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Dear D'Arcy

By D'Arcy Vandenberg

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Saying Goodbye to Summer…Fashion I am packing away!

August 20, 2020

Saying Goodbye to Summer…Fashion I am packing away!

Do you have those Summer pieces you wore over and over and are sad when it comes time to pack them away? These are pieces that don’t transition into Fall. Summer short, Summer Printed tops and dresses, Sandals you loved, and those perfect Straw hats and Fun Summer Bags. I sure do, These pieces I wore to death all summer long and genuinely hated having to pack them away, Partly because it means the end of summer and partly because these pieces brought me joy all summer long. 

Saying Goodbye to Summer...Fashion I am packing away! Summer fashion I wore the heck out of and am sad to be packing away.

 

These linen shorts HERE from Old navy I purchase in the stripe and four solid colors. So affordable, comfortable, and easy to style. I wore with a tank or graphic tee and if not to hot-finished off with a denim jacket. Shop the whole look HERE.  Picking up summer pieces on SALE for next year is always a great idea and like Christmas when you unpack your summer clothing! 

 

Saying Goodbye to Summer...Fashion I am packing away! Summer fashion I wore the heck out of and am sad to be packing away.

My favorite sandal this year by far! I purchased my tan shoes from my girlfriends little boutique Rowan in California. Best purchase ever, I could have worn every day they worked with every outfit I put together. Forcing myself to grab other sandals (lord knows I own plenty!) These would be great for traveling just for that reason. Here, and Similar in tan HERE and HERE

Saying Goodbye to Summer...Fashion I am packing away!

 

Those fun straw bags and favorite espadrilles we all love and collect scream all things summer! I am a sucker for cute bags and shoes. They get me every season, but especially in the summer. These are very hard for me to say goodbye. The struggle is so real 🙂 but let’s face it transitioning these cuties into Fall is pushing it. It’s time to say goodbye for now and see you in a year. Bring out the booties and fantastic leather bags, and this Fall, you might even be seeing some fringe. Shop these shoes here.

I like to store all my summer bags in the totes below; I like the clear bins so I can see them. I store all my Summer sandals in the shoe storage, also shown below.

 

I loved the Blazer and Bermuda shorts trend this year, Yes Blazer’s transition great into every season, but as I stated above, shorts are hard, especially in Utah. All though you can wear with a sweater and sweatshirt on chillier evenings or a crisp day, those days are far too little living here in Utah or Mountain communities. Packing these guys away, Tip, I like to roll all my shorts and store in bins showed below. Shop this look HERE

More shorts and here I am showing one of my favorite Summer straw hats, Spf 50 sunscreen built-in! Straw hats unless its a cowboy hat is for Summer and time to pack away. Shop this look HERE  Now, thank goodness Kimonos transition well for Fall unless a bright Summer print, so keep those out for a little while longer. 

Check out at the end of this post how I like to store my hats and other treasures.

Shop my Favorite Shorts on SALE from Nordstrom sale below

Although I love,  I move all my Floral, summer printed tops, skirts, and dress in summer colors to the back of my closet. My Fall and Winter wardrobe is full of darker and more Fall & Winter seasonal colors. Black, gray, cream, wine, spiced, mustard, navy, etc. Shop this look HERE

Saying Goodbye to Summer...Fashion I am packing away! Summer fashion I wore the heck out of and am sad to be packing away.

Floral Prints and what to do?

Saying Goodbye to Summer…Fashion I am packing away! My love of floral prints always has me sad to see them go. Fall color florals transition into Fall so you can keep those out for a little longer, but as I stated above, Summer florals should be packed away. Note my favorite sandals here again:)  

Saying Goodbye to Summer...Fashion I am packing away!

What do you do with those seasonal dresses?

Dresses can be so versatile and can be great wardrobe builders, but unfortunately, some dresses do scream their season, like above, it truly is a Summer/Spring dress. Find it HERE. Just like a sweater dress is a Fall/Winter dress. If you purchase a ton of this season’s tee shirt dress, You can keep those out and transition those into your Fall wardrobe by adding layers and wearing with booties or tennis shoes. Suppose you have darker colored or dark or fall printed dresses that transition perfectly as well. I’ll be sharing some Fall transition looks all upcoming week in my stories and my Instagram feed, so make sure you follow along. 

Sharing with you what I am Saying Goodbye to Summer with and what Fashion I am packing away! I hope I inspired you to say goodbye to Summer in a pleasant way and maybe even get a little organized to make room for that Fun FALL fashion. ( Hope you checked out My Fall picks from the Nordstrom SALE HERE, HERE, HERE)

 

            Do your Pack up our closet or shift you’re seasonal close to the back?

Speaking of packing, do you pack up your Summer clothing and accessories, or do you move them to the back of your closet?  I do both, I pack up some items, and I shift other pieces to the back. I thought you might like some of my favorite closet organizing containers for packing up Seasonal pieces in your closet. These pieces can also help you organize your closet regularly. Shop organizing below

How do you feel about Saying Goodbye to Summer? Are you Packing away any Fashion? I’d love to know how you handle your closet for the seasons, comment below! OX, D’Arcy

I had the pleasure of collaborating with some of my blogger friends on How their “saying Goodbye to Summer!” and would love if you checked them out by clicking on their name.

Heidi
Sherri
Rosemary
Rebecca
Gwen
LeNysha
 

 

If you enjoyed this post, you might enjoy this post:

  8 Amazon Fall picks

Fall fashion trends featuring Kut from the Kloth

My latest Fashion haul, 18 items I can’t live without

This post may contain affiliate links. All opinions are my own. I only promote brands that I genuinely love and believe in! Thank you for your support! 

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Build Your Own Pizza Bar for a Fun family Meal

August 4, 2020

 Make Dinner Fun: Build Your Own Pizza Bar

 Make Dinner Fun: Build Your Own Pizza Bar

 Make Dinner Fun: Build Your Own Pizza Bar

 Make Dinner Fun: Build Your Own Pizza Bar

 Make Dinner Fun: Build Your Own Pizza Bar

 Make Dinner Fun: Build Your Own Pizza Bar

 Make Dinner Fun: Build Your Own Pizza Bar

 Make Dinner Fun: Build Your Own Pizza Bar

 Make Dinner Fun: Build Your Own Pizza Bar

 Make Dinner Fun: Build Your Own Pizza Bar

 Make Dinner Fun: Build Your Own Pizza Bar

 Make Dinner Fun: Build Your Own Pizza Bar

Build Your Own Pizza Bar

Pizza night …using some leftovers and homemade ingredients.

Use up those leftovers and create a Pizza night your Family will love. They can make their own and get creative to try new things. So if you plan your meals out for the week and have a pasta night a couple of nights before, it works out great. Because I like to space out Italian food a couple of days apart, this helps to use up those little bits of leftovers you may have had. 

Rhodes rolls

Homemade Alfredo sauce recipe here

Homemade marinara or your favorite Jar

Asparagus (leftovers)

Sautés Mushrooms (leftovers)

Ham ( leftover Easter) That I had thrown in the freezer

Fresh sliced tomatoes

Mozzarella, Asiago, Romano, Parmesan cheese (leftover from this week’s Fettuccine night)

Chopped Garlic

Fresh Rosemary

Fresh Basil

Green onions

Olives

Italian seasonings

Garlic powder

Onion salt

Sea Salt

Balsamic glaze or vinegar

Olive oil

Preheat oven 425 unless you have a pizza oven, we cook them for 10 minutes 12 minutes depending on the oven! Also depends on how crispy you like your pizza. 

These make mini individual pizzas. Make sure you do enough rolls per person, I did 2-3 per person. (for the rolls follow the directions on the bag) Then after they’ve risen all day each person flattens and pulls theirs out to shape and top with desired toppings. Some family members made little calzone instead of a mini pizza. That is part of the fun, Building Your Own Pizza Bar, You can get as creative as you want and try different things on your pizza. My family loves this interactive meal, it’s fun to hear them chat, joke, and talk their way through creating their pizza’s. 

For fun, kitchen Gadgets check out my Amazon Shop HERE

Blogger Friends:

This week I joined some of my Blogger girlfriends in a recipe share because It’s always fun in the kitchen, please go check out their blogs and see what was cooking or mixing up in their kitchens. 

Rosemary = Distinctly Southern Style 

Gwen= Gwen Live well

Kim= For a Good Life

Rebecca= R You Ready to Organize

LeNysha= Fifty Fab and Traveling

Sherri= A Woman Thing

Heidi = Simply Our Society

A few more recipes I thought you would like:

Ben’s Heavenly Homemade Fettuccine

Easiest Bruschetta & Toast Recipe

Best Homemade Salsa Recipe

 Thank you for stopping by this week. I hope you enjoyed our recipe share! OX, D’Arcy

 

This post may contain affiliate links. All opinions are my own. I only promote brands that I truly love and believe in! Thank you for your support! 

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10 Summer Favorites I Can’t Live Without!

July 16, 2020

10 Summer Favorite's I Can't Live Without!10 Summer Favorites I Can’t Live Without!  I hope you won’t be able to live without them either. Summer is one of my favorite seasons, being outside enjoying the weather, dining outside, enjoying the gardens, and the long days along with pool & lake time and entertaining outdoors. With all the fun things to do, you’ll need to look good doing them, right? Here are my 10 Summer favorites I can’t live without!

10 Summer Favorite's I Can't Live Without!

Shorts, I love every length short, but the Bermuda shorts are one of this seasons biggest trends. In every shade, style, and color, you can’t go wrong with a Bermuda short. They look great paired with a blazer too. Easy to wear and even easier to style. Anything goes with a cute pair of Bermudas. Here are some of my favorites.

 

 

10 Summer Favorite's I Can't Live Without!

Sandals are making my top 10 Summer favorite’s. I can’t live without, and I found some adorable ones I have been wearing to death. My picks are sandals you’ll wear all Summer long and truly are some classics you’ll be able to wear for several Summer seasons.

 

 

10 Summer Favorite's I Can't Live Without!

Summer dresses are one of my top Summer favorites. So comfortable to wear, easy to style, and keeps you looking Chic without a lot of effort. Here are some of my favorites and so affordable.

 

 

 

10 Summer Favorite's I Can't Live Without!

Summer Cover up’s, and I adore this built-in Spf cover-up by Cabana Life. Stylish, true to size, and made of terry cloth.

 

 

10 Summer Favorite's I Can't Live Without!

One of My Summer’s favorites I can’t live without is grabbing a Summer read it’s perfect for catching some rays and soaking up the pages poolside. I am  CURRENTLY reading Life gives you LULULemons. You’ll always catch me with an Ice tea in my hand, it’s my favorite for every season! This Summer I am so happy I have Sunnies that are readers too! HERE Shop my photo below.

 

 

10 Summer Favorite's I Can't Live Without!

Coola Self Tanner is a must along with sunscreen for your Summer days. This self-tanner gives you such a beautiful glow and natural-looking tan. I love the face tanner and Oil mist too. Shop my picks below

10 Summer Favorite's I Can't Live Without!

Summer means BBQs and family gatherings, and I have found Butcher Box home delivery makes it even easier to entertain for the Summer. Delicious 100% grass-fed beef, free-range organic chicken, heritage-breed pork, and wild-caught seafood. An unbeatable value with an average of less than $6 per meal. Great -tasting, high-quality meat you can feel good about, delivered right to your doorstep. (Free Shipping) My family loves this meat and said it is the best meat they have eaten. (remember I am a mom of boys and they are big foodies) Our Vacations are planned around where they want to eat! Comes fresh frozen in dry ice packs and ready for your freezer. It’s a must for my TOP 10 Summer Favorite’s, and it will be for yours too. I love it to help build up my food storage too. (I am a Butcher box partner) Shop HERE

10 Summer Favorite's I Can't Live Without!

Making the 10 Summer Favorites you can’t live without! Summer Salads and one of my favorites would-be my Greek salad, So refreshing and light, I could eat it every day. This salad is so easy to make and you’ll love how tasty it is. You can eat it on a bed of romaine lettuce and a side of grilled chicken or just plain.

Greek Salad:

4 on the vine tomatoes cup up

1 English Cucumber cut up

1 cup Kalamata Olives

1 cup red onion chopped up

Italian dressing of your choice

Feta cheese (if doing whole30 leave off) use the amount you like 

Add all items together and mix with dressing (I leave the cheese out and top my salad when I serve) As this makes enough for 4 servings. I like to make a batch and have it for a couple of lunches. Serve as is or on a bed of Lettuce of your choice, also great with grilled chicken. 

I really enjoyed sharing with you a few of my Summer favorites and I have a few friends that are also sharing their favorites today as well. I hope you’ll go check them out. Have a Beautiful Summer day. OX, D’Arcy

Heidi =www.simplyoursociety.com

Gwen=www.gwenliveswell.com

Sherri=A woman thing

Michele=Hot Flash and Sass

Lerysha=www.fiftyfabandtraveling.com

Rosemary=Distinctly Southern Style

Melanie=Mels 2nd act

Kim=For a good life after 50

 
You might also enjoy these post:
The Ultimate Summer Bucket List
12 Items I used up this Summer
June recap
 
This post may contain affiliate links. All opinions are my own. I only promote brands that I truly love and believe in! Thank you for your support! 

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June Instagram Recap

July 2, 2020

June Instagram Recap: Summer dress outfit had all of you in love. Paired with some of my favorites, you guys love Summer dresses, and I am listening. Shop this look HERE

Summer linen is one of my favorite things and yours too. You guys purchased a ton of these pants HERE, and I wasn’t surprised because they are one of my favorite things, easy to style, and were on SALE. SHOP look HERE

Summer dresses                                                                                                                                                                                             Affordable Summer tee shirt dresses perfect for Summer. Comfortable to wear and even easier to style. Wear plain with your favorite flip flops or tennis shoes or wear as I have in the above photo paired with a hat, denim jacket, sandals and, a summer bag. Shop the Look HERE This was a TOP look you loved on Instagram. Below I have featured several affordable and comfortable to wear tee shirt dresses. #teeshirtdresses

This Outfit and Caption from Instagram had you all laughing, and that was my point! We sure needed this lighthearted and funny post. If you missed it, read it HERE and shop it HERE. 

June Instagram Recap: Instagram story’s favorite and one of my personnel favorites as well. These Splattered paint cropped lounge pants are so comfy and super soft sweatpant material. I’ve been living in these and you will too. I love that the comfort of these pants could be styled and chic also. Shop the look HERE

Summer linen is a perfect Summer fabric. Nothing say’s Summer like a cute pair of linen shorts. These $13.50 shorts were such a great deal you guys bought them up. They came in several colors, and at these prices, you can grab a couple of pairs. I sure did:) Pair with your favorite tank, denim jacket, and your set. It even looks cute with a concert tee. Shop my look HERE

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MY TOP SELLERS FOR JUNE

Homedecor:                                                                                                                                                                                                       Adding a pop of Boho Summer designer pieces to your home. Here I used some high-end designer pieces to decorate for Summer and shared with you the DUPES you could purchase to get the same look at a fraction of the cost. SHOP HERE

Sangria Recipe:                                                                                                                                                                                                      I shared this Sangria on my stories, and My DMS were flooded for the recipe. I did say how to make it in the stories and saved to cocktail highlights, but I know a lot of you like a written copy.                                                                                                                 White Sangria recipe: is a Moscato wine, one bottle of your choice 1/4 jar lemon-lime soda (sprite) 1/4 jar lime La Croix and cup chopped pineapple, cup Strawberries, 1/2 cup blueberries. Add all to a glass pitcher or serving jar… The measurements were based on the jar 1/2 the pitcher was the wine, then 1/4 soda 1/4 sparkling water ( hope that makes sense) I did the same for the Red Sangri, a bottle of sweet red wine, 1/4 soda, 1/4 Sparking water and for the fruit I used one apple chopped, 1 cup of grapes cut up and 1 cup blackberries mixed. The best flavor is to make a day ahead. I hope you guys enjoy it because this #sangriawine is a winner in my book.

Charcuterie Board                                                                                                                                                                                           The Instastory that gave me more DMS then I could handle:) My festive Charcuterie Board that has something for everyone and can feed a large gathering. It’s effortless to put together, and many of you asked for a shopping list.                                 Here is what I used this time:
Grapes
Strawberries
Raspberries
Blackberries
Blueberries
Zucchini bread
Crackers (3) types
Carrots
Cucumbers
Hummus
Verity of cheese
Nuts
Chocolate
Crostini
I like to use little dishes on my board to give hight and keep the fruit from making the crackers soggy. Also great for cheese spreads and Hummus. There are so many ways you can create a great Charcuterie board, really no wrong way to create one.                                                                                                                                                                          Below are a few of my favorite items to help you create a great board

 

 

June Instagram recap: Baked goods                                                                                                                                                           June was the first month. We started using Wildgrain bread, pasta, and pastries made fresh than fresh frozen and delivered to your door. Ready for you to bake or cook when you need it. You guys loved my stories and wanted to try the service out for yourself. Some of the best Bread, pasta, and pastries my family has ever had. With this foodie family, that is hard to say. We felt like we were in a bakery in Europe, right in our own home. You won’t be disappointed. Get $10 off with code DARCY_10 Shop HERE.

Date-Night.                                                                                                                                                                                                         June took us on a much-needed date night out at The Gateway in Salt Lake. We had dinner at Midici’s Neapolitan pizza company than A drive-in Theater experience. If you haven’t been to The Gateway in Salt Lake and live in Utah, you need to make your way down there. The outside dining, beautiful wall art murals, interactive parks, water features, window displays are so pretty and inviting. They have some unique shops and entertainment as well.

 I hope you enjoyed my June Instagram Recap, sharing all the things you enjoyed in my stories, top sellers, and items you wanted more info on. I plan to do a recap at the end of every month, as this seems to be something you have been requesting. Please leave a comment below if there is something you would like me to write or share about. Have a Beautiful 4th of July. OX, D’Arcy

 

You might also like these three posts:

The Ultimate Summer Bucket List

7 Tula Beauty Product you’ll love

20 Favorite things you’ll enjoy while staying home

This post may contain affiliate links. All opinions are my own. I only promote brands that I truly love and believe in! Thank you for your support! 

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Ways to Entertain and Dress Festive for 4th of July

June 23, 2020

 

 

Friday Bar cart styling summer Nautical, Watermelon moscow mules

Friday Bar cart styling summer Nautical, Watermelon moscow mules

Bar cart day bbq , bar cart styling , bbq fun,

Can you believe the 4th of July is a little over a week away! Seriously Summer just flies by, and I love to soak up every minute of it. This year the 4th is going to look a little different for all of us. Many of the activities we all love and enjoy May be canceled,  For instance, parades, festivals, firework displays, and breakfast in the parks. however, this doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate American and this great Country in a little different way. (Did you know Utah is the number 1 most patriotic state?) Family BBQs, Backyard pool parties, or a lake day, little sidewalk fireworks, or even a small neighborhood firework display (if allowed in your city). Family and friends are what makes a Holiday special, So put on that American the great playlist, Plan the grocery shopping list and pull out all the stops on your Home decorating.

Our front porch welcomes & celebrates America, and I hope it gets you excited for what’s beyond the front door.  I wanted to share with you a red, white, and blue nautical Bar cart perfect for serving drinks, a festive snack table to keep guests happy and tummies full before dinner, and our Stars and stripe dining table perfect for entertaining a small crowd. I hope they will inspire you to entertain this 4th of July and maybe make some new traditions.

   Tip for creating an eclectic and festive tablescape for entertaining is to gather up all the items you have in the colors theme you are using, here, of course, is red, white, and blue. Don’t worry about the patterns. A mix is part of the fun. Place all our items in your workstation, take inventory and see what your missing (plates or glasses, etc.) This act will allow for easier shopping. Another tip would be to collect items that can quickly work for other occasions (think solid colors, patterns not necessarily the Holiday pattern.)

   Try to think of other Holidays or events you could use items to decorate with. Say the Red polka dot bowl. The item could be used for Christmas, Valentine’s day, 4th of July, and even a Birthday.  Layering is also another tip, layering tablecloths, placemats, ribbon, chargers, etc. Layering adds texture, for instance, if I removed the mesh ribbon from the center of the table below, The centerpiece of the table would look flat and not as interesting. Layering creates texture. Play with the items you’ve collected and remember to group in odd numbers, use dishes as risers to give your display height dimensions, and use some unexpected things. Using denim pockets from old jeans for the silverware holders is unexpected and useful.

My inspiration was all things red, white, and blue, days of Summer from the past. Coke and cherries remind me of hot summer days and add a little nostalgia to the tablescape. I created easy shopping for you below. Some of the items I have used are vintage and some I have been collecting for years. I did find a lot of similar items or pieces that could easily be substituted. Mixing things collected, vintage and new gives it that fun pop.  For more Idea’s and products Shop my Amazon shops HERE

Now that we have the entertaining covered, let’s talk dressing festively. You could use the same concept I used for entertaining/ creating a tablescape, Collect all the Red white and blue clothing items and accessories, and create your outfits from the pieces you collected from your closet. You’d be surprised how many festive outfits you could put together from what you already own. Below you will find I created five 4th of July outfits from pieces I have owned for years. White Jeans HERE a Summer staple and my RED Tory Burch Miller sandals HERE are pieces I wear all supper long. Pair them with a Gingham top below and festive jewelry for that perfect Summer night outfit/BBQ. I added an easy shopping bar below to help you find a piece or two that works for all of the Summer season and perfect for the 4th of July. Shop the outfit HERE

4th of July outfit

4th of July perfection says the dress below, unfortunately, it sold out. Still, I listed some adorable alternatives below.  The straw bag is perfect for the Summer season, and I added this cute designer dupe bow pin to make it perfect for the 4th of July. Shop the look HERE or shop the post below 

4th of July outfit

Easy peezy outfit that says 4th of July without having a flag or saying 4th of July. Pulling red white and blue pieces out of your wardrobe that you wear all summer and pairing them together creates a Holiday look without actually purchasing a 4th of July item. Stripes are one of my favorite things, and I love you can mix a bold stripe and small stripe. Shop the look HERE or shop the page below

4th of July outfit

Chic and festive pulling basics out to create a Holiday look everyone can wear. Navy blazer, classic white button-up shirt, distressed jeans and could also be worn with Bermuda shorts add festive accessories, and you’re ready to celebrate.  Show the look HERE or Shop the page below

4th of July outfit

4th of July outfit

The easiest dress to wear and style multiple ways for Summer. Here we’re shooting for 4th of July and celebrating America, so I paired this polka dot maxi dress with a denim jacket, a sun hat, and a patriotic star bandana. Easy and festive. You could also swap out the denim jacket and wear a striped sweater over your shoulders. Swap out the sun hat for a festive headband. Shop the look HERE or Shop the page below

4th of July Summer outfits

Welcome to our Home. Remember, your entryway tells the story of what your guest should expect when they enter your home. Make it as festive as your tablescape. I’ve been collecting items since owning my Home decor store “Pages of tyme” back in California starting almost 24 years ago. Some of these pillows are a treasure from those days. The lady that hand made them from some of the prettiest fabrics. This flag and rose pillow are hand embroidered. Remember to collect things that bring you joy. They’ll always work in your home when you love them.

4th of July entertaining

4th of July entertaining

4th of July entertaining

4th of July entertaining

4th of July entertaining

I hope your Holiday week brings you joy and your ability to make fun memories, although they may look different this year.  Happy fourth of July! OX,D’Arcy

 

I have three blogger girlfriends that are sharing 4th of July inspiration over on their blogs! Please go check out their post: 

Rosemary= Distinctly southern style

            Gwen= Gwen Lives Well

             Heidi=www.simplyoursociety.com

Michele = Sooo Boca

You might enjoy these older post:

Easy Pot luck dish

Friday Bar cart

Christmas Holiday Tablescape

 

This post may contain affiliate links. All opinions are my own. I only promote brands that I genuinely love and believe. Thank you for your support! 

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My Latest Amazon Haul, 18 Items You Can’t Live Without

June 9, 2020

 

 

 

Amazon Haul

Amazon Haul=All about the Lace. This High low High-quality lace top is a piece you’ll own for a long time. I love you can wear it casually or dress it up with white slacks, heals, and dressier accessories. It looks very expensive but is so affordable. If you are in-between sizes go up, there isn’t any give in this fabric. Buttons at the neck. I paired it with these fun Tassel Statement Earrings also from Amazon. #amazonfashion (a dupe from Free People) Shop Top  HERE Shop Earrings HERE  Outfit HERE

Amazon Haul

This Cactus Kimono is so cheerful and happy. I thought it would make a great addition to my Summer wardrobe. Easy to wear over a swimsuit or pair with your favorite jeans or shorts. This Kimono is One Size fits most and truly would fit a 0-14 Shop Kimono HERE Shop the outfit HERE.

Amazon Haul

Cactus Kimono Back View

Amazon Haul

Amazon Haul= I love crocheted lace, and I adore it as a detail in a top. This Top is so cute and excellent quality, Has a rich look for an affordable price. Fits True to size and looks great paired with Summer shorts and denim skirt or your favorite Jeans. I love that it would look great layered with your Fall pieces too. This Boho Crochet clutch is also an Amazon find I’ll be using all summer long. Shop the Top HERE, Crochet Bag HERE,  the Whole outfit HERE

Amazon Haul

Amazon Haul= Boho Printed Top, This darling top adds a fun pop of color for Summer. I love it paired with distressed shorts, boho sandals, and a Crochet Bag that is also a great Amazon Find. This Top would also be cute paired with a denim skirt or white jeans. Top fits true to size. Shop The Boho Top HERE,  Crochet Bag HERE,  Shop the Outfit HERE

Amazon Haul

Amazon Haul Favorite Things: 1. Fun braided hair headband. 2. Boho Pillow 3. Striped Braided Basket 4. Assorted Barrette Set 5. Pink Hat 6. Colored Pen set 7. Fresh Lemon perfume 8. Boho Jute Circle Rug 9. Faux Snake Plant: Shop ALL  HERE

  1. Braided Hair Headband adds fun & natural detail to your hair in 1 minute. It comes in a verity of colors and makes for one quick hairdo. $15.99  Shop HERE
  2. Boho Farmhouse pillow Sham does not come with pillow insert. But for $16.99, it’s a deal. You know I love black and white, and I adore stripes. This fun pillow works in a Boho or Farm House home decor. Cute on a bench, bed, couch, or even on your outside furniture. Shop HERE
  3. Striped Braided Basket, perfect for stashing extra pillows or blankets; if you have littles, it’s great for toys or laundry. High Quality and Handmade  Shop HERE
  4. Barrette Set comes with over 20 cute barrettes perfect for keeping a few and giving a few as a gift. $8.99 for all of them, what a deal. Shop HERE
  5. Pink Hat if you’ve been following me for a while, you know I love hats, and I couldn’t pass up a pink one. So cute& stylish for Summer and even more perfect for shading your face. $14,99 Shop HERE
  6. The colored Pen set is perfect for adding a pop of color to your journal, calendar, or Bible. I’ve been using them to color code my schedule. I love the way they write, and the colors are so pretty. Shop HERE
  7. Fresh Lemon Perfume has always been one of my Summer favorites. Smells clean and fresh, not too strong, and indeed is perfect for Summer. Best is it mixes with the scent of your sunscreens well. Want a scent that makes you happy? Shop HERE
  8. Boho Jute Rug says Summer, it works well on a patio, front entryway and gives your home a Summer feel. This scent can work in a verity of home decor. Country, Farmhouse, Boho Chic, Shabby Chic, Coastal, and even Traditional.  Shop HERE
  9. Faux Snake Plant, Plants are all the rage, but let’s face it. Some spaces need a pop of greenery, but the area isn’t right for a living plant, or you might not have a green thumb. This plant and planter are perfect for that added touch.  Shop HERE 
Amazon Haul

Amazon Haul= A crisp Striped button-up Here is perfect for Summer. True to size, washes up great and goes with jeans, denim shorts, pair it with a skirt or even throw over a Swimsuit or jersey dress and knot it in the front. Here I wore with my Favorite Kut Jeans, White Blazer also an Amazon Haul Find HERE accessorized with the clutch I’ve shown a couple of times today HERE Shop the whole look HERE

LIKE My Latest Amazon Haul?  View 7 of my blogger girlfriends favorite picks over on their blogs…Links below

Heidi= Simply our Society

Nancy= Up your Game Girl

Rosemary=  Distinctly Southern Style

Rebecca= R U Ready to Organize

Gwen=  Gwen Lives Well

Melanie=  Mels 2nd Act

Kim= For A Good Life After 50

 

I hope you have enjoyed my Latest Amazon Haul. I love sharing items I just couldn’t live without along with fab deals. It is enjoyable to share not only outfits created from Amazon fashion but other things I love along with some fun home decor I’ve picked up. I know during these tough times, it’s nice to have a little news break and be able to let your mind clear. I believe it’s ok to have some joy in the storm; otherwise, we’d never be at peace. I hope this has given you the little break you needed to continue through your day. Please know I don’t take what is going on in the world lightly, and that I am praying daily for this country, it’s leaders and humanity.  Please see My Instagram post on Monday, June 1st, for more on my thoughts. HERE

Please be safe, tell your family you love them, and Have a conversation about what is happening today and over the last 400 years. Education and love start at home, and we can make a change one family at a time. OX, D’Arcy 

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A couple of things that arrived TODAY from Amazon fashion…that You can’t live without because it’s one of the biggest Summer Deals & so easy to style… UNDER $9.00 for the cutest shorts, I featured In my stories Last night Here

I grabbed the camo and the Leopard print and doing a try on and multi ways to style TODAY.

 

 

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Spinach & Tortellini Soup Recipe

May 28, 2020

Spinach & Tortellini Soup Recipe

Spinach & Tortellini Soup topped with Parmesan cheese & served with a slice of homemade garlic Bread. So delicious, your Family will love it.

Tortellini soup

1 14.5 oz can crushed tomatoes

1 14.5 oz can tomato sauce

1 15.5oz can butter beans rinsed

2 cans water (rinse out tomato cans)

1 14.5oz can chicken broth

1 16oz bag chopped spinach

1 8oz bag cheese tortellini (save until about 15 min before serving)

1 tablespoon garlic herb seasoning

1 Tablespoon dried chopped onion

1 teaspoon of salt & pepper

1/2 cup chopped onion

Parmesan cheese for topping

Add all ingredients to a soup stock pan and simmer on med-low until boiling (except Tortellini and Parmesan)…. turn to low add tortellini let simmer 5 -10 min or until Tortellini is cooked. Dish up and top with Parmesan Cheese.

Serve with a loaf of garlic bread or crusty Bread 

Spinach & Tortellini Soup Recipe

Spinach & Tortellini Soup Recipe

I created this soup a couple of years ago with items I had in my pantry, trying to create a yummy fast dinner. It’s been a quick go-to meal ever since. My Family loves Pasta and soups which make for a great combo. This soup makes a great comfort meal and is a great way to add some nutrients. It makes a big pot and is great for leftovers as well. I serve it with my Cheaters Homemade garlic bread! Recipe below.

Homemade Garlic bread!

Cheaters Homemade Garlic Bread! This Bread is so dang good I have to Make two loaves for this Family of 7!

Cheaters Homemade Garlic Bread

1 Loaf Rhodes Frozen Bread

1 cube butter

1 tablespoon of  minced garlic

1 tablespoon Garlic Seasoning

1/2 Teaspoon Italian Seasoning

NOTE: This Bread is not for someone on a diet 🙂 

First, Place the frozen loaf on a cooking sheet lined with a parchment paper, cover with a linen dishtowel.

(or cheesecloth) let rise. (follow directions on bag) Bread rising usually takes ALL day. I’ll get this ready at about 9:00 am to make for dinner around 6:00 pm.  When risen bake at 350 until golden brown. (follow the direction on packaging.)  While Bread is baking melt cube of butter in the microwave, then add garlic and seasoning and mix.  When Bread is out of the oven, brush on a heavy coating of the Butter mixture. Let cool for about 10-15 minutes slice (Bread will still be warm and will sink, it’s ok), then coat each slice with more of the butter mixture. Serve hot and almost gooey 

This Bread is a family favorite, and when my Family sees it on the counter in the morning, they literally jump for joy. They’ll eat two full loaves and if I would make three that would get eaten too. It’s so rich, soaked in butter and garlic it’s heavenly!  I serve this Bread with soups, Pasta, and even salads. If you watch my instastories and I hope you do, you’ve seen me make it several times while stay at home was in place. ( heck probably one of the reasons I’ve gained 10 pounds!) 😛  How did it get its name? Well…Cheaters because well, your cheating and not making the loaf from scratch! Nobody’s got time for that! Insert Giggle! Hince, I named it My cheater’s homemade garlic bread.

I hope you enjoyed this week’s blog post, and I would love for you to leave a comment below if you tried this recipe or are going to try it. Have a beautiful rest of your week! OX, D’Arcy

 

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7 Tula Beauty Products You’ll Love & 2 Kits

May 21, 2020

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I’ve been using these products for the last couple of months, and you guys have been asking me, “what are you doing differently? You’re glowing!” I have been using these Tula products and some of my favorite City Beauty products HERE, Coola products, HERE, HERE, HERE, and my favorite C02 Mask HERE. I’ll do full skincare and Beauty round-up soon to show you how I have been getting that Summer glow you’ve been asking for. Until I can get the full List up, I am sharing how I have been taking care of my skin in the morning with Tula.

Step 1: I start with the Tula Cult Classic face cleanser, wash my face, and rinse. Step 2: I use the Tula  So Polish exfoliating scrub and rinse. Smells delicious and is so gentle you can use it daily. Step 3: Tula Get Toned toner all over the face with a cotton ball. Step 4: I use City Beauty Serum apply with fingers Step 5: 24-7  Tula Moisture Step 6: I apply the Rose Glow & get it, balm to my bridge of the nose, forehead, and under eyes Step 7: I use a Face mist by Grace & Stella. 

      1. Rose Glow & Get it, Cooling, & Brightening eye balm = Eye Balm (think: caffeine, aloe, blueberry & hyaluronic acid), plus the addition of rosehip oil (a plant-based retinol alternative) & hydrating rosewater, so you feel instantly energized, awake & ready to glow.

      2. BEST Sellers Travel Kit= Skincare to-go. Cleanse, exfoliate, hydrate, prime—this kit gives you Tula’s best sellers in travel-size, plus this TULA blue bag. Whether you’re packing for a trip or just the gym, these products will keep your skin looking glowing, radiant, & smooth on the go.

      3. Get Toned Pro- Glycolic 10% Resurfacing Toner= alcohol-free glycolic acid toner uses probiotics and beetroot extract to gently exfoliate the skin, leaving it looking smooth, hydrated, and more even.

      4. The Cult Classic Purifying Face Cleanser= refreshing probiotic gel cleanser that goes deep into pores to remove impurities. Probiotics + superfoods help condition skin without stripping or over-drying.

      5. Glow and Get It Eye Balm= This eye balm stick delivers a lit-from-within glow while instantly hydrating, cooling & filling in the look of fine lines & wrinkles around the eyes. Provides an instant pick-me-up, so you look refreshed, feel energized & can glow & get it!

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      8. Go Getter 6 Piece Set= Get out and glow. Whether you’re getting ready for a night out or a day at home, this kit gives you some of our most popular products and our limited edition hydrogel mask

      9. So Polished Exfoliating Sugar Scrub= Get ready for your softest skin ever. Packed with healthy ingredients like sugar, a natural exfoliant that dissolves in water, and papaya and pineapple, which contain naturally occurring enzymes to exfoliate the skin chemically, this scrub leaves skin looking smoother and brighter. 

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I hope you enjoyed my little skincare round-up; I’d love to know your thoughts if you wouldn’t mind leaving a comment below. I also thought you’d like to follow me over on LiketoKnowit HERE for easy shopping. Have an excellent rest of your week.

OX, D’Arcy

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The 10 Positive Things in the Storm a Brightside Challenge: Quarantine 2020

May 14, 2020

Covid quarantine A little front porch shot, wearing a cute tee saying, “Straight out of quarantine”! Outfit Details Here

The 10 Positive Things in the Storm, a Brightside Challenge.

The hidden blessings in the storm of STAYING at HOME. This week I got together with some of my midlife blogger friends to help share some of the Brightersides of staying home. Each of us is sharing our thoughts on what we felt was a positive or the Brightside of staying home while being Quarantined. While some of our states are slowly starting to open back up, each state is doing it at a different rate and following a slightly different path to opening back up. Something unknown to all of us is how long we will be keeping our distance, not gathering in a large group, having events, the uncertainty of starting school in the fall, or having sporting events. Through all of this uncertainty, we all have experienced a “BRIGHTSIDE.” Here are a few of mine and make sure to check out my girlfriend’s blogs listed below to read their thoughts and “BRIGHTSIDE’S.”

#1. More family time, Although we have always had nightly dinners, (it’s always been important for me to have my family sit down around the dinner table, share a meal and catch up on the day.” in this time it seems even more important, even though we’re all home 24/7 I think it helps me feel more secure.

#2. Time to organize, I have had projects on my lists I’ve wanted to get done for a long time. Clean out our home storage and food storage area, tackle my gift-wrapping room, clean out, and donated items in multiple closets. Add shelves and make some areas more functional, Just to name a few. This blessing of time has helped me to accomplish my list. Check Check Check! 

#3. To do projects… I haven’t made time to do it. This included a few of the items above but also some craft projects, some fix-it projects (like jewelry that was broken) Sew on some buttons, finish my Jewelry wall, etc. (My hubby had a honey-do list that got completed too.)

#4. Share more of my recipes on the blog as this was always something people asked for from my instastories. I never had the time to actually write down the recipe as I was cooking. With “Stay at home”…I could plan out meals earlier and make the time to write down what I did through the process. Helping me to have a collection of our family’s favorite meals written down for me to be able to share. (more recipes coming soon!) Hope you tried a couple of these HERE HERE HERE

#5. Self-care and testing products, one of the reasons I started Dear-Darcy was to be able to share how I like products, what they did, and how they worked. Doing the work to help save you time and help you to not waste money on products that’s weren’t worth it. As you know, I love self-care Sunday, but having more free time allowed me to test out more and give you more reviews. I hope you checked out yesterday’s on Instagram. HERE

#6. Putting the time and effort into my business, blogging consistently, researching, and making connections. Having the time has helped me to see I can succeed in making a career out of sharing what I love and what works in “making life Chic at any age!” I have always loved chatting with clients in the shops about tips and tricks that help you in beauty, entertainment, our health, and ways to wear Fashion… I was always shocked that people would come to me with How to or what works? Then I realize If I share what works for me, it might work for you… this is how I started this adventure in blogging and social media….. I even sold our stores to move into blogging full time… then life happens, and I didn’t devote enough time to what I wanted… To have a full-time career in blogging and social media. This gift of time… has helped me to evaluate, set goals, refocus…. put all my efforts into this business, which is paying off. I have NOW learned in this time where we don’t know what’s going to happen next, and we aren’t sure of the future. That if you push yourself, even in an uncertain time, You can still achieve GOALS!

#7. Take the time to write handwritten notes. It does mean more than a text. Happy Mail is something everyone could use. 

#8. Supporting Small … As a former small business owner, I’ve always known how important it is to our communities to support local and small businesses. They are the heart of this country and what gives to our communities. Having my platform has been a blessing to help promote so many small businesses at this time.

#9. That it’s OK to relax and have a full day of binge-watching Netflix. To read or to just lay in bed! Everyone needs a day of doing nothing and that it’s ok! I am normally on the go go go and use every minute I am awake to achieve something. Work, kids, home, cooking, decorating, planning, etc. It’s OK to chill! Moving forward, I believe I will be more relaxed because: REALLY what’s important?  YOU are important, your state of mind is important, and the health of your family is important. A rest day is good for you, your health, and your family. 

#10. That I love my husband’s company, and I really can be around him 24/7!  Quarantined with him and my boys work for me. OXOX … NOW can we please go out for DINNER!!!

One of my favorite quotes ….”When you focus on the good, the good gets better.”

 

Some of my talented Blogger friends, sharing their thoughts and Brightsides 

Melanie Silk @ Mels 2nd act.com

Heidi Suydam @ Simply Our Society

Nancy Weiss @ A Two drink minimum

Michele Bellisari @ Soooboca.com

Rosemary Davis @ Distinctly Southern Style

Michele Linton @  hot Fash and Sass.com

Merry Lynch @ Braving Midlife

Gwen Gottilieb @ Gwen lives Well

I hope some of my Brightside were also some of yours! Have a beautiful weekend. OX, D’Arcy

 

 

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Mother’s Day Gift Giving Guide

May 4, 2020

Mother's day gift ideas
Call your Mom… That’s what she really wants.

Mother’s Day is this Sunday, which means it’s prime time to shop online for a gift and still time for it to arrive on time. Shopping for my mom is honestly one of my favorite things to do because even though it can be a little tricky (doesn’t it seem like moms already have everything?!), I love being able to have a day to celebrate her, give her a thoughtful gift and thank her for everything she’s done for her family. She’s seriously the best –I love you, Mom!!

I also have to call out a few of my gift ideas below because although they’re all great options, I do have a few that are indeed my favorite. I asked for these earrings by Kendra Scott to go with the ring I purchase at Valentine’s Day. Also, this mask is perfect for any mama needing a moment of self-care and seriously beautiful skin! This Candle is one I had been wanting. My hubby surprised me with one a week ago or so as a just because gift… Seriously so good, I can’t stop burning. 

I hope you find one of my favorite things for your mom and maybe grab something for yourself. I know you’ll both be happy. Happy early Mother’s Day to all the mamas out there!! You’re all fantastic and deserve the love!

Mother's day gift ideas

1. Uncommon James Candle= Nashville citrus is one amazing scent and burns over 300 hours. Shop HERE

2. Earrings= Uncommon James earrings, I love a hoop, and this is a fun take on a hoop. Shop HERE

3. Kimono= What mom wouldn’t love this kimono to finish off an outfit or to wear over a swimsuit. Shop HERE

4. Lollia Perfum set= A great way to experience the variety of Lollia’s beautiful scents. Shop HERE

5. Fresh flower Bouquet= What mom wouldn’t love a sweet, beautiful Bouquet. Shop HERE 

6. Love bracelet= A perfect way to show mom how much you love her. Shop HERE

7. Fun sipper cup= If your mom is like me, she can’t resist a cute travel cup or sitting poolside. Shop HERE

8. Co2 Lift face mask= A medical Spa facial without the downtime, seriously the best results. Shop HERE

9. Capri Blue candle= Volcano scent has been a best seller for years. Number one when I had my boutiques. Shop HERE

Mother's day gift ideas

1. InvisiCrepe Body balm= This balm seriously gives excellent results for crepe skin. Shop HERE

2. Kendra Scott earrings= A classic Kendra Scott earring that she’ll wear all Summer long. Shop HERE

3. Lounge set= Tiedye is all the rage, and this lounge set won’t disappoint. Shop HERE

4. Peepers Glasses=The best reading glasses that your mom can’t live without. Shop HERE

5. City Beauty Matte Lip= You know this is my favorite lip stain, and it will be your mom’s too. Shop HERE

6. Organizing Book = With Stay at Home, Moms have been organizing like crazy, and she’ll love this Book! Shop HERE

7. Summer Bag=, A bag mom, will use all Summer long and affordable. Shop HERE

8. Nuface= A beauty tool every woman should own. It helps fine lines and tones skin. Shop HERE

9. Slippers= Cozy and chic, these cute slippers are a must for moms. Shop HERE

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It may be Snowing for the 5th day in a row.... and looking like another week of it in our forecast ❄️🤦🏼‍♀️
If got a way to Fight those Winter Blues💙
Shopping for Some Spring pieces...Helps me✔️
My Bohmn Haul is in my stories⬆️ Today...I’ll be doing a try-on with stying tips⬆️
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Another Way to Cure the Blues... is to check out All my Insta friends with #seeourstyles below⤵️ to see what their wearing to cure the blues💙
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@seechele_styles @hayley.constantino @mrsjp16 @emilysarmo @carcar62 @queeninbetween @darcyvandenberg @coasttocoast2 @granola_n_grace @musingsofashopaholicmama @styledbyjeanne @forensicfashionnotes @jtouchofstyle @dousedinpink @themidlifefashionista @iamterrib @distinctlysouthernstyle @cammishappyplace @marjoriedstyle @ladyinstripes @robinlamonte @apinchofplaid @joannekatherinestylin @a.two.drink.minimum @fashionista_in_the_city
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#midlifestyle #midlifefashion #midlifestyletips #midlifestyle #midlifeinfluencer #springstyle #winterstyle #outfitoftheday #distressedjeans
Happy Valentine’s Day❌⭕️ I hope you have a Happy Valentine’s Day❌⭕️
I hope you have a day Full of lOVE❤️ 
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I have a house full❤️ Making love waffles for breakfast and the Boys asked for help to cook Salmon and asparagus for their Girlfriends for dinner❤️ 
Nothing would make me happier❤️💋♥️ Having and full home full of LOVE is the BEST Valentine’s gift♥️💋😘
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Do you have plans for the day? Breakfast, Brunch, Or Dinner? Headed out or staying in?
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#valentinesday #ox #dayoflove #valentinesinspo #familylove #beret #valentinesoutfit #sundayvibes #midlifestyle #midlifeinfluencers
I’d win, in that Pillow fight😂 And trust me y I’d win, in that Pillow fight😂
And trust me you’d fight for these Pillow cases by @loveyouthsecret 💙💙💙
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No bed head, Helps with wrinkles, 2x Softer then silk, has the most amazing cooling effect and the quality is amazing 💙💙💙💙Love the button closure. 
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#bestsleep #pillowcases  #bedtime #midlifeneeds #midlifehelp #perfectsleep #midlifeblogger #utahblogger #paidpartnership #sheetsnob
“You change your life by changing your heart”❤️♥️
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This quote is really something to live by❤️♥️
You will live a much better happier and healthier life❤️
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Mixing Hearts and plaid for A Casual Friday outfit inspo, heading into this Valentine’s weekend❤️
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Any fun plans tonight?
We’re headed to dinner with one of our Sons and girlfriend and Then I have a fun Event to attend later tonight❤️♥️
Watch my stories for some fun sneak peeks🎥📸
Think it involves some Spring previews🎥📷
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#fridayvibes #valentinesweekend #valentinesoutfits #fridayfeels #outfitinspo #valentinesvibes
Gimme those LIPS💋💋 ♥️ I used to say that Gimme those LIPS💋💋
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I used to say that to my boys when they were little♥️💋nothing sweeter then kissing those little lips and cheeks ♥️💋♥️💋♥️💋
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It’s sad when those days are long gone...Mama’s of littles.... cherish every moment kissing those little lips💋 because in a blink, their 6’5 and kissing other lips💋🤷🏼‍♀️
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Now... let’s talk the POWER of Black... it truly does have the power to hid that Rona 15🤦🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️🤪
Check out these fab jeans linked on my @liketoknow.it 
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 #LTKstyletip #LTKworkwear #valentinesdayinspo #valentines #valentinesdayoutfit #lipsweater #valentinesoutfitinspo #valentimefun #datenight
Pizza and pj’s is always a good idea🍕🛏 ♥ Pizza and pj’s is always a good idea🍕🛏
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 I could have #nationalpizzaday  once a week😂🤦🏼‍♀️🍕❤️
How about you?!do you love pizza? What’s your favorite kind?❤️🍕♥️🍕
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I love a good good thick crust margarita pizza with extra garlic and sauce🍕 but I’ll take a good cheese pizza too❤️🍕❤️🍕❤️🍕❤️🍕❤️🍕
My family loves a good meat lover or BBQ chicken or a white pizza🍕
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#pizzalover #pjsallday #pizzandpjs #pizzainbed #valentinespjs #valentinesweek #midlifeblogger #midlifestyle  #supportsmallbusiness #supportlocal #eatsofeden
Starting off Monday... with my to do list on my @t Starting off Monday... with my to do list on my @tidbitsplanners 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸
I have a crazy week this week and I am so thankful this planner has everything I need to stay on task✔️ Time slots, habit tracker, goal lines, messages, notes and a full calendar! 🌸✔️🌸✔️🌸
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I took a much need break away from social media and work yesterday 😉💕
Sometimes you just need to do nothing!
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What’s your week looking like? Do you use a paper calendar/planner?
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Blowing into Friday like... bubble gum Barbie🍬💗🍬
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Happy National Bubblegum Day💕🤍💕🤍💕💕🤍💕🤍
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This week was like bubble gum and BLeW bye🤣 Have any fun plans for the weekend?
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It’s snowing like crazy again here❄️ I have a lot going on...TODAY in my stories It’s my day to SHARE ALL Things Valentine’s... and YOU know I take my Shares serious 😊 I am sharing Valentine’s Day ideas galore.. Outfits, decor, gift Ideas, shopping finds, Tips, gift wrapping inspo and some food finds🤍❤️💗❣️
Make sure to tune in because it’s gonna be a fun day! 
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Also NEW BLOG post up... Valentine’s Outfit inspo your can copy☝🏻 and a Blog share with these cuties🤍
🤍 @lululoves7_ 
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Tomorrow is Our Valentine’s IGTV tour hop... With some fun ladies and I’ll be sharing Our home for Valentine’s Day🤍💕❤️🍒❣️💗🍬⭕️❌
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Sunday is the Super bowl🏈
I’ll be cooking up some fun dishes and sharing🏈🏈🏈
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So see... many fun things happening around here, so make sure you tune in😘😘
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Happy Friday Pretty Ladies💕
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#nationalbubblegumday #fridaythings #fundayahead #bubblegum #barbiestyle #bubblegumbarbie #midlifewomen #midlifeinfluencers #havefunatanyage #heartsunnies #hotpink #valentinesinspo #valentineoutfit #utahblogger
CELEBRATING YOU🍾 is one of my Favorite things t CELEBRATING YOU🍾 is one of my Favorite things to do♥️ Happy Birthday @skicoachben God knew he’d be blessing ME when he brought YOU into this world! I love you😘 Happy Birthday Babe❣️
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Celebrating this man today🍾❌⭕️
How’s your Thursday going?
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Make sure to still tune into stories... I am sharing our adventures, Valentine’s inspo is still going strong and sharing sweet @cammishappyplace for our All things Valentine’s week share❤️💕 Head to her stories and check out the cuteness she’s sharing today😘❣️💝🍓💗🍒💘
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#hubbiesbirthday #valentinesshare #allthingslove #valentineinspo #midlifewomen #midlifeshare #shareweek #midlifeinfluencers #lovethisman #celebrateeveryday #happycouple #couplegoals #happylifehappywife
"Though, February is short, it is filled with lots "Though, February is short, it is filled with lots of love and sweet surprises." ❤️💘❣️💖💕
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HOW to Wear it 3 ways for  #wearitwednesdays 
❤️ Pencil skirts are always a great idea✔️ They LOOK great on every figure and come in ever length....Even easier to style♥️🤍♥️🤍♥️🤍♥️
Seriously as easy as Jeans✔️✔️✔️
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Style 1. with a sweater and leather jacket & heels 2. style with a graphic tee, a cool Teddy coat and kicks, and 3.pattern play, with mixed prints and classic accessories ♥️🤍♥️🤍
Really the options are endless...so next time instead of grabbing jeans grab a pencil skirt and switch it up a bit 🥰⭕️❌
Specially for the month of February ❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️
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Headed out of town Today for my Hubbies Birthday tomorrow 🥰 I love his Birthday, it’s just another thing that make February a Happy month🥰♥️🥰♥️
Did you know most people do not like the Month of February? I didn’t know that either... I was looking up quotes for February, and all of them are about death, winter, short month and completely depressing 😢 It’s always been the month of love to me❤️ ( I have always been a 1/2 full girl)  month Full of Pink and Red,  A fun Holiday to celebrate ( school Valentine’s parties were the best) and I loved it was a short month❤️ gets us to Spring faster...
Then When I met Ben, it added in another thing to celebrate 🤍HIM!! On TOP of that we added in our Anniversary ❤️POW..Something to celebrate every week in the Month of ❤️ 💗♥️💕
See how I spun that🤣🤪 The most dreaded Month by many is ONE of MY most favorites❤️ 
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They say it’s ALL in our attitudes and I have to agree....
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5 of my most favorite people also have Birthdays this month❤️
@clanlarson @lewis.melissa @__kaylarene, My Aunt Mary and KJ🍾🍓🍾🍓🍾
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So Tell me something YOU are grateful for in this Beautiful month of February ❤️❄️❤️❄️❤️❄️
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Reminder to tune into stories for all things full of Valentine’s❤️🤍❌⭕️
And TODAY’s share @brookerusher 
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#threewaystowear #waytowear #waytowearpencilskirt #midlifeinfluencer #utahstylist #utahblogger #midlifeblogger #monthoflove #blessings🙏 #countyourluckystars #wearitwell
What’s better then sharing a smoothie with a fri What’s better then sharing a smoothie with a friend?
Gifting 2 Friends a $100 gift card each🎉from @jambajuiceutah 
I’ve teamed up with my good friend @jbcookinghost 
To Gift two lucky winners a $100 gift card each... in celebration of Galentines💝💘🍓🥤🍒💖♥️
Easy entry ..............CLOSED
Simply 
- Like this Post
- Follow me
- Follow @jbcookinghost 
- Follow @jambajuiceutah 
- Comment your favorite smoothie 
- ✔️That’s it.... what an extra entry tag a friend, each friend is another entry.
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This is No way affiliated with Instagram, has no cash value. Must live in the USA valid 2/2-2/5/2021
Winners will be announces on 2/6/21 by randomly 
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#jambajuice #smoothielover #midlifefun #midlifeinfluencers #galentines #foodiefun #saltlakebloggers #utahfoodies
Popping into Tuesday’s like I own it💕♥️💕♥️💕♥️💕♥️
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Another little Valentine outfit inspo... easy to recreate ... for this #tiptuesday & #shopyourcloset You’ll need:
❣️A fur vest
❣️A Red or shade of pink 
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❣️ favorite pair of cropped jeans
❣️ Fab Nude heals
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Make sure to tune into stories for our Valentine’s Share week⭕️❌
Today I’ll be sharing my Month of Love Clothing rack💕❤️💗♥️💘❤️💝♥️💕💗❣️
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So you LOVE the Month of Love? Decorate? Wear festive clothing? Bake? D treats for you family & friends? If YES to any of the above.... I’ve got Fun things in store this Week & All month long😘💖🥰
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#killershoes #thegateway #waterpoppers #valentineoutfit #outfitinspo #midlifeinfluencers #heartsunnies #monthoflove #valentinesinspo
“No matter where we live, friendship is universa “No matter where we live, friendship is universal. Our friends offer love, laughter, and a shoulder to cry on.”
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Kicking off February, the month of Love & National Friendship month with 2 exciting Shares, to get your outfit inspirations flowing with #seeourstyles ladies and our Everything Valentine’s week Share❤️💕💗
If you are in need of some major #valentineoutfit ideas go check out all these cute ladies:❤️💕💗

@seechele_styles @mrsjp16 @hayley.constantino @emilysarmo @carcar62 @queeninbetween @darcyvandenberg @coasttocoast2 @granola_n_grace @musingsofashopaholicmama @styledbyjeanne @forensicfashionnotes @jtouchofstyle @dousedinpink @brightonabudget @themidlifefashionista @iamterrib @distinctlysouthernstyle @cammishappyplace @marjoriedstyle @ladyinstripes @robinlamonte @apinchofplaid @joannekatherinestylin @a.two.drink.minimum @fashionista_in_the_city
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Joining in the Week of All things LOVE Valentine’s Share... is my Cute friends....💘🤍❤️💖
- @poisedpetite 
~ @mrsjp16 
- @brookerusher 
- @cammishappyplace 
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Make sure to watch stories for daily Valentine’s #inspiration and our daily Friend share🥰😘 It’s gonna be so good❌⭕️
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#nationalfriendshipmonth #outfitinspiration #valentinesoutfits #friendsshare #valentinesdayinspo #monthoflove #everythinglove #loveinspo #midlifewomen #midlifestyle #midlifeshare #midlifeinfluencers
Sunday is a time when you sit back and reflect on Sunday is a time when you sit back and reflect on all the blessings that you have received. Smile at all the good things that you are enjoying."
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I hope your Sunday is full of blessings and  Love❤️ What did you do today?
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Finishing off a week of Winter Looks... heading into a New fun Share week... so stay tuned ❤️💗💕
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Live on the Blog is Our Favorite’s from @sunvalley 👆🏻👆🏻link in the Bio👆🏻👆🏻
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Reminder ...The recap from all my Winter looks from this weeks @sunvalley Idaho trip is also up on the Blog.
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#sunvalley #sunvalleyidaho #winterlooks #skitrip #skibunny #winterseason #sunvalleyskitrip #travelblogger #wintertravel #midlifestyle #midlifeblogger #midlifeinfluencers #travelinfluencer #travelgram #skioutfitinspo
There’s Just one legitimate Synonym for Friday: There’s Just one legitimate Synonym for Friday:
BOOM SHakalaka 🍾❤️🍾❤️🍾❤️🍾❤️🍾❤️
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Winter Looks are still coming in HOT✔️ for SHARE week...Guess what? TODAY is MY day.... My sweet friends are sharing me❤️ so make sure to stop by their stories to see why they follow me❤️ 
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I’ll be popping on stories and sharing my FAVORITE Winter pieces.... do a quick styling and I have a recap of ALL this weeks ❄️ WINTER outfits up on the BLOG☝🏻
LINK in BIO👆🏻As A Bonus ✔️ In STORIES ALL be sharing my Winter closet, how I organized and store All my Winter clothes in one place🧥🥾🧤🧣
💯 of you voted to see it...in my polls✔️ Thanks for tuning into stories and voting❤️
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TODAYS ❄️Winter look is a little edge with a lot of Cozy.... Jackets on Sale Too❄️ I wore supporting small🛍 shopping @sunvalley and let me tell you I recieved so many compliments on the jacket and the jeans✔️ perfect sass and Comfort❄️ Along with warmth❤️❄️❤️❄️❤️❄️❤️❄️❤️❄️❤️❄️
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 Shop your screenshot of this pic with the LIKEtoKNOW.it shopping app http://liketk.it/376U5 #liketkit @liketoknow.it Download the LIKEtoKNOW.it shopping app to shop this pic via screenshot #LTKSeasonal #LTKstyletip #LTKsalealert #wintershare #winterfun #skioutfit #skitown #snowboots #beanielook #distressedjeans #midlifestyle
To appreciate the beauty of a snowflake it is nece To appreciate the beauty of a snowflake it is necessary to stand out in the cold."

- Aristotle❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ Another Sun Valley Ski trip in the books⛷✔️
One of my favorite places with one of my favorite people❤️❄️❤️❄️❤️❄️❤️
I’ll have our must have places to visit in Sun Valley up on the blog this weekend:) ❄️⛷❄️⛷❄️
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Our Winter share week is going strong and TODAY’S day is @melanie.rae.miller head to my stories for more details😘
Tomorrow is my Share day and I have some questions for you in stories so go answer😘
I’ll also have This weeks Winter Trip outfits up on the BLOG tomorrow to help you references everything in one spot❄️⛷
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Do you ski or snowboard?
If so what’s your favorite ski town?
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#shareweek #skitown #apresski #skioutfit #skitown #sunvalley #sunvalleyidaho #skivacation #skitrip #skistyle #couplestrip #coupletime #sunvalleyskitrip #skiclothes #couplegoals #skivacation #skitravel #roadtrip #marriedcouple #skilife
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