Karyn Millet Photography

Right now, I'm inspired by the photography of artist, Karyn Millet.

I've enjoyed her photography throughout different magazines, 

but these photos are pure amazing.  Oh, how I wish I could enjoy one of Karyn's  

inspiring photos in my home. Just lovely.

The Daily Dish

Here is a nice fuzzy iphone photo of my morning with the ladies from 

The Daily Dish and Good Things Utah. 

I've been a bit preoccupied this week...

 I was invited to go on The Daily Dish, which is a local lifestyle morning show.  

I've never been on TV and I was over-the-top NERVOUS.  Funny thing was, 

I was scheduled to go on toward the end of the show, but the person that was

 scheduled to be in the first segment didn't make it there in time, so I had to rush on! 

They didn't even know she wasn't there until they went to commercial and then they realized she wasn't there... so they rushed my table on the set 

and before I know it I hear: "5,4,3,2,1!" 

I was so frazzled and hadn't quite finished setting up, and had No clue where to stand. Ha! What an experience. At the beginning, my voice was all shaky but after a minute 

I think I was able to pull-it-together a bit. Wow! What an experience. 

I was asked to do a segment on Sprucing up you kitchen for Spring...

{More on that later}

I'm glad I did it and ended up having a lot of fun with the gals on the show. 

 I'm so glad I didn't give-in to my fears, and not do it, even though I desperately wanted to. :)  Now, I know more of what to expect when I go back. Yes, I did say that I'd do it again... YIKES! :{/:}

Dear Daily Dish, Thanks for having my on! 

Ladies, You're Fabulous!

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Kobo Candles: A "New Obsession" for Rachel Bilson

Kobo Candles have been highlighted many times in many different magazines and on many different web sites.  All I can say is I'm a HUGE fan of Kobo Soy Candles.  In fact, that is the reason I added them to Modern Palm... I fell in with the book and the cover.  The packaging is unique and beautiful, you don't even need gift wrapping, and the scents are memorable, unique, and fresh.  "Woooow!" Is usually the word that sneaks out after someone smells a Kobo Candle for the first time. 

Rachel Bilson added the Kobo Candle to her "New Obsession" list in her column in Instyle.

Kobo Candles are created using environmentally friendly materials and are made of domestically grown sustainable soybeans.  The scents are achieved by using the finest boutique fragrance houses in the US. 

Other Magazines & Press that Kobo Soy Candles have been a part of:

 

 Don't forget that the Kobo Candles from Modern Palm 

were included on Martha Stewart's Christmas Gift Guide!
Pretty cool stuff...

Stunningly Tropical

via Anthropologie

Inspiration in Stripes

IMAGE CREDIT: COUNTRY LIVING / VICTORIA PEARSON 

I've been looking at different wallpaper ideas for my entry and hallway... 

I've wanted to paint stripes in this location for about a year, however, I've become nervous that it's over-done, so I thought I'd put wallpaper there instead.  

Then, I saw this photo with the wide black & white horizontal stripes in the 

latest Country Living and fell in love all over again.  

Over-done or not, it is still wonderful and I still heart stripes in a big way! 

In addition to the stripes and chandelier, I'm loving the photo gallery on 

both sides of the wall and love how the stripes highlight the ceiling

See the rest of this house via Country Living!

"You Had Me at Hello!" Journals & Notecards in Modern Palm Boutique

These journals and notecards are so beautiful... 

they'll have you at Hello! 

Just one look at these journals and notecards 

and you'll fall in love with how darling they are, 

 but you'll also love the fun & unique decorative interiors of the journals 

and the different designs that are included in the notecard packs. 

From birds & owls, to flowers & trees, 

there are many different themed journals and cards.

**I personally love using journals to keep track of things my children say and do. Each child has their own journal and periodically I'll write down different quotes they say, cute or not-so-cute things they do, 

different facts or current favorites (food, colors, movies, books, etc.).

On their birthdays I'll write them a little note/letter in their journal. 

And someday, when they're older, they'll receive these journals. 

Also, in a world of technology, I still believe in the power 

of notecards and thank you cards... 

I personally love to receive a thank you card in the mail. 

The thought is so personal and lovely.

How about you? 

Are you good at keeping a personal journal or what do you use them for? 

Are you good at writing cards or do you still love receiving them?

The Whistle Bag by Jack and Lulu

Why is that the Jack and Lulu Whistle Bag 

I'm seeing at the bottom of the stairs? 

While flipping through my blessed magazine, Coastal Living, 

I spotted my favorite canvas bag inconspicuously placed in the beautiful home 

of Julie and Tom Murphy.

Julie happens to be the founder and owner of Jack and Lulu, 

a line that I happen to carry in Modern Palm. 

Julie's home was featured in the December issue of Coastal Living.  They restored a 1785 cottage in Rowayton, Connecticut, and it is sure a charmer. 

I loved seeing what they've done to this darling home. 

While the home now looks more modern and updated, 

they were able to still hold on to the character, charm, and old-fashion 

feel that really makes the home so timeless and welcoming.

Are you surprised that I'm loving obsessed with these yellow Tolix chairs?

This bedroom has a lovely antique iron bed with bedposts topped with pineapples. 

Love the symbolism of the pineapple= hospitality.

And how darling are those 1951 prints of birds from a 

book called "All About Your Canary"? Such a unique and personal display.

Julie, what a beautiful home. I am in love with your style and designs, 

and love having Jack and Lulu items in Modern Palm.

*Gold Emblem Notecards

*The Whistle Canvas Bag

*Stripey Straws

*Union Jack Coasters

Cake Pops by Bakerella

 

This has got to be the best treat book ever!

Now I'm all about a yummy cupcake with delicious frosting... 

but these Cake Pops happen to be a new fave of mine! 

This Cake Pops Book  is darling and scrumptious and so fun for both adults and kids.  

I love the photography and organization of the book and think it has 

great ideas for a either a little activity or a big party. 

Some of my fave ideas:

Sweet Heart Pops: perfect for Valentines!

Pirate Pops: Great for my son's next birthday party

Game Ball Pops: I think I'll take some to my son's Basketball Game

Owls: I can't wait to make with my daughter...she'll love them

Sweet Snowmen: my kids loved, loved, loved making and eating these! We had a nice little activity during a cold, snowy day.

For some other ideas for Valentines click Modern Palm

Altitude Design Summit 2011

First off, aren't these retro lunch boxes just fantastic? The goodies that were found inside were so fun too! My kids were trying to take over my "treasure box."

Do you ever just FREEZE when you get overwhelmed? 
Lately, I have been doing this excessively... 
I just get so overwhelmed with things I should be doing, or want to be doing, and then these little insecurities sneak in too and it's like this triple paralyzing threat to me. Shouldn't I be able to handle life's stresses better as I age, instead of FREEZING?
I've been wanting to write about Alt Summit, but frankly, I don't think that I'm very good at putting my thoughts into words to express what I really would like to convey.  Regardless, I need to write about this just so I can remind myself why I enjoyed two days with some *crazy* amazing people. 

So, Alt Summit is basically a two day conference where there are keynote speakers, blogging classes, panels, DIY workshops, parties, and a lot of socializing with new & old friends!  I loved re-acquainting with those I met last year, and getting to know many new ladies. I am excited to apply my new-found inspiration and motivation to both my blog, a pina colada, and shop, Modern Palm. 

To complete the festivities, a series of mini parties were hosted at the hotel by the sponsors. The Kate Spade party was off the hook fun! Aren't the decorations fantastic? The black and white striped base with the fun, bright colors are P*E*R*F*E*C*T! Loved the black glasses, thanks to the Girls with Glasses who helped host the event. And the Kate Spade goody bag, filled with some lovely treats, was a great way to top off the event.

 The keynote lunch on Thursday featured Mondo and Seth Aaron from project runway, and the keynote on Friday was DJ Spooky. They were all very interesting, entertaining and informative! So fun meeting them all too. I was also excited hear from the lovely Tina Roth Eisenberg of Swiss Miss. I really enjoyed her humor and honesty during the closing keynote speech. 

photo via Armelle
{Caitlin of Caitlin Creer Interiors, 
Kirsten of 6th Street Design School, 

Amanda of Recycled Consign and Design, 
Armelle of Armelle Jewelry,& me}

 

It was great meeting the lovely ladies pictured above.

They are all very talented, wonderful, and fun! 

Here are a few of the lovely ladies and friends I was able get to know better: Rachel of Black*Eiffel,Stephanie of StephModo, Suann Song of Simplesong, Jane of See Jane Blog,Courtney of BeauCourt,Alma of Alma Loveland Designs, Kirsten of Simply Grove, Melissa of IS•LY, Dandee of Dandee Designs, Stephanie of Nie Nie Dialogues, Janie of We Heart Paper, Trina of La La Lovely, Madeline of Uber Chic for Cheap,Erin & Rachael of Today's Mama!  WOW! I could go on and on, and I think I just might, in another post...coming soon. :)I'm so grateful for all the new 
knowledge, motivation,and friends I gained from such a great conference.  I'm already looking forward to next year!  

All images courtesy of ALT Design Summit 2011 and 

photo booth images by angela and ithyle

Signing Off for the Weekend...

Yea! I'm so excited! Today I'm heading off to to Vegas for the Winter Market
that is held at the World Market in Vegas twice a year.  Due to my husbands work,
we are down in Vegas quite a bit, but this trip is going to be very different...
extremely different. I usually have 4 children in tote, discovering the many great playgrounds or
splash parks that are in Vegas. I never really enjoy the shopping and outlets,
because currently it would be more exhausting than fun.  This time, I'll be going with some friends
and we will be focused solely on checking out the latest and greatest products
that will be ideal for Modern Palm. 

I can't wait to show you what I find and add it to the shop. Have a great weekend! :)

Listography Journals

With the start of a new year, now is the perfect time to start a journal! These Listography Journals are so creative and fun. They make the perfectly creative gift for a friend, son or daughter, husband, wife, girlfriend, or boyfriend.  Think Valentines... wouldn't this be such a thoughtful and personal gift? Love it!

*With over a quarter of a million copies sold, these journals have proven to be a hit!  Brand new to the collection is My Future Listography. This new journal helps one list all their hopes and dreams and encourages users to envision future goals and aspirations. This journal also includes over 70 all-new thought-provoking list topics that range from the practical (places to visit, habits to break, good deeds to perform) to the more whimsical (animals to adopt, other lives to lead, events to time-travel to). With quirky hand-drawn illustrations and insightful prompts throughout, this journal invites the motivation and fun that come with pondering the road ahead. Perfect for planners, list-lovers, and dreamers of all ages!

*List-makers rejoice! This quirky and imaginative guided journal is the ultimate tool for creating a unique autobiography entirely in list form. Some lists are obvious (greatest accomplishments, best friends, favorite food), others obscure (guiltiest pleasures, greatest acts of kindness, personal fashion trends), and each list is accompanied by hilarious illustrations. Listography is perfect for getting down all the details of a life less ordinary.

*My Listography  is quirky journal is perfect for the younger list-maker to create an entire autobiography in list form! Covering everything from favorite books and movies to secret wishes and dreams for the future, each list also comes with a comical illustration—perfect for hours of list-making fun. I think this is a great journal for a young adults or teens. 

New Colors! Divine Bakers Twine

Just added new colors! 

Plum, Brown, Blueberry, 

and Air Mail (Red, White, and Blue) 

We now have 12 different colors to choose from. 

Bakers Twine is perfect for making creative 

Valentine Cards, 

or wrapping any cookies or treats.  

REMEMBER: Presentation is everything! ;)

Colcasac Natural Sleeves for the MacBook, iPhone, iPad, & Kindle

Modern Palm carries the Colcasac Natural Sleeves 

and we've recently added new designs and styles to our shop.

If you received a MacBook, iPad, iPhone, or Kindle for Christmas, then chances are 

you're looking for a unique and stylish protective cover for your new technology!

The bonus is these sleeves are durable and environmental friendly!

I personally use these sleeves, and I absolutely love their designs and materials. 

They also make a thoughtful, unique, and fantastic gift...

Hello! Think Valentines! It is right around the corner! 

Do you have a lovely love or "friend" that would love to receive one?

Check out our new inventory. 

LDW Online Magazine Gift Guide

I feel like I'm still trying to catch up from the crazy month of December! I have new product that I still need to put up on the site and introduce to you, that you're going to love! I've also failed to mention another Gift Guide we were included in for the holidays was Latter Day Woman Magazine. 
Once again we were called the "ultimate gift boutique!" Awww! That's exciting that other people think that too, because I totally feel like we are.  In fact, some of our new additions, which I'll be sharing soon, would make the perfect gifts... for yourself! :)

Make a Fresh Start with Your Home Decor

It's A New Year!

Make a fresh start with your home decor

by adding some bright and happy fruit!

 

Get the look of the famous Jonathan Adler pillows,

but pay half the price!

These pillows will add a fun, bold, modern

and groovy feel to your family room,

bedroom, kitchen, mudroom,

child's room...

well, basically any room

 where you may add this fantastic pillow.

Modern Palm

has a great selection of home decor pillows for any room in the home.

For reals... a great selection that I think you'll love!

Gloveables now in Modern Palm Boutique!

JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS!

Gloveables are now available in Modern Palm.  

These make the perfect gift for the 

hard working and stylish woman.

These fashionable kitchen gloves give cleaning new meaning with a chic and stylish selection, and sassy ruffles and bows. Thicker than standard rubber gloves, waterproof Gloveables are tough enough to protect your manicure while cleaning, dish washing and even gardening. Gloveables kitchen gloves are lined to prevent irritation and sweating and are equipped with a handy hang tab. Gloveables is committed to producing high quality, long-lasting products while providing ethical wages and economic stability to the people who help make them. And the price is right as a fresh fun gift idea for teachers, hostesses or thanking anyone who's given you a "helping hand." One size fits most. Gloveables kitchen gloves are lined to prevent irritation and sweating and are equipped with a handy hang tab. One size fits most.

DIY Magnetic Holiday Calendar

Seriously LOVE this magnetic advent calendar. 

Darling, simple, and creative!

Maybe next year I'll be motivated to make it.

Gift Guide by Black Eiffel for Martha Stewart

 Love this gift guide by Black Eiffel for Martha Stewart.  

I'm very excited that Modern Palm was included!  

Our Kobo candles are not your average candle you can find anywhere... 

these soy based candles have a remarkable scent that you won't experience anywhere else.

They make the perfect gift! 

You can skip the wrapping since the packaging is just down-right fresh and beautiful.

Thanks to Black Eiffel for including Modern Palm!

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I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend.

Now, it is time to focus on the Christmas season

and select the perfect gifts for those special

people in your life.

Take 20% off

and start crossing off a few gifts from your list.

Modern Palm has the perfect selection of gift ideas 

for you, mom, sister, in-laws, friends, teachers, neighbors, and pick up a few things for your home too.

Pictured above: We have a great selection of iPad Sleeves, canvas bags, serving bowls & dinnerware,

& cosmetic bags...just a few ideas.

Our products are chosen with particular attention

to unique designs, rich colors, bold patterns, and modern prints all while being earth-friendly. 

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Christmas Boutique

Modern Palm is going to be in another Boutique. 

This will be a Christmas boutique for two days in Riverton, Utah.

If you live in the Salt Lake area, please come stop by! I would love to meet you
and love for you to come check out all of our fabulous finds Modern Palm has.

Pass the news along and invite your friends.

Holiday Gift Ideas from Modern Palm

It's that time of year when we all start thinking of the perfect gift

for the wonderful people in our lives.

Here are just a few gift ideas from

Modern Palm

that might be perfect for a special someone in your life.

Everyone could use a stylin' apron, oven mitt, and tea towel, right!?

For your mother, grandmother, sister, friend or that someone

who just loves to bake,

we have several designs so you can pick the perfect style of apron.

Oh! and there are also oven mitts and tea towels to match.

These unique designs come from Scandinavia, where we have found fresh

colors and designs like the European bonsai, 1950's dandelion,

modern astrid, eclectic poetic, woodland habitat, charming aviary,

graphic floral margot, ethic medalian neema, and botanical souvenir.

There is something for everyone to love and enjoy!

Aprons, oven mitts, and tea towels make a great gift individually,

or you can combine them to create a lovely gift basket

and include your favorite recipe or cookbook.

We hope you are enjoying this  
wonderful season

and as you prepare for the holidays,  
don't forget all of the unique and wonderful gifts 
that can be found at

Modern Palm!

 

Katherine Rally Custom Art at Modern Palm Boutique

Why, isn't this lovely, fun and unique?  

This canvas happens to be hanging in my kitchen right now, 

and it makes me smile whenever I pass by.  

I'm so in love with it!

This wall art was custom made for me by Katherine Rally Textiles and is 

shown here in the Les Amis pattern (just like the Les Amis patterns on the pillows on my site) 

and in the color Tangerine (we have some fun Tangerine colored pillows as well).

***If you'd like a custom art piece as well, you can email me 

and tell me the dimensions, 

pattern and color (which are shown in the pillow section on Modern Palm). 

As soon as I finish painting the kitchen I will post a photo of this fantastic canvas in my kitchen.

Baker's Twine: New Colors Added to Modern Palm

Exciting News!

Just in time for Christmas, we added more colors to our inventory and we now have 

eight colors of divine twine! 

Cherry Red, Cotton Candy Pink, and Oyster Gray are new in Modern Palm.

Our eco-luxe bakers twine is divine for gift wrapping, crafts projects, wedding favors, and product packaging.  And if you bake a lot during the holidays, 

bakers twine is perfect for all those yummy treats you give away.

 

...brown paper package, tied up with string. These are a few of my favorite things.