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Spotted: Rolls of wrapping paper, racks of ribbon, shelves of bags, and boxes of boxes
Good For: Wrapper’s delight
Where: On Occasion (6910 S. Highland Drive #4, Cottonwood Heights)
Prices: Prices are as varied as the selection
So, we’re gonna switch things around a little. We’re giving you one outfit under $100 now … and another all-under-$100 ensemble later. So we’ll all have a little something to look forward to.
Follow the links below if you like something you see. Or follow all four links if you like everything you see, which is what we’re hoping for.
Congrats to Holly who said “My little sunshine would love to go see this” and Courtney who said, “I’m already singing along.” You gals got Annie, for reals. And four tickets apiece.
Send an e-mail to ali@yourheartout.com with “Doorprize” in the subject line and we’ll get your tickets to you for the show on opening night, April 8!
The rest of y’alls can see “Annie” April 8 through 13 at Kingsbury Hall. Get your tickets here.
A few good deals we spied on Craigslist, for your shopping pleasure. Just click on the link provided below the image when and if something catches your eyeballs.
Someone is offering this sleek West Elm duo for $200 altogether. It retails at near $500. Click here to see it.
We love the little windows and little drawers that make up this dresser. Click here to see it.
Give your new kitchen some legacy with this vintage island, for only $100. Click here to see it.
All this green machine needs is a fresh coat of white paint and some new knobs. Serious potential, for just $100. Click here to see it.
This refinished vintage desk reeks of cuteness. Click here to see it.
We can’t get enough of these diner-style tables. Click here to see it.
And thanks to whomever listed the correct definition for “vintage.” Touche!
Your energy level isn’t something you spend much time thinking about. You only notice it when you have a surplus of it, or a serious lack thereof. Like, after you treat yourself to a box of Red Vines during “Juno” (sugar high!) or during the hours of 2 to 4 p.m. when you would rather be in bed than anywhere … especially not your cubicle. We all know keyboards don’t make good pillows.
The first thing Mike asked me this week when I went to meet him for my THF consultation was, “How’s your energy level?” I hadn’t thought about it. I hadn’t even noticed it. I know when I leave the gym I’m so exhausted that I can barely lift my arms to the steering wheel, but that’s about it.
So I think about it. And then I realize that I haven’t needed a nap once this week. It’s not as if time always allows for such a luxury, but there’s always that need (the one between 2 and 4 p.m. where time drags to no end, like I said). But this week, I haven’t been tired. In fact, I’ve felt pretty lively. There’s a little spring in my step, and I can’t give all the credit to the weather.
I think it’s a combination of a balanced diet and exercise. (Not to mention my caffeine intake has taken a serious hit.) I feel more regular. I get to eat when I’m hungry, and when I’m thirsty, the only thing I really crave is water. Isn’t that’s the way it should be? It feels good to rely on something so natural.
And at the end of the day, all of this non-drowsiness makes for some sound sleeping. Take it from the insomniac, herself.
So, at the end of Week Two I have:
I’ve also decreased my drowsiness by 150 percent.
Spotted: Black and white giraffe-print wellies with adorable pink trim
Good For: Stompin’ through April showers
Where: Artichokes & Co. (850 S. Richards Street, Salt Lake City)
How Much: On sale for just $20!
Art Smart: P-town kicks off its third gallery stroll, and the selection gets better every time. See works by Salt Laker Andrew Ballstaedt at Coal Umbrella and Michael Kelly at Mode Boutique with the Provo Gallery Stroll on Friday. Or head to the Covey Center for the Arts for an exhibit by the Utah Calligraphic Association. More info here.
Put on Your Game Face: The symphony gets rebellious and plays tunes from videogame hits like Donkey Kong, Tetris and Zelda when Video Games Live takes the Abvravanel Hall stage Friday and Saturday nights. We’re wondering how Pong will be interpreted. Aren’t you? Get your tickets here.
Bazaar Beauty: Provo’s Haven Salon will be holding a beauty bazaar on Saturday from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m., complete with 20 percent off all skin and hair products and loads of free services like eyebrow waxing, mini microdermabrasion, and skin consultations (by appointment only; call 801-379-0540 to schedule). Also browse maternity wear by MG Edge and photography by Capree Kimball.
Dancing Machines: RDT hosts its all-day-dance-for-five-dollars extravaganza on Saturday. For just five bucks, you’ll get classes in modern technique, ballroom, jazz, hip hop and more at the RDT Community School Open House. Get the details here.
This Just In: Newcomers to Gateway’s Bastille boutique as part of the spring collection are pretties from Charlotte Ronson, Paul and Joe, and Alice and Olivia. Sigh. Head to the Bastille blog to print out a coupon that will get you 10 percent off any one item. Thanks, Bastille buddies!
Good for What Ailey’s You: Get your tickets nanana-now! Alvin Ailey’s awe-inspring troupe is treating Salt Lake City with athleticism and grace at its very best, on Tuesday and Wednesday nights at Kingsbury Hall. More info here.
Unless you’re totally into horror, that’s about it for this week. And don’t forget to scan for updates on The Music Guide. (Hint: Vampire Weekend!)
Sampled: Butterfly-shaped sugar cookie on a spring day
Where: Hagermann’s Bakehouse Cafe (684 E. 11400 South, Draper)
High & Low: A sweet, perfectly-concocted sugar cookie base is slightly overdressed in almond-flavored frosting.
How Much: $1.69 apiece
Spotted: Yet another polka-dot tea set
Good For: Sitting pretty
Where: Kaleidoscope Boutique (4801 N. University Ave., Provo)
How Much: About $14-$48
You can bet your bottom dollar that we put on our Annie faces on a Halloween occasion or two. Who didn’t grow up with big dreams of “Tomorrow,” if not Daddy Warbucks?
As adults, we could all learn a thing or two from America’s favorite eternal optimist and her four-legged sidekick. That’s why it’s fun to see the plucky, red-dressed, red-haired heartthrob take the stage once again. We’ve always been there to cheer Annie on, whether she’s giving Miss Hannigan the old one-two punch or weathering the hardknocks of life. We wouldn’t skip out on her now.
You can join Annie, Sandy, Daddy Warbucks and even Miss Hannigan, if you dare, beginning April 8 at Kingsbury Hall, presented by Broadway Across America. It will be just like the old days: same red dress, same red curls, same original, award-winning score. Maybe we’ll catch you singing along. (You know you wanna.)
“Annie”
April 8 through 13
Kingsbury Hall
1395 E. 200 South, Salt Lake City
(801) 581-7100
www.kingtix.com
{Doorprize!} We got Annie! And you too can get a piece of the action. New Space Entertainment is bringing “Annie” to town, and wants to treat two different YHO readers to a family four-pack of tickets on opening night. The tickets are reserved for the evening show on Tuesday, April 8. So comment away (one per reader). The “lines” will be open until 10 p.m. on Friday, March 28! We’ll announce our two winners (each getting four tickets) on Saturday morning.
How come we’re the last to hear about Hagermann’s? We crawled out of our caves this afternoon and visited the locally-owned eatery during lunch hour and we’re pretty sure all of Sandy and Draper were there, picking out tasty treats for lunch.
In this light, it’s kind of fitting that all-accommodating Hagermann’s is called a bakehouse as opposed to a bakery. Not only does it offer homemade breads and treats (brownies, cinnamon rolls, sugar cookies, chocolate chip cookies), it also makes some of the best sandwiches this side of the Great Salt Lake, if not the Mississippi.
Ask the friendly guy at the counter. He’ll tell you Hagermann’s has the best sandwiches in the solar system. Take a bite, and you’ll find that it’s hard to dispute such a claim. Forget the Milky Way, these are the kinds of sandwiches you take trips to New York City for. (You say you don’t like jalapeno jelly, but just wait til your tastebuds get ahold of Hagermann’s.)
We tried the Turkey Pomodoro and were immediately impressed with the flavor and quality of ingredients. This crowd favorite includes fresh roast turkey breast, havarti cheese, lettuce, slow-roasted tomatoes, cucumber and cranberry jalapeno jelly on Hagermann’s authentic Italian Peasant Loaf ($6.69 half, $8.69 whole). The tomato bisque is dee-lish, as are the generously-decorated sugar cookies with their almond flavoring. You can see what else is on the menu here.
A note to “Mr. Hagermann”: Salt Lake City is ready and waiting for you. We recommend a second location in Sugar House or Millcreek, or even downtown.
{Fall in Love with Hagermann’s}
Hagermann’s Bakehouse Cafe320-9562
684 E. 11400 South
Draper, Utah
(801) 495-9332
15 W. South Temple
Salt Lake City, Utah
(801) 320-9562
Open Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Saturday, 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.; closed Sunday
www.hagermanns.com
Spotted: A vast library of cheeses, complete with written descriptions, experts on-hand and plenty of samples
Good For: The cheese party of the century
Where: Harmons (3300 S. 1300 East, Salt Lake City; other locations here)
How Much: Depends on your appetite, and your palate (Some are a little more Bob; some are a little more Randy)
Some special things whipped up by local talent, available on Etsy:
Red Felt Flower Headband / $13 / By Lou and Lee
Elephant on White (also see horse, giraffe, bear) / $15 / By Loveland Miscellany
Bright Blue Overall Shorts / $25 / By Little Season
Sexy Beard / $2.25 / By KisforKatie
Blue and Topaz Drop Earring / $15 / By AngelaJewell
You’ve heard of things getting worse before they can get better. In my case, things sound worse, even though they’re looking better.
The first week of my THF program has come and gone, and that cruel little hand on the scale bounced a little higher than it had for my initial “weigh-in.” The scale tells us I’ve gained .8 lbs., which my consultant Mike assures me is solid muscle that will help carry me toward my ultimate get-fit goal. (I can handle that. I’ve never been too scale-oriented, anyway. Neither is THF.)
The hardest parts so far? Swallowing my seemingly-massive breakfast and following up with frequent-enough meals throughout the day. Going without candy … though sugar-free Jolly Ranchers aren’t bad. Getting used to protein shakes. And that part of my consultation where I have to bend to the right and have the cushion around my midsection pinched to test my body fat percentage.
The good news? This week the pinch told me my body fat percentage has gone down by .4 percent in just seven days. And I’m going to remember that next time I’m wearing myself out on the leg press machine.
So, at the end of Week One I have:
Wish me luck with Week Two!
Stroll It Out: Friday means it’s time for the Salt Lake Gallery Stroll. If the weather holds out, it could be one of the most enjoyable. Hurrah for jacket weather! The roster is looking good; see for yourself here.
L’Eggs and L’Easter: Lookin’ for a good egg hunt or Easter what-have-you for the kiddos? Try Wheeler Farm’s free egg hunt at 9 a.m. on Saturday; the Gateway shopping center’s Easter Bonnet Parade from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday; and/or the end-all be-all of Easter activities at Thanksgiving Point’s Easter Eggstreme where you can paint eggs, hunt for eggs, participate in crafts … even get a pony ride on Saturday beginning at 9 a.m.
Valet, Please: If you’ve had a bugger of a time trying to park at Ninth and Ninth, we’ve got good news. Beloved merchants like Floribunda and The Children’s Hour are offering a valet service for their patrons. The service is available from the front of Studio 9, and the two aforementioned stores. These guys have class.
In Mmmusic: Listen in on Beach House with the Papercuts on Friday at Kilby Court, and Jose Gonzales on Saturday at the U of U Ballroom. Or find something that suits you via Lacey’s Music Guide.
Dancing Machines: Rev those engines. Remember this fun event from last year? They’re bringing it back. RDT’s Community Open House will be held on Saturday, March 29. Mark your calendars, and get more info here.
Stuck with no place to go and nothing to do on Easter Sunday? Skip the egg hunts, and instead, roll up your sleeves and enjoy anything from classic to gourmet at any of these favorite brunch spots in and around Salt Lake City:
Bambara, 202 S. Main Street, Salt Lake City; (801) 363-5454. Fruits, pastries, carving station and made-to-order omelettes at this boutique hotel restaurant. Brunch served from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; $30 adults; reservations necessary. More at www.bambara-slc.com.
Baxter’s American, 13 N. 400 West, Salt Lake City; (801) 456-8999. Head to the cool Union Pacific Railway building to enjoy seven different kinds of eggs benedict. Brunch served from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.; prices vary; reservations recommended. More at www.baxtersamerican.com.
Blue Boar Inn, 1235 Warm Springs Road, Midway; (435) 654-1400. Make it a destination brunch and enjoy European fare in a Europe-inspired chateau nestled in picturesque Midway valley. Brunch served from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.; $40 adults; reservations necessary. More at www.theblueboarinn.com.
The Boulevard, 2235 Murray-Holladay Road, Holladay; (801) 274-6999. Quaint atmosphere with sit-down affair beginning with strawberry mascarpone crepes and ending with a grand dessert buffet. Brunch served from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.; $29.95 adults; by reservation only. More at www.boulevardslc.com.
Finn’s, 1624 S. 1100 East, Salt Lake City; (801) 467-4000. Casual dining with all the regular favorites on the menu like Norwegian Waffles and Basil Tofu Scramble. Brunch served from 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m; prices vary; reservations recommended beginning on Saturday. More at www.finnscafe.net. Read YHO review here.
Grand America, 555 S. Main Street, Salt Lake City; (801) 258-6707. Easter brunch in the Imperial Ballroom features fifteen hot items, fifteen cold items and a kid’s station. Brunch served every half hour from 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.; $52 adults ($68.42 including service fees); by reservation only. More at www.grandamerica.com.
La Caille, 9565 Wasatch Blvd., Sandy; (801) 942-1751. Legendary Sunday brunch locale serves up its standard European cuisine for Easter Sunday. Brunch served from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.; entrees range from $19-$42; reservations necessary. More at www.lacaille.com.
Market Street Grill, 48 W. Market Street, Salt Lake City; (801) 322-4668. The grill is offering all of its regular tasty brunch options this sunday, delicious hot chocolate included. Brunch served from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.; prices vary; reservations necessary. More at www.gastronomyinc.com.
Ruth’s Diner, 2100 Emigration Canyon, Salt Lake City; (801) 582-5807. This no-frills favorite diner offers all its favorites for the holiday plus two special menu items yet to be determined. Brunch served from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.; prices vary; reservations unavailable. More at www.ruthsdiner.com.
Stein Eriksen’s Glitretind Restaurant, 7700 Stein Way, Park City; (435) 645-6455. Get up and away and try your holiday feast with Giltretind’s elaborate menu. Brunch served from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.; $65 adults; reservations necessary. More at www.steinlodge.com.
Sundance Resort’s Foundry Grill, North Fork Provo Canyon, Sundance; (801) 224-4200. Treat you and yours to brunch in the mountains. Brunch served from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; $48 adults; by reservation only. More at www.sundanceresort.com.
Tuscany, 2832 E. 6200 South, Holladay; (801) 277-9919. Cozy Holladay restaurant serves a four-course dinner on Easter Sunday. Dinner served from noon – 6 p.m.; $39.95 adults; by reservation only. More at www.tuscany.oofservices.com.
Any other favorites up your sleeve(s)? By all means, share them below!
Spotted: Scalloped and smocked Easter dresses for little ladies
Good For: Egg-hunting, candy-eating, picture-posing … for years to come
Where: Oneity (4010 S. 2700 East, Holladay)
How Much: About $24-$28
Ever wondered where you can get stylish dishes, stylish soaps, stylish flower arrangements, and even stylish cheeses, all in one swoop?
Sounds too good to be true, but it isn’t. You’ll find all these lovelies (cheese included) and more at Artichokes & Co., seated in a cool structure on 1100 East with also-stylish Lunatic Fringe. We like to swoop by Artichokes whether we’re headed to a baby shower, a birthday dinner or a bridal luncheon, so we can grab something like Lorina lemonade or a Voluspa candle. (And if we need a little hair-styling, it’s just a staircase away.)
Here’s a quick prep: You’ll see tabletops covered in everything from Papaya stationery to candy-filled paint cans; a vintage bathtub spewing with supersoft robes by Barefoot Dreams and Elizabeth W bath products; as well as shelves stocked with culinary treats like Barefoot Contessa mixes and O Olive Oils.
Some of our favorite things include four city-themed “bon voyage” mugs with European scenery decorating them, bath salts by Watermarket, and a handful of luxury PJs. We also cooed over a collection of dishes covered in bright red polka dots.
Also special? Artickokes’ flower arrangements—we especially like the ones that incorporate their namesake: unexpected and stylish artichokes.
{See For Yourself}
Artichokes & Co.
1790 S. 1100 East, Salt Lake City
(801) 474-2784
www.artichokesandcompany.com
Like most of you, we’re feeling a little green at Your Heart Out today. As you’re probably well-aware, it isn’t the first time. Last year on March 17 we displayed some of hip green-colored fashions, and last February we told you about of favorite local green-titled vintage shop.
Like Barneys and its over-the-top holiday windows, we’ve turned on to the earth-friendly kind of green. We dished about our favorite environmentally-friendly online boutique, as well as a local eco-chic building center. Plus, we spilled some cool options for green shopping bags.
Today, we’ll be spewing off a few more greenies. Hip hip hurray for these favorite green things, which you should definitely check out:
Have any green favorites you wanna share? Let us know in the comments. And a happy St. Patrick’s Day to you.
Spotted: A stack of adorable, colorful, mini ice bags by Gal Pal
Good For: Your aching back, or your friend’s aching back
Where: Two Dancing Cats (1586 E. 3900 South, Salt Lake City)
How Much: $14 a pop