it!

 

| Slippers|

Ugg Discoquette Sherpa lined slipper -Plush comfort and the UGG look you know and love when you step into this slide slipper made from genuine shearling in various hues. $74.99 after Sale $110

Ugg Maxi Curly Sherpa Slipper-A curly genuine-shearling upper maximizes the cozy factor of this enviable slipper lined with signature UGGplush lining and set on a genuine sheepskin footbed. Comes in 4 colors. This is currently on my wish list SALE $69.99. After the Sale, $100

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| Boots| 

Dolce Vita Samara Western Boots– Complete your look with the classic Western style of this block-heel boot featuring distinctive appliqués.Comes in 4 colorways. The sale Price is $169.99. After the Sale, $260

Dolce Vita Ramson Western boots-Bold color blocking and decorative stitching create visual intrigue on a Western-inspired boot balanced by a pointy toe and stacked block heel. Comes in 4 colorways. The sale price is $139.99. After the Sale, $215

Western boot -Tonal flame stitching marks the shaft of a standout Western boot refreshed with an almond toe and a stacked block heel. The sale price is $69.99. After the Sale, $99

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| Shoes |

Steve Madden– Cassady loafer/ Mule, Gleaming chain-link hardware enriches the vamp of a sophisticated mule fashioned with a squared moc toe for contemporary appeal. A shoe I purchase every year In that year’s style and color. Six colors to choose from, and they sell out every year. SALE $64.99 After Sale $94.99

Zodiac Gemma Loafer Pump-Antique hardware and a loafer-inspired topline lend timeless sophistication to a poised pump set on a stacked block heel and durable lug sole. The sale price is $59.99. After the Sale, $95.00

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|Lounge Wear|

Barefoot Dreams lounge set-Slip into lightweight, luxurious comfort with this cozy lounge set made from CozyChic, a machine-washable microfiber yarn that won’t shrink or pill. Comes in 3 colors. If you don’t have anything from barefoot dreams, start with this set, you won’t regret this purchase. Cozy soft, easy to wear, and something you’ll want to live in. Makes for a great Holiday or Bridal gift. Sale $132.99 after Sale $198

Barefoot Dreams Sock Set- 2 packs of Cozy Dreams socks comes in 3 colors. Keep cozy with this two-pack of fluffy socks that offers you irresistible options for the everyday. Makes a great Holiday gift. Sale $21.99 after sale $30.00

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|Street Wear|

Spanx Faux leather leggings– The Brand’s Power Waistband is built into these sleek leggings to offer compression and shaping for a perfect fit. If you don’t already have these leggings, now is the time to grab them! You’ll wear them repeatedly, easy to style from casual to date night and even office. Size up SALE $64.99 After Sale $98

Mother’s Jeans– The Tripper Frayed hem, high-waisted straight leg The epitome of casual cool, these slim-fitting bootcut jeans are crafted from stretchy denim in Los Angeles and finished with frayed, ankle-grazing hems. The sale price is $178 after Sale is $268

Mother’s jeans– The Dazzler Ripped mid-rise slim ankle jeans. Made from lightweight stretch denim in Los Angeles, these mid-rise jeans keep it casual with a slim fit, a faded wash, and distressed details.

Kut from the Kloth– Catherine boyfriend jeans, Your go-to for laid-back looks, these mid-rise jeans are cut from faded stretch denim in a relaxed but never sloppy fit. Affordable jeans that look and fit like expensive jeans. Size down, they stretch. The sale price is $65.99 after the Sale, $99.

Hudson Jeans Rosie– Coated high-waisted ankle wide leg, Fashion-forward with a hint of edge, these wide-leg jeans are made from lightweight stretch denim and are sleekly coated for a leather-like look. The sale price is $139.99. After the Sale, $225

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| Sweaters |

Nordstrom Cashmere crew neck-Pure, luxuriously soft cashmere brings timeless warmth and cozy vibes to a crewneck sweater knit in an easy fit with ribbed trim at the neck, cuffs, and hem. Comes in 6 colors. I have this in the Heather and adore it. Wear it all year long. It fits true to size

Free People Isle Cable sweater- An oversized fit brings comfort to your ensemble when you slip into this tunic-style sweater with a cabled texture. 5 colors sale price $96.99 after sale price $148

v-neck sweater-Designed in an oversized silhouette. This classic V-neck sweater is one you’ll want in all your favorite colors. Come in 3 colors sale price is $39.99. After-sale, $59.00

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|COATS|

Reiss Brooks wool blends longline coat– Brush off the cold in a classically sophisticated wool-blend coat cut in a longline silhouette with a tie belt tethering the waist. Camel this is a coat every lady needs in her closet. Sale $385.99 after Sale $640.00

Kut from Kloth– Chantria puff shoulder faux suede jacket. A sweeter take on a classic trucker jacket, this faux-suede style features puff shoulders, a snap placket, and a fitted, slightly cropped silhouette. Sale $74.99 After Sale $114

Lauren Ralph Lauren Belted coat-Water-resistant gabardine enhances the functional fashion of a double-breasted trench coat detailed with epaulets and cinched with a matching belt. Navy is a great classic color and looks great with camels, tans, browns, and creams. Sale $149.99 Fater sale $250.00

Ralph Lauren – Faux leather wool blend coat-Buttery faux-leather accents polish this wool-blend coat ideally suited to workdays and weekend excursions. Sale price $149.99 After Sale $300

 

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|Home|

Barefoot Dreams Blanket– Cozychic- Cuddle up under an extra soft and cozy microfiber blanket for chilly days and nights. This is the blanket of your dreams, my boy’s crib bedding was barefoot dreams, and it was their favorite blanket. I have one on our couch, our bed, and I take one while traveling. Sale price $97.99 After Sale $197

SLIP PURE SILK PILLOWCASE AND SCRUNCHIE SET-A luxurious set from a slip that includes a six-pack of pure silk skinny scrunchies and the best-selling pillowcase. 

Nordstrom Marble & wood serving board-A smooth, monochromatic serving board made from marble and mango wood—a refined way to present appetizers or desserts. The sale price is $25.99. After-sale $39.00

Pura x Illume-Best seller Smart Diffuser & Fragrance Set. A diffuser that allows you to customize your scent experience with premium fragrances from the convenience of your smartphone. The sale price is $84.99. After-sale $121.00

 

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| Jewelry |

Baublebar snake chain drop earrings-These golden drop earrings feature snake-chain fringe swinging and swaying with every move. Sale $29 99 After Sale $48 

Kendra Scott– Layla pendant necklace, A cabochon of colorful magnesite or mother-of-pearl anchors this delicate chain necklace plated in polished 14-karat gold and comes in 3 colors. SALE $44.99 After Sale $70

Monica Vinader– Siren Muse wide band ring, A wide band of recycled 18-karat-gold vermeil, has a wavy effect that reflects the light like sunshine dancing off the surface of calm ocean waters. Sale $164.99 after Sale $250

Paper Clip Chain Necklace-Airy paper-clip links bring a sparkle to your neckline in this Italian-crafted chain necklace forged from recycled sterling silver and plated in 18-karat gold. Sale price $49.99 After sale $78

 

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| Dresses |

French Connection Dress-Lovely and soft to the touch, this ribbed sweater dress with an elegant mock neckline is a mainstay for cool-season layering. I love a good sweater dress with boots and a blazer in the Fall. Sale $75.99 After Sale $128

Caslon long sleeve chambray dress- lightweight, soft cotton, lyocell, and a mitered chest pocket make this roomy chambray shirt dress a joy to wear. The sale price is $49.99. After the Sale, $79.99

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| Accessories |

Tiffany Sunglasses-Studded temples grace these slim, geometric Italian-crafted sunglasses that bring elegant style to your daily looks. Sale Price $293.99 after Sale $439

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| Bralettes |

Free People Adella Bralette-Airy crochet plays up the romance of a longline bralette backed with crisscrossing straps and a comfortable panel of shirred lace. 4 colors’ sale price is $24.99, and the after-sale price is $38. I love these and have them in several colors. Great to grab a couple. Cute with off-the-shoulders sweaters, pretty under sheer tops.

 

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Nordstrom Sale 2023 Beauty Picks

Nordstrom Sale 2023 Beauty Picks

Hello pretty ladies,

I hope you had a great weekend. I am on vacation with my hubby and enjoying every moment with him. I’ll share more of that later in the week. The Nordstrom sale has started, and I wanted to give you a heads up on some of the items I love and like to stock up on, as well as some top-rated beauty items and great deals you may not want to miss. 

Nordstroms anniversary sale is a great time to pick up some beauty bundles and deals you can’t get anywhere else or any other time of the year. I shared last week the six things I purchase yearly, and 1/2 of them are beauty items I only purchase at this sale. 

Below are a few things you might like to know about the sale and the beauty items I think you might want to check out and put on your wish list. Happy shopping, pretty ladies, OX

 

Things to Know about the Sale

Link to apply for Nordstrom card HERE

If you want to score early access, apply for a Nordstrom credit card asap. The retailer offers two types of cards, a retail credit card and a Visa credit card, which provide the same benefits and are eligible for early access to the Anniversary Sale. While your cardmember status depends on yearly spend amounts, all cardmembers automatically start at Influencer status, which means you’ll get an extra four days to shop the sale before it opens to everyone.

When can I shop for the 2023 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale?

  • July 3: Online preview begins (so you can start planning and bookmarking deals)
  • July 11 to 16: Icon early access
  • July 12 to 16: Ambassador early access
  • July 13 to 16: Influencer early access
  • July 17 to August 6: General access for all!

Top 5 Beauty Picks from Allure Magazine

  1. Best Deal to Shop Now: Briogeo Don’t Despair, Repair Deep Conditioning Mask (32-Ounce), $124 Sale $87
  2. Best Skin-Care Deal: NuFace Trinity+ Smart Advanced Facial Toning Device System, $395 Sale $265
  3. Best Hair-Care Deal: Dyson Airwrap Multi-Styler Complete Long, $660 Sale $600
  4. Best Makeup Deal: Dior The Diorshow & Dior Addict Makeup Set, $79 Sale $62
  5. Best Fragrance Deal: Tom Ford Rose Prick Eau de Parfum Set, $470 Sale $310

If you want to get a head start on shopping, I’ve got good news: Nordstrom just released a sneak peek at its enormous list of deals, and I  highlighted some of the best deals. Below you’ll find my top picks in  5 categories. 

 

| Makeup |

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless setting spray-A two-piece setting spray kit that helps set makeup for up to 16 hours without melting, fading, or settling into fine lines. value $76  Sale $52

Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte Shine lipstick– Oil-in-stick balm duo, A duo of medium-coverage oil-in-stick lipstick balm that provides luscious color and luminous shine while conditioning lips. Value $86 Sale $55

Dio The Diorshow & Dior addict makeup set includes a cosmetics bag with mascara, lash primer, and lip balm for a naturally glowing makeup look. Value $99 Sale Price $

Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Lip set-A three-piece lip kit in the universally loved Pillow Talk hue that features everything you need for a classic nude-pink lip. A best-seller and sales out every year value $92 Sale $62

Mac Cosmetics prep + Prime makeup setting sprays A lightweight setting spray that soothes and refreshes skin and gives an instant boost of hydration while finishing makeup.  Sale $42 Value $68

 

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|Hair|

Slip Pure Silk Hair Ties– A 10-pack of skinny scrunchies. A set of hair ties spun from silk to be gentle on your hair. Value of $65 Sale $44 Makes a great gift  Sale $86. After-sale $128

Moroccanoil-A three-piece set featuring the best-selling Moroccanoil Treatment in full and travel sizes and a single-use Intense Hydrating Mask. Sale price $48.00 Value $72

T3 Airbrush Duo blow dry brush-A hot air brush that helps you take your hairstyle from smooth and sleek to bouncy and wavy in one easy step. Sale price $127.29 After sale price $189.99

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|Body|

Donna Karen New York Cashmere deodorant What it is: A set of three effective deodorants and antiperspirants infused with the iconic Cashmere Mist scent. This is a product I purchase every year and have for years! It lasts me all year, it’s the only Deodorant I purchase, and it works. 

Kiehl’s Lotion– Creme de corps body moisturizer-A superb allover body moisturizer Sale $62 After Sale $92

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|Candle| 

Capri blue volcano grey blue candle– A hand-poured, tropical-scented candle housed in a lidded glass jar with neutral hues that will complement any space. Sale $22.99 After sale $34.99 

Diptyque Candle set– 4-piece candle set. Value $168 Sale $118

Voluspa Candles– Set of 5 mini tin candles. Sale $39.99 After sale$

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|Perfume|

Gucci Bloom-A is a beautifully boxed set featuring Gucci’s floral Bloom fragrance in a full-size spray and body lotion. Sale price $89 Value at $138

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June’s Top 12 Best Sellers

June’s Top 12 Best Sellers

Hello pretty ladies. I hope your week is starting off to a good one. Did you get the day off for a four-day weekend? My hubby and sons took off Monday and Tuesday to celebrate the 4th of July holiday weekend. I am happy to get some much-needed family time with pool days and BBQs. 

Utah is one of the most patriotic states. It’s actually in the top 3 in the country, with parades, rodeos, fireworks celebrations, park fairs, patriotic breakfasts, and more.  Houses in every neighborhood are decorated with patriotic buntings and flags, neighborhood block parties, and firework displays; it’s a beautiful place to celebrate this great country. 

Today, I am sharing with you June’s top 12 best sellers. Items you loved and purchased to make them the top 12 items sold. Thank you so much for your support and for helping my little business by shopping my links. I earn a tiny commission when you do use and shop my links. Thank you, OX

June's Top 12 Best Sellers

The top 12 Items you loved and purchased in June ✔️

1. Risen flared jeans, affordable $69, great fit, and lightweight, perfect for summer. Size down 

2. Lisi Lurches gold ball hoops are lightweight and a great size to wear daily.

3. Chico’s lightweight cropped denim jacket is more the weight of a shacket. Perfect for Simmer.  It fits true to size; on Sale this weekend for only $96.76 

4. Budha Girl bracelets set of 9 Lightweight, waterproof bracelets are great for summer and can be worn at the pool. I wear these every day. They are a splurge, but you won’t take them off. 

5. Chico’s camera bag, Raffia/weave bag with leather trim & two changeable straps. The stripe black and tan strap, as well as the gold chain. How are all of your essentials great for travel? Looks cute with almost all your Summer outfits. BAG is on SALE for $96.70

6. Tory Burch Miller sandals in red, one of my favorite sandals, come in several colors (I have in 4). Red is one of my favorites to add a pop of color for Summer.  Fits TTS

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7. Stanley Tumbler 40oz Tumbler fits in your drink holder and keeps your drinks hot or cold for hours. Cold for 24 hours, comes in several colors, fits in cup holders, and has a handy handle. This is always on my best-seller list. My whole family has a couple each.

8.  Amazon-affordable phone case, $12 silicon basket weave, comes in several colors and protects corners. 

9. Kut from Kloth Meg wide-leg crop jeans are perfect lightweight, under $100, and so flattering, you’ll wear them all summer into Fall. Now on sale, $69. Grab them quickly!

10. Summer book read- On Gin Lane By Brook Lea Foster on Reese Bookclub. Set in the 1950s in the Hampton’s so good. Join me in reading!

11. Buxom lip plumper in the color champagne. It gives your lips a tremendous plump and is the prettiest color alone or layers over your favorite lipstick! This is my go-to lip gloss!

12. Summer salt swim one piece, one shoulder swimsuit in red. It comes in several colors and fits true to size. I love this suit, and it fit

If you haven’t shopped any of my best sellers, these are fab favorites, and you’ll love them too.

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June’s Friday Favorites and Holiday Sales

June’s Friday Favorites and Holiday Sales

Hello Pretty Ladies,

I hope your summer is going well. Ours has been busy so far, and really looking forward to having a couple of days off to celebrate this amazing country. Do you have any fun plans for the 4th  of July? I am sharing a fun 4th of July Candy bar Reel on Instagram. You can view it here. In case you need a couple of recipes for your 4th of July BBQs or entertain, here are a few of my favorites HERE and HERE. 

Today, I am sharing a few of June’s Friday Favorites and Holiday Sales happening this weekend that you won’t want to miss. 

|June Favorites|

I thought you might like a little recap of some of the items I’ve been loving in June, from outfits I am wearing on repeat, a bag I am using all of the time, and a couple of items I found for our home that I am in love with. 

  1. Shop the Vest & wide Leg Outfit HERE
  2. Ribbed Halter Dress Shop HERE
  3. Franee Golde Cardigan Use Code DARCY for 15% off HERE

4. Perfect Black Dress Outfit HERE

5. Wide-leg Jean outfit HERE

6. Short Outfit HERE

 

June's Friday Favorites and Holiday Sales

7. Denim short Outfit HERE

|Items for Home|

1. Yard Chairs Shop HERE

2. Stripped Umbrellas HERE

 

|Accessories I am wearing on repeat|

Lisi Lurch Earrings HERE

Chico’s Bag HERE

 

|Weekend sales|

Banana Republic Factory 50% EVERYthing with + EXTRA 20% Limited time. Exclusions apply. No code

Caraway– Summer Refresh Event receives sitewideite-wide. Until 7/15

Chico’s 25% off  1000’s of Items and a large $29 section

Colleen Rothschild  Sitewide HOP NOW USE CODE: FIREWORKS ends 7/4

DSW Shoe sale 25% off with code SUNNY25

Evereve 10% off everything

EVOLVH 30% off and get an extra 15% off with my code DARCY15 

Gibsonlook 20% OFF! Use code: WATERMELON to ssitewidesitewide

JCrew– 30% off several items with an extra 60% off sale items.

Loft 40% off with an extra 20% off Code 20% off code USA Ends 7/4 

Madison Braids – up to 50% off Braid hair pieces ends 7/4

Nordstrom– Up to 60% off sale items

Social Threads– 40% off sale items

Spanx– Several Best Sellers on sale 30% off 

Summersalt– 30% off swimwear and cover-ups. 

 

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Hello Pretty Ladies, 

Happy Wednesday and the last week of June. Can you believe how fast June went by? I know I had two trips in June, but wow, it flew by; even my hubby said, “How did this month fly by?” I will be recapping both trips, what I wore, and my favorites from the trips. Honestly, I am a little behind and trying to catch up! I haven’t done several things on my Summer to-do list, and I have to get with it! 

A couple of the BIG things on my list to do: Get my office/studio/closet finished and paint several pieces of furniture (hubby said he’d help me on Monday.)  Finish cleaning out the playroom; yes, our kids are grown! LOL…Clean out a ton of clothes and donate some and put some on consignment. I also want to redo 2 of our guest rooms.

Besides, enjoying summer and still getting my regular work done. I might have put too much on my plate. Have you ever had high hopes for what you could accomplish? Let me know in the comments below if you have tips for getting it all done! Meanwhile, I’ll keep you posted on the blog and Instagram stories. 

Introduction to Brindle Boutique

Today, I am sharing 6 Summer Pieces From Brindle Boutique you’ll wear all summer long, and some can take you into Fall: two Dresses, A short set, cropped jeans, black joggers, and a blazer. You know I love to support small businesses, as well as women-owned businesses, and Brindle Boutique is both. I was happy to partner with them and become an ambassador as well. Cute clothing, good quality, and reasonable prices. 

 

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This means I also have a 25% discount to share with you. Use code DARCY for 25% off. Just use it at checkout. Also, sharing direct links as well, for easy shopping. I know you will fall in love with this small business as I have.

The pieces I choose

Flower print one-shoulder dress– Such a darling summer dress; the one-shoulder style is a fun look for summer and adds a little sexy to the fun floral print. It fits true to size. I am in medium, wearing the large red floral print; this dress comes in 5 colorways and prints. You could style this causal for vacation or dress it up for a garden wedding.

6 Summer Pieces From Brindle Boutique

Black shirt dress– A great shirt dress with a little puff sleeve and v-neck. Fully lined and comes in two colors. Style it casually with flat sandals and simple accessories, or dress it up for cocktails or date night with heels and fancier accessories. I am wearing black in a medium style for church and brunch with my hubby.

White gauze short set-Nothing easier to wear than a Gauze short set. Breathable, comfortable, yet stylish, and also easy to pack. Style it in so many ways. This set comes in 6 colors and fits true to size. I am wearing a medium set. 

6 Summer Pieces From Brindle Boutique

 

Judy Blue Dad Jeans– These jeans will be one of your go-to pairs of jeans all summer long into fall. With so many ways to style from casual to business casual, you’ll wear on repeat as I have been. I am in size 5 ( I usually wear a 6 ). Shop the jeans HERE.

Blazer– This look is polished and professional and would look great worn casually with jeans or worn at work with a trouser. A slim-fit blazer comes in 4 colors and fits true to size. I wore it with a graphic tee and the joggers below and also wore it with the cropped dad jeans. And graphic tee above. As another option would be to wear it with a pencil skirt or slacks for work wear. Shop HERE

6 Summer Pieces From Brindle Boutique

Black Joggers– Comfy yet stylish, fits true to size, elastic and drawstring waist with side pockets. Easy to wear for travel and chic with a silk cami and heels for date night. Comes in 6 colors. I am wearing the medium. shop HERE

 

 

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Chicken Bolognese and Burrata Cheese Pasta Recipe

Chicken Bolognese and Burrata Cheese Pasta Recipe

Hello pretty ladies, 

I hope you had a great week and a fun kick-off to summer. I’ve been trying to get caught up from my last two back-to-back trips, and I am excited to continue to share some of the fun travel adventures and outfit inspirations with you. I’ll do future blog posts with recaps and vacation details soon. I’ve shared some fun Reels, outfits, and stories on Instagram. 

Last week I shared in stories my Chicken Bolognese with Burrata cheese Pasta Recipe in stories and had so many of you want it in writing versus a show and tell in stories. It’s one of my hubby’s favorite pasta dishes and is so good and easy to make. You could whip it up in under 30 minutes, but the longer it simmers, the better it tastes. I’d love for you to let me know in the comments if you make this recipe. 

Chicken Bolognese and Burrata Cheese Pasta Recipe

Chicken Bolognese Recipe

1 pound ground chicken

One onion white or yellow chopped

1 28oz Cento crushed tomatoes

1 14.5oz can diced tomatoes

EVOO to coat the pan

Two tablespoons of Italian seasoning

One teaspoon of Johnny’s garlic season

1 to two tablespoons of fresh garlic 

1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

One tablespoon of kitchen bouquet browning seasoning

One tablespoon of dried chopped onion

One bay leaves 

One teaspoon of dried basil 

One teaspoon of garlic salt

One container of Burrata Cheese

Heat a large saucepan, add olive oil, and ground chicken. Chop up the ground chicken; I love this chopper. Once golden brown, add a kitchen bouquet and stir until all chicken is coated. Add Italian seasoning, chopped onions, brown, chopped/crushed garlic, and more EVOO if needed. Once browned, add tomato, stir, and then add all the other ingredients except burrata cheese. Let simmer on low and cover. Stir every so often, the longer you let simmer, the more favor.

Serve over any pasta you love. I like this over Rigatoni (when pasta is ready), add cheese to the sauce (break up cheese), and stir into sauce. 

After the pasta is drained, add pasta a little at a time while stirring into the sauce.

Serve with a green salad and my delicious homemade garlic bread Recipe here.

 

 

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6 Books I Am Reading This Summer

6 Books I Am Reading This Summer

Hello pretty ladies,

How’s your week going? Mine has been a little crazy with getting back from one trip and heading out on another tomorrow. I also had a health scare, but God is good, and it’s not as severe. I still have some big decisions to make, but it is not life-threatening, which I am so grateful for. I’ll share more in the upcoming weeks. But for now, I am feeling very blessed and thankful. 

Those of you who read my blog or have followed me on social for a while know I love to read and share a seasonal book list of what I’ll be reading that season. Today, I can finally share my summer reading list as all the books have arrived. (The Summer of Songbirds by Kristy Woodson Harvey) is hot off the press on June 16th.

I hope you’ll join me in reading a few of my picks or maybe read all of them with me. I will be sharing stories about them on Instagram, and as I finish each book, I’ll have a little live chat on Instagram. So, if you join me, tune in for more engagement and conversation. In case you missed it last week, I announced the first book I am reading is On Gin Lane. 

6 Books I Am Reading This Summer

 

 

Lucky

 by: Marissa Staply

What if you had the winning lottery ticket but couldn’t turn it in? This is a quick and fun read. The reviews say it was one of the most entertaining novels they’ve read in a long time. A fun rollercoaster!

 

 

The Lake 

by: Natasha Preston

A mystery takes place at a summer camp, with two characters that did something terrible as young campers are now back as camp councilors, and someone knows what they did. The secret they’ve kept all these years is about to resurface.

 

On Gin Lane 

by: Brook Lea Foster 

Historical fiction set in the Hamptons in the 1950s with socialite characters, this is a great summer beach read. 

 

Wrong place, wrong Time 

by: Gillian Mc Allister

Bestselling author Gillian McAllister comes to an astonishing, compulsively twisty psychological thriller about a mother who witnesses her teenage son stab a man and then seizes on an unconventional way to try to save him, deemed “clever, original, and so addictive it should come with a warning” by Alice Feeney,

 

Romantic Comedy 

By: Curtis Sittenfeld

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • REESE’S BOOK CLUB PICK • A comedy writer thinks it’s Time’s and sworn off love until a dreamy pop star flips the script on all her assumptions—a “smart, sophisticated, and fun.” 

The Summer of Song Birds

By: Kristy Woodson Harvey

Four women come together to save the summer camp that changed their lives and rediscover themselves in the process 

3 of these are on Reese’s book club:

-Romantic Comedy 

-Wrong Place, Wrong Time

-Lucky

 

On Gin Line is this Quarters Chico’s Bookclub read

Sunglasses from Chicos

Copper pineapple lidded cup With straw🍹

 

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Summersalt Swimwear Is Perfect For Anyage

Summersalt Swimwear is Perfect For Anyage

Hello Pretty ladies, 

I hope you had a great weekend, I had a wonderful girlfriend trip in Florida, and I am just trying to get back into the swing of things and get caught up on work before I turn around and head to the different coast, California, on Thursday.

Today, I wanted to share a swimsuit & darling stripe coverup I took to Florida and a peek at Lisa and Cammi’s suits on our trip.

I am excited to share that I will be partnering with Summersalt this summer. So, I’ll have several more suits to share with you in the upcoming weeks. Plus, I can share a $10 off code, D’ARCY_VANDENBERGJS10 Yippee, for savings. 

Summersalt Swimwear Is Perfect For Anyage

 

—JUMP into SUMMER—

With the official start of summer just a little over a week away, I thought that ” Jump into Summer” was a cute little title for the swimsuit styling reel I did on Instagram with me jumping off a small rock into the ocean. View the REEL Here. 

Summersalt Swimwear Is Perfect For Anyage

With Summersault swimwear and coverups.

Have you tried Summersalt swim? So many darling swimsuits and coverups. Fantastic quality, great color choices, patterns, and a great size selection from petite to plus sizing. This is genuinely a swimsuit line with a flattering swimsuit for every type of figure and size. With unique designs, color mixing, and swimwear for every age. 

I love this one-shoulder red one-piece swim suit♥️ I paired it with this silky strip shirt dress coverup ✔️ Perfect for a day at the pool or beach🌊🌴☀️

$10 off purchase With code: D’ARCY_VANDENBERGJS10

 

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Summersalt Swimwear Is Perfect For Anyage

Summersalt Swimwear Is Perfect For Anyage

Summersalt Swimwear Is Perfect For Anyage

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