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Winter Casual Outfit Inspirations

January 9, 2023

Winter Casual Outfit Inspirations

Winter Casual Outfit InspirationsHappy Monday, Pretty Ladies🌸

Need a little causal outfit inspiration? I thought I would share what I have worn lately. Several of these outfits are what I wore to the hospital while caring for my mom. I needed outfits that were comfortable, easy to wear, warm, and still looked put together. Hospitals are cold, so layers are great. Being comfortable was also essential for extended stays as well. 

What I wore last week….Fit these criteria. 

Cold winter weather looks… Layered up✔️ from leggings, flares, and skinny jeans…. This a little inspiration to shop your closet and see what you can create from what you have…

Winter Casual Outfit Inspirations

Chico’s Cashmere & cotton blend loungewear set. (fi s true to size) Paired with New balance tennis shoes and Free People coat

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Winter Casual Outfit Inspirations

 

Pact leggings, Cami & sweatshirt, fits true to size. Cote  of London puffer vest with cap sleeve, Free people jacket, cashmere wrap by Chico’s as a scarf, New York cap, and New Balance tennis shoes.

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Winter Casual Outfit Inspirations

Banana Republic straight-leg with wide cuff, One of my go-to jeans lately, Easy to pair with anything from a sweater to a button-up with a blazer. You’ll love them too (fit true to size). Today, I’ve paired them with a Loft Ski Sweater (both on sale) layered with another closet must-have, the Faux leather vest by Chico’s, and finished with Platform loafers.

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Winter Casual Outfit Inspirations

Easy and comfy Leggings paired with Free people’s sweater make for the perfect winter weekend outfit. 

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Winter Casual Outfit Inspirations

Amazon sweater, Mother’s jeans, Old navy plaid coat, and can you believe Walmart winter boots? Easy look that makes for great wardrobe builders, with a little added statement piece. These are pieces you’ll find yourself grabbing over and over.

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Winter Casual Outfit Inspirations

This outfit looks Chic but is so easy and comfy to wear. Metallic jeans, Metallic turtleneck, faux leather quilted vest. Great platform loafers.  

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Winter Casual Outfit Inspirations

Sweater pants and a sweater from H&M (old), but I’ll link similar. Easy to wear, cozy, and makes a great outfit to travel in. (all fit true to size.)

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Winter Casual Outfit Inspirations

My Go-to outfit lately is Spanx flared denim in a vintage wash. Fair Isle sweater in brown tones, Free People Jacket, Social threads tote. Beanie with Chealse boots. 

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Thank you

Thank and for stopping by and reading today’s day’s blog post. “Winter Casual Outfit Inspirations” Do you love winter layers? I would love for you to tell me n the comments. You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

 

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Cheaters Homemade Garlic Bread

January 8, 2023

Cheaters Homemade Garlic Bread

Cheaters Homemade garlic bread

Hello, Pretty ladies.

Today’s Sunday recipe is one of my Family’s all-time favorite garlic bread! I shared a little of their reaction below. I hope you try this recipe, and let me know in the comments. Have a great Sunday. 

 

Homemade Garlic bread!

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

Garlic Bread Recipe:

Loaf Rhodes Frozen Bread

One cube butter

One tablespoon of  minced garlic

 Tablespoon (1) Garlic Seasoning

1/2 Teaspoon Italian Seasoning

NOTE: This Bread is not for someone on a diet 

How to:

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

(or cheesecloth) let rise. (follow directions on the 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 directions on the packaging.)  While Bread is baking, melt a cube of butter in the microwave, then add garlic and seasoning and mix. 

When the Bread is out of the oven, brush on a heavy coating of the Butter mixture. Let excellent for about 10-15 minutes slice (Bread will still be warm and will sink, it’s ok), then coat each piece with more butter mixture. Serve hot and almost gooey. 

Family’s reaction:

This Bread is a family favorite, and when my family sees it on the counter in the morning, they jump for joy. They’ll eat two whole loaves; if I made 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 stories, and I hope you do, you’ve seen me make it several times while staying 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, you cheating and not making the loaf from scratch! Nobody’s got time for that! Insert Giggle! Hence, I named it My Cheater’s homemade garlic bread.

 

Thank you

Thank you for stopping by and reading today’s day’s blog post. Do you love good garlic bread? I’d love for you to tell me in the comments. You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

 

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5 make up products from 2022

January 6, 2023

Five makeup products from 2022 changed my skin’s look and how I did my makeup.

5 make up products from 2022

Hello pretty ladies, 

I hope your first week of the new year is going well. I wanted to share five makeup products that significantly changed how I did my makeup and what it did for my skin. Video HERE where you can get a visual. These five makeup products either helped give my skin a dewy/glow or helped me achieve a better or easier look. As we age, our skin loses its natural youthful glow. I found products that help achieve that glow without glitter sinking into pours. It is all about the light.

I had girlfriends comment on how good my skin was looking, and even though I will give a lot of credit to my skincare regimens, it was because of the products I added to my makeup routine that gave my skin the appearance they were noticing. 

 

✨ It’s all about the glow✨

 

Here’s what I used to get that dewy glow in 2022✨

5 make up products from 2022

Trinny London BFF serum

Trinny London BFF– de-stress-tinted skincare formula helps to reduce the appearance of everyday stress on the skin. Instantly plumped and radiated.

Use wear alone or layer for desired coverage. Great on aging skin, as it doesn’t settle into pores. 

 

5 make up products from 2022

Olivier Midy-Eclat Midy-Face oil

Olivier Midy face oil-It helps your skin and gives a beautiful glowy & dewy complexion. It allows makeup not to sink into pours and achieves that plumper, dewy completion. Apply all over after moisturizer.

See how to layer skincare HERE properly.

*Note the product is pricy, but you use very little, so it lasts a long time.

5 make up products from 2022

Charlotte Tilbury-Hollywood flawless filter

I wear  #3, fair pale, Hollywood Flawless filter

It gives you a youthful glow! This is a game changer in the glow department ✨✨✨ apply to the forehead, nose, and cheekbones before you apply your foundation or tint.

 

Charlotte Tilbury- Eyebrow set 3

Three products in one easy set!

–medium brown brow lift a pencil, 

–legendary brow= micro precision tinted brow gel

–Brow fix =brow serum gel to keep brows in place

It makes doing your eyebrows easy and fast✔️ This was something I struggled with, as I never really did anything to my brows as a teenager or later. Brows weren’t a big focus in the 90s, and mine had a natural shape. They were always very light, and so was my hair, so it never occurred to me to make them darker to frame the eye. (even in my modeling days, they never touched my brows)

Now, darker, more pronounced brows are a big trend. It’s funny how a brow style trends. I have read the thin 1990 brows are coming back. However, I will be sticking with my natural brow, darkened. The Charlotte Tilbury eyebrow pencil, tint, and gel help you to achieve easy shaping (pencil) and darkening (tinted brow gel) and stay put with the brow serum gel. 

5 make up products from 2022

Charlotte Tilbury- Filmstar Bronze & Glow

Contour and Highlight powder in light/medium/Clair-moven 

This due set comes in two sizes, so if you want to try it out, the small due is $29, Shown here. I just ordered the full size, as I love what it does for my skin. You apply as you would any highlighter on the forehead, nose, and cheekbones.

5 make up products from 2022

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Have you tried any of My Make up favorites from 2022?

 

Thank you for stopping by and reading today’s blog post. “5 makeup products from 2022” I’d love you to tell me if you have used any of these products in the comments.

You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

 

Did you know I have a shop on Amazon and live reviews with shoppable collections?

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J Jill After Christmas Sale

January 2, 2023

J Jill After Christmas Sale

 

J Jill After Christmas Sale

Hello Pretty Ladies,

After-Christmas Sales are the BEST, wouldn’t you agree? Come to Shop J Jill After Christmas Sale with me ♥️ 40% off and an extra 50 % off of SALE items (the lowest price). I found some great BEST sellers, Awesome Wardrobe building Basics, and Winter Basic Best sellers✔️

I headed to our local outdoor mall Station Park. You know it’s a favorite of mine. To hit all the after-Christmas sales!

 

 

J Jill After Christmas Sale
Winter layers
J Jill After Christmas Sale
Buffalo check
J Jill After Christmas Sale
Cute neutral sweater.

J Jill After Christmas Sale
Cant’s go wrong with denim
J Jill After Christmas Sale
View of the Station Park Location
J Jill After Christmas Sale
Denim is always great.

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“Add a little fringe-Camel Sweater from the J Jill After Christmas Sale.

J Jill After Christmas SaleThe relaxed open-front Sweater is the perfect layer to complement cool-weather outfits. It’sIt’st from soft yarns in textured stitches to create the cozy feel you love. We added fringe at the hemline for a fun finish. Wear it over tops and tunics with your favorite jeans, leggings, and pants.

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“Perfect wardrobe builders

J Jill After Christmas Sale

Our crew-neck sweater is knit with cotton-rich yarns for a cozy feel. A chunky braided cable-knit design adds an elevated look. The classic fit and texture will have you reaching for it again again, this season. They are ribbed on cuffs and hemlines.

 

Our denim trousers have a flattering full-leg shape with a trend-right look that elevates any outfit. We’ve added classic details like back welt pockets, belt loops, and angled front pockets. The versatile option to add to your work-to-weekend wardrobe. With button closure.

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The perfect Winter accessory 

J Jill After Christmas Sale

The perfect layer for any and every day. Knit with the softness of a sweater for a layer of lightweight warmth, and you’ll reach for A SCARF all winter long. Plus, the neutral tones work with so many styles in your wardrobe.

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You can’t go wrong with denim.

J Jill After Christmas Sale

We love our cuffed jeans in a straight-leg style and your favorite high-rise fit. So made You’ll love to pair this feel-good style you so many tops and tees made by Orta Mill’s indigo-flow dyeing process that reduces water, energy, and chemical mills. You’ll find whiskering at the front—fly front with button closure. Classic 5-pocket styling. Wide cuffs tacked at the side seam.

Our new quilted woven jacket is the third layer you’ll Reach for this season and the next. with a trend-forward wavy quilted pattern, creating stunning textural appeal. Functional denim tack buttons on the front add contrasting detail. Patch pockets.

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Easy Pullover

J Jill After Christmas Saleeasy pullover adds a cozy element to outfits with its thermal-inspired waffle texture. Designed with cotton-rich yarns for softness and warmth, it will be your go-to style on colder days. Folded cuffs finish the long sleeves. You’ll find it with leggings or pants and your favorite jeans and skirts.

 

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J Jill Sherpa-Pocket V-Neck Cardi

J Jill After Christmas Sale long-sleeve, three-button cardi is made from an ultrasoft lightweight cotton blend, so it drapes beautifully and feels as good as it looks. Classic ribbing finishes the cuffs, Sherpa patch pockets, and hemline. We designed it with a versatile shorter length, so it looks seamlessly layered over a dress as it does with a tee and leggings.

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Thank you

Thank you for stopping by and for today’s day’s blog post. Are you an After Christmas sales shopper? I’d love for you to tell me where in the comments. You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

 

Did you know I have a shop on Amazon and live reviews with shoppable collections?

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How to Make Easy Creamy Garlic Mushroom Pasta

January 1, 2023

How to Make Easy Creamy Garlic Mushroom Pasta

Hello pretty Ladies, 

 Today’s Sunday Dinner recipe for my series on Instagram, “In the Kitchen with D’Arcy.” It is A delicious and easy Creamy garlic mushroom pasta.  View the Video Here.  If your family is anything like mine, they love a good pasta dish, and this one is rich and delicious, with great flavor. It’s also very easy to make, yet it tastes like you’ve been slaving in the kitchen for hours. I like to serve it with a fresh green salad and garlic bread. Enjoy

 

How to Make Easy Creamy Garlic Mushroom Pasta🍝

Sauce Recipe:

1 cube butter

1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic

1/2 cup diced onions

2 baskets of Mushrooms (I like to mix two mushrooms of choice)

2 cups heavy cream

Romano cheese 

Parmesan cheese

Asiago cheese

2 teaspoons Italian seasoning 

Salt and pepper to taste

1/2 cup of White wine (if you wish)

Freshly cooked bacon crumbles

Start by sautéing onions with garlic in butter over medium-high heat. Cook them until translucent, and then add the mushrooms. Season everything with salt, and black pepper, then cook until the mushroom has reduced in size and become golden brown. (Add 1/2 cup of wine if you wish)

Next, add cream and cook until the liquid is

Creamy After, add the cheeses, 1 at a time, and lower the heat to medium. Simmer the sauce for 3- 5 minutes or until the cheeses are melted.

✨Pasta cook as directed on the package

I used Fresh pasta from @duecucina in @shoptotemlake 

Cooking with a @hexclad pan from my Amazon shop.

 

Thank you for stopping by and for today’s day’s blog post. Are you an After Christmas sales shopper? I’d love for you to tell me where in the comments. You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

 

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A Year of Cabana Life Resort Wear

December 28, 2022

A Year of Cabana Life Resort Wear

Cabana life resort wear year recap

Hello Pretty Ladies,

Are you headed on Vacation? Sharing today A Year of Cabana Life Resort Wear. Resort wear with Cabana life SPF 50 clothing for the whole family, perfect if you’re headed somewhere warm🌴✨ In 2023, I know I have planned a couple of vacations. If you follow me, you know I love to travel and am always looking for an adventure.

I am sharing a year recap of Vacation resort wear🌴🌸 The piece I love traveled so well, looked great, and you could wear it from the pool to lunch or shopping! I was lucky to have traveled a ton in 2022 from Florida, California, Idaho, Montana, South Dakota, Wyoming, Nevada, Seattle, and several weekend getaways. Cabana Life clothing came with me on every trip.

Protection from the sun without having to apply harmful sunscreens is essential, as I have dealt with skin cancer. 

I love that most of the pieces can be transitioned to other seasons and dressed up or down! Check out my Travel recaps for more on every 2022 travel destination. Not only do I share how I styled each piece and what I loved about it for that trip, I give you some great travel tips and must-visit places to eat and see. Click on the Travel tab or the links below.

 

Cabana Life Makes for Great Gift-Giving
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Cabana Life's New Summer Collection
Sag Habor Jumpsuit
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4 Vacation looks from Cabana Life
4 Vacation looks from Cabana Life
4 Vacation looks from Cabana Life

A Year of Cabana Life Resort Wear
A Year of Cabana Life Resort Wear
A Year of Cabana Life Resort Wear

 

Sale’s UPDATE until 1/3

  • Year End Sale 

  • Extra 40% off sale section with code 2023

  • Kid’s & men’s styles start at less than $20

  • Shopping page: https://www.cabanalife.com/collections/sale 

Shop Cabana Life and SAVE 20% with code DARCY20

 

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Thank you

Thank you for stopping by and reading “A Year of Cabana Life Resort Wear.” Are you headed on Vacation in 2023? I’d love for you to tell me where in the comments. You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

 

Did you know I have a shop on Amazon and live reviews with shoppable collections?

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What to wear for Apres Ski

December 14, 2022

What to wear for Apres Ski

What to wear for Apres Ski

 

Hello Pretty Ladies,

 Tomorrow, I have a “Fashion Fix” segment on ABC “s What to wear for Apres Ski.

( Stream live from anywhere  HERE. )

I thought it would be fun to share some Winter apparel to wear for Apres ski or items you can take on your next ski trip. So I shopped at local places to pick up things I thought were unusual and pieces you could wear all Winter long, whether you ski or not.

What to wear for Apres Ski

Winter Apparel 

Living in Utah, you need several good winter pieces to keep you warm, but let’s face it, if you like me, you want to look cute too…this is where Apres Ski comes in….

For Apres ski, you don’t have to be a skier. Whether you’re heading to the lodge for a yummy drink or a delicious meal, you could look like it. Because let me tell you, many ski areas have fantastic food.

Or if you’re Heading out to shop in a mountain town. For example, park City, Ut, Big Bear lake, Ca, Sun Valley, ID, or Aspen, Co. These looks will fit you right in.

What to wear for Apres Ski

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Above is what I wore in today’s Segment. 

 

Definition of Apres Ski

Apres Ski: social activity (as at a ski lodge) after a day’s skiing

One of my favorite parts of a ski trip is getting dressed for Apres Ski.

I love A faux fur Sherpa layered look, but I also adore the ski sweater, layered puffer jacket, and great snow boots look. 

This is the time to wear the fab beanie and faux fur-trimmed pieces and layer up.

Shopping Local

We Have a cute full-service Ski shop in Eden, Utah, called Diamond Peak. They have everything you need for skiing, snowboarding, and in the warmer months. Biking in warmer months, everything From hard goods to some of the cutest clothing for Men, women, and children.

Here I picked up this cute Obermeyer mountain scene ski jacket with fur collar, so cute for Apres Ski,  paired with wax-coated black jeans and a fair isle sweater. Assorted Beanies,  especially fur Pom poms, make a great accessory and Mittens. Being warm and cozy also is a must for cozying up by the fire with a warm drink.

Super soft and warm mock neck tunics and Sherpa pullovers also help keep you warm while being perfect for Apres Ski paired with leggings or jeans, cute Sorel fur-lined boots, a beanie, and an excellent puffer jacket.

Shopping in small specialty shops makes it easy to find unique pieces for Winter that help you look chic while being layered up.

Diamond peak carries= Patagonia, The North Face, Helly Hansen, Obermeyer, Mountain Hardware, Rossignol, Burton, Volcom, Roxy, Smartwool, Hot Chilly’s, Angel, Sorel. You can follow them on Instagram HERE, Or call (801) 745-0101 to order

What to wear for Apres Ski

Winter Looks from Evereve 

Here is a fun collection from Evereve (not shared on the Segment), but pieces I thought had a fun Apres Ski vibe. 

 

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What to wear for Apres Ski
What to wear for Apres Ski

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Thank you

Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to read “What to wear for Apres Ski! Do you like an excellent Ski trip or Apres ski wear? What would you love a gift guide of? I’d love for you to tell me in the comments. You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

 

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10 Items To Make Your Guest Room Special

December 12, 2022

10 Items To Make Your Guest Room Special

 

Hello Pretty Ladies, 

10 Items To Make Your Guest Room Special For a holiday,

Having guests in your home can be special and overwhelming. I personally love entertaining and having company. My love of traveling has allowed me to find things I love to have while traveling, and I thought those would also make a guest room feel homey and give that extra welcoming touch. 

I have put together some guest room essentials you could add to help your guest feel more comfortable on their visit. 

 

 

10 Items To Make Your Guest Room Special

Guest room Essentials


HARRA HOME Modern Gold Design Pump Bottle Set

27 oz Refillable Shampoo and Conditioner Dispenser Empty Shower Plastic Bottles with Pump for Bathroom Lotion Body wash Massage Oils, Pack of 3 (White). I love the simple and classic design.

VETIVER 3 Pack Qtip Holder Dispenser with Bamboo Lids –

Apothecary Jar Containers for Vanity Organizer Storage – Bathroom Accessories Set for Cotton Swab, Ball, Pads, Floss also great to store mini travel essentials you might have picked on a trip and didn’t use. 


Turquaz Linen Lightweight Long Waffle Kimono

Unisex Spa Robes For Women And Men I have two robes in each of our guest rooms, and it’s such a thoughtful item to have, as most people forget their robes. 

Capri Blue Volcano Candle –

Aqua Petite Signature Jar Candle – Luxury Candles – Soy Candles with Notes of Sugared Citrus & Tropical Fruits – Scented Candles for Home (8 Oz) If your guest is a candle lover, its a nice touch for them to have one they can burn in their room, while they’re getting ready or maybe if there reading or working in their room. 

Godiva Chocolatier Chocolate Holiday Truffle Flight –

12 Piece Limited Edition Assorted Gift Box – Gourmet Dark, Milk, and White Chocolate Truffles for Chocolate Lovers 

VIVAGO Biodegradable Bamboo Toothbrushes

10 Pack – BPA Free Soft Bristles Toothbrushes, Eco-Friendly, Compostable Natural Wooden Toothbrush. Perfect to have on hand for those who forget their toothbrush.

Hammam Linen White Bath Towels 4-Pack –

27×54 Soft and Absorbent, Premium Quality Perfect for Daily Use 100% Cotton Towel Having a fresh stack of white towels in their room that they know they can use is helpful.

Multi Charging Cable, Multi USB Cable

3A 4FT USB Charging Cable Nylon Braided Universal 4in1 Multi Charger Cable Adapter Type-C/Micro USB Port, Compatible with Cell Phones and More (Silver, 2Pack) You can never have too many or the right charger.

Marble Jewelry Dish –

Ring Holder, Having a place to put your jewelry is so thoughtful and helps with a little mishap of losing jewelry.

Queen Size Wingback Platform Bed

Frame with Upholstered Button Tufted Headboard /8″ Under-Bed Storage Space/ Wooden Slats / Noise-Free / Box Spring Optional / Easy Assembly, Light Grey Having a pretty bed is a special touch. 

 

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A couple of little extras I also think are important.

A clock, A little night light as your guest don’t know their way around in the dark. A cozy throw blanket to cozy up and read. And in the closet, I like to keep a couple of extra pillows and a blanket. (TIP: have a couple of different pillows, as everyone likes a different type to sleep on.)

 

Thank you

Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to read “Guest Room Essentials”! What are you looking for this Holiday season? What would you love a gift guide of? I’d love for you to tell me in the comments. You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

 

Did you know I have a shop on Amazon and live reviews with shoppable collections?

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Easy Festive Bread for the Holidays

December 9, 2022

Easy Festive Bread for the Holidays

Garlic Butter Wreath pull apart 

Easy Festive Bread for the Holidays

 

 

Hello Pretty Ladies, 

Have you started planning your Holiday party menus or have a party to attend and need to take an appetizer or side dish? I have an Easy & Festive Holiday Wreath. Pull apart your family, and friends will love. 

Easy Festive Bread for the Holidays

Garlic Butter Wreath pull-apart

Recipe: 

2 packs of jumbo biscuits 8 

1 1/2 sticks of melted butter 

1-bushel Fresh basil

1 1/2 cups Sugar plum grape tomatoes

3/4 cup Parmesan cheese or Mozzarella 

1 tablespoon minced garlic 

1/3 cup Johnny’s garlic spread/seasoning 

Coconut oil spray for pan

Bundt pan, a wooden board or platter to serve on.

Heat over to 350

Easy Festive Bread for the Holidays
Easy Festive Bread for the Holidays
layering
cover with foil until almost done

Directions:

Spray the bunt pan with cooking spray, open one can of biscuits, and layer in a bunt pan, overlapping slightly. Add melted butter, Johnny seasoning, garlic, and mix in a bowl. 

Coat biscuits with butter and seasoning, sprinkle with cheese, 1/2 the tomatoes, and 1/2 the basil. Repeat layer 2nd can of Biscuits, slightly overlapping, cover with butter and seasoning, and sprinkle with of tomatoes and basil. (reserving a little for garnish)

Cover with tin foil and place in over 350. Depending on overtakes 35-45 mins to bake and 10-15 min 

Easy Festive Bread for the Holidays

Take out of the oven, slide the knife around the edge, and flip onto a serving board or platter. Garnish with remaining tomatoes and basil.

Full How to video HERE

pull apart bread

 

Let me know if you try this recipe in the comments. What’s your favorite Holiday recipe? I’d love for you to tell me in the comments. You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

 

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This Years Gifts to Give & Receive

December 2, 2022

This Years Gifts to Give & Receive.| For Her

This Years Gifts to Give & Receive

 

 

Hello Pretty Ladies,

Happy Friday! I hope you have something festive to do this weekend! Maybe you’re Decorating for Christmas or shopping for the holidays. Whatever is on your list, I hope you take some time for yourself, as this season can be stressful and tiring for us Mamas.

I hope I can help lessen a little of that stress with a couple of gifts given Ideas for the girls on your list. 

These 4 Items are hot hot hot this season and work for almost any age lady on your list from 13 to 75. Unfortunately, because these items are BEST SELLERS, they sell out FAST! However, they do restock often, and I try to share alerts on my Instagram stories. 

From “Oprah’s Favorite Things”- to Lululemon’s Sherpa belt bag. These will be this year’s GIFTs To GIVE & Receive. View my Instagram Reel Here

This Years Gifts to Give & Receive

4 Gifts to Give to Her🎁 This Christmas

Today: All 4 Items are Fully in stock:

Lululemon 

Lululemon Sherpa belt bag restocked -This handy bag is perfect for holding your essentials hands-free. Wallet, phone, keys, and card wallet. Even a lippy and other conditions. Perfect for taking walks, running errands, and traveling. It comes in 3 colors.

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Stanley Tumbler

Stanley Tumbler is fully stocked in all colors. 

This 40oz Rumbler is all the rage. It has a handle, fits all cup holders, and keeps your beverage hot or cold for hours (really days). It comes in several colors, perfect for getting that water intake in. Have a coffee lover? Grab the coffee mug! An ideal gift that keeps their coffee hot for hours! 

This Years Gifts to Give & Receive

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Barefoot Dreams Throw

Barefoot dreams throw- Buttery soft and a must for the cozy girl. The sales version and the like dupe are great options she’ll love in stock.🎁 I have been a Barefoot dreams fan since our youngest was a baby! I was obsessed with the softness and did his nursery in Barefoot dreams. He was so tactile he was also obsessed and couldn’t be without something Barefoot dreams. 

Shop the Barefoot Dreams Blanket and the Dupe below: (tap the photo below)

 

Spanx Air Essentials 

Oprah’s favorite thing= Is the Spanx, air essential lounge pieces ✔️✔️

Buttery soft, so comfortable, easy to travel in, and yet chic enough to dress up a touch. Wear traveling, run errands, grab a coffee with friends or be comfy at home. You’ll want it in both colors. 

This Years Gifts to Give & Receive

4 Gifts to Give to Her🎁 This Christmas

Shop the Spanx Air essentials (tap on the photo below)

 

Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to read “This Year’s Gifts to Give & Receive!” What are you looking for this Holiday season? What would you love a gift guide of? I’d love for you to tell me in the comments. You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

 

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D’Arcy

D'Arcy
Welcome to my blog, Where I share Fashion and lifestyle over 40. A Former Clothing Boutique owner, Interior designer by Trade! Boy mom, Sharing Tips, DIY’s, Recipes, Home inspiration, Ways to style what you own and create ways to look & feel stylish at any age! I love a good deal and I adore luxury! I share how I mix both. While sneaking in Chats about midlife issues. Midlife Now, isn’t what it was for our moms!
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Summer Time favorite Moment’s… A little Saturday S Summer Time favorite Moment’s…
A little Saturday Series, I am doing to finish out Summer…
we officially have 4 more weeks left of Summer☀️🪴🪏🌻

I thought it would be Fun to share some moments that make my “favorites”

Come Back Next Saturday to see what made my list….

Today’s “summer Moment’s”.. is hitting the  Local Farmers Market weekly…Supporting Small and Local…
@mcfarlandfamilyfarms 

Pick up Fresh flowers, In season fruits and Veggies that I am not growing in our Yard, Grab a few made from scratch items, like breads, jams & Honey. Pick up  dairy products and have a bit from the Taco truck…

Look up the nearest local Farmers market to you… make an outfit out of it…
Trust me it will be a “Favorite Summer” moment for you too… that you’ll make it a weekly moment like we do🌻🪏🪴☀️

Tell me, what’s something you do in the summer to make “moment’s”?

Live life| Summertime moment’s| create the life you want to live| Romanize your daily life | style over 50 | farmers market| utah Famers markets|

I love my @alicelanehome Fabric Tote… it’s perfect & sturdy  for all your shopping 👨🏼‍🌾
Garden Morning Walk- 🌱🌸🪻🌻Friday Flower series J Garden Morning Walk- 
🌱🌸🪻🌻Friday Flower series 

Join me as I share a few seeding tips on Hollyhocks and the difference between Heirloom seeds and other seeds.

Stay tell the end ..about why my Hollyhocks are special , 
plus the variety 
I have From Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello Home 

🌸🪻🌱🌼 Want some of my Hollyhock seeds? I will send you a variety pack to the First 10 people who DM me their address. And❤️ Like this post and comment “Seeds”
6 Quotes 🖤that get you thinking… 4 is one of my f 6 Quotes 🖤that get you thinking…

4 is one of my favorites✔️ 5 is something we should all strive for…

How timeless is this cute linen dress?
Perfect summer to fall transition piece- style with a blazer and boots for fall or a cute suede jacket✔️

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Linen dress| timeless style| over 50 Style| transition summer to fall
Style over 50 —The Gingham Edit—- 5 outfits to w Style over 50

—The Gingham Edit—-

5 outfits to wear NOW and transition into FALL from 
2 Pant sets, 1short sets, a skirt set and a dress✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️

Perfect for watching a Sports event, headed to the farmers Market, lunch with the girls or grabbing a coffee..
#these Gingham outfits a put together chic and styled perfectly for over 50✔️

Which one’s your favorite?

I’ll go first… all of them got a ton of compliments 😉

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Gingham outfits| style over 50| affordable fashion| utah influencer
Trust me.. you’ll want this ✔️ Affordable Linen j Trust me.. you’ll want this ✔️

Affordable Linen jumpsuit 
A free people inspired by piece with the cutest tie back

Fits tts and has pockets

Wearing a strapless built in bra top in brown  tts 

Brown  slide Sandals  with  buckle another affordable find 

Gold Budha girl bangle bracelets, water proof and so light weight 

Gold hoops 

Cashmere sweater over shoulder by quince

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🍁 🍂 Cozy Season is fast approaching Kids are star 🍁 🍂 Cozy Season is fast approaching 
Kids are starting school and Apples are starting to be harvested🍂🍎

Do you like to do a little home refresh?
I do… A cozy candle, add in a few warmer colors, a Throw and a accent  pillow or two🍂🍁

Maybe a new coffee table book, a little accent piece or two….

I headed into Homegoods and found a few  Cozy things to refresh your space giving all the Ralph Lauren vibes.

Homegoods | Ralph Lauren| | Nancy Meyers| Country grandma | English country| traditional home | Horse theme| plaid| Horsebit| utah influencer| over50 style
Styling Gingham over 50 Chic and Classic ✔️ Girl Styling Gingham over 50 
Chic and Classic ✔️

Girls Night Out-but IN Outfit ✔️
 

 Ponte front pleat kick flare -pull on front tummy panel pant. 

⚠️Save 15% off with my code:
In link

 -semi cropped back zip sweatshirt 

Both pants and sweatpants in color poppy

No iron Navy and white gingham button up 3/4 sleeve  a favorite 

Nude ankle strap kitten heal 
Tts and so affordable 

Julie voz jewelry

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Gingham over 50| Style over 50|. Outfit indpo| summer to fall | wardrobe builders
Pottery Barn? Or Walmart? The prices say Walmart Pottery Barn? Or Walmart?

The prices say Walmart but the quality says Potterybarn🍂🍁

Just in time for a little refresh and add a little something New to your Fall collections? 

I’ve found some fun things you’re going to love at really affordable prices..

🍁Add 🍂
-The scents of fall 
-a little warmth and coziness 
-Perfect pieces to serve & entertain with
- pumpkins your use now until Thanksgiving

Grab NOW.. these pieces will sell out⬇️

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Fall decor| fall scents| pumpkins| serving pieces| cozy home| utah influencer|
—3 WAYS TO STYLE— The best tip any stylist could —3 WAYS TO STYLE—

The best tip any stylist could give you…
Is when your shopping and something catches your eye, make sure you can style it or wear it 3 ways.

This helps you get more use out of your closet, which also helps you  to create different outfit with items you already own.

How cute is this babydoll eyelet lace dress, with v neck and slightly puffed sleeve. An affordable find that can be styled so many ways. 

I created 3 easy to style with this great summer to fall transition dress. 

1. Coastal- shell necklace, raffia sandals with a straw bag
2. A little western with red cowboy boots, a scarf, Horsebit necklace, and a cowboy hat 
3. Work wear- styled with a blazer,cane and leather kitten heals and a cane clutch with tortoiseshell chain handle 

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3 ways to wear| midlife style| fashion tip| utah influencers | style over 50
Happy Sunday Pretty Ladies❤️ Today’s “ In the Kit Happy Sunday Pretty Ladies❤️

Today’s “ In the Kitchen with D’Arcy” Sunday recipe is a long time Family favorite.

🍏🍎Apple Cinnamon Cake Muffin Recipe:

Perfect for those who love Apples but also love a good coffee cake.
I know your family will love them as much as mine does.

Perfect recipe when you have an abundance of Fall Apples 🍏 🍂🍎

Comment “ Recipe” and I’ll send the full recipe over to you. 🍎🍏

Ephesians 3:20
“Lord, I release every limit I’ve placed on what You can do.
Expand my vision, increase my faith, and do immeasurably more through my life than I could ever accomplish on my oren.”

Made from scratch | Family recipe| Apple recipe| Morning muffins or afternoon snack
Look chic and put together in the morning…☕️ or re Look chic and put together in the morning…☕️ or relaxing in the evening with a glass of wine 🍷 

❤️Satin pjs you’ll want to live in or take on your next vacation!

-Red satin cami 
-Red lobster 🦞 and beach printed satin pants and match robe

All sold separately and fit tts. I am in a small/medium robe and Small pant and top

🛍️On sale too ✔️

What I wore on our family Bear lake trip.. look at that lake view ☕️☕️☕️ perfect summer view

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Melanoma Facial Cancer Journey Part 9 6 Clean Bea Melanoma Facial Cancer Journey
Part 9

6 Clean Beauty products I used up and loved so much I reordered.
 
Being diagnosed with Melanoma Facial cancer in December, has been quite the journey, to say the least! Leaving me with a facial scar from my eye to my jaw, and really left me wanting to learn more about Melanoma, what causes this deadly cancer and ways to heal, protect myself, and hopefully help others.

1 part of this journey was to clean up my beauty products, as our skin is our biggest living organ and woman put deadly unhealthy products on it and in it every single day.

6 Clean Vegan and organic Beauty products I loved & reordered: 

-100% Grass Fed whipped Tallow cream
Super hydrating and great moisturizer 
- The Standard Hair oil is a must for healthy hair
-SPF 30 Tinted moisturizer 
—Best seller Perfume that gets you compliments 
- sunless tan anti aging serum
-Super Serum hydrating and leaves your skin feeling silky.

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Want to know more about my journey… the How, Why, The process and what I’ve changed… I have 8 other detailed post up in my feed, and a highlight tab …Sharing my supplements , my daily clean green drink, my beauty and make up routine, our house hold cleaning products, What really is causing melanoma (and it’s NOT the sun) what we use- how I completely cleaned up our families diet (even though we eat really organic and healthy and removed All plastics from our home. Along with the complete Melanoma journey from diagnosis- surgery-detailed steps and healing..

My 4th Laser surgery needed for the healing processes is coming up soon.

Melanoma cancer| beauty| Skin cancer | over 50 | utah content creator
🪻🍃🌸Friday Flowers… Perfectly Dried Hydrangea’s ev 🪻🍃🌸Friday Flowers…

Perfectly Dried Hydrangea’s every time.

My tips on how to dry your Hydrangeas to use for future flower arrangements and perfect for upcoming Fall decorations 🍂

With summer coming to an end it’s getting to be the perfect time to harvest your hydrangea plants 🪴 

I have dried hydrangeas over two years old that look perfect ✔️

Do you have Hydrangeas in your garden?

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Today’s “ In the Kitchen with D’Arcy” 🍋Is perfect Today’s “ In the Kitchen with D’Arcy”

🍋Is perfect for those lemon lovers🍋

My Easy Meyer🍋 Lemon pound cake
Moist, delicious and pretty too. garnished with lemon slices and lavender It’s perfect with your Saturday morning coffee or served for dessert on Sunday dinner.🍽️ 

Comment “ Blog” and I’ll send the recipe to you!

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My denim dress is a best seller for me💛 Comment shop and I’ll send you the link
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🍋lemon pound cake| lemon lovers | recipes| Meyer lemon pound cake | 
From my kitchen| homemade
Who’s crushing on Butter yellow? It’s great paire Who’s crushing on Butter yellow?

It’s great paired with white and denim but come Fall it looks beautiful with shades  of grey, dark denim, and pretty paired with burgundy too for a fun twist.

This chunky knot cardigan is so good I own it in 5 colors 💛💛💛

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Style over 50 | color combo | sunshine and a change of flowers
Love a good “wear NOW and later.. You know it’s Love a good “wear NOW and later.. 

You know it’s an add to cart!  When you can wear a piece multiple ways or style it for several seasons✔️

This is a dress you can do just that with✔️

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Wear now & later | over 50 style/ grwm| utah content creator | dresses you’ll love
The DEAL I seriously couldn’t believe…. Looks like The DEAL I seriously couldn’t believe….
Looks like pottery Barn you won’t believe is Walmart …

Normally $59 NOW $20

If it was PotteryBarn it would be $159

Large pedestal vinyl wicker baskets with plastic lining for plants .. outside or inside 

💡But think of all the other things you could use these for..
-Rolled towels in bathroom or by spa/pool
-pool toys
-Outdoor sports equipment 
- inside blankets, toys, cut storage 
-🎁great gift idea- bridal shower/ new home/ birthday Add a tree or shrub 

Seriously so good I purchased several .. two for my front porch refresh two for my back yard to put ferns in and a couple for gifts etc

💄 the lipstick bslm you’ll love
WA - color

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15 Outfit I Wore ——JULY—— A little outfit recap o 15 Outfit I Wore
——JULY——

A little outfit recap of a few of my favorite looks from July…

A few piece that would be great Fall transition pieces too.

I can’t wait to share with you the new pieces and Outfits I have in store for you in August… So many great wardrobe builders and a few on trend pieces to mix in with your classic pieces❤️
Along with a few Fall pieces working their way in to my wardrobe🍂🍁

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Have a beautiful Sunday

Midlife style | July fashion| summer style| over 50| utah style| utah content creator|
Facial Melanoma Cancer Journey Part 8 ❤️I’ve fou Facial Melanoma Cancer Journey 
Part 8

❤️I’ve found…when life deals you unexpected hurdles, and things that could potentially knock you down… you’ve gotta, put on those big girl panties and turn it around! 
Stay strong, fall to your knees🙏🏻 And put it in  Gods hands…. Then you can let go and follow the process, and with that comes the strength to look at the good you could do and share, along with finding ways to make everyday special…

⚠️Self-care Saturday-
Mohes facial surgery in January, which left a facial scar from eye to jaw..
Months of healing and 3 facial laser treatments with 3 more to go…

 ✔️Products and tools I’ve been using and would highly recommend to help heal facial scars & take care of skin over 50

🌸A few tips to romanticize everyday life, my daily green drink, which is good for everyday health, but also helps heal you.

The mask I was unexpectedly surprised with… 

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Comment “Drink” for my daily green drink and morning NAD supplement 

I’ve been sharing my journey since December… and have 7 other parts here in my feed, if you want to look back and see the process and journey…
I also gave a highlight bubble with saved info etc.

⚠️Reminder to Make your skin check appointment ❤️

Melanoma Cancer scar | over 50| healing| Romanticizing your daily life|
Keeping it short and sweet… Life’s to short to fi Keeping it short and sweet…

Life’s to short to fill it with the wrong things❤️ 

Be intentional, protect you peace, and fill it with the right people❤️❤️❤️

Have a beautiful weekend Pretty Ladies❤️

Outfit details are shared over on my Liketoknowit or simply comment outfit or send me a dm

Midlife| thoughts| protecting peace| protecting what’s important | linen dress| linen blazer
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