Dear D'Arcy

Scents of the Season: Frasier Fur by Thymes

December 11, 2017

Frasier Fur candle by Thymes

Frasier Fur candle by Thyme

Hello Beautiful’s

Don’t you just love the smell of Christmas?

I love all the different smells of Christmas, Holiday baking, Smells of cider and cinnamon but my Favorite is the smell of a fresh cut Christmas tree! We’ve always had a fresh tree in our living room and this is the first years we have a fake Tree…. I was really missing the smell…Until my Cute Friend gave me this Candle by Thymes called Frasier fur It really is the perfect Pine tree scent. I purchased more at a cute Local gift shop called Treasure Basket in South Ogden, Utah.

This Candle comes in every size and a bunch of cute options to match your Holiday look! Burns clean (meaning if you burn it long enough it doesn’t leave wax along the sides!) TIP: Always make sure you have enough time to burn a candle, lighting for a short amount of time will ruin the burn flow and leaves the wax building up on the sides! Makes a great Gift!

I Wish you a lovely day full of the scents of the season, OX D’Arcy

The lidded Gold Frasier Fur candle shown above

My Favorite Dish soap

Giving back….How YOU can plan a Homeless giving bag night!

December 4, 2017

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Giving back… Service project-Homeless giving bags. Goal for 2017 was 300 bags! We went over goal 310!

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Setting up the product for a successful assembly night

Items included in each of the bags.

This Years bags …Hope Community health service donated these fabulous back packs

In years past we use the xxlg zip lock bags (I’ve purchase at Target)

Community that come together for a good cause

I thought I would share with you one of my favorite nights of the year….. Our Annual Service project for the Homeless “giving bags” I started organizing this event 3 years ago with the idea if a family could make 5 to 10 bags a family “what could a community come together and do?” “Well it Takes A Village”

Is a true statement! My first year I set a goal of 100 bags and made a list of items I felt would be helpful to people in need, created a Facebook event with my idea and the list of items and a start date for collecting items and a Assembly date . Letting them know I would provide Refreshments and treated it like a Holiday party!

Here is A sample of what I sent out on a Facebook event for this Year with a goal of 300 bags!

It’s our 3rd annual Homeless Giving bag service project assembling Night… We did 220 bags last year and I would love to do 300 this year!

For those of you that helped, donated and assembled … We deliver a large portion to the streets of salt lake and Ogden & then families take 5/6 bags and Handed out to Homeless in need ALL year! It was a great way to give back and help people in need on the Street!

Donations can be dropped off at my home…. NEED BY NOVEMBER 27th…..Here’s or list of Items were looking for….(Any amount is perfect you don’t have to get all 300 of an item) Please just comment what your getting and how many so we can keep track of what’s needed❤️ Assembly night will be December 3rd ( A Donation of time is wonderful too for assembly night!)

Xxlg zip bag 300 (Vandenberg’s provide)

Waters. 300

Granola bars 600

Fruit snacks 600

Cup of noodle 300

Vit c 300

Tooth brushes 300

Tooth paste 300

Beanies 300

Socks 300

Gloves 300

Hand sanitizer 300

Cheese crackers 600

Mints roll 300

Hand warms 300

Comb 300

Soap 300

Any donation’s is wonderful to make this “give back” event wonderful!

As the items start arriving I keep track and keep adjusting our needs on the event page. As we get to the last week of donation deadline I put out a need on a regular Facebook post and other social media….. I feel blessed people always come through. People really do want to help and do care to help a good cause. We’re lucky to live in a great community of wonderful people who want to give back.

We started a family tradition with handing out our giving bags….We have a couple of other families go with us to Salt lake. We enjoy dinner at Cheesecake Factory, See the lights at Temple square and hand out bags with our families at a couple of shelters. It’s always an emotional night 1. there is so many in need you feel heartbroken 2. It really helps you count your blessings 3. It warms your heart to see peoples face when you give them a bag 4. Your children (any age) really love being apart of something so special.

Family photo from 2016 viewing the lights in Salt lake city

You too can start a” Giving bag” service project start small 50 bags and ask your family, friends, neighbors and community members! You’ll be shocked how fast your bag items add up!

I am happy to answer any question you may have, just leave a comment below. OX, D’Arcy

Thanksgiving looks for Fox 13 Fashion segment

November 3, 2017

Fox 13 The Place Thanksgiving Holiday looks

The set on The place of Fox 13

To Watch the segment view on link below

Fox 13 Fashion Segment

Thanksgiving is a fun Holiday with families celebrating in All different ways. I put together looks that work for watching football, heading out to shop, having a nice dinner party or going out for a fancy buffet dinner. I hope some of these fun outfits help inspire your Thanksgiving Holiday look.

Need help putting together outfits from your very own closet? I help you create fun looks with YOUR own clothes. Contact me or leave a comment for more details.

Hope you have a great fall day! OX, D’Arcy

Thanks to my cute Mom Models, Wendy, Melissa, Jen

How to Mix Texture and Patterns Fox 13 Fashion segment

October 14, 2017

Mixing Textures and patterns fox 13 fashion segment

A great way to kick off fall…. I am talking about mixing texture and patterns with this years top trends Velvet & embroidered. While mixing in Falls classics and staples denim & plaid… I hope you enjoy this segment and learn a couple of fashion tips & tricks.

To watch this segment click on the link below

Fox 13 Fashion Segment

Thank you to my cute Models Shanelle, Kjirsten And Britney

All of these clothing pieces were provided by Chic Style Utah visit Chic Style instagram

Working in collaboration with Chic style, All outfits styled by myself.

Oktoberfest At Snowbird, Utah! Annual Couple’s weekend!

September 26, 2017

Pumpkin Beer with Whip cream, Sounds weird but it’s so good!

Beautiful mountain view for Oktoberfest weekend! Fall in Utah you never know what weather your going to get, in the mountains! Snow, rain or Shine it’s alway’s a great time!

Cheer’s to a great weekend with friends!

Snowbird, Utah in little cottonwood canyon!

Fashion shoot in the Fall leaves!

Fall foliage is Stunning in the Fall up at Snowbird, Utah in the little Cottonwood canyon! Perfect for a fashion shoot!

We love the opportunity to take the Scenic drive home.

Ruth’s dinner, Emigration canyon!

Oktoberfest is the world’s largest Volksfest. Held annually in Munich, Bavaria and Germany. It’s a 16 to 18 day folk festival running from mid or late September to the first weekend in October, with more then 6 million people from all around the world attending the event every year. During the event large amounts of beer are consumed, along with traditional foods, amusement rides, vendors and games.

Did you know you didn’t need to head to Europe to join in on the fun? We have a great Oktoberfest right here in Utah…. Head up Little Cottonwood canyon to Snowbird from August to October and experience all the same fun! Snowbird’s Oktoberfest was awarded one of America’s 10 Best Oktoberfests and we agree! While this event can be a family affair, activities, music, food and brews, We chose to make it a couples weekend. It’s a great chance to get together with friends and enjoy the activities without having to look after littles! Nothing like catching up with friends and enjoying a beer to catch a break from parenting for the weekend!

Ben and I started going to this event 8 or 9 years ago I believe, (Ben is Dutch and he loves the German food, some is similar to Dutch! Schnitzel, Bratwurst, Sauerkraut, potato salad, apple strudel and of course the Soft pretzel!) We heard about the event and at that time it was only in August, every year it has grown larger and each year Snowbird extends the dates. Now it goes until October! My hubby suggested it as a little one night getaway, a date night I couldn’t pass up! As we both moved to Big Bear lake, Ca. when we were 10 and the Oktoberfest was a huge tradition in October in Big Bear growing up, we both had fond memories! Snowbird didn’t disappoint, we had a ball and truly thought the event was so entertaining and so well done, we started making it an annual event. A couple years into going to our annual Oktoberfest date we decided it would be fun to share with friends and invited a couple of couples….and well it’s grown to several couples and a whole weekend event.

We start to plan our weekend in the month of July, we look at the dates Snowbird is hosting that year and pick the weekend that works for everyone. We like to stay at the cliff lodge and book Friday to Sunday! This allows us to have time at the Spa or pool on Friday and enjoy dinner together! Saturday we have the whole day to enjoy the festivities of Oktoberfest. Oktoberfest closes at 6pm so we’ll stroll to the outside bar and play some yard games and enjoy the time in the mountain air until it’s dark. Then we’ll head to our dinner reservation and maybe hit the spa before it closes. It makes for a really fun filed day and nobody wants to have to drive home, plus its fun to enjoy a wonderful Sunday breakfast after sleeping in!

I can’t believe I don’t have pictures of the day everyone dressed up in traditional costumes and I really can’t believe I don’t have a picture of me in my hubbies hat, he bought in Germany when Hudson was almost 3, that I wear every year and have been collecting pins from Oktoberfest since we’ve been coming! (well, some years I don’t have, because snowbird sells out fast!) I might have to take a quick day trip next year on opening day just to grab one before they sell out! Note: to Snowbird…Order MORE souvenirs! They are always out of Small and Med tee’s & sweatshirts and never have pins come late September! They do always have plenty of cool Beer Steins for the year and are refillable for a fee. I love collecting the steins and incase you didn’t guess, I really like beer!

The large food tent never disappoints! The entertainment, dancing (funky chicken & Polka) and all the Authentic German food has us partaking for hours. It’s a standing joke, if my husbands missing….he’s getting Strudel! Ben is alway’s searching out food so he is one happy guy at this event!

Have a family and want to make it a family affair? This event won’t disappoint, there’s plenty to do in the beautiful mountain setting, from the mountain coaster, 100 person Aerial tram to ride to the top of the mountain & listen to the Alphorns echo from atop Hidden peak, vertical drop, rope course, climbing wall, bungee trampoline, tree climb, bounce houses, games and plenty of food & shopping tents. The whole family will have a ball!

I look forward to this weekend every year and I hope I inspired you to want to take a drive up little cottonwood canyon next Fall for Oktoberfest! OX, D’Arcy

Fall textile trends you’ll love…Styling for Fox13 The Place today!

September 15, 2017

So excited to share the textile trend this Fall with you. This Fall you will be seeing a lot of Chunky knits, embroidery and Velvets. This will be on clothing, shoes and bags. I love that we’re seeing a lot of texture and that some old favorites are making a come back. As for you feet…booties are bigger than ever!

I hope you can catch my Fashion segment today at 1:00 on Fox13 The place, I be talking more about these trends and share some fun ways to style them.

Incase you missed today’s style segment you can view it here

Thank you to Kjirstin Mich’l and Shanelle Russel for being my models!

If you have any styling needs or questions, please leave a comment below and I will try to help you. Have a beautiful day! OX, D’Arcy

Fall Fashion Trends featuring Kut from the Kloth clothing brand

August 25, 2017

Fashion Segment featuring Kut from the kloth clothing

Fall Fashion Trends

Styling Cute Fall Trends with Kut from the Kloth Clothing brand. If you have been following me for awhile you know I am a huge fan of Kut from the Kloth. They make a jean body for every figure and their fit is amazing. If you haven’t tried Kut…. You really must. If you had and didn’t LOVE… You must go try on another body style because there is a body style that will fit and YOU will LOVE.

Kut doesn’t just make denim… they make the cutest tops, jackets and dresses. The quality is Amazing washes up fabulous and has a classic timeless feel with current trends. I was very happy to do a whole fashion segment on just their brand as it’s one of my favorites. Here’s a peek at what’s coming for Fall…..Floral’s, embroidered , plaids, leather, suede and of course ALL kinds of denim and body styles.

Watch the segment on The Place on link below

Fox 13 fashion segment

I hope you will watch the segment & pick up some tips that will help you style your Fall fashion or shop a couple of these looks at Kut from the Kloth

Have a great day! OX, D’Arcy

Bar Cart Friday! Fun way to Entertain…

July 21, 2017

Happy Friday Beautiful’s!

Just a quick little post for Friday Bar cart Beautiful!

Today I wanted to share with you a fun little date night or even Boy’s Game night idea for your bar cart! Super easy & quick to throw together idea for a fun Night. Just a couple Items to throw this look together! If you’ve been following me you know I love to entertain and have been a collector of thing’s I think will make for good serving pieces or fun props that you can use over & over! Here’s some tips on what to look for to make your carts come together with easy….

I love the Word BAR I picked up at Homegoods and use a ton! Look for words you would use like EAT & Yum if you don’t drink! (Bar can be used for…. Candy BAR, Coco BAR, Cup cake BAR) You get the Idea! I love trays and consider this Coke Cola crate a tray (found mine on etsy) Collect fun Cups that can be used for multiple occasions. These lidded Mason jar glasses work great for picnic’s, Ice Tea, lemonade and perfect for game or movie night! I save cute bottle or cool soda cans and use as props. Glass jars are great to serve food and treats out of! Use things around your house…Like games, silk flowers, real plants, candles, books for risers Etc.

Collecting serving pieces & glass ware that can serve multiple occasions is smart… Don’t get to caught up in a theme you might not be able to get multiple looks out of it! Think Glass, White, solid colors or a pattern if you can use it for multiple seasons or holiday’s! ( I collect black and white stripes and polka dots) Which can be used for many occasions!

See my other Bar Cart idea’s Here…… BBQ, Tropical, Cinco de Mayo, Vacation ready, Girl’s Movie night, Summer weekend

Hoping you are enjoying My Bar cart Beautiful Series!

Have a great weekend Beautiful’s! Ox, D’Arcy

Friday’s Bar cart Beautiful= Summer Weekend

July 14, 2017

Hello Beautiful’s!

It’s time for Friday Bar cart styling = Hot summer night’s Nautical theme & Watermelon Moscow mules….

I hope your having a wonderful Summer! It’s been a really HOT summer in Utah! All anyone wants to do is float in the water or do something indoors! So I hope your staying cool!

We live in a lake town in Utah and I am a California girl at heart! So the nautical themed bar cart for Summer just feels perfect! This would be cute by your pool or a cute Summer Birthday party theme.

I don’t know if you remember a couple months back, when I decorated the Junior Leagues annual Gala? It was ” A night at the Cape”…. Which had me collecting a ton of nautical decor! (I had to do something with it!) Another inspiration for our Summer Bar cart! I hope this inspires you to have fun with your Bar cart and decorate it for the seasons!

My Favorite Drink these day’s is my Watermelon Moscow Mule cocktail creation! Yum! You can make a Mocktail by leaving out the vodka..

A copper cup ( I think it’s a must)

Ginger beer (our fav is Fever Tree) 1 bottle makes 2 drinks

club soda

vodka (leave out if making Mocktail)

lime

mint for garnish

3 slices of watermelon

ice

Fill your copper mug with Ice, pour 2 shots of vodka in mug, squeeze in the lime add to side for garnish, use 1/2 of the ginger beer in each mug….set aside!

cut up 1 water melon slice into 2 for garnish and other 2 watermelon slice’s put in plastic bag and smash into juice…

add juice to both mugs you set aside & stir top off with club soda and finish garnishing with watermelon slice a sprig of mint! YUM…If you try it leave me a comment and tell me how you liked it!

Hope your enjoying your Summer loves! OX, D’Arcy

Affordable Outfit Details & sharing a couple tip’s

June 26, 2017

Hello Beautiful’s! Today I wanted to share this fun little outfit I picked up for under $50 at Forever 21 while in Las Vegas with my mom! A Super cute pink stripe bell sleeve off the should top $17.99 and a black frayed hem mini skirt $28.99! I got the top in a Medium and I really needed a small, unfortunately they were sold out! For $18.00 I really thought it’s so cheap, it’s ok is a little big! Bell sleeves and ticking stripes are a huge trend right now! Who doesn’t love a deal! I normally don’t go into Forever 21 because the sizing is all over the place and the quality is 1 to 2 washing’s and it’s done…this is where my first tip comes in…

Tip: I have said it before purchasing very trendy items at a affordable price is smart! Trendy piece’s are normally just around for that season and then DONE! Why spend a lot of money on something that has very little closet time!

Down side to affordable/Cheap clothing is the quality is sometimes poor and the fit can run really small or in this case really big! So make sure to try on…This isn’t the place to shop if you don’t like to try on!

Tip: 2. I normally suggest wearing a affordable piece of clothing with a quality piece! BREAKING A RULE! Here I am wearing two affordable pieces and it works because the denim skirt looks like quality denim! Now I haven’t washed either item yet…So i’ll let you know!

Tip:3 While shopping affordable clothing shops look for items that the fabric feels good, seams are sewn well and buttons are secured with enough stitching. Helps items to last longer and gives a better over all appearance! I am not saying don’t purchase affordable clothing…I am just saying some are much better then other’s. Old saying is true “You do get what you pay for!’

Tip:4 My favorite place’s to get a Bargain but on designer brands are TG Max & Nordstrom Rack… Quality at a steel, WELL sometimes!

Have A great week! OX, D’Arcy

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