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By D'Arcy Vandenberg


Easy Stuffed Potato Skin Recipe

Easy Stuffed Potato Skin Recipe

Easy Stuffed Potato Skin Recipe

Hello Pretty ladies,

I hope you have a beautiful Sunday. Hopping on the blog for a short recipe share. I hope you’ll enjoy this week’s fast, easy stuffed potato skins, perfect for Superbowl Sunday or makes a great dinner served with a salad. I created a how-to reel for my Sunday series “In the Kitchen with D’Arcy.” Watch it HERE

The Super Bowl is fast approaching… Here’s one of my guys, Favorite football snacks✔️

Easy Stuffed Potato skins:

-10-12 Potato cooked cut in 1/2

-1 pound of Ground meat of choice (Beef, Turkey or Chicken) Seasoned the way you like

-2 Cups Mix Shredded Cheese 

– Cooked Bacon crumbled

-1/2 cube melted butter

– 1 Cup green onions 

– Salt and Pepper to taste

Cook potatoes in the oven or Microwave (I like to do this the day before) Makes putting together skins quick. 

Cut in half and scoop out centers in a bowl (save to make mashed potatoes or Potato soup at a later date). Lay on sprayed baking sheet

-Brown and season your meat of choice.

-Coat each potato with melted butter and salt and pepper to taste

-Fill potato 1/2 way with meat, then layer shredded cheese. Top with bacon & green onions and bake in the oven at 350 until cheese is melted (15-20 min depending on range)

Serve on a platter with sour cream, Hot sauce, and Ketchup 

This is an excellent Meal on its own, served with a salad.

Thank you

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Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

 

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Recipe under 30 min

3 Ingredient appetizer

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5 Steps to Throwing the Perfect Galentines Party

5 Steps to Throwing the Perfect Galentines Party

5 Steps to Throwing the Perfect Galentines

Hello Pretty Ladies,

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and there is something so fun about celebrating the friendships in your life by having a Galentine’s party. So today I am sharing 5 Steps to Throwing the Perfect Galentines Party. With items to decorate from Walmart that are so festive and affordable. Along with a couple of outfits, ideas I think you’ll love.

 

What is Galentine’s Day

Galentine’s Day is an unofficial holiday celebrated on February 13th. The holiday was made popular by the TV series Parks and Recreation and celebrated female friendships and relationships, especially if you don’t have a significant other. Galentine’s Day involves women honoring the important ladies in their lives through gift exchanges, dinners, gatherings, spa days, and more. It’s a great time to show appreciation for the strong bonds between women!

 

5 Steps to Throwing the Perfect Galentines

 

 5 Steps to Throwing the Perfect Galentines:

1. Set the Scene: Decorations, snacks, and atmosphere are essential (see my picks above)

2. Pick Your Guests: Invite your best gals for a night of laughter, stories, and fun.

3. Plan an Activity: Whether you watch a movie together or play a game, choose something everyone will enjoy!

4. Honor Each Other: Give thoughtful cards or gifts to show each other how much they mean to you.

5. Serve food & drinks: Serve decadent treats like chocolate-dipped strawberries or heart-shaped cookies. Or Wow them with a chocolate fondu Charcutier board! Easy to put together and looks so festive. Really Celebrate your friendship over a delicious meal!

 

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5 Steps to Throwing the Perfect Galentines

Amazon valentines outfit:

Valentine’s Heart Earrings– for Women Girls Beaded Heart Dangle Earrings 

Make Me Chic Women’s– Patterned Crew Neck Long Sleeve Sweater Pullover Jumper Top 

OPI Nail Lacquer– La Paz-itively Hot, Pink Nail Polish, 0.5 fl oz 

OPI Nail Polish, Infinite Shine Long-Wear Lacquer, Whites, 0.5 fl oz 

The Mogan Side Slit Skirt– High Waist Stretch Ponte Knit Mid Calf Long Pencil Skirt 

DREAM PAIRS -Women’s Chunky High Heel Ankle Booties

City Beauty City Lips – Plumping Lip Gloss – Hydrate & Volumize – All-Day Wear – Hyaluronic Acid & Peptides Visibly Smooth Lip Wrinkles – Cruelty-Free

Hanky panky panties– Signature Lace Low Rise Thong Color Play 3 Pack, OS fits 2-12 

You think Love Heart Shaped Sunglasses– for Women, Vintage Cat Eye Mod Style Retro Glasses 

Kendra Scott Letters necklace–  A-Z Pendant Necklace for Women, Fashion Jewelry, 14k Gold-Plated Brass

5 Steps to Throwing the Perfect Galentines

Everyday Items you can wear for Valentine’s Day and every other Day during the year.- 

Spanx flared jeans in a vintage wash.

Double-breasted blazer– From the Loft in red, a great power color and perfect every season, depending on how you style it. 

Heart-detailed blouse– ruffled shoulder detail and smocked cuff by Avara. Save 15% off with code DARCY15

Bangles– set of 5 gold bracelets $14.99

Red zip clutch– $17.99

Opi- Coke Cola nail polish

YSl -Lip Stick

Heart-detailed hoop earrings

Red women pump

 

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Thank you for stopping by and reading today’s blog post. “5 Steps to Throwing the Perfect Galentine Party” Have you been to a Galentine’s party? I would love for you to tell me in the comments. You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

Have a beautiful day pretty ladies,

 

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Detox Water Recipe Plus Fiber

Detox Water Recipe Plus Fiber 🍋🥒

 

Detox Water Recipe Plus Fiber

Hello Pretty Ladies,

“In the Kitchen With D’Arcy” Sunday Recipe🥒🍋🥒🍋🥒🍋🥒 It’s so essential for you to drink water daily… 🍋🥒 Here’s a great Detox Water Recipe Plus Fiber that tastes yummy, adds extra fiber to your diet, and helps detox your system.

“Drinking water is like washing out your insides.”

 

🍋🥒Detox water recipe:

Water Pitcher

Water

Juice of 1 lemon

1/2 cucumber

Lemon slices

2 Tablespoons Chia seed

Add all ingredients to a pitcher and place in the fridge. Drink throughout the day.

Did you know what drinking water can do for you?⬇️

 

Water is essential for the kidneys and other bodily functions.

When dehydrated, the skin can become more vulnerable to skin disorders and wrinkling.

Drinking water instead of soda can help with weight loss.

Detox Water Recipe Plus Fiber

Here are 15 benefits of drinking water

1. It lubricates the joints

2. It forms saliva and mucus

3. It delivers oxygen throughout the body

4. It boosts skin health and beauty

5. It cushions the brain, spinal cord, and other sensitive tissues

6. It regulates body temperature

7. The digestive system depends on it

8. It flushes body waste

9. It helps maintain blood pressure

10. The airways need it

11. It makes minerals and nutrients accessible

12. It prevents kidney damage

13. It boosts performance during exercise

14. Weight loss

15. It reduces the chance of a hangover

Here are a couple of my favorite water pitchers for the fridge:

68 Ounces Glass Pitcher with Lid, Heat-resistant Water Jug for Hot/Cold Water, Ice Tea, and Juice

Beverage

Glass Pitcher with Lid 68oz Water Jug Pitcher Stainless Steel Iced Tea Carafe Pitcher Drip-Free Heat Resistant Borosilicate Glass for Juice Milk Coffee Wine Cold & Hot Beverage with Beverage Stirrer

Purefold 100 Ounces Large Glass Pitcher with Lid, Hot/Cold Water Pitcher with Handle, Juice and Iced Tea Beverage

Carafe

 

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New Year’s Target Home Refresh

New Year’s Target Home Refresh

New Year's Target Home Refresh

Hello Pretty Ladies,

Christmas has been taken down, and the house feels a little empty. I love doing a little home refresh in January. How about you? Adding just a few pieces to your home decor can give a minor update. I found a few pieces at Target to freshen up your home, whether you’re looking for a small amount of furniture, a new lamp, or a great coffee table book to inspire you. Target has some great affordable pieces.

I love changing up my dish towels and refreshing the pillows. It’s a great affordable way to give a little update/refresh to your home. Adding a new piece of art or a mirror can give your room a new look, while a new little accent piece, like a chair or a small dresser, can change the room’s look. 

Here are my picks from Target:

Upholstered Natural Wood Accent Chair – Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia

 

16″ Faux Olive Leaf Potted Plant – Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia

 

3-Drawer Wood Dresser – Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia

 

Assembled Resin Table Lamp Tan – Threshold™ designed with Studio McGee.

 

 

Shiraleah Decorative Montecito Jug Vase

 

 

Rolling Hills Framed Wall Canvas Green – Threshold™ designed with Studio McGee

 

Cozy Feathery Knit Border Striped Throw Blanket – Threshold

 

Cable Knit Throw Pillow – Threshold

 

30″ x 42″ French Country Wall Mirror

 

 

Cozy White Cottage Book – by Liz Marie Galvan

 

Thank you

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Self-care Sunday Facial Routine

Self-care Sunday Facial Routine

Self-care Sunday Facial Routine

 

Hello Pretty Ladies,

Starting the New year off right! Treat yourself to an at-home spa day. Here are some tips for creating your home spa day. Necessary to take time for yourself. See how to create a little spa day in the privacy of your own home. 

✨How to have a home Spa day

✨ Self-care Saturday, Light a candle, run a bubble bath, and make spa water. My Water recipe HERE and line up your favorite skincare and masks. (Treat your skin to two masks for a little extra pampering ✨)

Your skin will thank you 🌿✨ Watch my How to video HERE

Self-care Sunday Facial Routine

Here’s what I used: Incorrect order:

Michael Todd Sonic smooth– derma planning tool

 Detox in a jar Tula-Exfoliating treatment mask

Tula So Smooth- resurfacing & brightening fruit enzyme mask

Tula Balance Act- purifying & Ph balancing toner pads

Instant de-puff by Tula- eye renewal serum

Tula Brightening treatment drops- triple vitamin C serum

Tula Beauty Sleep- overnight repair treatment

Lip SOS by Tula- lip treatment balm

Olivier Midy Eclat Midy- face oil

Tula signature glow-refreshing & brightening mist

Self-care Sunday Facial Routine

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Winter Casual Outfit Inspirations

Winter Casual Outfit Inspirations

Winter Casual Outfit InspirationsHappy Monday, Pretty Ladies🌸

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

What I wore last week….Fit these criteria. 

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

Winter Casual Outfit Inspirations

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

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Winter Casual Outfit Inspirations

 

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

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Winter Casual Outfit Inspirations

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

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Winter Casual Outfit Inspirations

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

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Winter Casual Outfit Inspirations

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

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Winter Casual Outfit Inspirations

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

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Winter Casual Outfit Inspirations

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

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Winter Casual Outfit Inspirations

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

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5 make up products from 2022

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

5 make up products from 2022

Hello pretty ladies, 

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

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

 

✨ It’s all about the glow✨

 

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

5 make up products from 2022

Trinny London BFF serum

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

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

 

5 make up products from 2022

Olivier Midy-Eclat Midy-Face oil

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

See how to layer skincare HERE properly.

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

5 make up products from 2022

Charlotte Tilbury-Hollywood flawless filter

I wear  #3, fair pale, Hollywood Flawless filter

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

 

Charlotte Tilbury- Eyebrow set 3

Three products in one easy set!

–medium brown brow lift a pencil, 

–legendary brow= micro precision tinted brow gel

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

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

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

5 make up products from 2022

Charlotte Tilbury- Filmstar Bronze & Glow

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

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

5 make up products from 2022

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

 

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J Jill After Christmas Sale

J Jill After Christmas Sale

 

J Jill After Christmas Sale

Hello Pretty Ladies,

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

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

 

 

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

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

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

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

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“Perfect wardrobe builders

J Jill After Christmas Sale

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

 

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

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The perfect Winter accessory 

J Jill After Christmas Sale

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

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You can’t go wrong with denim.

J Jill After Christmas Sale

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

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

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Easy Pullover

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

 

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J Jill Sherpa-Pocket V-Neck Cardi

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

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Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

 

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How to Make Easy Creamy Garlic Mushroom Pasta

How to Make Easy Creamy Garlic Mushroom Pasta

Hello pretty Ladies, 

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

 

How to Make Easy Creamy Garlic Mushroom Pasta🍝

Sauce Recipe:

1 cube butter

1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic

1/2 cup diced onions

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

2 cups heavy cream

Romano cheese 

Parmesan cheese

Asiago cheese

2 teaspoons Italian seasoning 

Salt and pepper to taste

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

Freshly cooked bacon crumbles

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

Next, add cream and cook until the liquid is

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

✨Pasta cook as directed on the package

I used Fresh pasta from @duecucina in @shoptotemlake 

Cooking with a @hexclad pan from my Amazon shop.

 

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

Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

 

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A Year of Cabana Life Resort Wear

A Year of Cabana Life Resort Wear

Cabana life resort wear year recap

Hello Pretty Ladies,

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

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

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

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

 

Cabana Life Makes for Great Gift-Giving
Fall Styling for Cabana Life
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4 Vacation looks from Cabana Life
4 Vacation looks from Cabana Life
4 Vacation looks from Cabana Life

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

 

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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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Who feels me…. I took a walk to clear my head….. Who feels me….

I took a walk to clear my head…..
This is where my walking lead….

Sometimes we do… Just need a good WALK😂The only kind Retail therapy can bring😂😂😂

Target and Trader Joe’s is always good therapy !

Did you get your WalK in today?

Midlife journey-shopping that makes you happy- a new Spring dress, food & flowers

#walkinginpurpose #midlifejourney #funnyvideosclips #retailtheraphy
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✔️

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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)

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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

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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

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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.

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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.. 

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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
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