My Annual Favorite Things Twelve Days of Christmas Giveaway

December 1, 2024

My Annual Favorite Things Twelve Days of Christmas Giveaway

Hello Pretty Ladies,

Happy December first! I hope you had a fantastic Thanksgiving. We had a nice day. November is such a blur, and I know December will fly by! I heard today that there are only four Sundays until Christmas, and my stomach did flip-flops. I don’t get anxiety, but that made me feel that way a bit. Do you ever get those feelings? Wishing things would slow down just a bit.

Today, I am excited to share my annual Favorite Things Twelve Days of Christmas Giveaway, which I host on Instagram. I collaborate with 12 brands I love and often share their products with you. Thank you for being so supportive here on the blog, for following along on social media, linking and commenting, for those who shop my links, and for your support throughout the year.

I am hosting the Gifting on Instagram, as I’ve found that works best. I want to let those who read my blog and maybe don’t use Instagram as much head off there and enter, as I didn’t want you to miss out!

A Few Giveaway Details:

Twelve days of giveaways this year: Over $3400 in Gifting Plus a Grand Prize on DAY 13. I am so excited to be hosting my Annual “Favorite Things” Holiday Gifting as a thank you for your support! Each Day for 12 days, I’ll be giving away a gift featured from a brand I adore. Below is This Year’s Favorite Things. I am giving away fabulous gifts from the following 12 brands this year.

Twelve days of giveaway

Day 1. Quilted Koala—$300 gift card to choose what bags or totes you would like🛍️Quilted Koala is a bag and accessory line based in New York City. Our line is completely customizable, so you can mix and match to create the perfect bag. We’ve been featured in O, Oprah Magazine, People, Shape, and Good Morning America.

Day 2. T3 -New Air360 in color Satin Blush. Value $299 This 4-piece kit-Meet air styling’s newest breakthrough. Designed with high-performance heat and first-of-their-kind ceramic attachments, Aire 360 styles bouncy blowouts and lasting curls with zero heat damage.*

Day 3. Define Age Skincare—neck skincare system. Value $156 Neck Cream & Masque –DefenAge’s Smooth & Sculpt Neck Set is the ultimate duo for restoring the youthful appearance of your neck and décolletage. It is also a clean beauty.

Have you entered yet?

Day 4. Spanx– Air Essentials set-wide leg pants and half Zip in classic Black. Value $228. SPANX is a brand for women, by women. Spanx obsesses over comfort, delivers results, and ensures you look as good as you feel. We think forward and give back. We believe women can do anything. Together, they think we will make the world a better place.

Day 5. Grand Lash– Eye Lash Vibes Gift Set 5 piece Value $69 Envy-worthy lashes begin here. This limited edition set includes everything to make your lashes “tye dye” for – GrandeLASH-MD for longer looking natural lashes, plus GrandeFANATIC curling mascara, GrandeMASCARA conditioning mascara, GrandeLASH-SEPARATOR for clump-free results & Grande VANISH bi-phase makeup remover to take it all off without lash damage.

Day 6. Frankie4– $250 gift card for your choice of Shoes.FRANKIE4 was created to move with you, helping to capture every moment—all Day, any day. With this purpose, FRANKIE4 is designed by women, for women—holding to our podiatrist-designed history, our proud Australian heritage, and award-winning, revolutionary engineering.

There’s still more good stuff.

Day 7. Thrive Causemetics 6-Piece Glam Color Set—$166 Value. Thrive is a brand that gives back to incredible causes with every purchase.

Day 8. Social Threads—Risen Jeans have the feel and fit of premium denim. One pair of Venice Flare in a dark wash costs $69-79. One of my favorite online clothing boutiques, it carries some of my favorite brands, like Zsupply, Free People, THML, Dolce Vita, and Sam Edelman, and has the BEST selection of Risen jeans! Risen Jeans fit amazing and feel like premium denim. Have a great stretch and flatter every figure. Valued at over $69

Day 9. City Beauty– Lip Duo– Day & Night Lip plumping Duo value $62. The Day & Night Lip Plumping Duo restores lips’ smoother, fuller, and more youthful look. With soothing support, this combination ensures your lips feel soft and plump without causing dryness.*

Still, three more days to Win

Day 10. Peach skin– Mink Robe in white value $300. Envelop yourself with our incredibly soft and luxurious fabric anytime throughout the Day. Whether working, lounging, or even running errands, our new glamorous faux mink robe is the perfect garment to maximize comfort on all occasions.

Day 11. Epicutis Skincare—Holiday Box Set, a complete skincare system valued at $500. This set is the perfect way to start or complete your Simple System—just three steps, twice daily, for healthier-looking skin. Healthy skin is beautiful skin.
The Holiday Box Set includes our Simple System – Oil Cleanser, Lipid Serum, and Hyvia Crème –

Day 12. Julie Vos—Cannes Demi Cuff and Cannes Cuff, valued at $640. Julie Vos is known for its stunning statement jewelry and Bold arm candy bracelet stacks. It is generous, giving one of my followers two of its best-selling bracelet cuffs.

-Cannes Cuff- Sparkling rose-cut endcaps accented with pear shape gemstones on a luxuriously gilded cuff in the color Iridescent Clear Crystal valued at $355 -Cannes Demi Cuff- This sumptuous cuff features gemstone endcaps and two more pear-shaped gemstones set in a luxuriously gilded shank. In the color Iridescent Clear, valued at $285

Grand Prize …Day 13. Chicos—$500 Gift Card to choose clothing or accessories.

How to Enter: Details below for entering on Instagram

1- Follow Me On Instagram @darcyvandenberg (Main account)

2- Follow Today Gift Brand

2-Like and comment on this post (words, not emojis)

3- Like and comment on all last week’s posts to date (comment with words) 11/25-12/1

That’s it.

Extra EEntry’s

-Tag a friend (each tag is an entry)

– Save December posts (each save is an entry)

– Share this post your stories (extra entry)

– Sign- up for my Newsletter (extra entry)

This Gifting is not affiliated with Instagram or my blog, has no cash value, and does not exchange. Winners will be chosen by randomized drawing at midnight each Day and announced the next Day. Daily winners will need to send me their addresses after announcing the winner.

Good luck, Pretty Ladies. I appreciate your support in following along, commenting, liking, DMing, and shopping for my links. I genuinely appreciate you.

Follow my Amazon and Liketoknowit storefronts.

Need more inspiration? You can follow my Amazon Storefront HERE and shop for everything I share in my Liketoknowit shop.

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

Thank you for stopping by.

Thank you for stopping by and reading “My Annual Favorite Things Twelve Days of Christmas Giveaway. “If you haven’t signed up for my weekly Newsletter, you can do so here.

“Helping women look and feel good at any age!”

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Best of Cyber Week Sales Wrapped-Up

November 28, 2024

Hello Pretty Ladies,

The holiday season has officially kicked off!

I hope you’re having a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Black Friday and Shop Small are officially in full force. I have created a Best of Cyber Week Sales wrap-up on the blog for you. I hope this resource will help you sort through the amazing deals. I’ve also included discount codes.

We still have Cyber Monday and Giving Tuesday, so I’m sharing a few sales you won’t want to miss!

I was sharing my Amazon storefront. As I have a Black Friday category with all my picks, and I’ve created some great gift ideas and guides.

I thought I would share a few sales I am shopping for this weekend and a favorite recipe you might want to try this December. With a yummy recipe! Our family loves it.

Thank you for being here and supporting my Small business.

I am beyond grateful for you and blessed I can do what I love. OX, D’ARCY

Best of Cyber Week Sales Wrapped-Up

Best of Cyber Week Sales Wrapped-Up. All the Best this week: Black Friday, Shop Small, cyber Monday, and Giving Tuesday. All in one stop. I will update you daily to make this your go-to resource for shopping for sale.

: Shop Apre’ Ski

Let the deals begin

Able—If you need a beautiful leather bag like my tote, You Can Get 40% off until 12/3 with my Code: DARCYHOLIDAY.

Ally Shoes– Up to 20% off in-stock items- Up to 15% off made-to-order items 11-21 to 12-2 I want these Limited-Edition Red Bouclé Tweed heels, which are dropping on Black Friday. They’re beautiful tweed from London—in time for the holidays!

Anthropologie– 30% off entire site including Mothers denim, Great time to grab some best selling gifts as well

Amazon Deals– You can view my Amazon Storefront for All my Deal picks HERE, but here are some perfect ones if you need an all-in-one Air fryer that does six things: hydrates, instant pot, air fryer, and more. This one by Ninja is great! And it is now 54%off. This Smoothie 11-piece set by Bullet is a family favorite on sale for $29, which is 41% off. My favorite silk pillowcases by Blissy are 45% off Now $49

ARMRA– 20% off Jars and Bundles, 10% off Everything else. Use their colostrum daily. Use Code: DARCYVANDENBERG

Banana Republic Factory: 60% off everything + An Extra 30% off your purchase if you use your Gap Card. Bonus: An Extra 50% off clearance! Restrictions Apply. This is in my Cart for me, and this is for our Son and my Hubby.

More sales Below:

Charlotte Tilbury—Gift Set 30% off. Now is the time to grab a few of these sets for gifts because, honestly, they’re too good to pass up! Shop the sets above HERE.

Chico’sis is offering 30% off the entire site with 40% off your most expensive item. This is a Great Time to grab a Holiday outfit piece or two and pick up some gifts. I picked up a couple of these Earring sets.

City Beauty– 40% off with code CBCYBER From 11/26-12/04. Here are a few of my favorites that make for lavish gift-giving. HERE

Colleen Rothschild– Beauty Products are 30% off, their biggest sale of the year. Until 12/13 with code: CYBERSALE, I stock up on their hand cream for gifts, and I love their retinol oil– facial oil, to name a few

The sales keep coming:

Gibsonlook—50 %- 70% off & 50% off Blazers—Double Breasted Blazers | Notch Blazers| Now $49, the best price of the year and my favorite blazers. I wear a size medium. My size is 4/6, so I have to size up, but I have broad shoulders. (I am pretty sure I almost have every color.) With too many Gibsonlook pieces to list that are NOW on sale, you can view my style inspirations HERE, HERE, and HERE, which will include so many items I own and have styled that are included in the sale.

Kings of Christmas—Christmas Trees, garlands, and wreaths—is the Brand I recommend to ALL of my clients. Up to 50% off.

LIQUIDI.V– 30% off-My family adores this brand, and I am grabbing some packs for stocking stuffers

Loft—50% off. There are so many cute new arrivals that I have purchased way too much from them this season! My Loft Storefront is something New to me, and I am adding What I have Purcshed, great gift ideas, and my wishlist as you read this post. View my storefront HERE.

Madewell -50% off the entire site. Use code MADEBETTER—up to 40% off Jackets and coats.

Old Navy– 50% off everything….run so many cute things this year.

Printfresh has the cutest PJ, and I adore the Satin Robe. Here is 25% off SITEWIDE. Use Code: JOLLY25

Pumiey has 20% off several bodysuits, dresses, and tops for layering pieces! I love the buttery softness of this brand, and I am purchasing some gifts for my son, wife, and girlfriend. This dress I love is 48% off |20% off Bodysuits| 20% Off Long Sleeve| Long sleeve Crew neck $19.99

More Great Sales To Shop

Quilted Koala– 30% off the entire site. Use code DARCY30- great bags, totes, and makeup bags.

Sephora– #0% off Sunday Riley, Briogeo, Pat McGrath Labs… today only, and Friday will change to more deals. Other deals up to 50% off

Soma—$29 sleep Shirts- $39 Pj sets- $49 plush Robes

Spanx– several best-selling items are 50% off with daily deals… make sure to watch my stories and Liketoknowit. For the Daily drop deals, These sales Start On 11/27

Social threads– See the photo for all the special deals. I have these Holiday & everyday pieces I love

Tula– 30% off sitewide: EARLY30

T3- Hair Tools 30% off sitewide code SAVE30- You can’t go wrong with any tools. I just got the NEW Air 360, and A tool I love is the Airbrush Duo

Thrive—Causemetics with a cause—20 % off sitewide 11/23-12/1 Clean Beauty. I love their lip crayon stains, makeup brushes, and other beauty products. You’ll want to check them out.

Walmart—My Walmart Storefront is new, and I am working on filling it out as we speak! I can’t wait to share the deals I find and things for your home and wardrobe.

Follow my Amazon and Liketoknowit storefronts.

Need more inspiration? You can follow my Amazon Storefront HERE and shop for everything I share in my Liketoknowit shop.

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

Thank you for stopping by.

Thank you for stopping by and reading “Black Friday: The Deals I Am Shopping. ” If you haven’t signed up for my weekly newsletter, you can do so here.

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Gift Guide Wrap-up For Everyone on Your List

November 27, 2024

Gift Guide Wrap-up For Everyone on Your List

Hello Pretty Ladies,

First, thank you for being here and letting me know how grateful I am that you support me and my small business by following along, taking the time to come here and read my blog, and if you ever choose to shop my links. With all the influencers you could follow and support, you supporting me allows me to do what I love and share with you. Thank you! OX.

I hope you have a beautiful Thanksgiving with your family and loved ones. Can you believe Thanksgiving is tomorrow? Wow, November is a blur! Today, I am sharing several gift guides to inspire you for most of those loved ones you could have on your list. ( I have a few more rolling out next week for the Cook, the Baker, the Grandparents, the Healthy one, and the Teachers!)

Today’s Blog Post & Blog Hop

Cindy, Suzanne, Dawn, and Stephaine are joining me today for this month’s blog hop. They share holiday inspo, including recipes, outfits, gift ideas, and more. I was hoping you could read this post to the bottom, where I have their fabulous blogs linked.

Today, my blog post is truly an easy one… If you see something you like, click on the photo. Guide, and it will take you straight to the product info for easy shopping. Also, these guides have Black Friday deals! I update a full Best of Sales Wrap-up daily on All the Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals

. Click HERE

Gift Guide Wrap-up For Everyone on Your List Shop Apres’ Ski

Gift Guide Wrap-up For Everyone on Your List Cozy Homebody

Gift Guide Wrap-up For Everyone on Your List Shop Cocktail

Shop My Wish List

Gift Guide Wrap-up For Everyone on Your List

Amazon Accessories

Gift Guide Wrap-up For Everyone on Your List

Shop Love Shack Fancy

Gift Guide Wrap-up For Everyone on Your List

Shop Lisi Lurch Gift Guide Wrap-up For Everyone on Your List

Leopard Lover

Gift Guide Wrap-up For Everyone on Your List

Shop Apres Ski

Gift Guide Wrap-up For Everyone on Your List

Luxury Lover Gift Guide Wrap-up For Everyone on Your List

Gifts for Girls Gift Guide Wrap-up For Everyone on Your List

Mens Gift guide Gift Guide Wrap-up For Everyone on Your List

Beauty Lovers

Gift Guide Wrap-up For Everyone on Your List

Shop the Earrings

Gift Guide Wrap-up For Everyone on Your List

Top Sellers

Gift Guide Wrap-up For Everyone on Your List

Shop Amazon Favorites

Gift Guide Wrap-up For Everyone on Your List

Julie Vos

Gift Guide Wrap-up For Everyone on Your List

Shop Amazon Hostest

Gift Guide Wrap-up For Everyone on Your List

Shop Gift Sets

Gift Guide Wrap-up For Everyone on Your List

Designer Make-up

Shop Travel

Blog hop graphic with midlife lady bloggers

BLOG HOP⬇️

Dawn With @partytildawn on Instagram and her Blog Party Til Dawn

Suzanne With @crazyblondelifeblog and her Blog crazyBlondeLife

Cindy With @lululoves7_and her Blog Cindyhannamblog

Stephanie with @home_has_my_Heart and her Blog is Homehasmyheart

Need more inspiration?

Need more inspiration? You can follow my Amazon Store Front HERE and shop for everything I share on my Liketoknowit shop.

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

Thank you for stopping by.

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3 Tips for an Affordable Thanksgiving Tablesetting

November 24, 2024

3 Tips for an Affordable Thanksgiving Tablesetting

Hello Pretty Ladies,

Can you believe we’re already at Thanksgiving week and the end of November? Blink, and it will be Christmas morning. I am finishing the rest of my Christmas decorating for clients, which should be done by Tuesday. I’ll get our home done by Wednesday, as well, to have all our Christmas gifts wrapped. I am almost done Christmas shopping, but I would like to wait for the sales this week to grab a few items for the boys and my hubby. I am finished with everyone else on my list. How about you?

That brings me to talk about this crazy sale week real quick. As you know, this is my job, and I like to be as helpful and informative as possible to help you shop for the best deals and get the best pricing. To do this, I am updating my best of Cyber Week sales blog post daily and adding items to my Liketoknowit, Amazon, and Walmart storefronts. I’ll also be sending out another Newsletter on Friday morning.

I will also be sharing up-to-date info on my Instagram stories, and I started a broadcast channel there called Chit Chat to announce sales, discount codes, and links. If you like this, it’s FREE to join. I want to keep you updated on what I think are the best deals and even what’s in my cart. I will also pick up items for our home and myself.

Thank you. I genuinely appreciate your support, including being here, commenting, liking my post, shopping my links, and using my codes.

I am genuinely so grateful & Thankful for your support and being here.

3 Tips for an Affordable Thanksgiving Tablesetting:

I’ve been hosting Thanksgiving dinner at our home for as long as I can remember—even before Ben and I were married. That’s been over 30 years, giving me several years of experience collecting entertaining pieces. Over the years, I have learned several tips and tricks to help create beautiful tablescapes and a few ways to save money.

Tip number one: Paper Goods

Will entertaining a crowd be more significant than your regular place setting allows? Nowadays, paper plates, napkins, stemware, and disposable silverware are so beautiful; some can even be used repeatedly, as you can hand wash them. I’ve found some affordable plastic options that look even real, which can decrease the cost of purchasing more of your place settings.

Tip number two: Use things you have on hand

You can create a beautiful table centerpiece with items you have on hand. Look through your everyday items or holiday decorations and use items that would work well for that season or your place settings. Another great way to save money is to use nature. Go outside and see what you could use indoors: pinecones, leaves, cut branches or greenery, seasonal flowers, or wildflowers.

Tip Number Three: Purchase entertainment pieces for multiple holidays and events.

When I say Purchase entertainment pieces that you will be able to use for multiple holidays and events, I mean think about how you’ll use those pieces and whether they are something that you will want to use on repeats, like serving platters, bowls, punch bowls, wine glasses, gravy boats, or ice buckets.

I like to collect entertaining pieces in white and crystal, as they mix well and go with every holiday. As your collection grows, you can add specialty pieces for special Holidays. This saves a lot of money when you go to entertain, as you’ll have things already working.

The same goes for lines, Tablecloths, cloth napkins, napkin rings, placemats, and table runners. Purchase white, and then you can always add in as you go.

Here are a few great options for Linens etc: Shop the Post below:

I have created fantastic entertainment—boards for inspiration on my Amazon and Liketoknowit storefronts. You can check them out below:

Need more inspiration? You can follow my Amazon Storefront HERE and shop everything I share on my Liketoknowit shop.

Here are a few of my favorite entertainment pieces you might like. Shop below:

Great Dishes and Place settings to build your entertaining table. Shop post below:

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

Thank you for stopping by.

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Black Friday: The Deals I Am Shopping

November 22, 2024

Black Friday: The Deals I Am Shopping

Hello Pretty Ladies,

Can you believe we are approaching Thanksgiving? That means all the most significant sales of the year are here! Yes, they have started, and I have picked my favorites and the ones I’ll be shopping for gifts for my family and friends this holiday season. You’ll want to check back often, as I’ll be updating daily as the sales change and roll out!

I’ve also shared a bit about what I love or will grab from the sale for each brand or shop I have listed. Some of these brands’ sales are too good, so it’s a great time to stock up on items for yourself.

Let the deals begin

Able—If you need a beautiful leather bag like my tote, You Can Get 40% off until 12/3 with my Code: DARCYHOLIDAY.

Anthropologie– 30% off

Amazon Deals– You can view my Amazon Storefront for All my Deal picks HERE, but here are some perfect ones if you need an all-in-one Air fryer that does six things: hydrates, insta pot, air fryer, and more. This one by Ninja is great! And it is now 54%off. This Smoothie 11-piece set by Bullet is a family favorite on sale for $29, which is 41% off. My favorite silk pillowcases by Blissy are 45% off Now $49

ARMRA– 20% off Jars and Bundles, 10% off Everything else. Use their colostrum daily. Use Code: DARCYVANDENBERG

More sales Below:

Charlotte Tilbury—Gift Set 40% off. Now is the time to grab a few of these sets for gifts because, honestly, they’re too good to pass up! Shop the sets above HERE.

Chico’sis is offering 25% off Sweaters and Tops. This is a Great Time to grab a Holiday outfit piece or two and pick up some gifts. I picked up a couple of these Earring sets.

City Beauty– 40% off with code CBCYBER From 11/26-12/04. Here are a few of my favorites that make for lavish gift-giving. HERE

The sales keep coming:

Kings of Christmas—Christmas Trees, garlands, and wreaths—is the Brand I recommend to ALL of my clients. Up to 50% off.

LIQUIDI.V– 30% off-My family adores this brand, and I am grabbing some packs for stocking stuffers

Loft—40% off. There are so many cute new arrivals that I have purchased way too much from them this season! My Loft Storefront is something New to me, and I am adding What I have Purcshed, great gift ideas, and my wishlist as you read this post. View my storefront HERE.

Madewell -30% off the entire site. Use code MADEBETTER—up to 40% off Jackets and coats.

Old Navy– Black Friday Deals! $5 deals $19 & Under, Styles from $5! Exclusions Apply.11/12 – 11/24

Printfresh has the cutest PJ, and I adore the Satin Robe. Here is 25% off SITEWIDE. Use Code: JOLLY25

More Great Sales To Shop

: Gift Sets

: Designer Make-up

Sephora– Sales Details are coming

Soma—$29 Bra—$29 t—These are the only bras I wear. I just purchased this one and this one, meteorite. Here is another favorite.

Spanx– several best-selling items are 50% off with daily deals… make sure to watch my stories and Liketoknowit. For the Daily drop deals, These sales Start On 11/27

Social threads– See the photo for all the special deals. I have these Holiday & everyday pieces I love

Tula– 30% off sitewide: EARLY30

T3- Hair Tools 30% off sitewide code SAVE30- You can’t go wrong with any tools. I just got the NEW Air 360, and A tool I love is the Airbrush Duo

Thrive—Causemetics with a cause—20 % off sitewide 11/23-12/1 Clean Beauty. I love their lip crayon stains, makeup brushes, and other beauty products. You’ll want to check them out.

Walmart—My Walmart Storefront is new, and I am working on filling it out as we speak! I can’t wait to share the deals I find and things for your home and wardrobe.

Follow my Amazon and Liketoknowit storefronts.

Need more inspiration? You can follow my Amazon Storefront HERE and shop for everything I share in my Liketoknowit shop.

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

Thank you for stopping by.

Thank you for stopping by and reading “Black Friday: The Deals I Am Shopping. ” If you haven’t signed up for my weekly newsletter, you can do so here.

“Helping women look and feel good at any age!”

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Creating An Easy Wreath Dessert Board

November 17, 2024

Creating An Easy Wreath Dessert Board

Hello Pretty Ladies,

I hope you have a beautiful Sunday. I am currently working on some collaborations. You can get a sneak peek this week over on Instagram. I am excited to share what we’ve been working on and a giveaway….Exciting Holiday content is also coming your way.

My plate is complete, and I feel the hustle and bustle of holiday prep. I am pushing myself to get everything done in November so I can enjoy the month of December. Ben and I are heading on a pre-holiday cruise from December 4th to the 16th, and we’re excited. Yet, it is a lot of pressure. I want to be ready with our family coming into town on December 22nd.

Today, I thought I’d share a fun and easy way to serve dessert this Holiday season. Watch the Video HERE. ( I think it turned out so cute.) If you watch it, let me know by commenting on it. I would appreciate it.

I love sharing cute and festive ways to help you entertain easily, even if it’s just for your family. That can be done quickly. I know many of you have a lot going on, and time goes by quickly. This cute dessert board is festive and comes together in minutes. Especially having Fairytale Brownies and delicious gourmet treats delivered to your door. Makes a great Holiday gift as well.

Wreath Dessert Board

An easy way to create a fun dessert board for the Holiday with Fairytale Brownies and Cookies, A variety of Delicious gourmet treats delivered to your door.

Creating a wreath desert board is easy and fun. Grab a circle cutting board. Here, I used an actual wreath-cutting board. Gather your favorite candies, fresh fruit, fairytale treats, and a little rosemary for garnish.

Arrange the treats around the board and garnish with rosemary to give it that Holiday wreath look. It’s perfect for Entertaining this Holiday season.

Fairytale Brownies

Since the beginning, they have promised never to compromise on quality. Every Fairytale Treat is handcrafted in small batches with premium ingredients.

Belgian dark chocolate
Pure, all-natural ingredients
No trans fat, artificial colors, or preservatives
Certified Kosher

The result? Irresistible brownies, cookies, and blondies that spread joy wherever they’re sent

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

Thank you for stopping by.

Thank you for stopping by and reading” Creating An Easy Wreath Dessert Board. “If you haven’t signed up for my weekly newsletter, you can do so here.

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Friday Favorites and Sale Recap

November 15, 2024

Friday Favorites and Sale Recap

Hello, pretty ladies,

I hope your week was a good one! It seemed to fly by for me, and I can’t seem to catch up and get everything done on my to-do list! Have you had weeks or months like this? With the Holidays fast approaching, it snowballs. November is my busiest month, with my Holiday Home decorating business, Styling clients, and blogging business—not to mention all the personal list to-dos! I’ve learned some tricks that help keep me organized.

Shop this Photo Below:

Tips and Tricks to Staying Organized

I have learned to take a day at a time, and lists help me. It’s essential to have a weekly to-do list and break it down into daily parts… I highlight what I don’t finish that day and make it my first thing for the next day.

If you’re like me, you might have great expectations of what you can accomplish in a day, which can set your week up for failure. Instead, Make a priority list, a List of Things I would love to do, and an “If I have time” List. Break the priority list into items for each day. I have used this daily “Paper” calendar by Day Designer for several years.

Then, when you accomplish that day’s priorities, pick something from the other list. This will allow you to achieve your daily priorities and feel good about the day versus causing stress. Let me know if you try this little life helper or if you have a tip to help you accomplish your weekly goals. What do you do to keep yourself from stressing out over it?

If you would like a more personal and closer connection and a “what you could have missed,” you might like my newsletter. You can sign up HERE. I send it out every Sunday.

Sales

Sale Recap

Able– 40% off Early Black Friday Sales start NOW. Use code DARCYHOLIDAY HERE.

Anthropologie – 30% off Home favorites and an Extra 40% off Sale items. hop HERE

Amazon– I rounded up several best sellers and Deals. Check out my Amazon Round-up HERE.

Banana Republic -50% off everything Shop HERE

Chico’s– Sale $29 and Up Shop HERE

City Beauty-PRE-BLACK FRIDAY SALE -Dates: 11/15-11/22 Offer: City Lips & Beyond Mascara BOGO

How it works: Mix and match Beyond Mascara and City Lips—buy One, get one FREE. Add two items to your cart, apply the coupon code at checkout, and receive two for the price of one! Coupon Code: BLACK FRIDAY

Colleen Rothschild– 20% off with my code: DARCY20 Shop Here

Shop More Sales Below:

Dime-30% off the Entire site. My Discount code is: DARCY HERE

Evereve– Everything is 10% off for their Anniversary sale HERE

Gibsonlook– My code Gets you 40% off the entire site. Use code: DARCY40 Shop HERE

JUDE CONNALLY Use code JCDARCY for 15% off

Kut from the Kloth– Extra 20% off of the Sale with code-USE CODE: EXTRA20 Shop HERE

King of Christmas– up to 50% off. These are the Trees I have my clients buy for when I decorate their homes for the Holiday

More Sales worth checking out:

Levi’s- Buy two or more and get 30% off sitewide Here.

Lurch Lurch- Large sale section Here

Liquid IV– 25% off use code DARCY25 Here

Loft–60% off 2+ sale styles or 50% off one sale style HERE

Old Navy– Early Black Friday 40% Entire store Deals sale HERE

T3 Hair Tools– An extensive selection of Hair tools is on Sale for $49. For non-sale items, use code: DARCY20

Tula -Shop HERE

Target– Deals of the day and several $5 deals. Shop HERE

Tuckernuck– Shop the sale Items HERE

Friends and Family Sale: 15% off sitewide with code DARCY15. Shop HERE

Social Threads– Take an additional 40% off several sale items

in the sale collection with code FINAL40. All sales are final. The Sale ends on 5/27. Shop HERE

Soma-Holiday sleep Sale $29 set and up Shop HERE

Spanx– Over 114 pieces 40%-70% off. Some of my favorite BEST SELLERS are at Shop HERE. My code DEARDARCYXSPANX works for 20% off regular non-sale items.

Ulta- Up to 50% off Tula & Tarte $10 off your $50 purchase. Use code HELLO10 | $15 off $75 Purchase. use code HELLO15| $20 off your $100 purchase. Use code HELLO20

Friday Favorites and Sale Recap

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: Bow Necklace

: Best Press on Nails

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

November 10, 2024

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

Hello Pretty Ladies,

Happy Sunday. I hope you’re having a beautiful November so far. It’s been chilly in Utah this week, and we even had a little snow dusting. Thank goodness that didn’t last, as I am not ready for that yet. I’ve been busy trying to prepare for the Holidays; some of you may know I decorated several homes for the Holidays and all my clients like their homes decorated before Thanksgiving.

This makes November the busiest month for me, between decorating and styling for clients ( I shop for them as well), decorating our home, creating content for you, and getting gift guides ready to help make your shopping easier. Honestly, I love what I do, and having the goal to have everything done before Thanksgiving helps me enjoy the month of December and take in the special moments of the season.

Here are a couple of tips I have for enjoying the season.

This week, I am getting our Christmas cards ordered and am almost done Christmas shopping; this has helped me create excellent gift guides for you, as I will be sharing many of the items I am giving this year. (If you follow my stories on Instagram, you’ve already seen several.)

I aim to have everything wrapped by the end of next week; my Holiday Wrapping paper should be here from All Wrapped Up in the next couple of days. This Is what I chose this year: ONE & this ONE. I have always pushed myself to finish shopping and wrapping, as I love seeing the gifts under the tree. Again, this is another way to enjoy the holiday season. It takes away some of the season’s stress, and it goes by so fast that doing everything early really makes a difference.

Why is it okay to start Christmas prepping early?

They say it’s earlier and earlier every year. What I do for a living has to be getting content and ideas done in time to share with you, but in reality, it’s beneficial to prep way ahead, taking away stress and giving you more enjoyable moments. Yes, it’s a lot of work, but it’s better to spread it out than force it all into 20-ish days.

It gives me time to bake or host a gingerbread-making night with the family; I can have a party for my girlfriends without feeling like I have so much more to do. Our family can see the lights in Salt Lake City and the Giant Gingerbread Houses at the Grand America.

One of my favorite things to do with my hubby is to go to a pretty mall to take in the festive feels of the season, have lunch, and not need to purchase anything, but If I see something I can pick up, I do, without having to check anything off a list. HINT (This is when my hubby shops) It’s a great way to get your hubby to the mall:)

Today’s Sunday Recipe:

Now That I’ve filled you in on a little behind-the-scenes and my thought process, let me share a Fast and easy recipe today for making your home smell excellent with items you probably already have on hand. Watch my video HERE

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

Fill the air in your home with an aromatic, woodsy, and citrusy fragrance, just like you would experience at Williams Sonoma. This inspired Williams Sonoma signature simmer pot recipe is easy, fresh, and non-toxic, and your space will smell like a luxury store.

Who doesn’t love their home smelling great, especially when you’re using safe and non-toxic ingredients? It is such a mood-booster. Try this easy fall simmer pot that smells delicious and is suitable for seasonal energy.

Simmer pots are perfect for the cooler weather in Fall and Winter. They give your space a warm and cozy vibe. Grab a blanket, a book, and a soothing cup of tea; try my London Fog below.

Or maybe it will put you in the mood to set your Thanksgiving table.

Ingredients:

Lemons – I do one to two lemons sliced

Fresh Rosemary – I grow this in my garden and love the earthy woodland aroma

Vanilla Extract – pure vanilla extract. Several types of vanilla will change the scent depending on the purity.

Peppercorns—for an earthy yet floral note. (I sometimes add them and sometimes leave them out, depending on my mood.

Water– I’ve found a 2 or 3-quart water pot allows you to have a much longer simmering time

Fill the pot with water, add ingredients, and simmer on low.

Caraway Pans

I use Caraway Cookware

Non-toxic pots and pans are safe to cook and beautiful to set out. I adore the gold handles; of course, there are several colors to choose from.

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The benefits of Caraway Cookware

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Transform your kitchen with the best-selling 16-piece Cookware & Minis Set, featuring non-toxic ceramic coating for elevated non-stick performance. Enjoy easy cleanup and healthier meals with less oil and no harmful chemicals. Featuring modern colors and a convenient Pan Rack & Lid Organizer, it’s the essential ingredient for a more stylish and organized kitchen. The 10.5” Dutch Oven lid also fits the Fry Pan.

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Three Cute Tops To Wear With Jeans

November 7, 2024

Three Cute Tops To Wear With Jeans

Hello, Pretty ladies,

Today is a short and sweet styling blog post! I know you’re going to love these tops like I do. Remember that saying when your girlfriend asked, “What are you wearing?” and we would say, “A cute top and jeans?” I’ve got three cute tops to wear with jeans from Chico’s.

Let’s Get to the Details.

I am wearing the same jeans for all of the outfits below. The girlfriend’s slim, straight leg is by Chicos in a dark wash. This is a great fundamental Jean that fits the actual size {For reference, I am a size four and get a Chico’s size 0.} and looks excellent from casual to dressed up. If denim is allowed, it is a beautiful option for workwear.

The Three Tops

I chose three tops that you could quickly wear for workwear, styled with a blazer or cardigan, but today, I have styled them to meet a girlfriend for coffee, lunch, shopping, or cocktails.

Classic Satin Top

#1. Classic Satin button-up top paired with leopard accessories and Julie Vos jewelry and layered with a third-piece cardigan over the shoulders.

This look has a classic feel, with its pretty cream pallet, but adding a pop of leopard makes it fun and adds texture and interest. Remember, accessories can make or break an outfit; simply not adding them is wearing a look, not styling a look! Add your personality and have fun with your accessories.

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Leopard Bow Top

#2. Leopard button-up top with a Bow tie—leave hanging or make a bow; this top is so fun yet has a very 80s workwear vibe, but the leopard makes it current. Zimmerman had a similar one in their Fall collection, which was stunning. Chicos’ version is slightly toned down at a fraction of the cost. I love it!

Red accessories make this look pop. I love pairing red or fuchsia pink with leopard for that fun element.

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Black Flocked Top

#3. This black flocked rose print sheer button-up top is great for date nights or cocktails with a girlfriend. Wear it with a black bra, or add a black cami underneath for more coverage. This shirt’s hemline and button detail resemble a cropped jacket, making it slightly different from your average button-up top.

This allows you to wear it open and layer a pretty camisole underneath tucked in, as well as a great belt, for another styling option.

The flocked rose detail is beautiful and makes this top easy to dress up. Pair it with trousers for a dressier look. Black suede booties and gold accessories

Shop the Look Below:

Watch my styling Video Here.

Please let me know if you have any questions, as I am always happy to help.

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Four Meat Chili Recipe

November 3, 2024

Happy Sunday!

Hi Pretty Ladies,

Happy November! Before we know it, Thanksgiving will be here. I hope you had a great Halloween. I spent it with a couple of girlfriends, wishing a good friend goodbye as she’ll be moving out of state in a few days. It was a fun night catching up, sharing good food, and having a couple of glasses of prosecco. My girlfriend’s home is in a neighborhood that gets trick-or-treaters, so seeing the cute littles in their costumes was fun.

Can you believe that the next day, I took down and packed up the fall and Halloween decorations and started decorating for Christmas? But I am doing it with more of a winter feeling. Fresh herbs and citrus, pinecones and greenery with candles and velvet ribbon, and pulling out my vintage green transferware. My Holiday decorations are buried in my storage this year; usually, my storage room is organized (this year, it’s packed to the brim)

With content creation as my job, I have to have our home decorated way before the season to share ideas and the season with you. Not to mention, Thanksgiving is so late this year that if I wait too long, I won’t enjoy the season. I also decorate Christmas trees for several clients, who all want theirs done before Thanksgiving, so I got a good jumpstart.

My four-meat chili recipe has been a family favorite ever since. It’s below. I also had to share some great sales you don’t want to miss and a few things you could have missed this week.

Thank your support and for being here.

Four Meat Chili Recipe:

One 1/2 pounds Ground beef

1 Cup cooked bacon chopped

1 pound Rib eye steak browned chopped

1.3-pound jalapeño cheddar sausage

3 cups of tomato sauce I use fresh tomatoes puréed

1/2 cup water

1 1/2 cup chopped onion

11/2 cup chopped bell peppers

Two tablespoons of tomato paste

Two tablespoons Kitchen Bouquet

One tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce

Three teaspoons of garlic powder

One teaspoon cumin

Two garlic cloves minced

1teaspoon chili flakes

One pack chili season (I make my own)

Instructions:

Add a little olive oil and brown the steak in a hot skillet. Add fresh garlic and cook. Set aside to cool before cutting.

In the same pan, brown ground beef. Add kitchen bouquet, Worcestershire, seasonings, onion, tomato paste, and peppers. Cook on low

Meanwhile, in a crock pot, add tomato sauce and 1/2 cup water on low

Cook bacon (I cook mine in the oven). When done, let cool and cut into pieces.

Add to crockpot.

Add beef mixture to crock pot.

Cook the sausages in the same pan, then let them cool, chop, and add them to the crockpot.

Cut steak and add to crockpot, stirring as you add ingredients.

Taste and add more seasonings if you feel the dish needs a touch of salt and pepper or if you like more heat and chili powder or pepper flakes.

Let simmer on low for at least an hour ( I make it late morning and let it simmer all day.

Serve with cornbread

And chili toppings.

Chili toppings:

Shredded Cheese

Sour cream

Diced onions

Fresh tomatoes Diced

Diced green onions

Jalapeños

Fritos

Items I love to use in the Kitchen

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Sales

Sale Recap

Anthropologie – 30% off Home favorites and an Extra 40% off Sale items. hop HERE

Amazon– I rounded up several best sellers and Deals. Check out my Amazon Round-up HERE.

Banana Republic -50% off everything Shop HERE

Chico’s– Sale $29 and Up Shop HERE

Colleen Rothschild– 20% off with my code: DARCY20 Shop Here

Shop More Sales Below:

: Dime Beauty Clean Products

: The Glaze

: Great Products for Legs

Dime-20% off the Entire site. My Discount code is: DARCY20 HERE

Evereve– Shop items on sale HERE

Gibsonlook– My code Gets you 40% off the entire site. Use code: DARCY40 Shop HERE

JUDE CONNALLY Use code JCDARCY for 15% off

Kut from the Kloth– Extra 20% off of the Sale with code-USE CODE: EXTRA20 Shop HERE

Levi’s- Buy two or more and get 30% off site-wide Here.

Lurch Lurch- Large sale section Here

Liquid IV– 25% off use code MEMDAY24 Here

Loft– 50% off HERE

Old Navy– Early Black Friday 50% Deals starting at $4 & Pj’s on sale HERE

T3 Hair Tools– An extensive selection of Hair tools is on sale for $49. For non-sale items, use code: DARCY20

Shop HERE

Target– Deals of the day and several $5 deals. Shop HERE

Tuckernuck– Shop the sale Items HERE

Tula -Friends and Family Sale 15% off sitewide with code DARCY15. Shop HERE

Social Threads– Take an additional 40% off several sale items

in the sale collection with code FINAL40. All sales are final. The Sale ends on 5/27. Shop HERE

Soma-Holiday sleep Sale $29 set and up Shop HERE

Spanx– Over 114 pieces 40%-70% off. Some of my favorite BEST SELLERS are at Shop HERE.

Use code DEARDARCYXSPANX for 15% off any non-sale item

Follow my Amazon and Liketoknowit storefronts.

Need more inspiration? You can Follow my Amazon Store Front HERE and Shop everything I share on my Liketoknowit shop as well HERE.

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

Thank you for stopping by.

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