At first it seemed like slim pickins this week on Craigslist, but then we found a few not-so-obvious items that, on second thought, could be pretty awesome given both a little TLC and a little vision. Check ‘em out below:

Not an immediate wow but picture it with some regal wallpaper as a backdrop. See it here.

The seller doesn’t seem super motivated ($800), but maybe four cool, blue, Eames chairs are just what you’re looking for. See them here.

This one looks to have good bones. It’s dying to be re-covered and restored to its original state of glam. See it here.

It’s nice to have a cute, little, no-nonsense desk around. See it here.

That’s about it. Unless you can think of a practical use for a vintage pink oven.

Nie in Need: Reach out and help one-time Utahn, blogger extraordinaire and extraordinary survivor Stephanie Nielson of the Nie Nie Dialogues in her road to recovery by tuning into and bidding on items as part of Nie Nie Day, as organized by Design Mom. We know you’ll feel good. Click here and start your bidding!

In Case: Cancel your plans and get yourself to the Gallivan Center for an evening with alt-country goddess Neko Case. But if your date’s just too hot to give up, then snag some tickets to see the Bob of all Bobs when Dylan plays Deer Valley on Sunday instead. More info here.

Two-For: Head to Park City’s Kimball Art Center to see Erin Westenskow Berrett‘s “Shoe Series” (on through Oct. 1) and Brittany Powell‘s “West Elm” installment (on through Oct. 26). Powell makes wall-size reproductions of the West Elm catalog with contact paper and an exacto knife. And we already told you about Erin. Learn more here.

Scope It Out: Good news! One of our fave Utah County shops, Kaleidoscope, is stayin’ open for business despite earlier reports. Head in to the shop, and say hidee-ho and welcome back to Megan, Kim and crew. Here’s to more Odd Molly and Faryl Robin!

For the weekend, we have campy Swiss Days to look forward to. Or, why not get up and away and visit the Park City Showcase of Homes, while you’re at it? In the meantime, if you want to help local photo amateur-ess Mary Elizabeth win $500 (and we know you do), click here to give her a vote. She’s contestant no. 15.

Spotted: Over-the-pond love: Orla Kiely carryalls and London-themed tote

Good For: Getting your British on without any fish-and-chips or Prince Harry obsessing

Where: Apt. 202 (850 E. 900 South, Salt Lake City)

How Much: Prices vary widely, but the canvas type will get you to the Motherland in a more wallet-friendly manner.

Some of you might not have been around back in ’07. As for the rest of us, we oldies might just need a refresher course. As such, here are a few not-to-be-forgotten eateries we think you should put (back) on your eating-out list, for your pleasure. Never underestimate the power of YHO archives!

The Atlantic: We started with a hummus and pita appetizer; tasty and only about $3. We then moved on to the Greek Combo Plate ($9.99, and comes with a skewer, gyro, greek salad, pita and Dolma grape leaves with rice—yes, all of that) and Tortellini with alfredo and chicken (also $9.99). Read the entire post here.

Caffe Niche: Caffe Niche serves espresso, coffee, breakfast and lunch. We tried a daily special, the “PLT”: Pancetta with Balsamic roasted tomatoes, arugula and lemon mayonnaise served on ciabatta bread, and the Bologna Panini ($6.50): Italian Moradelia and fresh goat cheese drizzled with Aceto Balsamico. We’re happy to recommend either. You’ll also see daily quiches and soups (Baked Potato and Leek, Roasted Carrot and Chicken Lime Orzo). Read the entire post here.

Cucina Deli: Build your own deli-style sandwiches with mesquite turkey, corned beef, mozzarella, kaiser roll, ciabatta, olive bread, and “drizzles” like garlic-artichoke aioli, balsamic vinagrette and cranberry mayonnaise. Yum. Also keep your eye out for specialty foods (read: chocolates) from Italy as well as cakes, tarts and other fun pastries. Read the entire post here.

And to think you were out of lunch ideas….

Sampled: Junior Crown Burger combo and cheeseburger combo … with onion rings.

Where: Crown Burger (3190 S. Highland Drive, Salt Lake City)

High & Low: This greasy burger meal hits the spot if you’re up for meeting your annual caloric intake in one swoop—and un-vegetarian. Even wrapped in paper, the classic Crown is a little too generous with its pastrami. It ain’t In-N-Out (what is?) as freshness is questionable and an attempt at any degree of healthiness is lacking. Still, Crown Burger has an appeal that surpasses its clean atmosphere and medieval decor. Sometimes it just tastes good. Like once a year.

How Much: About $6.75

The cute little boy hanging out in our sidebar for the past few months may have caught your eye. You know, the one that some genius photographer captured while her subject was lost in his own world, bathed in natural light. We thought it was high-time we discuss the girl behind the lens (though the image is definitely talk-worthy, too). Everyone, meet Utahn Wynona Robison.

Wynona became interested in photography while pregnant with her second son. “I learned he would be born with a cleft lip and palate, and I spent a lot of time thinking about the rules of beauty, symmetry … and I was much more interested in another level of beauty,” she says.

We’ve gotta say that it shows: Rather than simply paint a pretty portrait, Wynona’s photos are intimate and spontaneous and tend to reveal her subject’s character rather than their physicality. This seems to be particularly important in children’s photography, when quirky personality traits just begin to reveal themselves.

From a big ol’ family (even in Utah terms), Wynona says she’s always been very comfortable around kids, which comes in handy when capturing images of little persons that tend to a) clam up, or b) put on their best cheese face when the camera comes out. We guess that it doesn’t hurt that kids are about ten times cuter than adults (our words, not hers).

But Wynona photographs adults too. Though child portraiture is her thang, she’s also available for family portraits, engagement sessions and more. See more at her website and blog.

{Strike a Pose}

Wynona Robison Photography
(801) 557-4917
www.wynonarobison.com
www.wynonarobison.typedpad.com

{Doorprize} Say cheese! Wynona is gifting one YHO reader with a free child’s sitting and $50 print credit (a $210 value). Want your little one placed behind her lens? Leave just one comment on this post before Friday, August 29 at midnight.

We’re holding on to the last bits of summer but stepping into autumn with this ensemble. Anthropologie’s crisp white top oozes with summer’s fresh appeal but is classic enough to make it through the next season (if not the next few years … plus, it’s ripe for pairing with a cardi). Slender grays are still cool for fall in ’08, and we like the idea of offsetting their washed-out quality with slick flats and a sleek, hinged bangle. Maybe you will like it too. Old Navy has pulled out some great shoes for fall, and in fun colors like Monaco Plum (pictured) and Pepperoncini.

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We like what y’all are up to. Here are just a few to mention:

Alphabet Bird Buttons / $12 / By Lifted Industries

Angel Peasant Top / $35 / By Vogue Petite

Damask Wall Decor / $20 / By Whitefield Design

iPod Cover / $15 / By Seagull Boutique

Palm Leaf Wristlet / $19 / By Tweedy Lane

Painted Red Kimono Doll / $15 / By Love Boxes

Check out these pretties. Holladay resident Erin Westenskow Berrett’s still life paintings include everything from fanciful cupcakes and four-inch heels to egg cartons and teapots. We love a girl that knows how to depict an everyday object as a piece of art. (Though it’s true that not every high heel is ordinary.) We’re also fans of her application of texture and color.

Educated in fine art at the University of Utah, you can see Erin’s work at the Garage Gallery in Park City. Also be sure to check out her website. Three cheers for local talent!

Sampled: Big-as-your-head oatmeal chocolate chip cookie with coconut flakes baked in

Where: Rich’s Bagels (6191 S. Highland Drive, Holladay, and 8691 S. Highland Drive, Sandy)

High & Low: This cookie is super soft and baked to perfection, especially considering its size. The flavor is great, too, without too many chocolate chips. We recommend sharing as it’s a little awkward for a sole consumer to bite into.

How Much: $1.99 apiece

Sometimes you wanna go where everybody knows your name. We were complete strangers when we stepped into Rusted Sun Pizzeria a couple weeks ago, but it was obvious that everyone else there was chummy. Employees seemed to hang around past their shifts, patrons beyond their lunch hours.

We sat down, ordered some cokes, and tuned into Wilco’s “California Stars.” Despite its scary name, we took our waiter’s advice and asked for the Killer Cheese Dip (with “breadsticks” more like a sliced pizza crust) as an appetizer, and ordered a custom pizza with fresh tomatoes and feta.

The dip was killer, though we survived well: parmesan cheese melted onto artichoke hearts and sundried tomatoes is hard to say no to, and Rusted Sun’s recipe is spot-on. The pizza was good, too, as long as you like a semi-crispy crust and sweet sauce—and you’re not too uptight about a true New York likeness. Our only regret was not ordering one of their specialty pizzas. This is the kind of place that, on second thought, probably does those items best.

As long as we aren’t up for a salad (lettuce was running scarce), we’ll be back under the Rusted Sun again (for dine-in or take-out only). Maybe they’ll remember our names.

{Here Comes the Sun}

Rusted Sun Pizzeria
2010 S. State Street
Salt Lake City, Utah
(801) 483-2120

If you’ve called SLC home long enough, chances are you have some degree of an attachment to the Children’s Hour. We’re pulled to it like a couple of shop-hungry moths to the flame. It’s probably their European-inspired shoes. Or owner Diane’s book recommendations. Or the collection of doodads made by locals like ourselves. Its proximity to Maza doesn’t hurt, and neither do the frequency of sidewalk sales.

Three parts boutique (women’s, children’s and gift) and another part children’s bookstore, the Children’s Hour is the kind of place that, if threatened, we’d gladly put on our fight faces for. It’s one of Salt Lake’s gems, offering locals some hand-holding in terms of style forecasting, but warm enough to make you feel at home. Plus, it’s pretty much as cute as it gets.

In case you don’t already know what it’s like, step into the new location at the northwest corner of 900 East and 900 South. The new spot showcases the inventory better than ever—now you’ll notice all the Cath Kidston linens, ceramic tea cups and designer women’s lines from Converse. Even if you’re not up to dish out $125 on a Free People blouse or $60 on a Room Seven frock for your little one, it’s likely that you’ll walk out with a piece of jewelry, a case for your glasses or a good-looking wallet. Maybe even a lunch pail.

It may be called the Children’s Hour, but there’s plenty of time for you, too. Come here next time you’re in need of a stylish sundress for your cousin’s wedding or some killer satin heels. They’re just the kind of thing you’ll want to step out in.

{Time for Local Shopping}

The Children’s Hour
898 S. 900 East
Salt Lake City, Utah
(801) 359-4150
www.childrenshourbookstore.com

Sampled: Italian Combo sandwich: Italian dry salami, genoa, oil and vinegar, cooked sausage, lettuce, tomato and provolone on soft ciabatta

Where: Granato’s Importing Co. (4044 S. 2700 East, Holladay)

High & Low: This ‘wich is made so fresh and with such high-quality meats—not to mention cheese—that you can’t give it anything but an “A.” It’s authentic and flavorful. Generous in size, too. It won’t keep well, though, so come hungry or share with a pal. It might be best enjoyed take-out.

How Much: $6.75

Megan wrote in on behalf of her bride-to-be-sister looking for a local business or person that knows how to place pin lights on a wedding cake as well as a gazebo … for lighting and effect. She’s also in the market for a gobo (that’s when the the just-married couple’s initials are cut into a steel plate and placed over a light source). In a nutshell, we’re looking for someone in the professional lighting arena that might specialize in event production, as some Chinese lanterns need to be strung and lit, too!

Anyone have any leads for Megan? Help a girl out and comment below, please.

This week, we want to hear from you. What’ll you be heading out to in the next seven days? Concerts? Plays? Yoga classes?

Leave a comment, share the love….

Assignment: City’s Best Snowcone
Stop No. 5: Millie’s
Location: 2092 S. 1000 East, Salt Lake City

It doesn’t take a super sleuth to realize that it feels like fall is on its way. Temperatures have been dropping this week. True, it’s still breaks 90 daily, but what’s the deal with sweaters and coats in storefront windows already? Sure sign of fall if you ask me. With that in mind, I thought it may be nice to check out a year-round way to beat the heat … or simply satisfy your sweet tooth.

I stopped by Millie’s Hamburgers, a greasy spoon nestled in the heart of Sugarhouse, to sample the Glacier. It’s basically a slushy with soft serve. It’s also basically downright delicious. It has just the right amount of ice cream, and the flavor is spot-on. The Glacier is actually a bit easier to eat (less mess) and a bit sweeter than a traditional snowcone. Plus, it has the all-important ice cream to boot.

This is one treat you don’t want to miss—whether it’s to escape the dog days of summer or just enjoy something sweet with your sweet, no matter what time of year.

Even six years ago, we wouldn’t have been caught dead in a vintage clothing boutique. Actually, around these parts, they scarce existed save the uber-retro varieties like Grunts & Postures and Decades.

We were all about scouting-out our own corduroy OP shorts and high-waisted, patterned skirts. If you found a pair of mint-condition Frye boots for $4.99 at the local D.I. or Savers, the resulting high could last years, and so would the boots. The hunt was as fun and important as the find.

Since we’re not in college anymore (soak up those glorious years whilst you can), we don’t have the same commitment to logging hours at the the thrift stores. Plus, the good stuff’s harder and harder to find thanks to the rising popularity of yesterday’s style (and the resulting overuse of the word “vintage” itself). But we still like to mix some history into our wardrobes, which is why a place like Coal Umbrella is so welcome in 2008.

Located on the hippest part of University Ave in Provo, Coal Umbrella is a true vintage shop (read: not junk) mixed up with brand-new paper goods and products crafted by local artisans. You can browse old T-shirts or Western button-ups for him, or look at breezy tops, ’80s skimmers and apron dresses for her. There’s also a nice variety of records to thumb through, and cool artwork always decorates the walls.

We’ll be adjusting our attitudes and heading to Coal Umbrella more often. (The employees here sure don’t dish out any attitude of their own.) The Frye boots won’t a be a prize $4.99 like back in ’01, but $19.99 for a one-of-a-kind top ain’t half bad. Especially not when time is money.

p.s. We used the word “vintage” just three times here. Well, now four.

{Under My Umbrella}

Coal Umbrella
157 N. University Avenue
Provo, Utah
(801) 369-4124
www.coalumbrella.com

August already? The summer’s fleeting fast, but it’s not too late to take advantage of the warm summer nights and (free) live music.

Salt Lake is saving the best for last with the Twilight Concert Series. Book your Thursday evenings stat! You won’t want to miss out on these bands:

This Thursday: Clap Your Hands Say Yeah. If you’re into Talking Heads and/or David Byrne, this could be a match. It didn’t take long for the popularity of this once-solo band to get signed and then release a 2007 album “Some Loud Thunder.” Rock out (while clapping and yeah-ing, of course) at the Gallivan Center.

Listen here. Suggested track: “Is This Love”

Next Thursday: Stunning songstress Neko Case will be gracing us with her presence on August 28. The alternative country singer/songwriter has an accomplished repertoire of musical contributions, my favorite of which is 2006′s “Fox Confessor Brings the Flood.” As a whimsical storyteller with stunning vocals to boot, Case’s show can’t be missed. Seriously.

Listen here. Suggested track: “Star Witness”

And finally, if you’ve never had the chance to see Mr. Tambourine Man himself, get thee to Bob Dylan’s show on August 31. He’ll be playing at Deer Valley, the perfect venue for such a legendary performer (just don’t forget a blanket and a good jacket). You know you want to tell your grandkids that you heard the Bob play live.

Listen here. Suggested track: “Like a Rolling Stone”

Others to pencil in:

• Great Lake Swimmers on August 14
• Broken Social Scene on August 21

And, upcoming:

• Sigur Ros on September 28. Tickets here
• Coldplay on November 22. Tickets here

And … the details:

A big-time thank you to Cherie at Real Deals Holladay for sharing the love with YHO readers. And a big-time congratulations to DeAnn, our big-time winner!

DeAnn, send an e-mail to ali@yourheartout.com with “Doorprize” in the subject line to claim your winnings. The rest of us can get our deali-o on at Real Deals Holladay on Thursdays and Saturdays.

Some faves from Utah’s Etsy-ites:

Goldfish Baby Slippers / $25 / By Piddies