Making the Switch...

I am trying to make the switch...

For some time I've tried to continue a lifestyle blog + my shop blog, Modern Palm. I am finally trying to simplify and am going to consolidate and continue my lifestyle + shop blog all in one: Modern Palm Blog. Please make the switch with me! Don't forget to change your blogrolls, subscriber lists, and/or save that link and visit me there. I so appreciate your visits and hope you'll visit often at Modern Palm. Thanks!
Today I'll be sharing what's in my makeup bag...

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Know a Deserving Mom?

 

It's that special time of year to celebrate all the wonderful moms in the world! 

Mothers Day is around the corner (May 8th), 

and Modern Palm is here to help you give 

a wonderful, thoughtful, and unique gift...

Just the perfect way to say "thank you," "love you," and/or "rock on!"

Who is that deserving mom in your life? 

you, your mom, your mother-in-law, sister, friend, grandmother???

no matter who it is, we have an incredible selection of gifts.

Don't forget there is free shipping on orders over $100.

TRADhome Online Magazine Premiere Issue + Modern Palm

Traditional Home and Lonny Magazine joined forces to create the new online magazine TRADhome. 

 Being the fan of decor magazines that I am, I was very excited to see their premiere issue for spring...

however, I was also pleasantly surprised and excited to find that

 Modern Palm was included in their issue! 

Our Katherine Rally Dallah Pillow in classic blue was highlighted.  

So excited to be included! Thanks TRADhome! And congrats to Katherine Rally for making such lovely, 

graphic & global exotic pillows! Modern Palm loves them, and it looks like others do too.

Babble Beach Guide + Whistle Bag

A big THANKS to Stephanie for including our Whistle Bag in her Summer Beach Guide. 

The Whistle Bag really does make the perfect beach bag... I've put it to the test! 

We also have some other great canvas bags that I think are pretty functional and fun.

Check out the rest of Stephanie's beach guide at Babble.

Katherine Rally Home Decor Pillows: Magazine Features

 

Did you happen to see these Katherine Rally pillows featured in the 

February 2011 Coastal Living Magazine? 

Super exciting!

Modern Palm has a great selection of Katherine Rally pillows,

including those lovely ones that were featured in Coastal Living. 

Come check out the bold colors and fantastic designs!

Also,

In December 2010, Travel & Leisure featured KRT pillows as well. Yea!

Congrats to Katherine Rally! 

Modern Palm loves your designs and is so excited to carry these great products. 

 

 

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 knew it I heard: "5,4,3,2,1 and you're on!" 

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 did not want to go on TV. :)  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 me on! 

Ladies, You're Fabulous!

MARCH MADNESS GIVEAWAY & DISCOUNT!!!

 MARCH MADNESS DISCOUNT 

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 Fun & Fresh new items:

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Gardening Tools, Kitchen Tools, Cosmetic Bags, 
and so much more!

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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.  

Yellow Owl Workshop Stamp Sets at Modern Palm

We've been having a little fun with these Yellow Owl Workshop Stamp sets. 

I have to admit, I may have had just as much fun, if not more, as my kids.  

Here's some fab art that we created, and I even framed a few...

I think when they're framed it makes them look so pro!

These are a few that my oldest 3 put together, cute no?!

I love that the creative possibilities with these sets are endless... 

you can just use one set or mix sets to make the scenes unique.

These are the sets we used for these projects, but we've only just begun.


Modern Palm is very excited to now carry 
Yellow Owl Workshop Stamp Sets! 

Can't wait to see what creative masterpiece y'all can come up with! Send us your photos and we'd LOVE to post them and share. Oh! now that would be fun... Please send us yours!

More art is on it's way, and maybe I'll show what we create. :)

"You Had Me At Hello!" Journals & Notecards from Modern Palm

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 so 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 in Modern Palm + Julie Murphy Home Tour

 

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

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. 

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 selections that I think you'll love!

Gloveables are now available at Modern Palm

JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS!

Gloveables are now available at Modern Palm.  

These make the perfect gift for the 

stylish, hard working, or not-so-hard working 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.

Gift Guide for Martha Stewart by Black Eiffel

 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!

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 in Modern Palm) 

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.

INSPIRING COLOR: ORANGE

At Modern Palm we are

Falling for Fall Colors

especially the

Inspiring Color:  

Orange

 journals, bakers twine, mugs, and serving pieces

Orange is  powerful, warm, energetic, and spicy. It is one of the healing colors, and is said to stimulate enthusiasm and creativity. Orange means vitality with endurance, and curiosity. People who like orange are usually thoughtful and sincere. Orange has become a great base color for interior decor and can be used in both traditional settings as well as modern.

Put some orange in your life when you want:

• to spice things up when you feel time is dragging
• to become more involved in something
• to increase creativity 
• relief from things becoming too serious

thank you cards, soap & lotion, serving pieces, art work

 

books, perfume & lotions, notepads & to-do lists, home decor

These are just a few examples of items found in

Modern Palm Boutique

that are inspired by  

Orange.

What we Love about this season:

Falling leaves. Cool breeze. Sweaters to wear. Harvest to share. Pumpkins.Football. Back to school. Full moon. 

Frost soon. Family Feast... Lots to eat. Fall.

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!

Treehouse Boutique & Modern Palm

If you live around the Salt Lake Valley in Utah, 

then I have the perfect thing for you to do 

this Friday!  

On October 22nd, from 9am to 9pm

there is a FANTASTIC BOUTIQUE at 

The Treehouse in Draper, Utah.  

There are over 40 vendors, but most importantly... MODERN PALM 

will be there! Come visit me! 

 I'd love to see you there!