Some people really know how to make good with their In-Laws. Take the team behind local startup Fox Paws Shoes, for example. Three local sisters-in-law put their brains together and whipped up this line of fun-size shoes for little ones ages 0 – 24 months—and they’re the kind big girls wouldn’t want to slide their toes in, too.

Started in Utah, Fox Paws’ signature animal-print loafers and peek-a-boo styles are the kinds moms swoon over. They’re made with style and comfort in mind, too, so your lad or lassie will like wearing them as much as you like seeing them … or holding them in the palm of your hand.

{Pawsitively}

Fox Paws Shoes
www.foxpawsshoes.com

By Ali Anderson Smith

Some pickins’ from Craigslist, this week:

Imagine the fam dining in this setup. See it here.

Form meets function with this plywood beauty. See it here.

Set this simple two-tier design at the end of your sofa. See it here.

Keep your pretties inside this handsome number. See it here.

Shelf meets leaning mirror. See it here.

This Danish beauty measures 122 inches. See it here.

Picture Show: The movie hasn’t been announced, but tomorrow marks your last chance to get your summer on at the Pioneer Picture Show and Craft Market. You can peruse local-made gifts from 6 – 9 p.m., and watch a filmed-in-Utah flick at dusk. Details here.

In Mmmusic: As for tunes this week, you can listen in on Robert Randolph and the Family Band with Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears tonight at the Gallivan Center. Or, try Band of Annuals next week at Urban Lounge or Modest Mouse at In the Venue. More info via Lacey’s Music Guide.

Recently: Anne Christensen of the New York Times blog dished about Salt Lake City’s Decades vintage clothing store on State Street earlier this month. We’ve always soaked in their uncanny shoe/boot collection, but Anne scored a Gucci blouse. Jealous. Read the post here.

On Broadway: Films taking the big screen at the Broadway Theater this week include “Paper Heart,” “Adam,” “500 Days of Summer,” and “Food, Inc.,” to name a few. Why Broadway? Two words: San Pellegrino Limonata. And they’ll deliver your food to you mid-movie, if necessary. Show times here.

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

By Courtney Buell
Photography by Cody Buell

Rarely do you come across the words “approachable” and “gourmet” in the same sentence, but after dining at Salt Lake’s Eva, we’re happy to see that these words are finally getting acquainted. This chic-meets-homey Mediterranean eatery nestled in the heart of the city serves up high quality, simple fare at truly affordable prices.

Every dish at Eva falls into one of three categories: pizza ($7.95), pasta ($9.95), and small plates ($3 – $9). There are many classic variations on basics, like three cheese pizza and pasta carbonara, and even more interesting options for more adventurous eaters. (Rabbit pappardelle pasta, anyone? Any takers for pizza with octopus?) And with realistic price tags, even exotic combinations come off as playful rather than intimidating.

You might want to start out with the Brussel sprouts plate: sliced sprouts sauteed with cider vinegar and toasted hazelnuts. This combination gives off just the right amount of tang to justly offset the dish’s otherwise toasty flavor. The parmesan, garlic and rosemary fries also proved delicious.

Order a white pizza, and it will come expertly fired with a crispy/chewy crust, topped with chicken, artichokes and mozzarella and parmesan cheeses. Even the baked Greek macaroni with sweet peppers and feta is complete with flakey, phyllo pastry on top. You’ll be back now and later. But don’t take our words for it.

{For Like Eva}

Eva
317 S. Main Street
Salt Lake City, Utah
(801) 359-8447
www.evaslc.com

Who says the cleaning has to be left to spring? This fall, do your closet right and give it a good, old fashioned detox. You’ve held on to those Leboutins hoping your tootsies might shrink with age. We too are guilty of picking up one too many DVF frocks when the price tag matched our budget (rather than our true size).

So, let’s clean house. Time to say goodbye. At a Designer Consigner Consignment Sale taking place September 4 and 5 in Salt Lake City, you can trade in your unloved designer duds and turn a profit. Get the skinny here, check out the list of brands here, give your closet a good examination, and take your pieces to the Spa Vitoria (5445 S. Highland Drive) on September 1. You’ve got more than a week to make it happen.

{Mine is Yours}

Designer Consigner Sale
September 4, 2 – 8 p.m. and September 5, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Clothing drop-off September 1, 5 – 8 p.m.
The Spa Vitoria
5445 S. Highland Drive, Salt Lake City
www.thedesignerconsigner.blogspot.com

Yes, sirs and madams. We know we deserve a slap on the wrist and a good dose of the What-For from Ms. Pimpleton, our resident Hall Monitor, regarding our recent truancies. We do have a good excuse, though—a big ol’ bout with a little appendix that left our MacBooks unloved and our blog very neglected. Boo hoo.

We promise to be back next week, as long as we can get a hall pass. Hopefully we’ll get by on charm. We’ve missed you.

By Ali Anderson Smith

Sampled: Grilled chicken salad and hummus, take-out style, near the mouth of Big Cottonwood Canyon.

Where: Dasks Greek Grill (6522 S. Big Cottonwood Canyon Road, Holladay)

High & Low: The only thing better than the perfectly-concocted hummus and pita combo at this small eatery might be the three slices of  grilled chicken sitting atop their grilled chicken salad. The hummus is finger-lickin’ good; the pita is soft and filling—and there’s enough for a party of three. Pair it with a salad, and you’ve got yourself a hearty, balanced lunch on the go. Though the lettuce could be a tad crisper, it’s made up for with ripe (not pink) tomatoes, fresh Feta, tasty olives and tangy dressing. With dishes this good, you might want to stop by before and after your hike.

How much: Grilled Chicken Salad, $7.25 for small; hummus, $5.29

We’ve been brewing up something extra special over here, just for you photography enthusiasts. We’ve already told you all about our boy Jonathan Canlas and his photography prowess, and how generous he is with his knowledge via his Film is Not Dead workshops.

Now, hold onto your pants. Here’s the good news: Jonathan is really showing his home state some love (Go Utah, go!) and will be awarding one YHO reader with a photography scholarship to his workshop in Park City, Utah, October 5 through 7. (a $2,000 value! See why we warned you about your pants?)

Here’s the scoop: Here at Your Heart Out, we’re all about spreading the Utah love. “Film is Not Dead” is all about keeping film alive. Thusly, we bring you the “Film Your Heart Out” scholarship project. Like anything worth fighting for, you’ll have to pull on your thinking cap. 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.

(*Updated) A few caveats:

• In order to win, you must be a Utah resident. We might even ask for your electricity bill to prove residency.
• 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 17and August 31, 2009.
• Submit images as jpgs at 72 dpi and no more than 600 pixels wide.

The fun starts now. Start snapping!

{Free for One}

“Film Your Heart Out” Scholarship Project
Enter by or before August 31, 2009
E-mail entries to jonathan {at} jonathancanlasphotography.com

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

Some hand-picked items handmade just for you:

“It’s A Canine” Pet Announcement / $11 / By Easy Keeper

Gold Polka-dot Cupcake Wrappers / $6 / By Busy Izzy Bakery

“Happy Apple” iPod Case / $3 / By Cuteiful Creations

Vintage Children’s Playing Cards / $2.95 / From 30one

Orange Stripe Sock Monkey / $18 / By Eibbob

Alphabet Tree Poster / $38 / By Bibitty

“Evelyn” Smock / $34 / By Little Sister

The winner of one copy of “Rose and the Bald-Headed Elephant” is commenter Kendahl, who agrees that this book sounds “super cute.”

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

The rest of you can find out where to pick up this local gem locally, in this post.

It’s that time again. We think you guys tend to have all the ideas. So share them below. It’s your turn to get word out about what’s going on in the next week!

Let’s face it. We all have body issues. We feel too short or too tall, we think our nose is too long or too snub, we fear we look fat in those jeans. Well, the bald-headed elephant is no exception. This self-conscious pachyderm agonizes over his gleaming pate. Lucky for Mr. Elephant, he has a dear friend who won’t let his insecurities get the best of him.

In this endearing children’s book by local Wooley Cottswold, Rose tries to help Mr. Elephant past his self-consciousness by showing him all the wonderful things she sees in him. We all need a friend like Rose: someone to bring us up when we’re down—and talk us down from getting a toupee. A self-proclaimed doodler, Cottswold brings an unexpected freshness and whimsy to his illustrations, which makes the book all the more charming.

“Rose and the Bald-Headed Elephant” is available locally at Hip & Humble, The King’s English, Babinski’s Baby, The Children’s Hour and Frost’s Books, and a reading is slated for September 12 at The King’s English.

{Doorprize} Check out this book, on the house. Want your kiddo to make friends with Rose and her Elephant? Leave just one comment on this post before midnight tonight, August 12.

Photography by Cody Buell

Most days, we’re happy with our little spot on the map. But today, we wouldn’t mind changing addresses for one a tad north of here. Why the wanderlust? Think See Kai Run baby shoes, Petunia Picklebottom bags and handfuls of Melissa & Doug toys all under one charming roof on a historic, walkable street. The kind of little shop that will have you coming back again and again. Even commuting for.

Nestled among award-winning Ume clothing boutique and the ever-popular Needle Point Joint on Ogden’s more-charming-than-ever Historic 25th Street, Little Cherry Blossoms is giving moms (and many baby shower attendees) something to shout about. A haven for baby shopping, this boutique is known for scouting out the lastest and greatest in the kiddo community.

Let your registry get more sophisticated than the Babies ‘R Us route, and give this shop a try. Your shower guests will get all the hand-holding they need, plus they have the really cute ‘n necessary stuff you really want like lightweight Aiden & Anais blankets, Trumpette socks and the softest pima cotton convertible gowns from Kissy Kissy.

What’s that you say? You don’t live in Weber or even Davis County and you’re not much for driving? Then hop over to Little Cherry Blossoms online, where you’ll find the same cute stuff,  and be taken care of just as nicely.

As for those of you calling Ogden home, we’re sorry if we’re not our regular selves next time we see you. Just like those girls in middle school, we’re just jealous.

{Now Blossoming}

Little Cherry Blossoms
184 Historic 25th Street
Ogden, Utah
(801) 334-0184
www.littlecherryblossoms.com

By Lacey Jane Pappas

Can’t believe summer’s on its way out? Take advantage of what we have left with any of these visiting bands and make Summer ’09 even more memorable.

The Twilight Concert Series continues at the Gallivan Center with the following lineup. You can get details here.
August 13: Toots and the Maytals
August 20: Iron & Wine & Okkervil River
August 27: Robert Randolph and the Family Band & Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears

If you hadn’t already, you may have fallen for the dreamy sounds of Iron & Wine when their song “Flightless Bird” was featured in the hot vampire flick “Twilight.” Dig deeper into their anthology to hear more from frontman and singer/songwriter Samuel Beam. He’s a must-see on August 20.

Listen here. Suggested track: “Boy With a Coin”

Girls rule when Cat Power visits with The Pretenders and Juliette Lewis on August 23 at Red Butte Garden. Cat Power, or Chan Marshall, is known for entertaining crowds with her bluesy, sultry voice. Surrounded by the beautiful scenery, this is a good way to end your outdoor concert experience for the summer.

Listen here. Suggested track: “The Greatest”

Also visiting this month:

Priscilla Ahn / Tuesday, August 11 at Murray Theater, $12 / Tickets here

Pete Yorn / Sunday, August 16 at Murray Theater, $20 / Tickets here

Trevor Hall / Sunday, August 16 at Kilby Court, $10.75 / Tickets here

Band of Annuals / Saturday, August 29 at the Urban Lounge / Tickets here

Modest Mouse / Tuesday, September 1 at In the Venue, $40 / Tickets here

Dave Matthews Band / Tuesday, September 1 at USANA Ampitheater / Tickets here

Also pencil in:

• Yeah Yeah Yeahs, September 13. Details here.
• Scout Niblett, September 20. Details here.
• Snow Patrol, October 10. Details here.

We like to get more for less. Especially if designer furnishings are part of the pretty picture. Right now at Alice Lane, you can expect to pick up a chic rug or poppy pillow and save some sweet moolah. Thanks to a nice sale that’s on as we speak, you can score accessories, lamps, rugs—and most importantly, really good-looking furniture—at a whopping 30 – 50% off.

Have you seen the kind of stuff these guys carry? If not, you need to click here or here and prepare to have your socks knocked off. And Alice Lane is YHO’s newest sponsor, so please treat them just like you would like to be treated, and start shopping.

{Sale!}

Alice Lane Home Collection
1350 S. State Street
Orem, Utah
(801) 802-6266
www.alicelanehome.com

Get Crafty: Those lying south of the border can head to Mindy Mae’s Market for some one-of-a-kind shopping, tomorrow and Saturday. The northerners can pop into Salt Lake’s debut alternative craft fair, Craft Lake City, this Saturday from 2 – 10 p.m. at the Gallivan Center. Two cheers for more local goods.

Go West: Pull on your Wranglers and bleep-kickers and mozy on over to the Salt Lake County Fair for corndogs and carnival days. The Western extravaganza is live through August 15. Go now and you might catch the full moon on the ferris wheel. Check out the daily schedule here.

Hail Almighty: Turns out the only thing we Utans like better than a burger is a burger with more meat—spiced meat. The New York Times dishes on Utah’s pastrami burger phenomenon (and the Apollo and Crown varieties) in this fun-to-read article. Go Utah! And pastrami! And to think everyone says it’s all about the bacon, these days….

Let’s hear it for Syb! She was very first to comment on our very first pop quiz, and she came in with a 100% humdinger. Here are the answers:

1. Frosty Darling
2. Mini’s Cupcakes
3. Robin’s Nest
4. Salt Lake City Main Library
5. Beehive Tea Room
6. Abode
7. Ben’s Cookies
8. Pierpont Avenue

Thanks for playing! Syb, send an e-mail to ali at yourheartout.com and we’ll arrange your winnings.

Mindy Mae’s Market: We dare you to try to say that name ten times fast. You might be a master with tongue twisters, but that won’t impress us. The real question is how smart a shopper you are. This Friday and Saturday, serious hobbyists and amateur professionals are invited to take Mindy Mae’s Market by storm.

Set in a lovely model home in Pleasant View, you can rev your shopping engines with help from the likes of favorite Etsyans Audzipan, Palmegranate & Co., Academy J and Made by Matchgirl. (Think cute ‘n cool aprons, crocheted hats, headbands, hand-bound journals). You’ll also get your paws on fancy hats, homemade jewelry, appliqued onesies, and of course, much more. So start your warm-ups.

{M&M’s}

Mindy Mae’s Market
August 7, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.; August 8, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
3377 N. 1375 West, Pleasant View
www.mindymaesmarket.com