Cupcakes and Festivals

This is a random post about cupcakes and a few reasons why Summer in Salt Lake City is so fun. For those of you that haven't been to So Cupcake in Salt Lake, you need to go. It is no Dear Lizzie as far as the decor goes, but it is a fun place to meet your girlfriends and catch up while enjoying a yummy treat.

Now, some fun things about Summer in SLC...
1) The Arts Festival. The Arts Festival is coming up this weekend and I am SO excited! It is Thursday-Sunday at Library Square Downtown.
2) Sundance Outdoor Films and Twilight Concert Series at the Gallivan Center. July 10th - August 28th, the Gallivan Center hosts Sundance Outdoor Films (every Monday night) and the Twilight Concert Series (every Thursday night). So fun and best of all they are FREE!
3) Downtown Farmers Market. This is always a fun part of summer. I haven't been able to make it yet this year, but my friend Brooke went Saturday and said it was great!
4) Art Market. I didn't make it to the Art Market this past Spring and was bummed to find out the next one isn't until the Fall, so I was pleasantly surprised to find this in my email inbox today. Jewelry and tea in the park....sounds like fun!

It is that time again!

Grab your purse and your girlfriends and get ready! The June Farmer's Market at Abode is tomorrow! We are going to have a booth there selling cute home accessories, Black Goose Design's vintage jewelry line, adorable and delicious treats from 'Baking with Grace', cute purses, and 'Adelaide Pink' baby slippers. Come and see us!

Abode is located at 1720 South 900 East Salt Lake City, UT 84105 (801-486-2633)

a must read...and a must have

If you don't read Country Living you are missing out! It is filled with creative inspiration every month from home decor to delicious recipes and cute gift ideas. I love it (it and Cottage Living of course) and if you are a reader then surely you saw this cute ad in the April issue for these fabulous planet-friendly (yet absolutely adorable) soaps. We got them in at Black Goose about a month ago and they were all gone in just a day or two. Lucky for you we got them in again and I am telling you, you need them! Simply put, they are wonderful!

mom and dad...love you

I just have to tell you real quick how wonderful my mom and dad are and how much I love them. They are always doing things for my brother and me. Rarely does my brother golf in a tournament without my parents following along behind him, supporting him whether it's raining or 100 degrees outside and they are always doing things to help and support me too. My mom is the hardest worker I know, the best cook (although she totally lacks in the baking department and those that know her would not disagree--it's okay Mom, your vegetable medley makes up for it in and of itself). She is selfless, talented, loving, a great friend and a wonderful mom. And my dad might as well be superman. He can do just about anything and he is always the first person willing and wanting to help. He is also a great listener and always there to offer advice when you need it. My brother and I are truly blessed! We love you Mom and Dad!

kitchen love

Came across these pics in Southern Living and had to post them because I love everything about this kitchen... The painted floors, the aqua cabinets, the taupy-grey ceiling color, the lighting...just love it!

meet fifi lapin

So I have come across my new favorite blog of the week.... drum roll please.... http://fifi-lapin.blogspot.com/ (Kelly this post is especially for you as I know you would find great joy in it!) I mean we all know the great frog with his fancy cigar, but this bunny wears couture! I honestly wondered if fifi lapin's mamma was you...
Seriously...so cute.

3rd and 3rd...so retro, so fun!

If you like antiques and other vintage items, you should take a little stroll down 300 S. and 300 E. in downtown Salt Lake City. The entire street is lined with little antique shops, sure to satisfy your craving for a new vintage find for your home. I have been going to Retro Rose for years and he always has fun things, but my favorites this last time were the vintage food packages and tins from the 1950s-60s at (I think it was Jitterbug antiques...) They would be so cute as accessories in a kitchen!