The winner of the dapper Dolman dress by Shade Clothing is Jamie who said, “The perfect dress for the holiday season.” We couldn’t have said it better ourselves.

Jamie, send an e-mail to ali (at) yourheartout.com with “doorprize winner” in the subject line to learn how to redeem your winnings.

Thank you, Shade!

Start your celebrating, early. Here are three reasons why:

1. Shade Clothing has a handful of cute gifts priced under $30, for your shopping pleasure.
2. Starting today, check out 12 Days of Giveaways on the Shade Blog.
3. Get 25% off all sale items through this Saturday, and free shipping through December 20.

And….

{Doorprize!} Have you checked out the latest arrivals? We’re hooked on the Dolman Dress, which would aptly adorn any holiday fete, and we scored one to handout to one of you. Don’t we make good little Santa’s Helpers? Leave just one comment on this post before midnight on Sunday, December 13 if you want a chance to win.

The winners are in. That’s right, winners, plural. Cody was feeling good and decided to tack on an extra prize, just for fun.

Without further adieu, our winner of the family shoot is Annie W. who said, “Absolutely, positively, gorgeous stuff!” And a couples shoot will be going to Mandy who said, “I seriously need this, because I am getting married soon.”

Annie and Mandy, please send an e-mail to ali {at} yourheartout.com to learn how to redeem your prizes! Congratulations to you both.

And last but not least, thanks to Cody!

She hails from the Midwest and New England and lives in Utah, but don’t be surprised if you find Stephanie Brubaker shacking up in France or tip-toeing into Italy. Our favorite Francophile doubles as a Chalet-owner in the French countryside but in this neck of the woods, you’re likely to run into her at the market where she’ll recommend a good gruyere for your grilled cheese, or thumbing through Sevens at the Rack. (Go with the high-waisted boot cut, she’d say.)

What we love most about this Odyssey-drivin’ hot mama is her good sets of eyes … and ears. She knows it all, and around here, she shares her favorite local finds—be it Tulie Bakery or TV personality. Get more tips from Stephanie at her blog, www.stephmodo.com. You can follow her posts here.

Happy Thanksgiving, turkey lurkeys. As always, we’re grateful for you guys this time of year … and every time of year. Enjoy your family time and Black Friday extravaganza. And of course, your feast.

Til Monday….

The deadline for entries on the Shade Clothing giveaway has come and gone, and our winner of a $75 gift card is “Moe” who “needs (her) some Shade.”

Moe, send an e-mail to ali (at) yourheartout.com with “doorprize winner” in the subject line and we’ll get things squared away. The rest of us can shop new fall markdowns at www.shadeclothing.com.

More introducing of the YHO crew….

If you asked Lisa Van Orman Hadley for a ride home, you might have to settle for a seat on the handlebars of her totally awesome yellow and turquoise Raleigh roadbike. This girl about town was living the green life before it became cool and is true blue about her friendship with our pal, Mother Earth.

Lisa also has a love for words—collecting quotes, books and her own thoughts. And sometimes they come out in Portuguese. She’d rather be in Brazil, but for now, if you’re looking for a commuting buddy, keep an eye out for Lisa. She brakes for chocolate ganache and grilled abacaxi, if you fala.

See posts on how to green-ify your life with Lisa Van Orman Hadley here.

The results are in! And the winner of one all-inclusive ticket to the gettin’-crafty extravaganza, Spark the Event, is Sabrina, who said, “Oh, I’d love to go to this.”

As would we all. Other hopefuls like us can still sign up over at www.sparktheevent.com.

Sabrina, send an e-mail to ali (at) yourheartout.com with “doorprize winner” in the subject line and we’ll get things underway. Thanks, Spark crew!

We already told you about this not-to-be-missed Utah-made comedy. Speaking of not missing things, we’ll also remind you that “White on Rice” is playing at Century 16 in Salt Lake City and Cinemark 16 in Provo through October 8.

This time, we’re also here to tell you that now might be your chance to see “White on Rice” on the house. The team is handing out two pairs of tickets for a screening of your choice, beginning this Saturday through Thursday.

Salt Lake City showings at Century 16: 12:15, 2:30, 4:45, 7:25 and 9:35
Provo showings at Cinemark 16: 11:55, 2:10, 4:20, 6:45, and 9:00

{Doorprize} Want tickets for two? We’ll be awarding two YHO readers with a pair of tickets to a showing of your choice. Leave one comment on this post stating your preferred show time (location, date and time) before midnight tonight for your chance to win. Jump on it!

It’s time to light it up, ladies. Light what, you say? That beautiful creature lying within your weary bones—the one that’s often caged up and bogged down with spreadsheet-making, e-mail-typing, diaper-changing and other various forms of updating the TPS Report. No doubt she’s one cranky animal.

Time to set her free. How’s about a two-day event centered on your creative well-being? At Spark the Event, taking place in Salt Lake City on November 6 and 7, you can mix and mingle with artistic types, as well as unleash your own. You’ll take photography courses, mixed-media journal & book classes, and you’ll learn about fabric/sewing as well as whip up your own jewelry.

Tickets for the two-day fun extravaganza include classes and supplies, speakers, food, snacks, plus a goodie bag. And that’s something worth buying into. Get the lowdown here.

{Spark It Up}

Spark the Event
November 6 and 7
This is the Place Venue, 2601 E. Sunnyside Avenue, Salt Lake City
www.sparktheevent.com

{Doorprize} We got a golden ticket! Perhaps with your name on it. We know you want in on the creative fun, so here’s what you have to do. Our friends over at Spark are feeling awfully generous and will be handing out one free all-inclusive ticket to one lucky YHO reader. Leave just one comment on this post before midnight on Monday, October 5.

Spotted: Small cupcakes for the taking at Mini’s new-ish Sugarhouse locale.

Where: 1751 S. 1100 East, Salt Lake City

Good for: Satiating little cravings

How Much: Cupcakes are $2 a pop, as per usual

A BIG thank you to all Film Your Heart Out entrants and their many, many fans (5,700-plus votes?!). We’re wowed. We’re inspired. We’re jealous of your talent. Nine p.m. has come and gone, and our winner is Allison Miles. Congratulations, Allison, and start clearing your calendar! Park City won’t know what hit it when the Film Is Not Dead crew comes knocking.

Allison, send an e-mail to ali (at) yourheartout.com and we’ll get the ball rolling.

Things are getting exciting around here. The finalists are in, and the top five photos, all captured on film and each telling a Utah story, are posted below for your viewing pleasure. Review your options and choose wisely—you’ll only get to vote once. Whichever entrant has the most votes by Wednesday, September 9 at 9:00 p.m. MST will be our winner, and will be granted a free ticket to the Utah Film Is Not Dead workshop with Jonathan Canlas, less than a month away. Let the games begin!

1. By Marianne Wilson

“What’s beautiful about the Beehive State are the people, and it’s what draws me to photograph. The people you encounter here are rich with stories, history and character.”

2. By Jefra Linn

“Scanned negative taken with a Holgaroid tonight, August 31, 2009. Title: ‘The State Bird of Utah: The Grasshopper.’”

3. By Adam Moore

“The state motto is simple: industry. This photograph depicts three generations of one family, working on the family farm in Payson, Utah. Each of the three is in a different field. Each understands the meaning of self-reliance and family in his own way. These two things connect us all.”

4. By Allison Miles

“Good fruit: hard-working people with good values producing the best of the best. That’s Utah.”

5. By Christine Hunsaker

“I bike past this building on the way to work. In 1912 it burned down the same day the Titanic sunk, and the local paper was supposedly the only one in the entire country that didn’t front page the calamity, choosing the local fire instead. The current sign is something of an icon, locally.”

{Utah On Film}

Film is not Dead
Jonathan Canlas Photography
October 5 – 7, 2009
Park City, Utah
www.jonathancanlasphotography.com/workshop
www.filmisnotdead.blogspot.com

It might be Labor Day but we’re totally kickin’ back and breathing in the last of summer. We’ll be back tomorrow, with some big news. Stay tuned.

Hip Hip for Melissa who, though we doubt it’s true, says the only thing she and the Mister are good at is eating out. We think we could give her a run for her money. But this time, it’ll be on the house.

And also, M.C. who wants to try out the place “SO bad.”

And also, Preston, who is convinced Spark is the reason to head to Provo.

And also, Missy Jean,who says the art scene is rockin’ at Spark.

Friends, send an e-mail to ali (at) yourheartout.com with “doorprize winner” in the address line to claim your winnings. Thanks, Spark!

Yay for YHO! Yay for YOU! We won a contest offered by our friends over at Spark Restaurant Lounge by sending them the most summer voucher referrals, which means we get to give away gift certificates to four YHO readers.

To enter to win one $25 gift certificate, leave just one comment on this post before midnight on Friday, September 4. We’ll choose the four winners at random and announce them on Monday.

Thanks, Spark! We’re happy YHO readers know how to treat you right.

Here’s a gentle reminder for you photophiles out there. If you’re looking for the chance of a lifetime (uh hem, a free ride to Utah’s “Film Is Not Dead” workshop with Jonathan Canlas), it’s time to get crackin’. The deadline for the Film Your Heart Out Scholarship Project is just six days away!

The scoop: Jonathan wants you to capture, on film, the essence of the Beehive State. Go out and shoot that quintessential Utah story, send your film to a lab like Snelsons, get it scanned, and e-mail one photo to jonathan {at} jonathancanlasphotography.com before August 31 with “Film Your Heart Out” in the subject line. After he selects his top five favorites, we’ll have a vote-to-win throwdown right here on YHO.

The skinny:

• In order to win, you must be a Utah resident. We might even ask for your electricity bill.
• Entries are limited to one photo per person.
• The scholarship cannot be transferred to anyone other than the entrant.
• All submitted images must be shot between August 17 and August 31, 2009.
• Submit images as jpgs at 72 dpi and no more than 600 pixels wide.

Hurry up up up! Time is getting short, and we know you’ve got it in you.

A little late on meeting your workout goals this summer? If the answer is a big yes despite your best ambitions back in June or May or April, you’re still in luck. Ure Fitness is here to pump (clap) you up. And prevent you from crawling behind your desk and hibernating through June or May or April 2010. NASM trainer Brecke Ure will keep you in tip-top shape with a new Circuit Fall workout class.

Circuit training involves moving quickly moving between many resistance exercise machines and stations. It provides both cardiovascular and resistance training, meaning you’ll be workin’ up a sweat while you get in shape. With class beginning September 1, Fall Circuit is designed to help you:

• Burn up to 800 calories
• Learn exercises that you can do at home
• Increase your stamina
• Build lean muscle

For more information about Ure Fitness, see here.

{Ure Best}

Ure Fitness Circuit Fall Workout
Tuesdays, 6 a.m., September 1 – November 24
eMotion Dance Studios: 9119 S. Monroe Plaza (255 West), Sandy
$80 for 12 classes, plus one free class
Register via e-mail at brecke.ure (at) gmail.com with “register” in the subject line or call (801) 597-6214