Two mention-worthy discount extravaganzas coming your way, starting now!

First, at an 11th Anniversary Sale headed up by The Green Ant, you’ll get 20% off everything in store—midcentury wonders included—through Monday. While you’re at it, swing by Misc. Boutique for another 20% off everything store (and 50% off some others), and lastly, stop by Frosty Darling tonight for the annual Cupcake Social.

Next, it’s a bittersweet move from Provo’s hip-to-the-hop Mode Boutique. At a closing sale, they’re saying “lights out” with all inventory marked 30% off, plus it’ll be a race to the finish with fixtures, hangers, racks and decorations up for grabs too. Name your price, and hurry in before Saturday.

Finch of Salt Lake: Beginning this weekend, painter Chelsea James puts up her latest for your viewing pleasure. Join the kick-off party tomorrow from 6 – 8 p.m. at Finch Lane Gallery (1325 E. 100 South, Salt Lake City). The show of Interior Paintings will go on through September 11.

More Market: The Salt Lake Farmer’s Market is extending its hours (and days). Starting on Tuesday and each Tuesday thereafter, you can shop for strawberries and salsa from 4 – 8 p.m. The market continues through October 13 at Pioneer Park. Proof here.

Made in UT: It’s hard to say no to dancing Kevin Bacons and cowboyed-up Robert Redfords. Starting this Friday, the Pioneer Park Picture Show starts up with “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” and “Footloose” the following Friday—both filmed in our fair state. There’s a craft market with wares from locals, too. Get the full lineup and times here.

At the Park: Park City lures you into the mountain air this weekend with the 40th Annual Park City Kimball Arts Festival on Saturday and Sunday, as well as the Summit County Fair, starting Saturday through August 8 featuring the usual suspects: derbys, dog shows, hypnotists, barrel-racing and lastly but not leastly, a rodeo.

We were wondering when Mr. Canlas was going to show his home state some love. What do Hawaii and San Francisco have on Utah anyway? (That question was rhetorical, friends. We know all about those beaches and trolleys and stuff.) Finally and luckily for we locals, the next Film is Not Dead workshop with Jonathan Canlas is taking place in none other than our very own Park City. It just might be the best thing to hit Main Street since Sundance, and those lenses will rest easily on views of the towering Wasatch, historic barns and picturesque streets.

So dust off a has-been Canon or snatch up a new DSLR. Film and digital shooters are welcome at this three-day workshop, taking place October 5th through 7th. If you register before August 5th, you’ll get daily lectures, hands-on shoots, breakfast and lunches for $2000.

Some topics that will be covered include but are not limited to:

• Film: who, what, when, why and how
• Learning to love family formals
• Storytelling through details
• Making every event publishable
• How to define your vision

The workshop also includes a workbook that will act as a guide once the bell rings, a DVD, and unlimited film provided by Fuji. No plane tickets are necessary this time around. All you need is a ride to Summit County.

{Look Alive}

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

Want your choice of accessory to do some of the talking? At your wedding, let it be the story of two sisters who grew up assisting their mother in the sewing room as she put the finishing touches on handfuls of bridal gowns. As they say, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. These local ladies of Anne Michelle Heirlooms carry on the family tradition with timeless, classic and on-trend veils and hairpieces for brides-to-be and bridal parties.

Whether it’s a question of length (waist or cathedral?) or style (classic birdcage or tulle with flower?), Anne Michelle can help you out. Just take it from their blog. Aside from totally-custom jobs, rumor has it these two will soon be whipping out collections for babies and ballerinas.

{Hair Loom}

Anne Michelle Heirlooms
anneal.mt@gmail.com
Anne Michelle Heirlooms on Etsy
www.theveilblog.blogspot.com

By Ali Anderson Smith

It’s a little late, but worth the wait. (Hope y’all are recovering from your holiday weekend.) Without further adieu….

Florencia Textile Ring / $15 / By Mafe Maria

Paper Towel Holder / $26 / By Robson Metal Works

“A Boy and His Dog” Coptic Book / $37 / By Made By Matchgirl

Independence Day Bag / $15 / By Carried Away Bags

Crocheted Mary Janes / $10 / By Baby Frog Boutique

Storybook Envelope and Card / $2.50 / By Jennifer Joanne

“If You Were Ice Cream” Print / $20 / By Everything Lovely

Ah, isn’t it great when a holiday falls on Friday? We think so, too. Get out from behind that computer and go have some fun. We’ll see you on Monday.

Happy 24th!

Film Buffs: See blood, sweat and tears with “A Chorus Line” auditions in “Every Little Step” and think about what to eat in “Food, Inc.” both at the Broadway. Or, head to the Tower this weekend for a classic 35mm spin of “The Godfather” at midnight. Showtimes here.

Summer Lovin’: Get up to 50% off recently marked down items from Free People, BB Dakota and Rebecca Taylor at a Summer Sale with the Children’s Hour, going on now. Shoes included.

Free Lily: Provo’s Flower Basket Boutique is handing out cala lilies at a steal of a deal. Right now, snatch up a bundle of these lovelies for just $6.50 (nearly half-price from $12). Proof here.

Giddy Up: What to do for the Pioneer Day weekend? Map out more than parade routes with the Salt Lake Tribune’s list, ABC4′s guide, or the haps in Utah Valley courtesy of The Standard’s roundup. Nothing beats a state that practically doubles the Fourth of July fun.

Taco Time: Wondering which street vendor makes the best? Thinking about al pastor for lunch? Turn to SLC Tacos, where you can get the whole enchilada on Salt Lake’s Mexican cuisine, map included.

Ever wanted an oil-on-canvas of your grandmother’s Eureka or your dad’s camera from college? Local painter Wendy Chidester gives these oldies new life (or simply a final resting place) with her paintbrush. Nostalgic and memory-filled, one of Wendy’s portraits might be the ideal piece of art for the modern home. You can’t move forward without looking back.

You can see Wendy’s paintings at Coda Gallery in Park City and www.wendychidester.com.

By Courtney Buell
Photography by Cody Buell

Sampled: Kafteri and pork souvlaki on one of the city’s most charming outdoor patios.

Where: Aristo’s Greek Restaurant (244 S. 1300 East, Salt Lake City)

High & Low: After hitting up Aristo’s for an afternoon meal al fresco, we’re happy to report a small discovery—other than the aforementioned patio. As much as we love a hummus appetizer, you shouldn’t be afraid to steer away from this Mediterranean staple. Meet our new favorite: Kafteri. This blend of roasted red peppers, olive oil, cayenne and feta, combined to create a punchy, savory dip, is best eaten when heaped on an accompanying pita … or your spoon. Try it with spiced pork kebabs (souvlaki) and a fresh greek salad loaded with tomatoes and kalamata olives for a perfect summer meal.

How much: Kafteri and Greek salad, $6.95 each; pork souvlaki, $9.95

By Lacey Jane Pappas

Here’s a soundtrack to backdrop the rest of your summer. It’s a happy mix filled with fun songs to accompany your summer routine—jogs, barbecues, and road trips included. As they say, play it loud.

1. Never Had Nobody Like You: M. Ward (featuring Zooey Deschanel)
2. Folding Chair: Regina Spektor
3. Body Buzz: Aloha
4. See Fernando: Jenny Lewis
5. You and I: Wilco (featuring Feist)
6. Cartoons and Forever Plans: Maria Taylor
7. Cheerleader: Grizzly Bear
8. Honey in the Sun: Camera Obscura
9. Fitz and the Dizzyspells: Andrew Bird
10. I Don’t Know: Lisa Hannigan
11. Dimmer: Bishop Allen
12. The Pharaohs: Neko Case
13. Little Shadow (acoustic version): Yeah Yeah Yeahs
14. Saturday Waits: Loney, Dear
15. Gimme Sympathy: Metric
16. The Next Time Around: Little Joy
17. Sleepyhead: Passion Pit

You can preview YHO’s “Summer ’09″ mix here. Enjoy!

By Ali Anderson Smith

Here’s a sampling from the classifieds. Just click on the photos for a second look.

This coffee table has a cool, gray finish.

Have a seat in one of these sleek numbers.

This patterned rug is a steal at $150.

Or, maybe this one with vintage needlework is more your style.

This chest wants a makeover in the worst way.

Try your hand at updating this MCM design.

Twilight: It’s rumored that the Utahns were 10,000 strong for Jenny Lewis. See how they roll out for tonight’s show featuring The Black Keys and Human Highway at the Gallivan Center. Other listening options over the next seven days include The Fray, Tori Amos and Josh Ritter. More info via Lacey’s Music Guide.

She’s Crafty: Salt Lake City gets even craftier the first weekend in August for the first-ever Craft Lake City, a boutique extravaganza modeled after the Brooklyn/L.A/San Francisco/Chicag0 Renegade Craft Fair. Slated for August 8, the event touts street performers, vendor demonstrations and all the letterpressed books, silk-screened posters and hand-crocheted items you could ask for. Get the lowdown here.

Market Fresh: For a smaller take on a city farmer’s market, head to Provo’s Pioneer Park (on the corner of 100 South and 500 West) for the Provo Farmer’s Market. There are produce stands and craft booths to satiate any kind of hunger you might be having. Check it out any Saturday through October from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Secret Keeping: See photographs by Trevor Paglan, Patrick Nagatani and more when the UMFA puts on “Keeping Secrets,” a chilling collection exploring the Southwest’s deserts and their nuclear histories. Details here.

It’s Gallery Stroll time this Friday, too. See the lineup here.

By Ali Anderson Smith

Whether you’re ready to pump up the jam (or jelly), or hoping to boost your homegrown bounty, shopping for fruits and veggies outside the produce aisle is always a treat. Berries pop up now and later, and you’ll have to wait til fall for a spaghetti squash, but here’s a quick list for quick reference.

These guys stand ready for the picking, or the produce stand is an ongoing option. Call beforehand to see what’s in season now, for prices, to avoid getting lost, and to get the skinny on how to get it all home. Many of these are BYOC (Bring Your Own Container) affairs.

Cache County:

Paradise Valley Orchard (closed until September 2009)
Apples, pumpkins, raspberries, rhubarb, winter squash
9971 S. Highlway 165, Paradise, Utah
(435) 245-6203
www.pvorchard.blogspot.com

Davis County:

Day Farms
Asparagus, beans, eggplant, peppers, strawberries, tomatoes, fresh honey
2500 W. Gentile Road, Layton, Utah
(801) 546-4316

Salt Lake County:

Farnsworth Farms & Cider Mill (crops usually available beginning in August)
Apples, eggplant, pears, peaches, peppers, plums, tomatoes, fresh apple cider
11229 S. 700 East, Sandy, Utah
(801) 571-0858
www.farnsworthcidermill.com

Utah County:

Maple Mountain Greenhouse and Strawberry Farms (closed for 2009)
Strawberries
1550 W. 2600 South (Highway 89), Mapleton, Utah
(801) 380-6673
www.maplemountaingreenhouse.com

McBride Briar Patch (crops usually available beginning in August)
Blackberries, raspberries
1849 S. 2100 West, Mapleton, Utah
(801) 367-0755

Phelps Berry Farm (blackberries beginning July 27, raspberries beginning August 10
Blackberries, cherries, raspberries, walnuts
8722 S. 6200 West, Payson, Utah
(801) 465-4408

All info from www.pickyourown.org/ut.

By Ali Anderson Smith

It was a quick hi and bye we got from Modern Materials Design this time around. Wish the crew a fond farewell by frequenting their latest (and last) sale, going on now. You can get $700 off a leather sectional, 50 – 70% off lamps, 50% off pillows and 70 – 80% off light fixtures, for a few examples. That’s what we call sitting pretty on a budget.

{Look for Less}

Modern Materials Design
1297 Miller Avenue (3130 South)
Salt Lake City, Utah
Open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 .m. – 5 p.m.

Via Grassroots Modern; images courtesy of GRM.

You’ve got that old dresser all dolled up with no place to go. Same goes for the yard sale chair you overhauled and the antique bassinet you completely made over. You’re the makeover queen. You love to revamp. It’s the re-use part you’re having a hard time with. Ever think of turning this little habit of yours into a little business?

Provo’s Kaleidoscope Boutique is turning things up a notch, for all you consigners and consignees. As of right this minute, this cute shop is opening its doors to consigned furnishings—whether it’s a vintage settee or a classically-styled PB mirror trio. Just bring your items by the shop in Provo’s Riverwoods to get the yea or nay.

As for the chic clothing you know and love the shop for, it’ll still be there too. Phew. Along with a brand-new (to us) and well-edited home collection.

{Consign Here}

Kaleidoscope Boutique
4801 N. University Avenue #350
Provo, Utah
(801) 225-1352

Want some real artistry behind your centerpiece? Look to newcomer Leif Flowers. With a fine art photographer and painter making up the duo behind the operation, you can rest assured that you’ll get some bravo for your buck. Leif Flowers, comprised of twin sisters Amanda and Chelsea James, whips up arrangements using recycled materials for corporate events, weddings and more for goings-on in Utah Valley, Salt Lake and Park City.

Impress your guests with Leif’s subtle, elegant and slightly wild artistic style, with an emphasis on the art.

{Leif it to Me}

Leif Flowers
(480) 747-1002
twins@leifflowers.com
www.leifflowers.blogspot.com
www.leifflowers.com

One of you is going to be taking candy from a stranger, courtesy of Smile Now Photo Booths. And the lucky one (in this case) is Sheila, who’s hoping to sweeten up her September nuptials.

Sheila, send an e-mail to ali (at) yourheartout.com with “doorprize” in the subject line for more info on how to redeem your winnings. Should any of you need/want candy and photos at your wedding (um, hello … who doesn’t?), Smile Now has got you covered!

By Ali Anderson Smith

All made by a local near you:

Jet Black Earrings / $21 / By Beaucoup de Bijoux

Crochet Cotton Baby Booties / $9.50 / By Yarn Twisted

Brushed Silver Daisy Earrings / $6.50 / By Accessory Aisle

Zero Vintage Fan / $46 / From Covent Garden Vintage

Baby Shower Invitations and Thank You Cards / $16 / By Isabell’s Umbrella

Ruffle Soaker / $30 / By Marmalade Baby

Lewis, Lewis: At long last. Salt Lake’s Twilight Concert Series pops off tonight at the Gallivan Center with cool cats Bon Iver and Jenny Lewis. Early birds will get the best views. Details here.

Hills Alive: The Bird puts on its annual Mountain Music Festival this week with appearances from Cowboy Junkies, Old 97′s and Son Volt. Head to the hills, do some songwriting, sit in on a free workshop. Snowbird’s Mountain Music Festival started yesterday. More info here.

Closet Cleaning: Provo’s Soel Boutique invites local fashionistas looking to do some swapping and switcherooing to a Soel Swap Meet this Saturday. Decide what you can’t part with and take the rest to the Soel sidewalk from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Cookies and lemonade provided.

New Addition: Latecomers The Pretenders and Cat Power are added to the roster of musical acts lighting up Red Butte Garden Outdoor Concert Series this summer. They gotta have some of your attention. Give it to them on August 23. Get your tickets here.

There’s nothing quite like an endless supply. Especially when it comes to thank you and recipe cards that you always need more of. Same goes for gift tags and notepads. And when they come with cuter doodles in the margins than our pens could ever leak out, you’ve got us sold.

Local lady Michelle whips up a mean batch of printable paper designs at her Etsy shop, Little Paper Dog. She makes it easier than ever to get things on paper in style, whether it’s a tested recipe from Real Simple or tag for a last-minute gift. There are Gocco prints for your walls, too. Get your HP ready: You can see her latest work and make a purchase here.