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By D'Arcy Vandenberg


What to Wear and Do on A Girl’s Trip

What to Wear and Do on A Girl’s Trip

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

Hello Pretty Ladies,

Are you as happy to see the weekend as I am? Today, I am joining my friend, Dawn, with Party Til Dawn with a blog and Instagram share. Recapping our girlfriend’s “work and play” girl’s trip. We had the pleasure of combining work and play for a fun Girl’s weekend. Shopping, Hair, nails or a spa day, wine tasting, watching a movie, and dining are always delightful on a girl’s trip in Kirkland, Washington. 

What to Wear and Do on a Girl’s Trip to Seattle (a suburb of Seattle) Kirkland, Washington.

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

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What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

A little look back at my girl’s weekend with Dawn. We stayed at the beautiful Heathman Hotel in Kirkland, WA. Located just a block from Lake Washington and surrounded by great restaurants and shopping, it is a must-stay when you visit! You are also just minutes away from Shop Totem Lake. The Heathman has a beautiful lobby to cozy up next to the fire with a cup of coffee to start your day. And an excellent onsite restaurant and bar where we shared appetizers and drinks after a long work day. 

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip
What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip
What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip
What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip
What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

Shop Totem Lake in Washington is the sister shopping center to Utah’s Station Park, which Dawn and I work with regularly on content creation. Dawn features Totem lake often, and I feature Station Park. We have now had the pleasure of working with each other at our locations while combining work and Play with a girl’s trip.

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

 

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip
What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip
What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

Kirkland Girl’s trip Itinerary

Friday

Lunch with Sharleen  at Joe’s Burger

An excellent spot for a lunch meeting or hanging out with friends. The food was delicious, with several types of fries, from waffles, sweet potato regular fries, and garlic fries.

 

 

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip
What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

Content creation

Photo shoots with Evereve, Ulta, and Sephora. A little video-creating with products perfect for the holidays and some sneak peeks in Santas village. Below is one of the outfits I wore for Evereve.

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

 

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            Evereve, Ulta, Sephora

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What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip
What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

Hotel bar & restaurant appetizers & night cap & crazy meeting /Jewelry artist (for next day’s pop @Rhon)

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip
What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip
What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

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Saturday 

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

Spanx air essentials pieces are perfect for Travel and weekend wear. Shop the Look below:

 

 

203 Coffee and a walk 

203 coffee, also located at the shops at Totem lake, is a charming spot to grab a great coffee or warm drink and head out on a walk around the lovely shopping center to get in your steps for the day or shop the beautiful stores while taking in the sites of the center.

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip
What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip
What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

Ulta hair appointments

Olaplex hair treatments at Ulta are a must! Your Hair will look and feel so good! Read more about Our experience HERE.


Mani/Pedi’s- Anthony Vince at the Shops at Totem Lake

Need a little pampering? A manicure and a pedicure always do the trick for me—also, a great place to have a birthday party or bridal pampering party. 

 

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip
What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip
What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

 

Dinner at Due Cucina located at the Shops at Totem Lake

love good pasta? This pasta is like your little Italian grandmother made it! 🙂 Guess what? You can take it home and freeze it too! Travel well, as I brought home to my family. 

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip
What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip
What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

Movie- Cenamark we saw a great chick flick (Ticket to Paradise with Julia Roberts)

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

Content creating/ Shopping -Nordstrom Rack & Sephora

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip
What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip
What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

Sunday

A little sleeping in and enjoying a coffee with a view in my room, wearing Print Fresh PJ, of course. (You know these are some of my go-to pj’s) The Heathman has in-room coffee, tea, and comfy couches, and my room had a pretty view overlooking the cute shops across the street.  

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

Print fresh Pj’s perfect for sleep and lounging on a Sunday morning. With all the fun prints and stylish sets, Printfresh pj’s are my go-to pj’s for Travel. 

 

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A Walk & Breakfast at Kirkland bakery right across from the  Hotel, and of so good we had to stop by multiple times.

This bakery and coffee house had the best croissants (like I was in Paris, and I am not joking). So good I took a box home for the guys. Everything we tried, we loved. Isn’t that one of your favorite things to do while traveling? Trying out and tasting the foods.

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

WOODINVILLE WINE COUNTRY

Yes, Seattle has a wine culture; who knew? Dawn and I met one of Dawn’s followers, Karin, for this fun experience. (now Karin and I follow each other and chat via dm daily) Another fun part of our job is building relationships that turn into friendships. We had a fun day experiencing three different wineries, tasting three wines per winery owned and created by women. 

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

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What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip
What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip
What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip
What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip
What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

Dinner at Sparrow with Krista & Julie

Krista & Julie are fellow Bloggers/Instagrammers living in Kirkland and Dawn’s good friends. We also have built a friendship on Instagram. One of the best parts of traveling is connecting with those you’ve made friendships with online. 

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip
What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip
What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

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Monday – Pike Place Market shopping and Lunch

Checked one off my bucket list, with a little day trip to Pike’s Place. The flowers are stunning, and the shopping and food markets are something to see. We had a delicious lunch and picked up several yummy gourmet jams, cheese, chocolates, and treats to bring home.  

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

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What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

 

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

We are wearing some great looks from @lovechicos that will take you from day to night, work to weekend, or a fun Girl’s trip as we did! 

Chico’s is having a Huge SALE. Our looks and some of their BEST sellers are on major sale! 

A few of our favorites are: 

-Coated denim $49

-Cashmere joggers $19-49

-Define me denim $19.98

And so much more!

 

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip
What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

Our Chico’s looks:  Shop the Chico’s looks

Below:

 

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

Day of Shopping Look. Shop the Photo below:

 

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

Out for a walk and Grabbing a coffee: Shop the Photo below:

 

Thank you

Thanks for reading today’s blog post. “What to Wear and Do on A Girl’s Trip” Do you like to go on girl’s trips?” 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,

 

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

 

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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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Thank you

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

Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

 

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

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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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Thank you

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

Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

 

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

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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
Way To Style Cabana Life For Fall

Cabana Life's New Summer Collection
Sag Habor Jumpsuit
4 Vacation looks from Cabana Life

4 Vacation looks from Cabana Life
4 Vacation looks from Cabana Life
4 Vacation looks from Cabana Life

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

 

Sale’s UPDATE until 1/3

  • Year End Sale 

  • Extra 40% off sale section with code 2023

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

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

Shop Cabana Life and SAVE 20% with code DARCY20

 

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Thank you

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

Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

 

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

Follow me HERE

 

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Cabana Life Makes for Great Gift-Giving

Cabana Life Makes for Great Gift-Giving

Cabana Life Makes for Great Gift-Giving

 

Hello Pretty Ladies,

Can you believe we are ending November and headed right into the Holiday season? Every year seems to be going by faster and faster! Today, as we head into the Christmas season, I wanted to share with you quickly Cabana Life’s upcoming sales and dates to remember. Great to keep in mind if you are a Cabana Life fan Like I am and want to give Spf50 protective clothing as gifts. Remember that Cabana Life has something for everyone, including kids’ clothing. 

Below is The Brooklyn dress from the latest collection, and it’s on Major Sale!

 

Cabana Life Makes for Great Gift-Giving

 

Count down December with Sales from Cabana Life

  • 12/6-27:

    Gift Cards Promo

    • Last-minute shopping? We’ve got you covered with 25% off gift cards. Use code JOY 
    • Save money and spread holiday cheer when you purchase a gift card! Never the wrong size or style; gift them precisely what they want. 
    • No shipping delays or need to worry about returns… Gift them precisely what they (really) want this year. 
  • 12/7-13: $100 & Under Dress Sale 
    • The more, the merrier! You can never have too many Cabana Life dresses – but our warehouse can… So please help us make room for new arrivals & save big!
    • Dresses in the sale section are priced as marked. New styles have been added to the sale!
    •  
  • 12/15-18: New Resort Styles + Hat Gift With Purchase
    • Holiday Travels/Winter Blues featuring new resort styles (blueprint)
      • Add White Baseball Hat to your cart & use code FREEHAT to get it for free on orders $150+
  • 12/19-22: Holiday Collection + Resort Revisits
    • Holiday festivities – New Year’s Eve & special events to warm resort getaways
    • Best-selling holiday styles sold out fast! Now restocked & ready for your next party.
  • 12/24-1/3: Year End Sale 

    • Extra 40% off sale section with code 2023
    • Kids’ & men’s styles start at less than $20

 

Casual Cabana Life Perfect For Gift Giving
Way To Style Cabana Life For Fall
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4 Vacation looks from Cabana Life
4 Vacation looks from Cabana Life
4 Vacation looks from Cabana Life

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Shop Cabana Life and SAVE 20% with code DARCY20

 

 

Thank you for stopping by my blog and reading “Cabana Life Makes for Great Gift-Giving.” I’d love you to tell me if you own any Cabana Life clothing 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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Holiday Wardrobe Capsule with Chicos

Holiday Wardrobe Capsule with Chicos

Holiday Wardrobe Capsule with Chicos

 

Hello Pretty Ladies,

I am sure you are in full Holiday mode! We’ve finished with Thanksgiving and have almost wrapped up all the crazy good sales.

It’s time to deck the halls, create Holiday menus, and start thinking about what we’ll wear this Holiday season.  Today, I have a Fashion Fix Segment on ABC Good Things Utah. Stream from Anywhere HERE around 10:00 am Mnt. 

I Linked the Taped show HERE ! 

Holiday Wardrobe Capsule with Chicos

What I wore on the Show.

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For today’s show, I created a Holiday wardrobe Capsule with Chico’s to ease you through the Holiday season. Everything you need to create Holiday looks, from Shopping in style, lunch with the girls, cookie exchange, cocktail party, Company party, Holiday entertaining, and even Chic loungewear. 

 

Holiday Wardrobe Capsule with Chicos

Why a wardrobe capsule works:

Having a collection of clothing that works together, yet has a couple of essential/wardrobe builders as the base of the capsule, helps you get dressed quickly. Each piece mixes and Matches with other pieces to create several different looks. 

 

What is a wardrobe Capsule:

A regular Wardrobe Capsule is key pieces or what I like to call classic pieces to build your wardrobe!

(More on that HERE)

I wanted to create a Holiday Wardrobe Capsule to help those who have a lot to do and things to attend this season but take the stress of “What to wear away!”  

 

About the Chico’s Holiday Collections: 

 Chicos Holiday collection this year is more than Sequins, bling, and Velvet that we associate with the Holiday. It’s also dressed up denim, beautiful cashmere blends, and some new colorways besides the traditional Red, green and black.

Although there are several traditional textures and colors, we’re also seeing Teals, Aquas, and even shades of rich Carmel and elegant winter whites. Teal and Aqua are showing up at many stores this season for decorating and wardrobes. All of these colors mix well together. Which makes creating a Holiday look easier. 

Holiday Wardrobe Capsule with Chicos
Holiday Wardrobe Capsule with Chicos

Holiday Pieces 

These are festive & Holiday pieces I chose to help you create Looks you’ll wear all season & even Winter:

Dark Denim Cuff jeans with rhinestone detail in shades of Teal & Aqua

Teal top ruffle detail

Sequins Leggings

White cashmere sweater with Silver Rhinestone details

Cashmere Tunic 

Cashmere Joggers 3 colors  Ivory, Carmel, Teal

Satin Ball chain collar shirt in Iced Jade

Pearl embellished cardigan

Coated  gold Gator Ankle jeans

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Holiday Wardrobe Capsule with Chicos

Wardrobe BASIC pieces from the Holiday collection

These are more essential pieces to help build your wardrobe. These pieces are great wardrobe builders and a little more classic, yet you could wear them for years. I strongly suggest having these pieces in your wardrobe and work for every day, Yet they can easily be dressed up.

Cashmere Lounge suit-Perfect for looking chic while prepping for the Holiday, running Errands, simple home get-togethers, or even Holiday travel. Great for Mix & match

Wear a sweater with your favorite jeans, or dress up with slacks. Wear joggers with a white button-up & faux leather vest. 

Black coated slim denim-Is a classic fit and can be worn with a basic sweater or graphic tee. 

TIP: for Holiday, pair with a festive Top or sequins sweater, add heels, and an instant Holiday look.  Think Cocktails, date night, work party

Faux Leather quilted vest– Leather always “ups” the design element and dresses up a look.

TIP: Wear over a basic button-up and jeans, and pair over a sweater or shirt dress looks great as a “3rd” piece over most basic outfit combos.

Holiday Wardrobe Capsule with Chicos

White Button-up with ruffle collar: This darling top takes a classic button-up up a notch! The ruffle collar detail makes it perfect for the holidays, adding a touch of romance, but still perfect to wear all year round!

Holiday Wardrobe Capsule with Chicos

A black long-shirt dress is perfect to wear as a dress or a duster year-round. Use the belt as a bow to dress it for the Holidays!

No iron button-ups– classic wardrobe builder and grab in this year’s festive color to wear for the Holidays!

Holiday Wardrobe Capsule with Chicos

Tweed jacket with Faux leather trim

Embellished Patchwork jeans

 Joggers- Zenergy Cozy Scuba pant 

White poplin Ruffle neck Tunic

V-neck tee with sparkle neckline 

Girlfriend high cuff crops 

Zenergy Relaxed fit v-neck tunic

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Jewelry and shoes

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A few great Gift Ideas 

Corkcicle Canteen

Corkcicle flute

Cashmere wrap– perfect for Travel too

Cashmere-Wrap color blocked -Normally $89, now $29

Earring gift set 

Beautiful Holiday Ornaments 

Watch

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What are you looking for this Holiday season? What would you love a gift guide of? I’d love for you to tell me in the comments. You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

 

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Recipe: Pumpkin Maple Butter French Toast

Recipe: Pumpkin Maple Butter French Toast

Recipe: Pumpkin Maple Butter French Toast

Hello Pretty Ladies, 

I whipped up this easy, “In the kitchen with D’Arcy.”

Recipe: Pumpkin Maple Butter French Toast was a hit at my house. My family said it was one of their favorites! Served with a good cup of coffee, it would make for a great holiday breakfast. Great for the whole family.

 

Recipe:

Pumpkin brioche bread (Trader Joe’s) or any pumpkin bread (the whole loaf, 10 slices)

Four eggs

1/2 heavy whipping cream

1/2 teaspoons cinnamon 

One tablespoon vanilla 

Powdered sugar

1/2 water 

Butter

Maple butter ( Trader Joe’s)

(The whole jar)

 

Mix eggs, cream, water, Cinnamon, and vanilla in the bowl…

Warm pan with butter

Dip Bread into egg mixture, and brown on both sides in the pan.

Top with a pat of butter and warm maple butter( stir and warm in the microwave)

Sprinkle a dash of Cinnamon!

And a dash of Powdered sugar.

Makes 10 slices

 

Thank you for taking the time to stop by and read my blog post. In the comments, I would love to leave a few of your favorite Picks below. You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

 

Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

 

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Pieces To Wear This Holiday Season From Avara

Pieces To Wear This Holiday Season From Avara

Pieces To Wear This Holiday Season From Avara

Hello Pretty ladies, 

It’s November, and that means the Holiday countdown begins. The search for Holiday outfits and party attire will be in full swing. Avara dropped their Holiday collection, which has so many cute pieces you’ll wear all season long. I ordered a few parts, and they’re not here yet, but I wanted to share my picks with you before they sold out. Great pieces you can mix and match the whole Holiday season—style with slacks, skirts, faux leather, and even casual with jeans.

Make sure to SAVE 15% off by using the code DARCY15 for 15% off your total. You can Shop their entire site HERE.

 

 

Pieces To Wear This Holiday Season From Avara

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Exclusive to Avara

Some of these pieces are exclusive to Avara Holiday. Which means you’ll only find it on their site. Below are a few of those pieces.

The Joy Sweater – This Avara Exclusive brings joy and cheers to welcome the holidays! Joy Sweater is made of a soft, lightweight knit fabrication with puff sleeves and an adorable rhinestone embellished bow. $64

The Noel Sweater-Your holiday style just got better with this Avara Exclusive! Noel Sweater is a soft, lightweight knit fabrication with embroidered silver sequins among a trio of shimmering bows completed with long puff sleeves. This festive look is perfect for gift exchanges and holiday parties, sipping champagne with your loved ones. Pair with a fun maxi skirt or black pants, and complete with rhinestone strappy heels. $74

Cheers sweater-Celebrate with our cheerful “Cheers” Sweatshirt in White! With gold tinsel lettering and an oversized fit, shine bright like a disco ball and stay cozy. I love how this sweater can be worn for numerous occasions you have on the calendar. Keep the look elevated with a metallic maxi skirt, or dress it in denim.$68

Dresses Perfect for the Season

Tasha Dress– SELLING FAST Shine is bright like a disco ball! Tasha Dress is one to swoon over this season for the bold silver sequins, balloon sleeves, and delicate wrap skirt. Perfect for Christmas and NYE parties to a cocktail hour under the stars, this dress will outshine at any event. Keep the silver theme with rhinestone heels, drop earrings, and a mini bag to complete the look. $164

Elana dress-This look is calling your name! Elena Dress in Crimson is made of a smooth, mid-weight fabrication with layered ruffle sleeves and the sweetest asymmetrical ruffle hem. This classic, figure-flattering look is perfect for dressier occasions and the holiday season. Pair with neutral strappy heels and complete with a statement bag for a graceful and chic look. $72

Elodia Dress-Elodia Dress is made of a lustrous sheen fabrication in a gorgeous metallic silver that’ll make you shine bright. This strapless, halter neck is one to turn heads while the relaxed silhouette flows perfectly on the dance floor. Style with strappy heels and drop earrings for a show-stopping look! $74

Finish off the looks

Angelina Flats-Angelina Flats in Red bride elegance with ease in a mule style with a pointed toe and oversized rhinestone embellished bow. Dazzle and shine during the holidays and pair with velvet pants or a show-stopping mini dress. It also comes in Black. $44

Aliyah Cuff– Aliyah Cuff Bracelet in Gold gives the perfect stacked look to add to your night-out ensemble. From holiday parties to celebrating with champagne, this accessory provides glitz and glam to any look. It also comes in Silver. $22

 

Have you started Holiday shopping? What would you love a gift guide of? I’d love for you to tell me in the comments. You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook. 

 

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Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

 

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Sephora Sale Beauty Gift Guide

Sephora Sale Beauty Gift Guide

 

Sephora Sale Beauty Gift Guide

 

Pretty Ladies,

I hope you had a great week and are looking forward to your weekend. Do you have any fun Halloween plans? I am preparing more for the upcoming Holiday and getting gift guides, Holiday content, recipes, and blog post ready to go on the blog and to share with you on social media. Today, I am sharing my picks from the Sephora Sale that would make great gifts. This Sephora Sale Beauty Gift Guide has great Beauty products on sale that would make great gifts for those on your list who love Beauty.

Sephora Holiday Savings Event Starts Today with 30% off all Sephora Collection until November 7th. Use code SAVINGS Save 30% off gift set pricing.

 

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Sephora Collection Gift Sets

  1. Facial Razor Set 

    – A four-piece set of high-quality facial razors made of 100 percent recycled material to gently remove facial hair and peach fuzz. $12                                                                                                                                                           

  2. Wishing you an Advent Calendar

    -An advent calendar with 24 beauty surprises to enjoy as you celebrate the season and count down the days to Christmas. Discover the perfect assortment of makeup, skincare, bath, and accessory surprises in SEPHORA COLLECTION’s Wishing You Advent Calendar. This year, it’ll be hard to wait until the 24th to discover an accessory you won’t want to be without. The calendar was developed responsibly using cardboard from sustainably managed forests. $45                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

  3. Pack It All Organizer

    – A spacious yet sturdy, multifunctional makeup bag with multiple compartments, perfect for on-the-go storage. The interior of this bag features makeup brush storage with a protective flap, a deep main compartment, two removable storage cubes, and one removable flat pouch for customizable storage. $45                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

  4. Wishing You Face Mask Magic–  What’s included? How many masks? This includes 6 masks: Watermelon, Lychee, Coconut, Matcha, Pomegranate, and Pineapple. $25                                                                                                                                                                       
     

  5. Ready to Roll Brush Set– A bestselling, 10-piece, full-face brush set is back this holiday season for a limited time—wrapped in a bow and ready to gift. $72

 

6. Mini Wishing You Wellness 6 Piece Skincare Gift Set–A high-value gift set with six mini skincare accessories to give individually or together individually packaged to gift separately or together, the accessories in this set include a white jade gua sha tool, textured face massager, smooth face massager, mini face roller made from opal, and two glittery, cooling face globes. Slight variations in stone color and shape are due to the unique, natural character of these products. $40                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

7. Nail Prep Set 

-An eight-piece nail prep set ideal for at-home manicures and pedicures. This set contains all you need to complete manicures and pedicures at home. The nail polish remover pads are made of soft bamboo material and can be used up to 25 times. $20.00

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What are you looking for this Holiday season? I’d love for you to tell me in the comments. You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

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Casual Cabana Life Perfect For Gift Giving

Casual Cabana Life Perfect For Gift Giving

Casual Cabana Life Perfect For Gift Giving

Hello Pretty ladies, 

Today, I am doing a quick blog post with a great gift Idea. Cabana Life, Sweatshirt, shorts, and tumbler. Perfect For Gift Giving, SPF clothing is an excellent gift for your loved ones who love to be outdoors. As a person who has dealt with skin cancer, I adore Cabana Life and its spf50 clothing line. So I thought I would share with you A couple of my favorite Cabana Life casual pieces you can wear year-round. Perfect for a cocktail on the deck, a walk, travel, or running errands. These pieces would be great for your outdoor lover. I am also Sharing some of my favorite pieces on SALE In the  70% off Warehouse Sale that started today!

 

Casual Cabana Life Perfect For Gift Giving

Casual Cabana Life Perfect For Gift Giving

Cocktails and Cabana Sweatshirt- Get cozy in Cabana Life! Introducing our limited-edition Cocktails & Cabana hooded sweatshirts featuring a comfy UPF 50+ fabric to take you from every day to vacay in style. 

Microfiber Swim Shorts–These twill shorts are sun protective, super soft, and excellent for your sunny activities. They are short and breezy, with the perfect amount of movement. The ideal complement to a fitted rashguard or an airy tunic, wear these everywhere.

Cabana Life Tumbler–Take the #cabanalifestyle with you from every day to vacay with our limited-edition Cabana Life x Corkcicle 16 oz. Tumbler! Crafted from stainless steel with proprietary triple insulation, it keeps contents cold and refreshing for 9+ hours and hot for 3.

Shop Cabana Life and SAVE 20% with code DARCY20

Casual Cabana Life Perfect For Gift Giving

 

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The Cabana Life Warehouse sale Started TODAY!

I am sharing some pieces that are on Sale at fabulous prices! These would also make for great gifts.

Shop Cabana Life and SAVE 20% with code DARCY20

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Have you started your Holiday shopping? I’d love for you to tell me in the comments. You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

 

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D’Arcy

D'Arcy
Welcome to my blog, Where I share Fashion and lifestyle over 40. A Former Clothing Boutique owner, Interior designer by Trade! Boy mom, Sharing Tips, DIY’s, Recipes, Home inspiration, Ways to style what you own and create ways to look & feel stylish at any age! I love a good deal and I adore luxury! I share how I mix both. While sneaking in Chats about midlife issues. Midlife Now, isn’t what it was for our moms!
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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

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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 

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#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 

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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. 

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🌷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.

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