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Stay Current In Fashion: What I Won’t Be Doing in 2024 Part 1

Stay Current In Fashion: What I Won’t Be Doing in 2024 Part 1

Hello Pretty Ladies, 

Happy Friday, and I hope your weekend is off to a great start. Today, I am sharing… 3 things I’m not doing to “BE CURRENT” as a midlifer….PART 1

I wanted to bring to you things you can still do in fashion and look current at any age without having to change your whole wardrobe just by making some little tweaks and not feeling like you have to jump on board with what you are seeing currently on trend or suggested on how you clean out your wardrobe. 

I have started a series called “What I won’t be doing in 2024,” In which I share baby steps in how you can accomplish a wardrobe that will have you looking chic and feeling good at any age without breaking the bank and having to start from scratch as well as helping you find your style while building a classic wardrobe that will fit your body type.

Each week, I will be sharing “What I won’t be doing” “along with the “Why” and “TiPS” what you can use as suggestions to help you make decisions in your wardrobe, which I think can be helpful for you to follow, clean out and purchase smarter. 

Stay Current In Fashion: What I Won’t Be Doing in 2024 Part 1

Today, I am sharing… 3 things I’mI’mt doing to “BE”CURRENT” a” a midlifer….PART 1

#1. I’m not throwing away ALL my skinny jeans!!!

 ⚠️You’ve seen midlife stylists throw them in the trash!!!! WHAT! ( yes, trends come and go, and some styles of jeans are more on trend in specific years… But…)

Stay Current In Fashion: What I Won’t Be Doing in 2024 Part 1

Stay Current In Fashion: What I Won’t Be Doing in 2024 Part 1
Stay Current In Fashion: What I Won’t Be Doing in 2024 Part 1

Here’s WHY: I won’t be throwing all of mine away or telling clients, too…

– Skinny jeans are genuinely the only jeans that work well with tall boots (which will be showing up big in 2024)

– Every figure is different and has different styles that flatter you.

-YOU know what you like and what YOU feel good in.

-You can Make Skinny Jeans “CURRENT” just by how you style them! (More on that later)

—They look great with Tunics and oversized sweaters. This gives the outfit balance 

-They work on my body.  My legs are one of my assets, and I try to teach my followers and clients to wear what works on your body! Accentuate your best parts.

 

How I made this look CURRENT:

If you looked through the several photos😉♥️ You’ll see I wore the same BASE = Spanx Skinny jeans & a great Amazon find =Tunic sweater.

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See how…mixing what you love with wardrobe builders and trending pieces keeps you looking “Current” without” having to replace everything in your closet. 

✨Outfit 1-

A trendy, cute Cropped trench coat 🖤 Trending bag & tall Boots with a hat.

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Stay Current In Fashion: What I Won’t Be Doing in 2024 Part 1

Stay Current In Fashion: What I Won’t Be Doing in 2024 Part 1
Stay Current In Fashion: What I Won’t Be Doing in 2024 Part 1
Stay Current In Fashion: What I Won’t Be Doing in 2024 Part 1

✨Outfit 2-

A trending “Metallic” quilted vest & Trending metallic bag worn with Sparkly rhinestone boots.

Shop This Look Below: (tap on photos)

 

#2. Wearing Things that don’t work on my (you’re) body! 

Here’s Why everyone’s  figure is different; we don’t have to wear EVERY trend to be “CURRENT” (more later)

-Dressing for your body type will not only help you to feel and look better, but it will also show OFF the little trends you decide to wear better! (More on picking Trends that work on your body type later)

– Being “CURRENT” can be as easy as picking a trending fabric and choosing it in a style that works for you—choosing a trending color and adding that to your accessories. It truly is in the little details, not your whole wardrobe. 

 

#3. Not Caring what people think!

Here’s Why Fashion is an expression of yourself, NOT your AGE!

– When you wear what you genuinely feel good in, you’ll project and wear it with confidence 💕

Follow along with me for more wardrobe tips:

⚠️Follow along with me in 2024 to learn how to dress for your body type, build a classic wardrobe with staple pieces & small trends that will work for you & your body, as well as how to add them into your style without breaking the bank. Sharing more on what to save on and what to splurge on..

-Tips on how to “SHOP” your closet” giving more outfit inspiration and how to create the look with things you already own. 

-Help YOU (Get rid of what doesn’t work) 

I am here to:

“Help women Live life stylishly and look good at any age!”

 

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💕Remember, Wearing a smile is your most important accessory!

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The Best of The Best Cyber Week Sales 2023

The Best of The Best Cyber Week Sales 2023

Hello Pretty Ladies, 

I hope you had a beautiful Thanksgiving family and friends. I cooked up a storm and prepared the house for a large crowd. We love having a house full, it makes my heart happy and cooking and entertaining is my love language. 

I don’t know about you, but I love a good sale, and Today I am rounding up the BEST of the BEST  Cyber Week Sales. These are the sales I already started shopping for, and some of the brands I adore and their sales are too good not to post! I started to share more hands-on samples etc., in stories starting Thanksgiving and will continue until the sales end. so, make sure to tune in over on Instagram stories to get more info etc.

The BEST of the BEST Cyber Week Sales

|Sales Happening this Cyber Monday|

(Tap the store name to shop)

Several sales are good until 11/29

 

ANTHROPOLOGIE Up to 50% off the entire site –

 

Banana Republic Factory

60% off everything with an extra 20% off

 

Brindle Boutique– 40% off for Black Friday and Cyber Monday! Your code is Darcy40.

Now until the end of the month for 30% off code is Darcy30

 

Caraway– up to 20% sitewide. Best Pans and bake wear as well as safe to cook

 

Cecilia New York – 30% off starting 11/19 Use code earlyaccess

 

– 40% off the entire site code DARCYV

 

The Best of The Best Cyber Week Sales 2023

Chico’s Several Styles 30% off markdowns

 

Colleen Rothschild – Alert *Mark your Calendar’s BIGGEST sale of the YEAR 30% off site-wide STARTS Nov.16th Code- CYBER

The Best of The Best Cyber Week Sales 2023

Dime Beauty–30% off with up to 50%  Starts 11/23 at 9:00 am code DARCY.BF

 

Express – More deals today…50% off everything Beat the Holiday Rush plus a huge selection of $19 and $39 jeans

 

Grandlash– 20% off sitewide + $11 steals until tomorrow, 11/29! 🛍

 

Gibsonlook– 50% off over 200 items and 40% off Blazers 

 

Goli–EARLY-ACCESS Black Friday Deal 🤩 Offer & enjoy 42% OFF everything & and 57% OFF first-time subscriptions ALL Week Long 🔥

 

J Crew factory– 50% off outerwear

 

J Jill– 30% off the entire site extra 40% off Sale styles

 

Kut from the Kloth– jeans as low as $29 up to 75% off sitewide use code JOY30

 

Loft– Black Friday  & cyber sales are 50% off the entire purchase.

 

Lumineux– 40% off with my link (tap on the brand name) Best teeth whitener

 

Lisi Lurch– Jewelry 40% to 60% off  blk starts 11/20 and ends 11/29

 

Nordstrom– Fall sale with up to 50% off

 

New Balance– $79 select styles

 

PrintFresh 30% off code Joy 11/16-11/27

Quilted koala- 30% 0ff entire site

Some of the Biggest sales of the Year

 

Serena & Lily– 25% to 70% off sale of the year

 

Sephora-30% off the Sephora Brand

 

Soma–   Several pieces are on sale for $29 and Christmas Pj’s 40% off  several other items  until 11/29

 

Social Threads– Several new Items added to the sale section 

 

Spanx– Black Friday Deals start on 11/21 Stay tuned and then 5 days of Daily deals starting on 11/23  until 11/27 * Make sure to watch my Instagram stories for every day’s deal! With 20% off the entire site

 

Steve Madden– Black Friday started  30% off sitewide Use code FRIDAY

 

 T3 Hair Tools– Plus, my followers can stack my code (T3FRIEND15) with the 25% discount for 40% off!!

 

Tula–  Use my code to stack on the savings DARCY15 for 15% off on top of  30% at TULA.com – PLUS free shipping with no minimums all month! You have a HUGE opportunity to save and Tula doesn’t do this often so now’s the time to stock up on holiday gifts! Plus 40% off select items 

This sale offers massive savings on all of our holiday kits, stocking stuffers, and best sellers. With your code, followers can save up to 60% on products! 

 

ULTA– Black Friday deals up to 50% start TODAY plus 5x the points

 

 Victoria Emerson– Several pieces for $20

 

 Loft 50% off 1 style & 40% off the rest

 

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Black Friday Sales Guide Starts Now

Black Friday Sales Guide Starts Now

Hello Pretty Ladies, 

Happy Friday! Is it me or do the weeks keep going by faster and faster? I’ve had the whole week to myself, as my guys went to Las Vegas for a Formal one-race week. I was supposed to go and decided I would really like to have time alone at home to get caught up and get things done. Although I did accomplish quite a bit, I didn’t get everything checked off my list, and a little disappointed that tie just flies by. Do you ever feel like that? Or do we just try to accomplish too much in too short of time?

What’s Happening today

Today, I decided to do a little different share for Friday, As all of the Black Friday sales are starting or starting soon, I thought it would be a good idea to combine a great gift guide that is all items on SALE. Who doesn’t want to purchase great gifts and get them on sale? A sales round-up with shopping links and discount codes to save even more was something I thought you would love.

My Black Friday Sales Guide Starts Now, Some sales have already started and some are starting any day. I have shared the dates and easy links (just tap on the brand name and It will take you straight to shopping) Make sure to use the codes I’ve provided at checkout as some are stackable for more savings. Again thank you for using my links as I receive a tiny commission at no cost to you, which helps my small business. 

Below you’ll find a fun gift guide for her, of items all on sale, As well as a full Sale round-up of all the Brands I love and know you love too. Happy Sales shopping, OX

Black Friday Sales Guide Starts Now

9 Great Gift Ideas all on sale

  1. Charlotte Tilbury- Gift sets
  2. Lisi Lurch- Jewelry 
  3. Victoria Emerson- $15-$20 Jewelry 
  4. Colleen Rothschild- Beauty products & Skincare
  5. Style Collective- Buttery soft throws, a great dupe for Barefoot dreams
  6. Amazon- sweater
  7. Tula- skincare and gift sets
  8. Travel Mirror- Lights up and magnifies 
  9. T3-Hair Tools – Great hair dryers and curling irons etc.

Black Friday Sales Guide Starts Now

|Sales Happening this Weekend|

(Tap the store name to shop)

ANTHROPOLOGIE 30% off entire site -40% off select furniture and home

 

Banana Republic Factory

60% off everything with an extra 20% off

 

Brindle Boutique– 40% off for Black Friday and Cyber Monday! Your code is Darcy40. 

Now until the end of the month for 30% off code is Darcy30

 

Caraway– up to 20% sitewide. Best Pans and bake wear as well as safe to cook

 

Cecilia New York – 30% off starting 11/19 Use code earlyaccess

 

– 40% off the entire site code DARCYV

 

Chico’s Several Styles 30% off markdowns

 

Colleen Rothschild – Alert *Mark your Calendar’s BIGGEST sale of the YEAR 30% off site-wide STARTS Nov.16th Code- CYBER

 

Dime Beauty–30% off  Starts 11/23 9:00 am code DARCY.BF

 

Express – Black Friday starts today…50% off everything Beat the Holiday Rush

 

Grandlash– 20% off sitewide + $11 steals until tomorrow, 11/12! 🛍

 

Gibsonlook– 30% off over 400 items using code DARCY30

 

Goli–EARLY-ACCESS Black Friday Deal 🤩 Offer & enjoy 42% OFF everything & and 57% OFF first-time subscriptions ALL Week Long 🔥

 

J Crew factory– 50% off outerwear

 

J Jill– 30% off the entire site extra 40% off Sale styles

 

Loft– Black Friday sales are 50% off the entire purchase.

 

Lumineux– 20% off with my link (tap on the brand name) Best teeth whitener

 

Lisi Lurch– Jewelry 40% off  blk starts 11/20

 

Nordstrom– Fall sale with up to 50% off

 

New Balance– $79 select styles

 

PrintFresh 30% off code Joy 11/16-11/27

 

Some of the Biggest sales of the Year

 

Serena & Lily– 25% to 70% off sale of the year

 

Sephora-30% off the Sephora Brand

 

Soma– 3 Bras for $99  several pieces on sale for $29 and Christmas Pj’s 37% off   until 11/7

 

Social Threads– Several new Items added to the sale section 

 

Spanx– Black Friday Deals start on 11/21 Stay tuned and then 5 days of Daily deals starting on 11/23 * Make sure to watch my Instagram stories for every day’s deal! 

 

Steve Madden– Black Friday started  30% off sitewide Use code FRIDAY

 

 T3 Hair Tools– Plus, my followers can stack my code (T3FRIEND15) with the 25% discount for 40% off!!

 

Tula–  Use my code DARCY15 for 15% off at TULA.com – PLUS free shipping with no minimums all month! You have a HUGE opportunity to save and Tula doesn’t do this often so now’s the time to stock up on holiday gifts! Plus 40% off select items 

This sale offers massive savings on all of our holiday kits, stocking stuffers, and best sellers. With your code, followers can save up to 60% on products! 

 

ULTA– Black Friday deals up to 50% start TODAY plus 5x the points

 

 Victoria Emerson– Several pieces for $20

 

 Loft 50% off 1 style & 40% off the rest

 

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The Best Holiday Hack, A Holiday Capsule Wardrobe

The Best Holiday Hack, A Holiday Capsule Wardrobe

Hello pretty ladies,

Today is my Fashion Fix TV segment on Good Things Utah. The segment is Live at 10:20 am MNT time you can stream from anywhere Watch HERE. I am so excited to share with you what I’ve created for the Holiday season to help you dress with ease. A Holiday capsule wardrobe is the best Holiday Hack. I will also be sharing ways to style the pieces I used to create the capsule on real models, and I have shared several style inspirations below as well as all the shopping details and special discount codes. 

Check out the Items up close HERE on a video I created. I will also share the LIVE TV segment HERE when I get home.

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The Best Holiday Hack, A Holiday Capsule Wardrobe

The Best Holiday Hack, A Holiday Capsule Wardrobe. You can do this every Holiday season, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Valentine’s Day, as well as for seasons. It truly does help break down your closet/wardrobe, Helps you to build a better wardrobe and use what you have as well as see what you have to add in what you need. 

The Best Holiday Hack, A Holiday Capsule Wardrobe

Why create a Holiday Wardrobe Capsule

The BEST Holiday HACK✔️ Build a Holiday Capsule Wardrobe🎄 This TAKES the STRESS out of WHAT to WEAR & everything mixes and matches to create endless Holiday outfit possibilities… Take one of the stresses away this whole Holiday Season. For today’s Fashion Fix Holiday looks for every occasion I created a Holiday Capsule wardrobe I created from some of my favorite brands and even better I have discount codes and sales to share with you. 

I’ve pulled together a great collection of clothing, jewelry, Bags, and shoes to create looks you’ll love this season. 

 

Shop the Clothing Collection below: (Click on Photo) And use your arrow to click thur all the clothing 

The Best Holiday Hack, A Holiday Capsule Wardrobe

 

The Best Holiday Hack, A Holiday Capsule Wardrobe

Building a holiday capsule wardrobe:

You know I am all about building a wardrobe and not just buying pieces. A holiday wardrobe is a great addition to your closet. We always have events, special occasions, and holidays throughout the year and it’s a great way to always have something to wear without having to stress. 

Building a great classic holiday wardrobe is a great way to accomplish that. Pieces you can build your wardrobe with and wear again, as well as a pop of trend to keep your looks fresh. Perfect for when our calendars start filling up with  Holiday Parties, kid’s programs, girlfriend gift exchanges, Holiday cocktails, office parties, cookie exchanges,s and New Year’s Eve.

Satin Halter top & Satin trouser
The Best Holiday Hack, A Holiday Capsule Wardrobe
Sequin blazer, satin tank, Cargo Pant
Satin Halter top, Satin Trouser, blazer
The Best Holiday Hack, A Holiday Capsule Wardrobe
Black one sleeve dress with metallic

The Best Holiday Hack, A Holiday Capsule Wardrobe

What I created for Fashion Fix

I took great wardrobe builders and classic basic pieces, like a blazer, trousers, simple bodysuits great fitting dresses, and festive tops, in fabrics and colors of the season to help create a timeless Holiday capsule wardrobe. 

@gibsonlook– great wardrobe builders as well as Holiday pieces you can mix and match all year long.

Save 10% with Code DARCY10

The Best Holiday Hack, A Holiday Capsule Wardrobe
The Best Holiday Hack, A Holiday Capsule Wardrobe
The Best Holiday Hack, A Holiday Capsule Wardrobe

The Best Holiday Hack, A Holiday Capsule Wardrobe

Shop the Outfit Below:

 

The Best Holiday Hack, A Holiday Capsule Wardrobe

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Holiday Accessories 

Accessories can make or break an outfit. It’s what finishes the whole look. Accessories can take a basic look up a notch or finish it to fab, just how you choose accessories. Here is what I used for these Holiday looks. That would also make great gifts.🎁 


@cecelianewyork– Beautiful and unique shoes that help finish off a look. 

Save 30% off purchases (no code needed)

Shop the shoes below:

 

 

The Best of The Best Cyber Week Sales 2023

@quiltedkoala– this season’s hottest bags in metallic and corduroy. Save 20% with code DARCY20

Shop the Bags Below:

 

 

The Best Holiday Hack, A Holiday Capsule Wardrobe

@julievos– Jewelry is the icing on the cake and stunning pieces to make your outfit pop. 

A huge selection of up to 60% off for this Cyber week✔️

Shop the Jewelry Below:

 

Today’s Models:

The Best Holiday Hack, A Holiday Capsule Wardrobe

Cammi wore an emerald Green blazer with Tie| Velvet Pants| Luxe Tee| Stud Flats| Julie Vos ring| Metallic clutch

The Best Holiday Hack, A Holiday Capsule Wardrobe

Kjiristin wore a Notch collar blazer| Body suit| Vegan leather pants| Clutch| Boots| Julie Vos necklace| Earings| Ring

 

Tips to help you create a Holiday Capsule 

TIP #1: You can easily create your own Holiday Capsule wardrobe, by going through your closet and seeing what could work to be festive… and start your rack. Then you can easily create looks with what you’ve put together.

Fabrics of the season satins, velvets, sequins, faux fur, tartan plaids, Pearl detail, and faux leather.

Colors of the season Shades of Red, green, Ivory, metallic, and black.  Even Navy’s & Pinks💕

Don’t forget to Pull out your festive jewelry, bags, and shoes.

These tips also make it easier to know what you might need to shop for. (A great pair of trousers or a festive sweater.) You get my drift.

Tip #2 make sure everything you pulled fits✔️ nothing worse than thinking you have an outfit planned and then something doesn’t fit correctly.

Tip #3 Make sure your@hair do goes with your Outfit… The hair and makeup are the finishing details and finish off the look. 

High neck or detail wear hair up, stunning statement earrings a chic low ponytail or low bun. bare shoulders hair down or 1/2 up. These are just a few hairdo ideas.

The Best Holiday Hack, A Holiday Capsule Wardrobe
The Best Holiday Hack, A Holiday Capsule Wardrobe

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3 outfit Inspirations for Thanksgiving with Spanx

3 outfit Inspirations for Thanksgiving with Spanx

Hello pretty ladies, 

Happy start of a new week, and halfway through November. Where does the time go?

We’re officially a little over a week away from Thanksgiving and I feel so behind already.  I am one of those people who likes to have everything done for Christmas by Thanksgiving. This helps me to be able to take moments to enjoy the season without all the stressful to-do’s floating around in my head.

Cooking, baking, and entertaining take up enough time, without also having to worry about decorating, shopping, wrapping, etc, (you know the Mom list!) I highly recommend making Thanksgiving your deadline as it does help you enjoy the Holidays more.

Today, I am sharing 3 outfit inspirations for Thanksgiving with Spanx.  A casual look to look Chic yet comfy, an Everyday preppy look that could also be worn as office wear with a blazer and a Dressier look think Workwear has taken up a notch. Watch the style video HERE

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3 outfit Inspirations for Thanksgiving with Spanx

3 looks for Thanksgiving

Which Thanksgiving look are you? casual Chic Leggings and tunic- perfect to look put together, yet comfy. If your Thanksgiving is a casual get-together you’ll love this look.  

Casual Outfit 

 SPANX’s New fleece faux leather Leggings or you can wear the Regular faux leather leggings and the Air Essentials tunic. 

Leggings- are supportive yet comfortable and if you live in a cold climate the fleece line is heaven. I got True to size in both (medium)

Air essential tunic- is a buttery soft tunic that feels amazing on, fits true to size covers the bum, and has great detailing. I live in mine.

3 outfit Inspirations for Thanksgiving with Spanx

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3 outfit Inspirations for Thanksgiving with Spanx

Everyday Preppy

Air Essentials mock tank 

Air Essentials crew neck sweatshirt over the shoulders & plaid pant

This is a look you could wear on repeat from grabbing coffee with a friend, wearing for work with a blazer, or running errands adding a denim jacket and sneakers. What makes it fun for Thanksgiving is this little preppy vibe that gives it a look between casual and dressy. But a little “more” than a sweater & jeans. 

3 outfit Inspirations for Thanksgiving with Spanx
3 outfit Inspirations for Thanksgiving with Spanx
3 outfit Inspirations for Thanksgiving with Spanx

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3 outfit Inspirations for Thanksgiving with Spanx

 

Dressed up

Dressed up  – Blazer, plaid pants, button-up blouse 

3 items that help build your “staple wardrobe” and can be styled in multiple ways. You’ll wear these pieces for work, play, social events, and occasions you need to take it up a notch just by how you style them. 

3 Spanx pieces

Spanx wide-leg plaid pants-

Spanx Crepe blazer –

Button up blouse- 

What makes it look dressier is the accessories, ditch the work pump and add a cute open-toed heel, here I am wearing a kitten heel (comfy yet, dressier) Julie Vos’s jewelry is perfect for the Holidays and dresses up any look. 

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3 outfit Inspirations for Thanksgiving with Spanx
3 outfit Inspirations for Thanksgiving with Spanx

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Easy Homemade Broccoli Cheddar Soup & Bread Bowls

Easy Homemade Broccoli Cheddar Soup and bread Bowls

Hello Pretty Ladies, 

Happy Sunday and the start of November. The busy season has officially started. Today I am hoping on real fast to share one of my family’s favorite soups. Easy Homemade Broccoli Cheddar Soup and Bread Bowls. I made this on Halloween night, it is warm and yummy and so festive served in these cute pumpkin bread bowls. It would be darling to serve the day after Thanksgiving with homemade Turkey noodle soup from leftovers. 

Have a beautiful & blessed Sunday.

Easy Homemade Broccoli Cheddar Soup & Bread Bowls

 

Broccoli Cheddar Soup Ingredients

These are the simple ingredients you’ll need to make this broccoli Cheddar soup recipe:

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter

½ onion, chopped

¼ cup melted butter

¼ cup flour

2 cups milk (or heavy cream if you like a rich soup)

2 cups chicken stock

1 ½ cups coarsely chopped broccoli florets

One cup matchstick-cut carrots or Chopped (I like rounds)

1 stalk celery, thinly sliced

2 ½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

salt and ground black pepper to taste

How to Make Broccoli Cheddar Soup at Home

Directions

  1. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender and translucent, about 5 minutes. Set aside.

     
  2. Whisk 1/4 cup melted butter and flour together in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Continue to whisk and cook, adding 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk if necessary to keep the flour from burning, 3 to 4 minutes.

     
  3. Gradually add milk while whisking constantly; stir in chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Cook until the mixture is thickened, about 20 minutes. Add broccoli, carrots, celery, and sautéed onion; simmer until all the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.

     
  4. Stir in Cheddar cheese until melted; season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.

    * I do cheat and make mine in the crock pot and let it simmer all day. 

    Tips

    There are tons of variations and options to make this soup your own. My family loves it when I add sausage. You can add extra veggies, different cheeses, garlic to your onions, a little seasoning salt to the finished soup, green onions, sour cream, and topped with Bacon.

Pumpkin Bread bowls

I picked up these darling Pumpkin Bread bowls at Great Harvest here in Utah. It’s a local chain that makes these darling bread bowls all season long. Perfect for your fall soups and darling for Halloween and Thanksgiving. Check your local bread and sandwich soups and see if they make them as well. These are not pumpkin-flavored, just regular bread. 

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Friday Favorites And Weekend Sales #13

Friday Favorites And Weekend Sales #13

Hello Pretty Ladies,

Where did October go? I think that was the fastest month ever. November is another crazy month that flies by and I can’t believe we are now 7 weeks away from Christmas. I am in full Christmas mode, not that I want to skip Thanksgiving, but because I love to enjoy the month of December. So, I take November to do all my Holiday prep. This way I can enjoy the season and spend time with family and friends without all the pressure that we moms have. 

I have found over the years prepping and preparing has really helped me enjoy all the things I love about the Holiday season. We can enjoy a decorated home, entertain guests with ease, have PJs & Christmas movie days in front of the fire, bake Christmas treats, Go to Holiday parties, Head to the Mall to just window shop & take in the hustle and bustle of the Holiday, and have a Holiday date night, see a Christmas program, and drive around to see Christmas lights without the ” To Do List” haunting my brain. 

 I love to cook for our friends and family and will be hosting Thanksgiving like most years, and my goal every year is to be ready for Christmas by Thanksgiving. I am off to a great start. I’ll be sharing my progress here and on Instagram stories. 

Friday Favorites And Weekend Sales #13

|Sales Happening this Weekend|

(Tap the store name to shop)

ANTHROPOLOGIE -More amazing pieces added to the sale section with an extra 25% off

 

Banana Republic Factory

50% off everything with an extra 15% off

 

Caraway up to 20% of select products. 

 

Chico’s Several Styles 25% off

 

Colleen Rothschild – Buy more save more.

$25 off $100+ code: RUSH25
$50 off $200+ code: RUSH50
$75 off $300+ code: RUSH75

 

Dime Beauty– 30% off sitewide with code DARCY.BF at check out

 

Express – 30% – 50% off everything

 

Grandlash– Big sale of the year on beauty kits with an extra 10% off using my link. 

 

Gibsonlook– Buy one sweater get one use code: BOGO

 

J Crew factory– 50% off outerwear

 

J Jill– 30% off the entire site extra 40% off Sale styles

 

Loft– 40% off Friends and Family Sales

 

Lumineux– 20% off with my link (tap on the brand name) Best teeth whitener

 

Nordstrom– Fall sale with up to 50% off

 

New Balance– $79 select styles

 

Some of the Biggest sales of the Year

 

Serena & Lily– 25% to 70% off sale of the year

 

Sephora-30% off the Sephora Brand

 

Soma– 3 Bras for $99  several pieces on sale for $29 and Christmas Pj’s 37% off   until 11/7

 

Social Threads– Several new Items added to the sale section 

 

Steve Madden– More styles added to the SALE

 

Tula– Starting November 1st through November 15th, use my code DARCY15 for 25% off at TULA.com – PLUS free shipping with no minimums all month! Your audience has a HUGE opportunity to save and Tula doesn’t do this often so now’s the time to stock up on holiday gifts!

This sale offers massive savings on all of our holiday kits, stocking stuffers, and best sellers. With your code, followers can save up to 70% on products! Sale 11/1-11/15

 

ULTA– 30% off several brands & Black Friday deals up to 40% off weekly TODAY Free gift with a $70 purchase

 

 Victoria Emerson– Several pieces for $20

 

 Loft 50% off 1 style & 40% off the rest

 

Thank you for stopping by. 

Have a beautiful rest of the week, and thank you for stopping by and reading.

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Christmas Pj’s for the Whole Family by Soma

Christmas Pj’s for the Whole Family by Soma

Hello pretty ladies, 

Don’t worry I am not skipping over Thanksgiving and headed straight to Christmas! I just wanted to give you enough time to grab these cute Christmas pj’s by Soma, If matching family pj’s is a family Christmas tradition for your family like it is for my family. This is one of those things that sell out fast and often before the season has even started. So, I am here just to give you a heads-up to shop now, while they are in stock in every style and size. 

If you’ve been wanting to start Family pj’s as a  Christmas Tradition in your home? Now, the time Soma has the cutest styles that mix and match and are so soft the whole family will love them. NOW on SALE 37% off ( I think my guys have been wearing it every night! Even commenting “These are so soft and lightweight. No, Stiff, heavy, and rough flannels here.

Christmas Pj's for the Whole Family by Soma

Christmas Pj Details

🎁🌲Making memories this holiday season is even more fun in matching Somaintimates family pajamas – perfect for the entire family! View our home video clip HERE

Soma Embraceable Pj’s checks all those boxes and more. You’ll want to hit snooze in the morning and get in bed early just so you can wear this comfy piece longer. The Cotton and Modal blend is made up of natural fibers that are durable, absorbent, and super soft. Complete your look with your favorite Embraceable® sleepwear combo you won’t want to take off.

Weightlessly warm, classically cute PJs—only here for the holidays

Kids pajamas are available in sizes 2T-12 

Adults are available in sizes xs to XXL

Each style of pj’s comes in multiple patterns and colors to mix and match and find a print that suits your family. Shop my Liketoknow it post HERE

Christmas Pj's for the Whole Family by Soma.     Long sleeve notch collar top|  Pj short| Men’s henley| Men’s Pj pant| Women Pj Pant|Women’s red top|

Christmas Pj's for the Whole Family by Soma
Christmas Pj's for the Whole Family by Soma

Christmas Tradition

Christmas Pj’s have been a part of my family’s traditions since I was a kid and I carried that tradition on with my family. Our boys knew Christmas Eve, they opened 4 gifts🎁

-Christmas Pj’s

– An Ornament 

-Christmas book

-Board game 

🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁

What’s one of your family’s Christmas traditions? I would love for you to tell me in the comments below. 

Christmas Pj's for the Whole Family by Soma

Christmas Pj's for the Whole Family by Soma
Christmas Pj's for the Whole Family by Soma
Christmas Pj's for the Whole Family by Soma

Shop the Family Christmas Pj’s Below: (tap on the photo below)

 

 

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Have a beautiful rest of the week, and thank you for stopping by and reading.

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Friday Favorites And Weekend Sales #12

Friday Favorites And Weekend Sales #12

Hello Pretty Ladies,

Hoping you had a great week, and that you’ll have a great weekend. I am headed back to California, to my hometown for a celebration of the life of a great man who will be dearly missed, my oldest and dearest friend’s dad passed away, and we are going to celebrate him and the incredible life he lived. I stopped along the way to pick up my mom and will head over the rest of the way together. So, needless to say, a bittersweet homecoming for sure. 

I am however excited to hug my girlfriend’s neck and spend time with her, and give her support in these times. It’s a treasure to have a childhood friend since you were 10 years old, it’s a different kind of bond and friendship. If you know, you know:)

Today’s Friday Favorites And Weekend Sales #12, Are full of things I am sure you’ve heard me talk about or share this last week in stories and some even in feeds on Instagram. I know you’re going to love them like I do and they’ll make great gifts too. 

Friday Favorites And Weekend Sales #12

Today’s Friday Favorite:

 Things I love right now!

Pumiey bodysuits– buttery soft, comfortable, and flattering. 

Platform Ugg dupes— Trendy at 1/2 the price and comfy. Great with loungewear, activewear, and Spanx air essentials. Great on a chilly errand running day.

Kendra Hair Spray #25– if you have silky straight hair that doesn’t hold a curl… this will help your hair tremendously.

Risen flared jeans,-figure flattering, comfortable, and under $70 (size down runs big) 

Amazon Hoop earring pack – 9 pairs for $14. A hoop for every occasion and outfit. Seriously, so good and makes a great gift.

 

Shop My favorites below:

 

Weekend sales and Heads up for NEXT week

|Sales Happening this Weekend|

(Tap the store name to shop)

ANTHROPOLOGIE – 30% off dinnerware

 

Banana Republic Factory 

40% -60% off everything and  with an extra 25% off

 

Bohme– SALE 25% off everything Code FALLHAUL25

 

Caraway up to 20% of select products. starts 10/27 ends 10/30

 

Chico’s Holiday event 25% off your order 

 

Colleen Rothschild – Free shipping on orders over $49

 

Dime Beauty– New product alert

 

Express – BOGO Free on everything 

 

J Crew factory– 50% off outerwear

 

J Jill– 30% off the entire site extra 40% off Sale styles

 

Loft– 40% off the entire purchase Friends and Family Sale 

 

Lumineux– 20% off with my link (tap on the brand name) Best teeth whitener 

 

Nordstrom– Fall sale up to 50% off

 

Navy Hair– 60% off mini pebble spray (my favorite texturing spray) Entire site 30% off THRITYOFF

 

New Balance– 20% off select styles 

 

PrintFresh– A selection of our Long Sleep Sets are hard marked down at only $98 (cutest pj’s)

for the next 3 days, there will be more exciting promotions that you can only snag for 24 hours. 

 

Soma– Buy 3 panties get 3 free

·      Online Only 

 

Social Threads– FRIENDS & FAMILY 20% OFF SITE WIDE! USE CODE FF20 AT CHECKOUT 

 

Steve Madden–30% off your purchase

 

ULTA– 

Black Friday deals up to 40% off weekly. Starting 10/22

 

 Victoria Emerson– Several pieces $19 and $20

 

 Loft is 50% off sales styles and 20% off your $150 purchase

 

Thank you for stopping by. 

Have a beautiful rest of the week, and thank you for stopping by and reading.

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Friday Favorites And Weekend Sales #11

Friday Favorites And Weekend Sales #11

Hello Pretty Ladies,

Happy Friday! I hope you have something fun planned for the weekend. It’s beautiful here in Utah, And today’s my birthday. and I am looking forward to My birthday dinner tonight with my family.

I am now three weeks and two days post-operation and I am feeling better every day and must remind myself that I can’t do everything I am used to. As I am sure you are aware, we moms go go go and do do do, and we do have to take the time to heal when we have something wrong with our health. Slowing down and taking the time you need to heal is okay. I keep reminding myself of this daily.

Friday Favorites And Weekend Sales #11

Today’s Friday Favorite:

 Things I love right now!

I share 4-to 5  things I have loved and used several times during the week, including some items that make me happy. Do you have some things you use daily that make you happy? Sometimes, it’s just the little things.

  1. Metallic bag–  Metallics are all the rage, this cute Metallic bag with an acrylic handle  is $24

2. Designer dupe earrings– These look identical to the Bottega Veneta earrings that are $850. These dupes are $14

3. Free people dube Maggie jeans– The cutest mustard/Carmel distressed frayed hem jeans- are $64.50 tts but high-waisted so if you size up with very high-waisted then size up. 

4. Colleen Rothschild Beauty kit– Lip kit, Brown sugar night mask, Rich lip balm, Cute case

Save 20% with Code DARCY20 On Colleen Rothschild

 

Shop My favorites below:

 

Weekend sales and Heads up for NEXT week

|Sales Happening this Weekend|

(Tap the store name to shop)

ANTHROPOLOGIE -More amazing pieces added to the sale section

 

Banana Republic Factory 

40% off everything and $40 dresses 40% off sweaters with an extra 25% off

 

Bohme– extra 30% off all dresses SALE

 

Caraway up to 20% of select products. starts 10/27 ends 10/30

 

Chico’s Styles start at $29 through 4/18

 

Colleen Rothschild – Buy one get 2nd one 50% off use code BOG050

 

Dime Beauty– for up to 50% off select

products and free shipping*

For the next 24 hours

 

Express – 40% – 50% off everything 

 

J Crew factory– 50% off outerwear

 

J Jill– 30% off the entire site extra 40% off Sale styles

 

Loft– 40% off Friends and Family Sales

 

Lumineux– 20% off with my link (tap on the brand name) Best teeth whitener 

 

Nordstrom– Great Sale on Steve Madden Shoes

 

Navy Hair– 60% off mini pebble spray (my favorite texturing spray) Entire site 30% off THRITYOFF

 

New Balance– 20% off select styles 

 

PrintFresh– A selection of our Long Sleep Sets are hard marked down at only $98 (cutest pj’s)

for the next 3 days, there will be more exciting promotions that you can only snag for 24 hours. 

 

Soma– $25 Enbliss Bras (10/23-10/25)

·      Excludes Strapless

·      Online Only 

 

Social Threads– FRIENDS & FAMILY 20% OFF SITE WIDE! USE CODE FF20 AT CHECKOUT 

 

Steve Madden– More styles added to the SALE

 

ULTA– 20% off several brands code: 132RMPJZS6K2L ends 10/22

Black Friday deals up to 40% off weekly. Starting 10/22

 

 Victoria Emerson– Several pieces $19 and $20

 

 Loft is 50% off sales styles and 20% off your $150 purchase

 

Thank you for stopping by. 

Have a beautiful rest of the week, and thank you for stopping by and reading.

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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!
oxox D'Arcy

For size reference: I am 5'9 1/2
Wear a size 6 and med Top

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He has Risen…Gave us the most precious gift🙏🏻✝️ Th He has Risen…Gave us the most precious gift🙏🏻✝️
Thank you just doesn’t seem like enough 🙏🏻

May you Have a beautiful Easter full of God’s love, Family, Faith, Good Food & Blessing and Blooms✝️🌸

💋From Our Home to Yours

🌸Outfit inspo:
Spring Dress style

Floral dress- fully lined tts 
Fabric cover buttons, pockets tie waist, puff sleeve v neck
Love the pink and green floral perfect for Spring.

Designer  slide sandals and Dior Saddle bag in pink 

Julie Vos- necklace, bracelets, rings and earrings 

Classic pieces you’ll wear on repeat for years

🛍️Comment “SHOP lbelow to receive a DM with the link to this post on my LTK 
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Spring social season, wedding guest, church, bridal shower, brunch- Spring dress outfit inspo

#springdresses  #midlifestyle #utahinfluencer
What I mean when I say “I am Hosting Easter Dinner What I mean when I say “I am Hosting Easter Dinner!” 

Easter Tablescape in Shades of Blues, Green and Pop of yellow.

Using my mom’s vintage Willow ware china, Bamboo flatware, green steam ware, eggs cups and linens. 

Chocolate bunnies filled with treats, a touch of Gold, low lights and candles a long with Spring flower arrangements I created.

Brings a look of tradition, vintage and collected together for a beautiful tablescape, I hope you can pull inspiration from.

Remove the bunnies for a beautiful Spring Table. 

Have a beautiful Easter and if this is your Vibe follow along for more. 

#eastertable #eastertablescape #vintagechina #bluewhite
—Weekend Style over 50– I am 54 and this is my Sa —Weekend Style over 50–

I am 54 and this is my Saturday style mixing splurge and saving.

Perfect & put together comfy set with accessories to grab a coffee, a lunch date, run errands or head to the grandkids sport event✔️

Comment “SHOP” below to receive a DM with the link to this post on my LTK 
⬇ 
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DIY: Let’s creat adult Kid Easter Baskets… I was l DIY:
Let’s creat adult Kid Easter Baskets…
I was lucky enough to grab a few of the pastel Trader Joe’s canvas bag’s (which make darling Easter Baskets) 

🥕🐰Make sure to watch to the end to see all the different ideas🧺🐣

I shared with you these cute Bunny Snack containers, perfect for favorite candies, snacks a gift card and a few small treasures. To add to their baskets or give alone.

(Still available to order online and pick up)

Ideas for Basket stuffers
Favorite snacks
Socks
Book
Toiletries 
Beauty accessories 
Hair Accessories
Fun make up
A gadget or two
Small game 
Gift card

(When mine were little)
I did a beach towel, new swim suite, flip flop’s, sunglasses, sunscreen, pool toys, and a summer outfit…

(I need to do that next year for them as adults) ☀️🌊👙⛱️

Do you still do baskets for your adult kids? (I do one for hubby and my mom too)

🛍️Comment “ Shop” and link with details receive a DM with the link to this post on my LTK 
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Happy Good Friday

#easterbaskets #easterbasketideas #midlifemom
Storage Healthy choice NO MORE PLASTICS… We made Storage Healthy choice 
NO MORE PLASTICS…

We made the change last year to remove all plastic in our lifestyle..

One of the changes we made for bread & cheese along with sandwich’s is to use beeswax wraps and beeswax and linen storage bags..

Safe, reusable, non toxic,, locks in freshness, ease to clean, freezer safe and reuse & recycled 

Highly recommend 

Wooden bread knife
Creating Easter Baskets For your Grand babies🐣🐰💐 Creating Easter Baskets 
For your Grand babies🐣🐰💐

I had so much fun creating a basket for our little guy!
( most of this will arrive before Easter) so you still have time to order online and even order online for pick up.

🧺The Basket is personalized (and unfortunately takes two weeks) but you could save to order other cute custom items.

🐰This cute Melissa and Doug Bunnie is one of my favorite children’s toy lines. (Arrives next day) 

👶 Baby clothes make great basket stuffers🧺

- Teddy bear sweater with ear hood
- Denim Jacket
- Set of 3 Thermal tank bodysuits
-Linen shorts
-Ducky Sleeper
-Duck Sponge
-Lamb Rubber bath toy
-Bunny Case Full of Travel Baby Toiletries 

Comment “Shop” for more details and links

#easterbaskets #grandbabies #midlifejourney
What DRESSES I am wearing as a 54 year old, this S What DRESSES I am wearing as a 54 year old, this Spring & Summer…

A little something for everyone…10 dresses & Styling ideas

-Ruffles & Bows
-Show a little leg
-Calf & Maxi length for those who don’t 
-Casual- Everyday-Workwear and -Travel
-Color- Neutrals and Print

A few style TIPs and the BIGGEST style mistake….

Just putting on the dress and not accessorizing …. Take NOTE of every look… Shoes, Bag, Jewlery and finishing accessories ✔️✔️✔️

Accessorizing can make or break your look… Styling doesn’t have to be hard or over the top… but it is something you don’t want to skip…

Changing your bag takes 3 minutes, picking a shoe can be an issue for some. Tip: pick a neutral sandal or heel, 1 good neutral sandal & Bag can work for all these looks. (I’ve linked several over on my blog and in stories) 

- A great gold or silver stack of bracelets, a favorite necklace and earrings will work if you are a minimalist..

If you’re a Maximalists like me😉 you’ll have a collection for every season, every “vibe” and several choices to change the looks….

You can be classic and chic, simple and elegant, boho and layered…. Just DON’T skip accessorizing😉

Tell me what’s your style below: ⬇️ 

Save 10% off your Purchase on all these dresses with MY CODE and Link: DARCY10

Comment “Shop” ⬇️ to
receive a DM with the link to this post on my LTK 
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#springdresses #over50fashion #alldressedup
Say Goodbye to boring Veggie platters🥕🥬🧅🫜🫛🫑🌶️ Com Say Goodbye to boring Veggie platters🥕🥬🧅🫜🫛🫑🌶️

Come create a Spring Veggie wreath platter with me that will wow your guest for your next gathering.

In Season Veggies fresh from the Farmers Market.

Served with my Homemade Garlic and chive hummus🌱
(Recipe on the Blog)

Veggie Ingredients below:
-Tuscan kale leaves
-Green onions 
-Heirloom cherry tomatoes 
-Belgian endives
-La Petites carrots
-Radishes 
-Baby Corn
-Asparagus 
-English cucumber 
-English peas 
-Edible Flowers (chamomile)

You’ll need a wreath shaped cutting board or a round cutting board!

Note: You can create a small to large wreath depending on the size of circle cutting board you use, to accommodate the size of your guests.

Fun idea: Add a pretty bow to match your theme (made an Easter bow forgot it!)

💌SAVE this for your next party menu✔️

#veggieplatter #utahblogger #veggierecipes #entertainingathome
Spring outfit of the day🌿🌷 Cute top with Jeans✔️ Spring  outfit of the day🌿🌷
Cute top with Jeans✔️

Chic, cute and great mix of affordable and splurge 

Had a coffee date with my hubby☕️🌷what I wore:

Cute knit peplum top $27  comes in several colors.
Great to wear now and layer for fall. 

Cuff jeans -made for  exclusive from one of my favorite brands under $80 the perfect year round jean! 

Steve Madden suede gold buckle flat/slide 

Splurge worthy- Necklace and  matching chain bracelet Julie Vos you’ll wear on repeat forever ❤️

-Gold hoops lisi lurch 

Two bangles and one small link bracelet Allie. & Bess save 20% with code DARCY20 

One of my most used splurge worthy bags- The speedy

Comment “SHOP” below to receive a DM with the link to this post on my LTK 
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#cutetop  #saveandsplurge #utahinfluencer #starbucksdate☕️
Mail Day LiVe Random Tuesday live to share New ar Mail Day LiVe

Random Tuesday live to share New arrivals, latest product launches, Spring fashion and midlife helpers!

I hope you’ll enjoy grabbing an iced coffee and tuning in for a bit!

Items and discount codes are linked over on my Liketoknowit 

Tell me what your Interested in or shopping for this Spring below.

Comment “SHOP”below to receive a DM with the link to this post on my LTK ⬇ 
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#mailday #newproductlaunch #midlife
—-Carrot Cake Cookie Recipe— HACK I created the b —-Carrot Cake Cookie Recipe—
HACK

I created the best & easy to make treat your family will love…

🥕Boxed cake mix
For the easiest Carrot Cake Cookie’s Topped with Cream Cheese frosting …

You’ll need:
1 box carrot cake mix
16oz jar of apple sauce
1 1/2 cups of flour (you want it to be able to stand in cookie scoop)  high altitude needs a touch more.
1tablespoon cinnamon 
1cup of shedders and chopped carrots
1/2 cup or cup of walnuts depending on how many nuts you like

Stir in ingredients cake mix apple sauce, mix, add in cinnamon, add flour stir, fold in carrots stir, fold in nuts 
(I like to reserve a small amount of carrots and nuts for top of cookie frosting . Bake at 350 for 12-15 min depending on oven

Cream cheese Frosting :
1 softened block cream cheese
1 softened cub of butter
1 tablespoon spoon of Vanilla 
1 teaspoon cinnamon sugar
1 cup powdered sugar 

Full recipe details up on my blog. 

#carrotcakecookies #cookierecipe
Melanoma Cancer Journey Part 5 —2 month Update— Melanoma Cancer Journey 
Part 5

—2 month Update—

 1 month after my First laser treatment.

➡️Slide through the video clips and photos for ALL the updates➡️

I was diagnosed in December, Surgery in January and my first laser in February.

I’ve been sharing this Journey in hopes to help encourage you to make a skin check up appointment. 

Melanoma Cancer is deadly and very different from Skin Cancer.

Melanoma cancer is deadly,  early detection is key, before it can spread to lymph nodes, organs blood. 

If your new here or just seeing this post, I have 4 other parts with all the info and my Journey to date in Feed and stores saved to highlights with more info.

Thank you for all the kind messages, comments and prayers! I appreciate you being apart of my tribe.

Thank you and NOW make your Skin Appointment!

#skincancerawareness #skincancer #melanoma
🌿Simple Way’s I add Spring into our home. 🌿🌷Slide 🌿Simple Way’s I add Spring into our home.

🌿🌷Slide to view 12 photos that I hope to inspire you to add a little Spring to your home🌷🌿

🌿Tell me something your going to try and add to your home this Spring below⬇️ 

🌼If this is your vibe❤️ Like comment and follow for more

Easy Spring touches-spring in your home- ways to add spring
- bring the outside in
Cocktail and Chat With Suzanne and D’Arcy @crazyb Cocktail and Chat 
With Suzanne and D’Arcy
@crazyblondelifeblog @darcyvandenberg

Join use for a little catch up, in the kitchen and sharing a few recipes, along with stories.

Check out Suzanne’s Asparagus recipe  on her blog… as Well as casserole recipes

D’Arcy has a carrot cake and a yummy casserole recipe on hers.
 
Blogs are linked in our bios and stories.

We get together and have a fun chat… Different topic every month. Sometime we talk recipes & food, fashion or home decor and sometimes Midlife issues or simply ask questions.

We love for you to join in the conversation…. Grab a coffee☕️ or cocktail 🍹and join us for a chat✔️

#cocktailchat #midlife
Spring is here🌷🌿🌸 Let’s grab a coffee and Stroll Spring is here🌷🌿🌸

Let’s grab a coffee and Stroll the Gardens @parkcitygardens 

The Perfect Spring fix & coffee date.

Pick up a few plants for your home or garden, gives you the feel of Spring & boosts your spirits 🌸🌿🌷

🌸🌷What’s your favorite Spring Flower?
☕️Tell me your coffee order below ⬇️ 

🌷Outfit Details on my Liketoknowit
Spring Style over 50 Cool girls buy the Shoes & B Spring Style over 50

Cool girls buy the Shoes & Bags….
They truly finish off every outfit✔️

 These NEW neutral kitten heels by Cecelia NYC are truly so special, they dress up any simple outfit!

Love designer bags and want to try out the latest and greatest, without committing? 
Join Vivrelle and get your first month free with my code: DARCY and link…

My full outfit details and ALL the discount codes are in my link  and in bio.. 

Comment “SHOP for LINKs & CODES to this post on my LTK ⬇ 
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#springinspo #styleover50 #coolgirls #midlife
This little spit fire is 23🤍 I can’t believe how f This little spit fire is 23🤍
I can’t believe how fast time has flown by 🤍

It’s been so fun watching him grow from a  little pistol into this young man🤍and amazing New daddy. 

His determination, and strong will, made him a great athlete, while his tender heart  and sensitivity & caring has made him kind to others. He’s loyal, has a strong work ethic and a joy for adventure. 

He’s our boy that would want to save every kitten and brought us home our beloved Binx and Little Miss…

The pickiest eater ever, until about the age of 12, and  He wouldn’t try a burger until age 13! (Thank goodness that’s all changed) 😉

So many memories , yet doesn’t seem like it could already be 23 years! 
Proud of the man and watching him become a daddy has been one of our biggest joys🤍🤍

Happy 23rd 🎂🎉Hampton Steel we couldn’t love you more🤍🤍🤍

#ourson #boymom 🎂 #loveyoumore❤️ #firesign #marchbirthday
If this is your Vibe…. Then follow for more! I lo If this is your Vibe….
Then follow for more!

I love to romanticize everyday life… with beautiful Tablescapes, arranging flowers for our homes weekly arrangements (Friday ‘s sink full) Easy Entertaining ideas, Sharing Recipes & a few short cuts and tips along the way. 

Gardening, Reading, Antiquing and thrifting are my “Grandma” hobbies! 

 I also share my love of Fashion, my melanoma Cancer & midlife Journey…

~Live like Nancy
~Dress like Ralph
~Cook like Ina
~Garden like Martha 

Then follow along for more

#springhome #entertainingathome #bhg #southernlivingmag #midlife
I’m 54 here’s a few outfits from last week, I bet I’m 54 here’s a few outfits from last week, I bet you can create from your closet✔️

🌿With my easy Outfit formulas per look, you can head to your closet with these outfit inspirations and create 8 outfits to get YOU through your week. 

🌿What outfit are you going to re-create?

⚠️Fell in love with a piece in a specific outfit? 

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#springoutfitideas #midlifestyle #shopyourcloset
🌷Easy Appetizer 🌷 Tulip Baguette Bites A perfect 🌷Easy Appetizer 🌷
Tulip Baguette Bites

A perfect Spring time appetizer , you can make for Easter🌷🐰🥕🐣Or Mothers Day🌷

Recipe:
-French Baguette sliced
-Cherry tomatoes 
-Chives
-Basil leaves
-Spreadable Cream cheese or Boursin garlic & fine Herb Gournay cheese (I use @boursincheese) 

Prep: slice bread, cut chives to stems size, cut Basil into small leaves, cut tomatoes in 1/2, cut off tops to square up and cut little lines into the tomato to create the tulip ….

Assemble:
- spread cheese onto bread
- add two chive stems
-add basil leaves
-add 1 yellow 1 red cherry tomatoes 

Arrange on platter and serve.

🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷

Are you hosting Easter or are you going out?

SAVE to  reference later. 

#easterrecipes #springrecipe
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