D'Arcy Vandenberg

2010-06-01T11:37:00.000-07:00

My orange walnut salad! Yummy!
A favorite among my friends and clients!

Spring has been a very gray season here in Eden! I really can't wait for Summer and Real Summer weather.

The Boys are out of school and both very Big! Hudson will be in 9th grade and Hamps in 2nd.
Both looking forward to all the fun summer brings on.. Water fights,Lemonade, Ice cream, lake trips and vacation! I like the good book reads, summer tan white blond hair and the blue skies, warm nights and BBQ's! I could go on and on because I really do LOVE SUMMER!
Chic Style our family's little clothing boutique is doing well! We just opened the Vintage cany section and the scrapbooking corner! Next to come is the Party, tea room! We hope to make our little store a fun destination for Girls how love pretty things!
D'Arcy'sHeavenly retreats is Booked for Aug. and Sept. Thinking of adding on a Oct. 1st weekend. We keep you posted!
to keep up with all The things I do and my thoughts Follow me on Facebooks! The store to Chic Style!
I know you love my top 5 this week! so here it goes!
#1 Summer scented Candles!
#2 The New dresses in my store by RUE! Love them so pretty and girlie!!
#3. Date night with HUBBY! I finally get one this Week!
#4. The fresh fruit from costco!
#5. Ice Tea! (it's an always with me!!) In a pretty glass!
Extra one this week# 6. vit.E Great for the small wrinkles around your eye's!!
Have a great week! If you do read my blogg, click please follow it. I will post more if I know their is more of you out their that ccare to read my thoughts! love ya!

2010-04-07T16:25:00.000-07:00

Maybe spring is here! I love the warmer weather and longer day's!
I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter.. I had a retreat over that weekend and when it was over we left for Park City to let the kids play in a pool and have a day of skiing! (a pool is a vacation for the kids!!)
I have been feeling creative lately... I made cards and notebooks for my store Chic Style and Bookmarks for my Book club and even got a bunch of cute treat sack and projects for the up coming retreats done! Now to finish a bunch of my unfinished projects!!! I will share photo's soon! check back! Have a heavenly rest of the week.

2010-03-26T13:09:00.000-07:00

Feb and March have just flew by! In Feb. we lost my Dad, Went on a large buying trip for my store (chic Style) had our 14th Wedding anniversary. Then March Happened Spring fever has hit the store, Ysl ski championships! Hamps is the youngest racer! My Little dude turned 7 on th 25th and have all the family in town! So I haven't been the best at blogging lately..
Next week April 2-4th is another Heavenly retreat with ladies from Co. and Or. Yes! Easter weekend an opps in scheduling on both parts but it's all good! Happy to be back in retreat mode.. Love the cooking, tablescapes making fun projects and chatting with wonderful ladies! if you have not ever been to one of my retreats you are in for a treat! A true pampering experience! Every attention to detail.. Yummy homemade food & pretty dinning tablescapes! fun little projects, great sleeping quaters and a crop room to die for!
I still have some space for a couple of the dates so be sure to treat yourself to a Heavenly retreat!
I will try to be better at Blogging more offten!
My top 5 favorite thing lately
#1 Girl scout Cookies! Get them while you can! (march) I am putting them in Easter basket!!SHHH
#2 The Gym to work off the cookies! Join and got a group together!
#3 dansko shoes! worth every penny
#4 niki biki layering pieces! (I sell them at my store!!) wear them with everything!
#5 Book club What a fun way to read! pushes you to Step out of your box, share opionions and have dinner with girlfriends!! Love! Start one!!

2010-02-11T13:27:00.000-08:00

Happy Valentines day!
Hope everyone is having a great febuary!
The month of love! This all so happen's to be my Husband's Birthday month and our Anniversary! So a very busy month for the Vandenberg House hold!
Next all day crop is Feb. 27th Sat. almost full! and March's all day crop will also be on the 27th of March Sat.
Hope you all have a happy month full of love! ox

2010-01-22T13:46:00.000-08:00

Happy Winter!

January has been bringing snow to the valley!!
For all of you who voted for the table scape challenge thank you!
My next all day scrapbooking crop in Febuary 27th Sat.
Retreats are starting to book up so if you are wanting to take a heavenly retreat best to book soon!
My boys have been busy with Skiing , basketball and Karate!
The Store is still doing Great! Getting ready for Valentine's Day and Spring! Yes Spring! All of the clothing co. are shipping spring! Anyone needing a bathing suit!!! Just kidding! CHIC STYLE STILL HAS A TON OF FUN WINTER WEATHER clothes!
chic style is having a huge $9.00 sale tomorrow Jan. 23rd Stop buy for great deals!
I also just recieved the Close to my Heart new spring Catalogs , if any body wants one! Cute new product!
My top 5 right now!
#1. cupcake candle! I sell them in the store and I love them!!
#2. My dansko clogs!! I am loving the new designs and they really are the most comfortable shoe I have ever worn!!! Do your self a favor and go buy some! Dillards has the best selection! Nordstroms has a few! I am up to 3 pairs! LOOVE!
#3. Pj Salvage flannel pj's! I love the boyfriend cut! Come in so many cute designs and very cozy! (these are Not my hubby's favorite!!) Chic style Has plenty in stock! Cup cake pattern is my Fav.
#4. Orange Chicken My family is loving this easy dinner lately! From Costco in the frezer section! Serve it with fried rice and some spring rolls! instant chinese dinner in 20 min. All from Costco!
#5. october afternoon scrapbooking company! There line is so cute! When you can find it! Best bet online!
Have a great weekend, D'Arcy

2010-01-04T16:23:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year!
I hope everyone is having a great start to the new Year! We kicked ours off with a all day crop in our Pj's! So fun to share a day with friends doing what we love to do and in our Pj's!!! So fun!
The 2010 scrapbooking retreat dates are on the web site and are filling up so hurry to pick a date!
Chic Style our Clothing store is doing great, Hope you can come check it out here in Eden! Happy New year, ox D'Arcy

2009-11-30T14:42:00.001-08:00

Life has been so crazy! So sorry that I have not posted in a month!

Thanksgiving was awesome! Black Friday shopping was fun, took my son and Mother in law! We were done in time to open my Store, Chic Style at noon for it's event! (was a hit!)

My boys have been so busy with school, sports life just flashes by!

Christmas is in just 26 days and I need to decorate this week... Christmas pictures on Wed.

Girlfriend Day at the store on Friday! Yummy food, Free glitter toes, Trunk show featuring Jennifer Barlow Charms and great body products! You should come!

I think I have done a pretty good job of getting my shopping done... Now to wrap!

The store Chic style has been keeping me busy, with new arriving daily and I keep adding rooms full of great Stuff! Lately I have added a ton of great kids stuff!

I really do have something for everyone! Great prices too!

For those of you have not seen the store you can follow be on facebooks and twitter!

Here are some fun pictures of a table I did for a table scape challenge and My boys in the fashion show we did! Plus a couple of other kids!

I will try to be a better blogger! So please follow me and stay tuned! oxox

Note My retreat dates for 2010 are posted and are filling up!

2009-10-05T15:39:00.000-07:00

Ok, What happened to Fall! (It's snowing here!!!!) I hope you all had wonderful UEA long weekend! Mine was full! Friday was the fall open house for the store! It was awesome and a big hit! Thanks to all of you who came by to shop and check out all the new!
Sat. was followed by an all day crop with 6 ladies and a ton of good food, great company, plenty of laughter and many hours of scrapbooking! Good times!
Sunday was a day with the family, We were suppose to go to Lagoon and it was raining! So off to the Mall and Dinner at TGIF! Hamps final picked out his fall/winter clothes....
This week is full again 2 pto meetings, work, a retreat on the weekend (spots open if anyone wants a getaway!) and plenty of cleaning ! Want to help!
Sorry I have not posted pictures lately! My Camera chip was taken on accident, I went and bought a new one so I will post some fun pictures this week of the store, cards I made and a couple scrap pages! Plus my boys!! Have a great week! hugs, D'Arcy

2009-09-18T09:55:00.000-07:00

Hello!
The store Chic Style is doing great! Thank you to all who have shopped , stop by to check it out, and sent me customers! The store has been well received! Thank you!
Chic Style has something for everyone , Chic Kids is opening soon! I am also working on My Web site opening By January 2010! So I have been crazy busy but in a good way!
Coming up Events for Chic Style! (fashion)
We are Having A Fall kick off event Oct. 2nd 4-9:00pm with treats, specials and give aways!
November 6th Our Fashion show for a Snowcrest Fundraiser!
November 13th Trunk show Featuring Bohemian Cowgirl Charms and Bobbles! All Day!
December 4th Girlfriends Night! 4:00-9:00pm Skin care, glitter toes and yummy treats!

Events for Chic Studio (scrapbooking!)
Sept.25th Crop night 4:00-midnight $7.00 Pizza and treats served
Oct. 3rd All Day crop 11:00am - midnight $10.00 + a dish to share
Oct. -9-11 Heavenly retreat (spots open!)
Oct. 23-25th Heavenly retreat (full)

For all you scrappers don't worry This is still my favorite hobby and I will continue to get cool stuff in my little store and doing crops and Retreats! Look for my 2010 retreat dates to post soon!
My Favorite top 5 things this week
1. The weather it's been fabulous!
2. Tia Pan! The fall decor is Awesome!
3.collagen make up removers! ( I sell them) 30 tissues for $3.75 And they are
awesome...They remove all of your make up in one step! love!
4.Homemade chicken noodle soup! Made a pot for dinner! Yum!
5. book club What a fun group of girls!
Do something for yourself you deserve it!

My recipe for the month
Chicken noodle soup
6 cups of chicken broth ( I make my own)
2 Chicken breast cooked & shredded
4 carrots lg.chopped
5 celery sticks lg. with tops chopped
1 onion chopped
1 tablespoon Dill
Sea salt and pepper to taste
noodles I love home made but if you don't have time 1/2 the bag of Country pasta soup noodles!
Throw it all in the crock pot except noodles, let simmer all day while your at work! Throw noodles in 10 to 15 mins before serving! Yummy and perfect for a fall day....Serve with fresh Bread! Enjoy, D'Arcy
Please keep checking back I will be posting more now that everything is up and running! ox

2009-08-13T14:04:00.000-07:00

Chic Style is Open!
My Grand opening turned out to be a hit! The support from the community was awesome!
I think the store looks amazing and my Hubby built all my Displays and I antiqued all of the furniture white and added glass knobs! Thank you Honey!!!
Chic Style is located in Eden, Utah !
I carry fun accessories, Jewelry, and great clothes in every budget! Yes you can buy a whole outfit for under $100.00! Check back for photo's soon!

2009-07-15T12:02:00.000-07:00

I have to say Summer is just flying bye! I am sorry it has been over a month since I blogged!
I have had a lot happening on my end! So let me tell you all the news!
My In laws had their 50th wedding anniversary! Congrats to them! Ben's sister and Ben and I threw them a huge party in Santa Barbara this last weekend and it was alot to par pare for since we had 79 guest from all over the world! (really) It was like planning and decorating for a wedding! So that is done and we had a great time!
My Boy is turning 13 at the end of the month so I have been planning a bash for that!
I have had a D'Arcy's Heavenly scrapbooking retreat every month since March (some months 2) They are going well and everyone is loving the new location! I have 2 in Aug. With a break for July!!!
My little handmade card business (Chic Studio)has me doing a booth at our local farmers market on Saturdays until Aug. And I have a web site for that on Etsy.com (click on my etsy button! to view)
Lastly the best news of all My Husband and I are opening a Clothing Boutique (Chic Style) in Eden! Opening Day August 12th! I have been thinking of doing this for a while and decided I just needed to do it now! We are excited to bring a great shopping experience to our valley! For all of you that loved my Home decor store in Ca. Will be happy to know I will bring the same charm to our new adventure Chic style and we will also be on line at the end of the month!
We will have Contemporary clothes to keep you Chic all the time! For Men, Women and girls!
With A ton of Great accessories ,Gift Items and bath products! We are trying really hard to have things for every budget and great quality! You will also be happy to know we have being searching hard for MADE IN THE USA items! If you are in Utah please make sure to check us out! Chic Style, Eden ut. (next to Eats of Eden!)
Don't worry Retreat ladies I will still be doing my Scrapbooking retreats! I have some great girlfriends that are going to help me in my store.....
I will keep you posted with pictures and a link to my Web site as soon as it's ready!

2009-06-10T14:38:00.000-07:00

Yea for Summer!! I love the long days, warm summer sun, working in the garden and sipping Ice tea! (June is National Ice tea month!) Have your friends over for a glass on your porch and serve with some of my yummy homemade scones!!

Fresh brewed Ice tea (full proof)

3 Lipton black ice tea bags Tea kettle of hot boiling water poor water over bags ( in a heat resistance container)let steep tell really dark remove bags and add in some ice water! Makes one gallon! Serve over Ice with mint , lemon or sugar!

My scones

2 1/4 cup Bisquick mix

3/4 cup milk

1 cup sugar

cup of dried cranberries or blueberries

Mix all together and place in a round greased shortbread or cake pan

bake at 400 until golden brown ( done with toothpick test) Sprinkle with sugar Serve with lemon curd and clotted cream

One of my Favorite things!!!!!!!

We just got back from Vacation! It is always fun to see family and friends! We had great weather 85 for Palm Springs and Las Vegas this time of the year is awesome!!!

My booth! Chic Studio!

I have added yet another thing to my list of to do's! Farmers Market on Sat. May-Oct. 9:00am to 1:00pm in Eden at the Eden Square next to Harley & bucks and Dottie Becks! I have a booth and sell my Handmade wears Chic studio! You can also purchase my things on Etsy.com http://www.chicstudio.etsy.com/ Come by and enjoy the beautiful fresh air and tour over 40 vendors!

This weeks top 5

#1 Sipping Tea on a warm summer day!

#2 Planting and tending to my Garden!

#3 The Magazine Where women create! A true pleasure!!! I just love this magazine.... Great

to look at and sip tea!!!!

#4 The taste of BBQ! Family and friends outside enjoying the summer night!!!

#5 The new Stickels gel pen!!! I love it's silver sparkle writes like a pen, dries fast and is only

$2.50 ! To purchase one just email me and I will mail one out to you!!!

Talk with ya soon, D'Arcy

2009-05-06T20:08:00.000-07:00

just another little clip! Just in case I don't blog befor Sunday!! Happy mother's Day to all you Mom's oxoxo!

2009-05-06T19:31:00.000-07:00

April flew by now it's May!!!

Hamps Kindergarten program!

Little clips!The little guys put on the cutest little program! each had a talking part and sang songs from through out the whole year! So darling! They grow so fast! In a couple of weeks he will be a 1st grader!!!! The month of may goes by so fast with spring sports, school functions and field trips I hope all of you moms get a breather!!!!! I have been busy working in my yard 1 week of 6 to 8 hour days weeding!! Today the fun part of planting has started!! I love being out side in the sunny weather..... My retreats are going well and filling up! The ladies are even booking for the fall they are loving it so! I posted new pictures on my web site www.darcysretreats.com check them out! Crafting has been a big part of my spring so far! Lots of Idea pages, classes and card making going on here! I will post some pictures soon of my new work! This is a fast post for me so no top 5 this time sorry! Next time I promise!! oxox

2009-04-14T10:37:00.000-07:00

Sorry to those of you that bought my Jenni Bowlin year in review kit!

I forgot to post March & Aprils Pages!! Here are the pictures!

I hope you are having fun with the Album....

I hope you all had a great Easter!
Ours was nice ! We were in Las Vegas and Happy to go to the pool and have sun!
Hamps got another double ear infection!!! So sad He gets everything!!! Then Yesterday stepped on a nail! (had to have a shot and more medication!!!) Next week we go to the Ear specialist to see what we can do!! Poor kid! A few pictures of Easter!!!

Reminders My Spring Open House is May 1st and 2nd!! Fun projects, Prizes, Shopping and Yummy food!

My next all day crop is May 23rd!!!

2009-04-07T10:39:00.000-07:00

Happy April!
My lap top has been having problems!!!! What a bummer!! So a lot has been going on since I last posted... Hampton had his 6th birthday (star wars) with 21 kids attending he had a blast! I had my first retreat at the new location and the ladies loved it and everything went smooth......Yea!
Went to Ca. for a girls trip with my friend Kim who has never been to Ca. (but Disneyland)
We had a blast! Stayed with my girlfriend Carol in Calabasses, My mom and Sister came up to visit and we painted the town red!!!!! Lunch at the Ivy, Hollywood blvd. Beverly Hills, Rodeo Dr, Santa Monica, Venice beach.... Way fun! Thank you Carol!!! The weather was perfect 75-80 sunny and everything green.... I needed that!
Now back to the real world!!! Get home to find out a friend from High school Died 38 years old and mother of a little girl. I am so sad Suzi was a beautiful person inside and out and will be greatly missed......Life is so short and can be taken at in time.... Remember to live each day as your last because you never know when it will be!
Easter break starts Thursday- Monday And we still have no plans! My Hubby has been trying but he waited just a little to late! We are always good for last min! Well see what happens! I hope all of you have a wonderful Easter and remember he died on the cross for our sins and he rose on the 3rd day! God bless! Happy Easter, D'Arcy
My top 5
#1 Walmarts color coordinating Easter basket fillers (love)
#2 The Juicy store on Rodeo drive
#3 Dear Lizzy's cupcakes!! ( We tried every cupcake in Ca. and they are still the best!!)
#4 the big hair hair spray from target!!!! Awesome
#5 fresh strawberries (there in season..)
Have a wonderful week and a great Easter!

2009-03-16T12:52:00.000-07:00

Happy Spring! I am so looking forward to long warm days and a garden full of flowers! How about you? I can't believe how fast the weeks go by!!! Tomorrows St. Patrick's day don't for get to wear green!
Jr. High Basketball is officially over! The season was good 3rd place and same with the tournaments! Spring Basketball starts on Wed. (It never ends!!)
Hamps Birthday party is this sat. (star wars) Turns 6 on wed. the 25th, Happy birthday Buddy!
Family Starts arriving on Friday... YEA! We always love that!
I have been working like mad on the retreat house for all of my scrapbooking retreats! It's looking so good. A new tool bar station, Mini store in it's own room and the crop room is all dialed in! I even got a new stove for the kitchen and all of the Bedrooms are finished down to the smallest detail... I will post pictures soon! First group comes at the end of the month. Wish me luck! (and prayers!)
Thanks to my hubby for all his help! Love him!
On another note My Jenni Bowlin Monthly 8x8 album kit is so cute you will want one! $25.00 for the first kit book, cover, back and 2 pages each for Jan. And Feb. Then each month after $5.00 per month for two pages! (mar is Ready) by the end of the year you will have finished a book with the highlights of each month through the year! Love it! (photo's Coming) Sorry I have missed place my camera!!! (so sad!!)
I love this easy recipe you have to try it!
Lemon Velvet Cake
1 lemon cake mix
1 pkg instant lemon pudding
4 eggs
3/4 cup oil
3/4 cup water
Mix all together bake 45 min. @ 350 in a 9x 13 pan
Icing
1/3 cup oj
2 cups powdered sugar
2T veg. oil
mix together use long fork stick cake all over spoon juice over cake while hot, cool serve!
Enjoy!!! Yummy

My top 5 favorite things last week
#1 Fresh fruit smoothies!! (ya the taste of spring!)
#2 Gold canyons Orange vanilla candle! ( Smell of spring !!)
#3 Costco's fresh Tulips!! (look of spring!) I love their fresh flowers!!! My weekly spurge!
#4 The New nordstroms at Fashion place in Salt lake! Wow were not in Utah anymore!!!!
#5 The Latest issue of Scrapbooking etc. What great Ideas!
Try some of my favorites! Have a great week ox, D'Arcy

2009-02-28T09:22:00.000-08:00

So My week started out with my computer crashing!!!!! So this would be why I am updating today! My boys had their teacher conferences this week. Both did great, Good job boys! Hampton lost his second top front tooth! (now a window!!) He was happy to have the tooth fairy come. This is his 4th lost tooth! I have been busy with decorating projects this week. Finishing up my 3rd floor, doing a home project for a client and doing spring displays for my girlfriends store (Dottie Beck) Busy week! Speaking of spring, I can't wait I am tired of winter! I want to see flowers and work in the yard! (fill up my new window boxes!)

Our 13th wedding anniversary was this week! We had a nice evening out...(no kids!) I am very lucky to have married such a wonderful man!

Top 5 this week

#1.Antique hunting love it! This week I found a pair of kid skies, Old camera, Crystal decanter for my bar! If you have not gone hunting in awhile do it's fun!

#2. Bubble bath! I looooove the MILK line smells so good and gives lots of bubbles! Go take a bath and relax!!!! (you deserve it!)

#3. Making cards out of my left over scraps! After I finish a page , whatever is left I create a card with the scraps. I then add a cute embellishment and ribbon and voila a card for my stash!! Try it next time your crafting it's a great tip and you won't have to by cards anymore, Plus you will always have a card on hand for that special someone.....

#4. Costco's Strawberries!! Yea! They are almost back in season.... I have been able to pick up big flats for $7.00 and my boys and I love them!!!! Yummy!

#5 Rent a geek! 1888-for-geek He saved me! Dell Customer support sucks and you can't understand them!!!! So if you every need computer help that is convenient and reasonable! call them!

Have a great weekend, D'Arc

2009-02-15T15:11:00.000-08:00

What I missed another week of blogging!!!! Were does the time go!!!! He is some pictures from Valentines day and the month of Feb. (so far!)

My 12 year old Hiking to ski powder! My Men for Valentines dinner After a day of Skiing! The 7th grade boys Basketball all dressed up before the big game!!! mine is the 2nd one in the white shirt!

Here is some fun little video clips of the guys skiing! Valentines day 2009!

I hope you all had a Happy Valentines Day! Remember to Have love one in your life is the greatest gift! ox

My calendar of events should be posted on my web site this week! Note the all day crop is Feb. 21st I have fun classes and events coming up so check it out! www.darcysretreats.com

Scrap Studio has a ton of great scrapbooking product coming in and already here! Come over and check it out! Product from the New releases of Teresa Collins, Jenni Bowlin, Mark Richards, Fancy Pants, Yellow Bicycle, Making Memories, 7 Gypsies and Maya Roads! I love it all and can't wait to play with it!

I promise I am going to post more often!!

Happy Birthday to My girlfriend Melissa! For her birthday we had a girls night Dinner and a movie a treat from her Mother in law Judy! We went to see Twilight! I loved it! Most of the girls had already seen it multiple times! (but not me, I did not get into the rage!) I did buy all of the books , but did not read them!!! I am going to now!!!!

Last week my Hubby and I had a date!! Rare!(lately) We went to dinner at Zucca's in south Ogden if you haven't gone it's yummy! Then to the Movies for the Opening night of (He's just not that into you!!) Way cute and funny! Great date night! Note have more date nights!!!

This weeks top 5

#1 $3.00 movie theater on 12th street! Plays currant movies no longer playing at the Top movie theaters! Right now they have, Twilight,Bride wars, Australia, Valkyrie, plus 2 others I can't remember... Very cool!

#2 Mac make up! Their New Hello kitty line! So fun.... Get it now it's limited time only!

#3 The March/April Memory Makers Pick up a copy! Has tons of Ideas and features a ton of the latest product!!!

#4 Basketball is down to 1 game a week!!!!

#5 Girlfriend outings (make plans for one with your girlfriends!) We just went to Dear Lizzie's, then off to Nordstroms and Lunch at the Cheesecake Factory! What a fun day! Even if you can only go to lunch, do it! Time for yourself makes you a better wife, Mother!!!

Hope you find the time to do one of my Favorite things,ox D'Arcy

2009-02-05T13:54:00.000-08:00

Ben's birthday dinner!

Hampton hitting a rail! Opa skiing after 2 strokes!!!!! Way to go OPA!

Wow! It's been a long time!!! So sorry time

just gets away from me.

Superbowl 43!

Alot has been going on my way! I helped my girlfriend redo her her store Dottie Becks! (way fun for me since I owned a store for 10 years.) I just love playing with the stuff! The store looks AWESOME if I don't say so myself! If you are in the neighborhood please check it out! Next to the old General store in Eden! (the Victorian house!) this took up one week of my time! I loved it!

Then we had a great super bowl party on Sunday! A blast! Then my In laws came into town on Monday. Hudson has had 3 basketball games and 2 more to go this week. Plus Ben's Birthday was yesterday! Happy Birthday honey!!! Nobody would guess how old he is!!!!!

This weeks top 5

#1 Living everyday as your last!

#2 Having active Boys!

#3 The New Close to my Heart Catalog!!!

#4 Jasoh Restaurant on 25th street!! YUMMY!

#5 The New Fabric Flowers from Prima! I love the bright colors!! Can't wait to play with them!

receipt of the week is easy so try it!

Pigs in a Blanket!!!! MY BOYS LOVE THESE!!!!

package of hot dogs or turkey dogs

1 package of Pillsbury crescent rolls

8 slices of cheese of your choice

Open the crescents lay them into their triangles place cheese on top of crescent then add the Hot dog on top of cheese then roll up! Bake at 350 for 10 to 12 min or until roll is golden dip in sauces of your choice. Yummy! Have a great week! D'Arcy

2009-01-22T15:43:00.000-08:00

Snowmobiling over the Holiday weekend with our friends the Lewis family, We had a blast! I hope you all had a great weekend! It through me off to remember what day it is! So this is just a little up date till I can get it together! Coming this weeks top 5 faves and the Valentine album photo's plus a couple of decorating tips! Talk to you this week end! ox D'Arc

2009-01-14T11:12:00.000-08:00

Hello! I am a day late! Sorry the day's just fly by! This is a little family photo from Christmas eve! SnowBasin Ski resort had a event, Santa a tree lighting, fireworks and torch parade! The whole family enjoyed the event! ( it snowed so it was a white Christmas!)

My boys skiing at Wolf Mnt. During the Christmas break with their cousins!

Here is a couple of photo's for 2 of My January Classes! 3 12x12 winter pages $15.00 and 6 vintage valentine cards for $25.00 There is alot of detail you can't see glitter, flocking,painting etc. You can purchase these classes via email or phone call in kit form! darcyscrapper@aol.com

Who wouldn't love these beautiful cards! A gift from the heart!!

On another note I have been ordering fun new product from the CHA show! It should start arriving soon, I will keep you posted as it arrives. My FEB-April schedule will be posted The 1st Feb. with fun classes and kits ready for spring! My next popular all day crop is Feb. 21st sign up soon as this class fills up! (calendar of events is posted on my web sight under classes) Shopping is on my web sight as well! www.darcysretreats.com

This weeks faves

#1 Our WEATHER! It has been sunny and clear blue skies and above normal temperature! love !

#2 HGTV Color splash! What a fun creative show!

#3 Cherry licorice! It's fat free and 20 bite pieces is 100 cal. YUMMY!

#4 Date night! I can't wait for this weeks night out with my Hubby!

#5 The New Janet Evanovich Book! (Plum Spooky!) Half way through ! It makes me laugh!

Hope you will enjoy a couple of my favorite things! ox D'Arcy

2009-01-05T09:20:00.000-08:00

Happy 2009!

Leave it to my Boys & the Dowtey Boys to want to ski out of Bounds or any where it can be Danger!!!! ( In Utah this year we have already had 4 death's due to Avalanches ! Don't worry we have talked this over with the boys on many occasions and they understand the Dangers!!! They just like to joke......

We Started out the New year Great! Our Family was all here for the Holiday's and we had a great time! Then they rolled out and our good friends the Dowtey's came into town to help us celebrate the New year! ( We had not seen them for 3 years!) The Boys acted like it was just Yesterday! What a great time & we hope it will not be another 3 years before we see them again!!!! We love to have company so family and friends come on over!!!! FREE place to stay!

Skiing in Park city!Right before Christmas. Notice I do not have a helmet!!! I my son did and he mentioned several times that day! Well I got one from my boys for Christmas! It's pink and white with flowers & they were very proud!!! Got to love it! (If you know me you are laughing right now!!! I just starting skiing again after 4 years of watching My oldest race and having a little guy on my hip then having a little guy on ski's that was easier for me to not be on ski's to help him!) So I am back in the groove & now with a helmet!

My 5 Favorite things this week!!!

#1 My Sewing Machine! I made my first set of curtains!! So Martha of me... (not)

#2 Gym ball I am loving this ball. You can do the exercise in front of your morning news show and kill 2 birds with one stone! Try it!

#3 The new crush line from T. Collins! I just got it in and I am working on a mini book for a class at the end of the month. (check back for the photo's next week!)

#4 My Carrot Muffins! So yummy try them today! Recipe

1/4 cup butter, softened

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

2 eggs

1 cup sour cream

1 cup shredded carrots

1/4 cup raisins

1/4 cup craisins

1 1/2 cup all purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

In mixing bowl, cream butter and brown sugar add eggs and sour cream beat well add carrots and raisins. Add in all the dry ingredients, fold in nuts. Fill muffin tins with paper cups add mix 3/4th full Bake at 375 for 20 to 25 min. Or until tooth pick come out clean! Let cool 5 to 10 min. before placing on a wire rack... Makes 12 to 18 muffins! Love these, Yummy!!

#5 Lollia (wish Sugared Pastille) Shea Butter Hand cream WWW.lollialife.com My girlfriend Heather gave it to me for my birthday and I saved it tell I finished a different cream! I started using it last week and my hand are so soft! (even in this dry winter weather!!!) Thank you Heather!

Was one of your New Years Resolution to Scrapbook more or get caught up on a project!!! My Calendar of Events is listed on my Web sight www.darcysretreats.com I have a All day crop This sat. 11:00am tel 1:00am 14 hours of scrapbooking time!!!! Sign up today!

Photo's of classes for this month will be posted next week on both sights.. Check back! Have a wonderful week! ox D'Arcy

2008-12-31T09:35:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year Everyone!!
I hope you all had a wonderful CHRISTmas!!!
I am so sorry I can not add pictures or change fonts
My tool bar with the quick editing is gone and I can not fix it!
I have looked it up all the ways I could think of and it is GONE!
If anyone out there knows how to help me please leave a comment to help me fix it!!!!!
I am so sad! Thank you, D'Arcy

2008-12-23T10:53:00.000-08:00

Merry CHRISTmas I hope Everyone is ready For This Glorious Day!

A day late on my weekly post! So sorry... Today December 23rd and the last day of school, It is still snowing like crazy ( It has been for 2 weeks now!) Guess we got our White Christmas! I have all of my Family coming in from California Tomorrow and I pray the all arrive safe!

This is what our Home looks Like as of this morning! Too bad you can't see all of the Holiday Decor....

Our Little Dude Riding Today in Our snow covered yard!!! Too cute! He loves to ride...

I had my annual Christmas luncheon Yesterday, It was a wonderful time with girlfriends... Take a peak at my Holiday Table setting, We had a Tea!..
So lucky to have a great group of friends! Love ya! I Hope you have a wonderful CHRISTmas full of loved ones , D'Arc

PS. Here is the photo of our Christmas ornaments! Recipe below in old blog...

Merry CHRISTmas....ox

2008-12-16T11:00:00.000-08:00

Hello Friends and Family!
First off I have to Give a cheer to my 12 year old! He made the Jr. High Basketball team...
This is a big deal... 54 boys tried out for 18 spots 7th, 8th, and 9th graders....While still getting straight A"S!! Great job Son!!!
I hope everyone is READY or almost ready for the Big Day! CHRISTmas day is only 8 days away!!!! My family all rolls in on the 24th! With a 2nd wave on the 29th! What a wonderful time of the year... I love all the hustle and bustle and a house full of loved ones...
My little dude and I have been busy trying to do one fun Christmas thing a day, together since Dec. 1st. Even as small as watching a CHRISTmas cartoon! (tonight Charlie Browns CHRISTmas is on)On Sunday we made Cookie Ornaments! So fun, I hadn't done that since I was a little kid myself!
Recipe Cookie Ornaments
2C Flour
1C salt
1C water
blend together and knead until the dough is smooth. Roll out dough on wax paper and use Holiday cookie cutters to form shapes. Use a straw to make a hole at the top of each orn. Bake at 325 for 1 1/2 hours or until dry. Decorate with paints, glitter and ribbon! We had such a good Time! (My 7th grader does join us in CHRISTmas cheer when he is home...)
I will post some photo's later on our orn.s My son needed the camera for a school project!
This weeks top 5 Favorite things!
#1 Quite time with my Husband! ( While the boys were at school, we only have until 12 We have a kinder! We have been going on a long walk then stopping off for a warm drink!) I have been loving this time to chat and Get exercise too!!!
#2 Mervin's Going out of Business sale!!! I was able to pick up Dress clothes for my boys! You don't need dress clothes every week so to pick up some great dress shirts and slacks for 50% off Yea! Great for the holidays but think ahead for a school dance, event or even a family Cruise!
They close in 7 days.....
#3 Olive Dahlia on 25th street! I have always loved this home decor and floral shop but for CHRISTMAS it's awesome! Great fresh floral's and little treasures to decorate or give as gifts!
#4 Food networks holiday programs on parties and recipes...
#5 Manicures!!! If you haven't scheduled one for the Holiday, do it ! Do it now.... I truly love this little bit of time to myself! If you have time treat yourself to a pedicure as well. You deserve it!
I hope you Have a wonderful week and take some time for yourself, Spend some time with your kids, and Remember Jesus is the reason for this wonderful season!

Classic Rock Christmas - on WindowsMedia

2008-12-09T12:49:00.000-08:00

Classic Rock Christmas - on WindowsMedia

2008-12-09T10:08:00.000-08:00

I promised Pictures so Here are a few! Hope you enjoy!
My Darling Scrapbook room tree! So cute I made the crown orns. And most of the orns. on the tree! (from scrap supplies!

A The cookie candy tree dresses up my guest kitchen! I did a fun Candy land theme in there!

My Mantel in the Main living room and my kitchen

Candler! My main Living room, Kitchen and entry I decorated in Woodland Forest theme! (Gold,Browns, Winter White!) My vintage tea cups, filled with little treasures!(Guest kitchen!)

My Formal Dinning! Reds And Browns! !

I hope you enjoy my Christmas Decor Photo's! Plus maybe get some ideas! I Just love this beautiful Season! Merry Christmas...

Our Main (live Christmas Tree 13ft. High) My Boys picked it out! I think it turned out Beautiful!

Dining Room!

This weeks Favorites!

1# A great clothing store in Salt lake Called Chic Boutique! Great prices and darling clothes, Shoes and accessories! www.chicboutiquestlye.com
#2 Blogspot Layout Designer Allie Browns-Such Cute Designs I am going to have her do mine! WWW. Alliebrownslayoutsblogspot.com!
#3 Decorating A gingerbread House with my Boys! I by the one at Costco

Plus some extra candy and such! Then we bake cookies drink hot coco and put together and decorate the house! I love that time with my boys! ( I think it's one of the only time's they don't Fight!)

#4 Making little Scrapbooks! I love this way of scrapbooking... You can do a whole event in such a short time and use your scraps (in the same color theme!) Plus it makes a great gift! Love

#5 The Store Buckle...... Love this store! Where Have I been!!! I know I have Walked by one a thousand times and final went in... If you haven't been to a Buckle you must stop in... You can get something for everyone one your list! This store carries Cool Clothes for both sexes! Teenagers, Husbands, Brothers, Sisters, moms and Friends! The Jeans are awesome and I love the accessories!! Check it out!
Have a great week! God Bless, D'Arcy

2008-12-02T11:39:00.000-08:00

The Start of the busiest month of the year! December!

In these economic times please don't forget the people less fortunate! Photo of My boys making bears for toys for tots! My boys had the enjoyment of building a bear (they have $10 and $12 animals) then when finish they have a toys for tots bin right in the store! Killed two birds with one stone! My boys had a ball and learned a valuable lesson!(to give)

Happy Holidays to all! In the spirit of the season here is my favorite things for the week! #1Short bread cookies! This recipe is so fast and soooo yummy, Make 2 batches 1 for your home and one to give away!

Brown Sugar shortbread

1 cup butter (no substitutes)

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

2-1/4 cups all purpose flour

In a mixing bowl, cram butter and sugar. Gradually stir in flour. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, about 3 min. Pat into a 1/3 in thick rectangle measuring 11in. x 8in. Cut into 2-x1 in strip. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheet. prick with a fork. bake at 300 for 25 min. or until bottom begins to brown. cool for 5 min. remove to a wire rack to cool completely. Yields 3 dozen

2nd Favorite thing

Everyone who knows me knows I love Crowns! I found this cute little store on 25th street (25th street Boutique) A great store with fun bling tattoo art thermal shirts with of coarse Crowns, Fleur DE Le's, wings, sculls, Great prices! Fun jackets for $40.00 and way cute bling Jewelery!!! If your in the Neighborhood check it out!

Favorite thing #3

Bath and Body's Aloe Socks!!! love them and they make a great stocking stuffer or girlfriend gift! $7.50

#4

Teresa Colin's new paper line Crush!!! I will have it in stock in a couple of weeks! Love it!!!

#5 Ti Pan's Christmas tree displays! Wow what a decorators play house! This store has all the things to get your house ready for the Holidays! If you haven't been you must head on over! Clear field and St. George in Utah and in Rancho Cucumunga in Ca.

Hope you enjoy a few of my Favorite things! Don't forget to keep checking back for next weeks fav's!

December's All day crop Is the 13th! Take time out for yourself or finish Holiday gifts!

Pre order my monthly party cookbook special price of $19.99 due out in the Spring! All of my retreat and party recipe with tips and party themes!
Enjoy, D'Arcy

2008-11-30T14:00:00.000-08:00

Photo's of My Thanksgiving table and family!

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving!

So sorry I have not had any post lately! I promise I will post more!

My web sight is all updated and fun picture, plus the 2009 retreat dates are posted and my class calendar and workshop events! http://www.darcysretreats.com/

My Open House was a hit! Lots of fun products, Yummy food and of course festive cheer! If you missed it this year make sure you head over next year. I will be holing it for 2 days next year.(always in November!)

For the first time ever I did Black Friday!!! Wow it is all everyone says it is!!! So fun and great deals! We left the house at 7:45am (not the crazy stand in the cold at 4:00am) It was perfect timing to still get the door busters and sales but no pushing and fighting!!! Even all of the lines were fast moving! I am definitely hooked!!!!

The Damage! The whole back and I even remembered to use my "Green" Bags!!! (Note the costco bags are great for hiding gifts!) We did are part to help the economy!!!!!

I have started my decorating for Christmas and hope to be done by the 3rd! (I am only doing 6 trees this year!!) I will post photo's as soon as I am finished! Mean while take time to enjoy the season and Take time for yourself! A hot bubble bath with Peppermint oil or read a great Christmas book! In the hustle of the season don't forget the real meaning of Christmas.
Jesus birth , is the reason for this joyous holiday! God bless

2008-11-04T18:51:00.000-08:00

October Retreat 2008!

My October retreat went great and the ladies were Awesome!!

Above photo pj party, then Bus tour at achievers, Tour at Mom and Me's

then a group photo! So sad we did not get everyone in the photo's!

I am so sorry I have not posted in a while. After the retreat was Crazy busy then Halloween! This time of year the day's just fly by, as you know!

My web sight should be updated be the end of next week, So please check it out for all the Great new changes!

Most of you know I am changing the location of my 2009 Retreats to a Bed and Breakfast style home a mile up the road from the hotel to better serve my clients and my needs. I am very excited about these changes and am positive everyone will love the more intimate setting and the attention to detail! 2009 dates will be posted on the web sight by the end of next week!

On another note My annual Holiday Boutique is November 14th from 5:00-9:30pm with more then 6 vendors, yummy food, prizes and free gift wrap! Always a fun night of holiday shopping, from clothes to candles and home decor! Hope to see you there!!
I have been working on a ton of handmade gift wrap container, cards and mini scrapbook albums that I am selling at the Boutique make sure you check back to see pictures.

Today is election day so hope you got out and voted!!!!

I hope you all have a wonderful fall and month of November and that god sends you all of his blessings! ox

2008-10-16T09:47:00.001-07:00

wow! were does the time go! I promised you my favorite fall Items, that I decorate with and that was weeks ago! so here they are!

For those of you that do not know I have a background in interior design! I have been redecorating my whole house! These were some of the frames I made for one of the rooms I re-did! Love them!! So cute that I am going to make them for Christmas gifts!!

This is Blake!! the rooster! He sits in my Newly done dinning room! (my boys call him that!)

My favorite old Dutch goat cart, I bought it for my husband (He is dutch) for are anniversary! I found it at great little antique store in California! It was a splurge but totally worth it! Love it for every season!

My fun thing to collect is the vintage Halloween postcards and Halloween glittered mini pails! Love it!

I love this fun witches hat! Great center piece! My little one has his costume(clone trooper) my oldest is in 7th grade and thinks he is to cool to dress up! He even has a school dance but doesn't care! It's killing me!!!!!! Boys! We had Bunco this week and it was a Halloween theme! I went as an 80's jazzercise instructor!! Too funny and so much fun!! I have a birthday next week so my mom is flying in Tomorrow! So excited! We have a lot planned for the weekend tell Tue! Then I have a scrapbooking Bus tour on Wed-Thur. Next week followed by a scrapbooking retreat. October is always so busy but way fun! Look on my web sight for the new pictures of classes, new product, and page ideas! Just uploaded new! http://www.darcysretreats.com/ I also have a huge Holiday open house November 14th with 6 different ladies and over 11 booths! It gets bigger ever year! Everyone is welcome if you are in the neighborhood! 5:00-9:00pm Nov. 14th My home in Eden! Hope everyone has a great rest of the week and next week too! I won't be giving an update until after next week! oxo D'Arc

2008-10-02T14:01:00.000-07:00

Ok so I just looked at the girl who one! She had almost the same Idea As me!!!! Bummer! She did hand made flowers out of paper and also did a vintage window! What are the chances!!! At least I wasn't far off the mark of what they would want in a winner!!

I forgot to tell you about my favorite place Dear lizzy's in Alpine, It is a cute shabby chic store and bistro!! Love it and the cupcakes are to die for!

Me and my sister! Yummy cupcakes!!!

2008-10-02T12:35:00.000-07:00

Here was the pictures of my entry for the Jennie Bowlin Contest! I thought they were too cute! I did not win or make it to the top 3! I am sad! I Felt I had a chance!! I did not even make it to the top 14 because she contacted the top 14 to see blogs and gallery's. I was not contacted, What a bummer!
Always such a disappointment, that is why i normally do not enter contest!! Makes you wonder if they open all of the attachments they receive or do they go by names first! The winner pages are cute check it out for yourself on www,jenniebowlin.com blog

On another note, I hope all of you out there do not get this horrible cold that is going around!! I got it on Friday night and Saturday I felt aw full!! I got over it quick but now my family has it and my Husband has been sick for days!!!! You know men!!! So I hope for health for you all!!!
This weekend I get to scrapbook Friday and Sat. with girlfriends!!! Yea! Nobody to wait on or take care of! My girlfriend Jen plans it and we have it at Melissa's condo!!!! I hope to get a lot done! Free time!!!!
I will be adding those photo's I told you I would this weekend, so be checking back!! (Fall deco, Teresa Collins Halloween pages, my new display I built, and the travel pages!
Check out my new favorite web sight Velvet Strawberries!!!! D'Arcy

2008-09-25T21:17:00.000-07:00

Just a note to thank all of the wonderful ladies that came to the Sept. retreat! What a fun group!

I know I am a little behind on my blog this week! So here is what happened last week and this week so far!!!

The new carpet went in... All done looks great and I had My house all put together that night!!! Love it! Lot's of energy lately
I decorated for Halloween and Fall my favorite! I will post some pictures next week! I even got a ton of fall baking done for the retreat ladies.. Hope they loved it!!!

My little dude had a soccer game and got 3 goals!!! Their on a winning streak! (so cute!)
Hudson is really working at making the basketball team for Jr. high! My sweet husband help me to build a bunch of new displays for my store and my Scrap Studio! I love how they turned out! I will post pictures of that too next week! I have to thank my little family for helping me set up for the retreat on Thur. The retreat was from Fri-sun and then they helped my pack it all up! Thanks Boys!! Love you!!! The above pictures is the group of ladies and one the fun bling rings they made for a make n take!
Monday I had another creative day making samples, decorating and fixing the displays! ( I will take it when I can get it! Sometimes I get such a creative block!!!)

My sister and My darling Nephew came to visit and we have been having to much fun!!! This is a photo of the boys having Dizzy Lizzy's at my favorite shabby Chic store and sweets parlor! (Dear Lizzy's) They have the best Cup cakes! What a treat!!! Then off we went to Gardner's Village to see the witch displays! Today the Dinosaurs park and a soccer game!

Grey's was on tonight so we had to have a Little TV break! You know that is one of my favorite things!!!! Love Thursday nights!!!!! It is really fun having my sister and the little dude for a visit! The boys really enjoy each other...

Photo Gallery on my web site darcysretreats.com has more photo's of Sept. Retreat!! Talk with you next week and be looking for more photo's!!!! D'Arc

2008-09-16T20:31:00.000-07:00

Here are the photo's of my Bon Appetite 3 page class! this was a $20.00 class, I still have a couple kits left if you want to purchase one just email me darcyscrapper@aol.com I love this paper! Real fun for any food photo's or baking! I am making a little recipes book out of this line! The class will be on my November calendar, just in time for a Christmas gift!

2008-09-15T11:00:00.000-07:00

Another busy week finished!
We started out last week with my husband and I having a Date!( long needed!! ) 4 months since our last one... We had a great time until or oldest called and said he rolled the quad!! He did not have his helmet on!!!!!! Thank goodness our baby sitter's dad is a fire fighter/ paramedic and they live just up the street!!!!! He is OK.. Thank you, lord!!! He could had killed himself , a boy a couple of weeks ago did kill himself doing the same thing!!!! So scary!! BOYS!!!!
He should not have been on it while we were gone!!!! I think he has learned his lesson..
Tuesday's class went well.( Bon appetite line from Teresa Collins line) I will post photo's later today.. My Halloween 12x12 pages are really cute too! Class October 15th Picture's of this class I will post next week. I have finished a ton of projects and kits I am selling & will post photo's on the new scrapbooking store tab soon.. The 12x12 page layouts are fun!
Thursday was are little ones 2nd soccer game.(Ben's the coach and I am the team mom!) We won! The little guys were so excited..... So cute to see little 5 year olds running around! I think they play for the treat sac!!! Plus we had the Ski team dinner, I had to make Dessert ! (brownie, chocolate chip cheese cake!!!) YUMMY!!!
Friday was the fall walk a thon and in the evening was the fall festival. I volunteered for both so it took up a lot of my day. The kids all have fun and it raises $$$$ for the school. Hamps. ran 50 times around the basketball court...And he was beat by Nolan who did 60! He was still 1st in his class...
Sat. We were off as a family at 8:00am to Salt Lake for the Dew Tour..(MOTO) All day outdoor events... Then dinner at C.P.K. My boys favorite!!
Sunday was full of Decorating and finishing up projects... I decorated our last guest room and worked on the scrap Studio classroom... Too cute I will post some picture. So no church today!!
Then we had to move out, all of the furniture on our main floor to get the new flooring for today.....We are always doing something to the house it's only 4 year old but since we bought it last year we have changed almost everything.... (Still a ton to do) We could have built but we loved the Neighborhood and the views of the valley and the lake are so beautiful!!!!
Anyone that knows me knows I get bored with rooms very fast and have to redecorate them all of the time! (guess all the years of owning stores and changing displays all of the time, help cure that....) Now that I don't, I redo my house..... I did start decorating for people again... Yes I threw that into the mix...... I have done 4 condos and am working on a couple of house right now! I am only going to do this through word of mouth, so a couple of project's a year will be great!
So this week I am gearing up for my 2ND to last retreat of the year (it's this weekend!) The projects are way cute and the menu is very fall...(It will be in my book!)
Speaking of fall! FALL is my very favorite season! The smell, the colors, decorating and the comfort foods.... LOVE! I started decorating my house for fall and then stopped due to the new flooring. Hopefully I will get it all done before I have to set up for the retreat at the lodge this Thurs. I really due enjoy decorating for this beautiful season... (the flooring guys were going to be here at 10:00am and it is now 1:15pm So they are behind! Hope I get to sleep in my bed tonight!!!)LOL. I wrote a mouth full today, I guess I might be stalling I need to go down to my studio and finish a bunch of stuff but I am not feeling it!!
Take time to take in the beauty around you, Light a fall smelling candle,bake some cookies or take some outdoor pictures of your kids!!! I think I am going to take the advise from myself and do at least 2 of those things!!!!! Have a wonderful week !! D'Arcy

2008-09-07T20:59:00.000-07:00

Photo of ladies from the June scrapbooking retreat!

Life as a mother of a jr. high school kid and a kindergartner! I never thought I could be so busy!
Up at 6:30 (anybody that knows me knows I like 8:00am) Get breakfast going, get Hudson Up at 7:00am drive him to school at 7:25, get back wake up Hampton7:45 , get him ready and bus stop by 8:10! Come home grab a Quick snack ( I do not like to eat Breakfast this early) get dressed for workout, go to work out, get home at 10:45 shower& dressed and then it's time to go get Hampton 12:20 from bus stop! Get back home go to My Studio work tell I need to go pick up Hudson from School or later if it's Basketball then get home maybe get a chore done then it's time to make dinner, clean up dinner and before you know it, it is time to get the kids bathed and to bed at 9:30!!!! Then I still have a ton to do before I go to bed at 12 0r 1:00 am! Then I start all over!!!! How do people with more then 2 kids do it!!!! I also know I am not the only mother out there! WE all do this! (we need a vacation!) To think school has only been in session for 2 weeks. I need a nap! Lost 5lbs though! I also have to throw in soccer days and music lessons and helping in the class rooms...oh ya I wouldn't have it any other way! love those little turkeys and boy can they be turkeys!!!
With this schedule I managed to get my web sight updated, new photo gallery, schedule, and shopping gallery. New scrapbooking kits ! Right now it has to be shop by email and send checks tell I can get pay pal set up! So go check it out! http://www.darcysretreats.com/ I also entered the Jenni Bowlin Contest. (say prayers) You had to use her kit from Aug. and do 1 scrapbook page and one altered project!!! I love how mine turned out, I will show pictures later! Contest results are out Oct. 1st.. I hope I hope!!!! I don't really ever do the contest thing, I have gotten so disappointed in the past! Something just said do this!!!
One last thing before I go to bed and end my day, I was very lucky to have meet Shylow who owns A Page For All Seasons and she kindly has been donating the cutest page kits for my retreats! I love them and so have all of my ladies. They are way cute and come from a great group of designers. Please check them out at http://www.apageforallseasons.com/ or the link on my web sight! Thanks again Shylow!!!! Goodnight to all of you busy mommies!!!! D'Arc

2008-08-28T19:04:00.000-07:00

Fall is in the air!!! Already! The trees are starting to change, Hudson started jr. high and Hampton starts Kinder on Tue. Sept. 1st is already monday! The time just flys buy! Down with one retreat and time to get ready for the 1st of my 2 fall retreats! (I had some cancelations so I need to fill them up!)
I have done so many email blasts and computer work this week! No more for the rest of the week! Friday I need to spend the whole day in my studio! I have to work on Idea pages for the new product, finish the new page kits(pictures coming soon) Plus do the 3 make and takes and two classes for the Sept. Retreat! Crazy!!!
I love the fall it's to fast this year! The new fall/Holiday gold canyon candles just came out! Yummy! Due to the chillier weather I burned a pumpkin today! It also got me in the mood to start working on the Sept. retreat theme!(Apples and fall leaves) With baskets and red and orange paper goods! I will work on the menu this weekend!
Good news for you ladies that have been asking me for my recipes and tips on how I do things and how I plan an event! I a writing a book!!! I never thought in a million years that statement would come out of my mouth!!!! But I am I have had so many request to do it, that I started working on it! Stay tuned!!!
I hope everyone has a fun Labor day weekend! Talk with you next week!

Wow fall is in the air!

2008-08-28T19:03:00.000-07:00

My boys!!! love them!

2008-08-25T15:06:00.000-07:00

2008-08-25T14:51:00.000-07:00

Retreat went great! Thank you to all that attented the retreat and day crop!!! I think all of the ladies had a blast! I am so tired!! I needed a nap! Hudson started jr. High today, so last night after taking down the retreat and then putting it all away I had to stay up late to get him ready for his big day! ( He said it was great!) Hampton doesn't start tell next week!
Hampton got 1st in his race moto race again on Sat. plus 1st over all!!! Another big *** trophy!!!
(where to put them????) He came to the retreat and all of the girls cheered for him! He got so shy.... Love it!
Now the landry, house cleaning, computer work, and kit making I need to do!
My kits and photo's should be on my blog next week! so check back! (fun stuff)
Have a wonderful evening!

2008-08-17T12:34:00.000-07:00

Just some photo's of my Work Studio!
I will add classroom and Scrap Studiostore photo's soon!!!

2008-08-17T12:07:00.000-07:00

2008-08-17T11:35:00.000-07:00

Wow! I had a busy week! Getting ready for my next retreat! I have Bunco on Monday! Deep cleaning our house, Finishing scrap projects, We went on a 3day camping trip!(yes we did!) My boys have been wanting to do this so we final gave in our version of camping with motor home and a beautiful sight on Bear Lake in Idaho! It was fun and now we can say we camped! Hudson and Ben didn't really like it! Hampton loved it!!!! (He would!!) Hampton had a moto race (got 1st in both!) And I also had to sign up on face books! I am doing our 20 year reunion in 2010 and I need to start finding people! The computer hours I have logged in is crazy!!! (and for those who know me know the computer is not my favorite thing! But in today's world it's a necessity!) My list of things to do is so long, I am really going to be logging in late hours.

This week both boys have open houses getting ready for the 1st day of school! Aug.25Th

In Utah they do the school Open House the week before, to get the kids ready for the 1st day!

Soccer starts this week for Hampton and he has another race on Sat. Hampton is doing Soccer, racing,snowmobiling,skiing! Hudson is down to skiing, basketball,golf and guitar! He might add snowmobile cross this winter will see!!!!

I also have some parent help at school and A 3 day scrapbooking retreat this weekend!

So it's non stop! I do not know how people do it with 4 to 6 kids! CRAZY!

I have Also logged in my 20 mile this week! (Every week now since July23rd)

Scrap studio (my little store!) has a lot of fun new product it! Teressa Collins Bon appetite and Halloween ! Jenni Bowlin studio, Tim holtz! I will post new photos of product after my retreat!

But here is some photo's of 2 projects that I have done and am putting into kits!

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Yesterday I had a booth at CKU's sneak, peek and mingle! Had a lot of fun and took my friend Vicki and Marci. We spent the day going to stores in Salt Lake and taking advantage of all of the deals because Cku is in town! Then we went to dinner. (fun day!)
Ben made sure the boys got to all of there activities, all was well!
I have finished my schedule for the next 3 months and it should be on my web sight!
www.darcysretreats.com along with a ton of photo's and project updates and things for sale!
I have also received the new Close to my Heart Catalogs, Such great new product! I can't wait for everyone to see the new stuff! With all the prices on the rise I am now going to have to charge for the catalogs unless you have placed an order in the last 2 months or FREE with a new order! So much to do with so little time!!!! We all have this

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Cards I make for sell

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More photo's of project's

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Here are some photo's of some of the project I have been working on!

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Wow! Summer is Half over! July 30th It goes by so fast, Hudson's 12th birthday went off with a blast! The boys all had a great time ! What boy doesn't like an air soft war and fireworks!
My mom and in laws are all back home in Calif. ( they did not have to go through the earthquake this time and no damage!) Thank goodness!
Hampton starts is moto races this week, Hudson just finished golf camp and has 1 more week of camp in a couple of weeks! Soo summer will still not slow down!
School starts Aug. 25th in Utah, Hudson will start Jr, High and Hampton starts Kindergarten! I really can't believe how fast they grow.
Today we went to see fast pass at Huntsville park 400,000. dollar cars and Up! Was cool to see and the boys loved it!
Got home and had a ton of Landry and cleaning to do! Got it all done now to get caught up in everything else

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Sorry about some of the little spelling errors in the last post, went to fix them and the post setting would not let me! Then went to spell check and it just posted it after it highlighted my errors!!! Still learning!

2008-07-22T11:12:00.000-07:00

I have had a crazy week! Housework, entertaining the kids, placing orders, trying to catch up on all of my paper and computer work not to mention taking time to get my exercise in! Today was running! I am really frustrated with my diet, getting this 8lbs off is just not working!

I have to work on some of the ideas that have been coming into my head as well! Lot's of new product coming out for summer cha! I have been placing those orders, I can't wait to get the stuff to make up all of thebideas Ibbrewing! Teresa Collins new stuff is way cute! Maya Roads, Rusty Pickel and Daisy d's are just as fun!

I did some really cute projects with all of these companies product that came out in Winter cha,

I will get thoose pictures taken this week and post them!

Some of you might not know, I have a small store in 1 room of my house and I always keep it full of the lastest and greatest! By the end of the month I will have more product for view & sale on my http://www.darcysretreats.com/

This week is Hudson's 12th birthday so company is coming in and His party is Saturday!

Looking forward to my mom coming out!

learning

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blogging is new to me as of tonight!
I will be working on this for a while to get it down, but I want to be able to keep a journal and keep the family and friends updated. So please bare with me as I learn.
I will also be posting my Scrapbooking retreats, crops and any new Ideas and projects I have been working on here too! so stay tuned!

One of my favorite things

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Summer vacation

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I take this photo every year it is so fun to see the changes! Yet sad to see the boys go up so fast.