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Spotted: Polka-dot Cath Kidston paper plates in spring green, pink and blue
Good For: A cheery salad at the shower or a whimsical slice of birthday cake, of course. Polka dots don’t need explaining, do they?
Where: On Occasion (6910 S. Highland Drive #4, Cottonwood Heights)
How Much: Approximately $4 – $12, depending on size
What used to be the Boutique on Brentwood is now a fab affair called Art Inside. Has a nice ring, don’t you think? It also has a nice variety of goodies from local crafties like kids aprons, handbags, jewelry, photography, felted soaps—even hand-dyed yarns this year (2008 marks its fourth appearance). The affair goes down this weekend—Saturday only—from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Time to get your gift-shopping on. Or just socialize and wander the garden, which sounds pretty good right about now.
{Art Inside and Out}
Art Inside (the event formerly known as “Boutique on Brentwood”)
Saturday, May 3, 2521 Brentwood Drive, Holladay
www.artinsideboutique.blogspot.com
It’s here! Any scoop of Baskin-Robbins 31 flavors will go for 31 cents tomorrow night, April 30. 31-cent Scoop Night honors the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and the ice cream maker will be donating $100,000 to it.
31-cent Scoop Night goes down on Wednesday from 5-10 p.m. Get more info here, and find a 31-flavors in your neck of the woods right here.
We’re finally liking the looks of the five-day forecast. Wethinks it’s fair to say that jacket weather has officially arrived—throw a cropped mini-coat over your favorite tee, or let the hem of your trench meet the hem of your knee-length sundress.
Here’s a handful of our current faves. Looks like poppy is the color for spring, but we like that subtle metallic tone too.
Clockwise: Textured Canvas Bomber from Tulle; Jaunty Jacket from Anthropologie; Mossimo Bib A-Line Coat from Target; Double Breasted Blazer from Topshop; Lux Cropped Trench from Urban Outfitters; Lillian Trench from Delia’s, Short Sleeve Trench Jacket from Banana Republic; Metallic Patch Pocket Jacket from Gap; Textured Cotton Coat from Boden; Solid Tulip Jacket from J.Crew
It’s that time again, and at this go-round, it’s two-weekends long for your shopping pleasure. So start your engines and prepare to rub shoulders with your favorite local crafties at the spring Oh Sweet Sadie Show. Taking place this Friday and Saturday in Herriman, and next Friday and Saturday in Draper, you’ll see jewelry, clothing, artwork, hairclips, toys … the works (over 80 local vendors). As an added bonus, there will be a play room for your youngsters. Suh-weet!
{Sweet Spot}
Oh Sweet Sadie Art & Gift Show
May 2 and 3, 6042 W. Desert Star Lane, Herriman
May 9 and 10, 14727 S. Woods Landing Court, Draper
Directions
www.ohsweetsadie.com
There are times and places for hot dogs. Like the first seasonal family barbecue. Or the corner of Prince and Broadway after a shopping binge in Soho. Baseball games aren’t the same without them; neither are camping trips.
Also appropriate: the first sunny days of spring. There’s something about a hot dog that screams warm weather and sunny skies. If you’re in a hot dog kind-of-mood, it’s usually a good omen in terms of weather. And if you’re a hot dog kind-of-person (or even if you’re not) word on the street is you’ve got to try J Dawgs.
The traffic this little dog stand generates on the streets of Provo has other college eateries green with envy. Coeds line up on weekday afternoons and weekends alike for a bite. You can get a Polish (which we recommend) or a beef hot dog for $2.75. Add a drink, and you’re up to $3.50.
Toppings that set J Dawgs apart from the rest include their special sauce (a sweet southern barbecue) as well as onions, pickles, banana peppers, sauerkraut and jalapenos. And their buns are baked fresh daily at a local bakery. As for the dogs themselves, they’re crosscut and “grilled to perfection.”
Plus, the J Dawg (Jayson) keeps Apple Beer and pink lemonade on tap—also good for the dawg days of summer.
{Mean Dawgs, Nice Buns}
J Dawgs
880 N. 700 East
Provo, Utah
(801) 373-3294
Open Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Saturday, noon – 4 p.m.
www.jdawgs.com
*All images by Jonathan Canlas
A handful of faves spied on Craigslist this week. Some of these might even come from within our very own walls. (We could probably call this the “Ali Edition” but it wouldn’t be 100 percent true.)
For the last six weeks I’ve been on a fitness regimen provided by Total Health and Fitness. Although the physical changes aren’t immediately obvious (I joined for fitness purposes rather than weight loss), I’m feeling waaay better than I used to. I needed to get in shape. I needed fitness education.
And an education is what I’ve been getting. THF’s program hasn’t asked too much of me. Though I’ve cut down on sweets, treats and the tri-weekly Mt. Dew—a move I’ve been needing to make for years—I’ve learned to point myself in the direction of things I like that also happen to be good for me.
I enjoy sweetened oatmeal and fresh strawberries in the morning, I get to have guacamole with my southwestern-style salads (complete with rice and beans and some dressing), and marinated artichoke hearts top off my whole wheat pita. Plus, my Diet Cokes come packed with limes and I can have a late-night snack of sugar-free pudding. And none of this will get me in trouble with Mike, my consultant. I only get in trouble if I allow myself to get hungry.
Now that I know what to eat (and when), I’ve also learned how to use 80% of the machines at my gym. The intimidation I felt upon entering the weightroom with its once-scary machinery is a thing of the past. I daresay I’ve perfected my lifting technique. I even think I could teach the meatheads a thing or two.
At the end of week six, I have:
Just two weeks to go. But I’m not worried about when it’s over. As they say, education is something you get to take with you.
Follow the rest of my fitness journey with Total Health and Fitness right here.
Strutt Yer Stuff: Salt Lake’s quarterly Fashion Stroll is on a roll. The party takes place this Friday at East Broadway (west of 100 East on 300 South) beginning at 4 p.m. and includes three fashion shows (at 7, 8, and 9 p.m.), live bands and booths from favorites like Mode, Lolabella and Coal Umbrella. We smell fun. Get more info here.
From Mr. Brooks: Pioneer Theatre Company puts on the classic, slightly crude-meets-clever play “The Producers” beginning this Friday and continuing through May 10. Ticket information here.
Running Hot: UTA debuts its sleek, Ogden-going FrontRunner with mucho grand opening celebrations this Saturday (seven, to be exact). Free rides will begin at approximately 2 p.m. on Saturday, and will then continue the freebee rides Monday through Wednesday. Check it out, and find details here.
Visit Japan: 100 South hosts the Nihon Matsuri Japanese Festival on Saturday at 10 a.m. Take part and peek in on tea ceremonies, doll-making, calligraphy demonstrations, dance and some sweet martial arts moves. Round up the details here.
On the Docket: Rumor has confirmed that “High School Musical” is coming to town this summer, with tickets on sale next Saturday. And, (gasp!) “Wicked” is coming to town next April … so hold your horses. Plus, check out this cool, upcoming “Monet to Picasso” exhibit at the UMFA, opening June 23.
And if you’re still lookin’ for more, be sure to flip through the April Music Guide.
New-to-us Cherella is a clothing line out of our own backyards—Park City, Utah. We’re liking the collection of whimsical dresses best, and these items in particular.
Left to right:
Ruffle Wrap Dress
White Eyelet Pencil Skirt
Aloha Twist Dress
A-Line Seersucker Skirt
Check out the rest at www.cherellausa.com.
Spotted: The best in vintage, antique and costume jewelry
Good For: Your ring finger: beyond-ordinary engagement bands, wedding bands, anniversary bands with stories to tell
Where: Antoinette’s Antique Jewelry (239 E. Broadway, Salt Lake City)
How Much: Depends how much you (or he) want(s) to spend….
The coast isn’t quite clear (snow again?), but that doesn’t mean we can’t cheer ourselves up with thoughts of spring-to-summer picnics. In the mountains. At the park. In the garden. For the outdoor concert.
These are just a few of our favorites picnic baskets, found online. Some offer the classic weaved boxy basket, while others include carriers that keep your drinks cool and glasses that won’t break. And salt and pepper shakers. They thought of ev-uh-ry-thing.
Pictured (clockwise from top left): Martha Stewart Collection Picnic Basket, Picnic Basket With Liner, Persimmon Picnic Set, Tapered Rattan Picnic Set, Safari Picnic Backpack (also available locally at OC Tanner), Banana Leaf Picnic Basket.
Where are your favorite local picnic spots? Share your ideas below. Then we can compile a list for quick-reference.
What do you do when you like to collect and antique so much that the door on your storage unit won’t close, thanks to a few too many vintage chairs and antique dressers? You open up an eclectic consignment boutique so that others can browse and purchase your your treasured collectibles, of course. It’s more fun that way, anyway.
A scenario along those lines brought about Salt Lake’s Abode. The bright turquoise box-of-a-building on 900 East is filled (almost to the brim) with colorful items from yesteryear, both found and consigned. Alongside vintage aprons, dishes and serving trays that will brighten any living quarters, you’ll see antique hutches, retro lamps and mirrors fit for your grandmother’s parlor … and now yours.
Ask any interior decorator and he’ll tell you that while filling your house with fresh, modern pieces is a must, it’s the few conversation-worthy pieces that will morph yours walls into a home. It could be the bright yellow cuckoo clock that greets visitors in the entryway, or the unusual collection of salt-and-pepper shakers decorating the top of your console.
Though not quite as thrifty as the thrift store—not to mention the garage sale or your grandmother’s linen closet—Abode offers a serious handful of vintage doodads fit for making your home interesting. You might have to look high and low until you see the one item (a teacup? a spoon? a skeleton key?) that speaks to your heart, but when you find it, you’ll know.
Abode also hosts flea markets in their parking lot on summer Saturdays beginning May 3. If you’re interested in becoming a vendor, visit the Abode website.
{Gone To Market}
Abode
1720 South 900 East
Salt Lake City, Utah
(801) 486-2633
www.abodepfm.com
Let’s hear it for soon-to-be-mom Liz K., who is due in ten short weeks. Congratulations, Liz! (For winning, and also for the pending birth of your babe.)
Congratulations are also in order for McKelle S., who will finally get her hands free with one of these pretties as our lucky winner number two.
Liz and McKelle, send an e-mail to ali@yourheartout.com with “doorprize” in the subject line and we’ll get your sling of choice sent your way.
The rest of us can one of these fancy slings at www.modmum.com. Thanks ModMum!
The crafties have crafted some cute doodads. Meanwhile, local scouts have scouted out some sweet finds. Below are just a few of our current favorites.
Flowered Book (hand-bound) / $35 / By Huish Books
German Victorian Scrap Butterflies / $4 / From MemrieMare
White Flower Vintage Bobby Pins / $11 / From BDezines
That’s How I Roll Onesie / $11.99 / By Chicken and Fifi
Crochet Cuff / $20 / By Kelly McCaleb
White Eyelet Pillowcase Dress / $10 / By Freshly Picked
Canary Yellow Victorian Clock / $29.95 / By Bode22
This post caps the fifth week of my fitness plan with Total Health and Fitness. For the first time in months (or five weeks), I’m really starting to feel different. I think if you poked my side, it would feel a little tougher. Or if you grabbed my bicep, you would actually detect a muscle there. Maybe even a tricep, which is new to me.
No, my jeans aren’t loose around the waist and my shirts aren’t getting too big for me. From the beginning, my weight has pretty much stayed the same which is what I wanted. But as far as that late-20s tune-up is concerned, things are going smoothly. I’m pretty impressed with the results.
Check out these stats, marking the end of week five:
Basically, I’ve traded in 3.3 pounds of fat for 3.5 pounds of muscle. A sound trade off, don’t you think? And all without a major change in lifestyle or any sketchy dietary choices. I’m feeling pretty good about my return-on-investment. My numbers are working for me.
Follow the rest of my fitness journey with Total Health and Fitness right here.
Stroll Up: It’s the third Friday of the month and the Salt Lake Gallery Stroll is hot. (Now, will the weather be warm, too?) Check the lineup here. We’re interested in remembering Sugarhouse with Ken Baxter at Horne Fine Art.
Nine Franks: See dancers swing and sway to “Strangers in the Night” and “My Way.” Ballet West puts on Nine Sinatras Friday and Saturday nights, and again next weekend. Tickets and info here.
Play Records: Saturday is Record Store Day! Stop by East Broadway’s Slowtrain to celebrate its independence. Along with 15 percent off everything, you can enjoy bbq sandwiches, free gifts from Ken Sanders and 24Tix, and executive releases from Vampire Weekend and Stephen Malkmus at this par-tay. Get more info here.
Gardner Garb: See Spring Styles debut with a seasonal fashion show at the Gathering Place at Gardner Village on Saturday. There will be lunch and doorprizes and one lucky show-goer will get a complete fashion makeover. Tickets available at Motif at Gardner Village for $10. More info here and here.
Read For Less: The Main Library kicks off its Spring Used Book Sale Saturday and 7 a.m. Show up bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, and be the first to stock up on reads old and new through Tuesday. (But Monday is half-price day.) Details here.
Freshen Up: Arguably radio’s best sexy-and-smart-voiced radio interviewer Terry Gross of NPR’s “Fresh Air” illuminates Capitol Theatre on Tuesday night. You might even get the chance to interview her. Learn more here.
Napkins were made for wiping your mouth and preventing water rings, not passing on your contact info. Ick. Who wants to tuck that old thang in their purse or coatpocket?
Next time you’re at lunch and run into a friend of a friend who know this guy who knows this girl that’s an up-and-comer in the business you wanna be in, don’t even think of reaching for the napkin. You’re a class act, and you know better.
Instead, make an impression and pass along your digits and ‘dresses with these cool letterpressed business cards from Salt Lake’s own Mandate Press. These hip cards come in six customizable designs and are printed on true white durable 110-lb. paper (the kind with the rough texture you like to run your fingers over) in statement-making black ink.
Super sleuths will swoon over the super sleek Secret Agent. Or you might try unleashing your inner superstar (on paper) with the Rockstar. You can keep it cheery with the ironically-named Femme Fatale, or make more mateys with our favorite, the Pirate. You can see all six designs from the Mandate Press here.
A run of 250 cards will cost you less than $100, and custom jobs are available via this link. Rather than plug your digits into her cellie or Berry, your gal might opt to pin your card on the walls of cubicle. Or maybe even hang it on her fridge. And that’s just where you want to be.
YHO Deal: Enter coupon code “heartout” at checkout and you’ll get 10% off your order!
{Pass It On}
Customizable Letterpressed Business Cards
The Mandate Press
1-888-373-7274
print@themandatepress.com
www.themandatepress.com
Get 10% off when you enter “heartout” at checkout
Spotted: Upscale and chic patent leather catch-alls by Hobo.
Good For: A two-for. These can be either clutch or wallet. You decide.
Where: The Flower Basket Boutique (409 N. University Ave., Provo)
How Much: Around $100
How’s about all this good stuff for less than a hunsky? Pretty handy for spring weather, we think, and pretty fancy too. Follow the image links to start your shopping. All that’s required of you is your favorite undertee or tank, and a dab of your favorite red lipgloss.
