From old to new and classic to modern, here are a few of our favorites pulled from Craigslist this week:

Like every midcentury dresser, we wanna paint this sizey one white. Click here.

Can’t tell if it’s in good shape or not, but we like the view from here. Click here.

For $10, you can afford to re-cover it in super-cool fabric. Click here.

We like the blondey tone and simple lines on this dining table. Click here.

A vintage, black fan couldn’t hurt your living room this summer. Click here.

It’s hard to deny your home a classic, baby blue baby like this. Click here.

This one’s quite pretty, too. Click here.

The time to enter one little giveaway has come and gone. With a little help from our old friend Random.org, our winning number has been selected.

The winner of the cute Noelle Olpin tote from the Beehive Bazaar is Melissa P., who is “Super-excited for the bazaar.”

We thank Noelle for the prize surprise, and to all of you for playing. Melissa, send an e-mail to ali@yourheartout.com with “doorprize” in the subject line and we’ll tell you how to collect your winnings.

And don’t forget the Beehive Bazaar today and tomorrow. You don’t want to be mis-beehavin’!

Here’s a stylish store that always has something for everyone, but for Mom in particular. Whether it’s a cute doormat or Voluspa candle, a new set of polka-dot dishes or a topiary fit for her garden window, Artichokes foots the Mom-shopping bill.

Though gift shopping here is already a no-brainer, we think you’ll be especially tickled with these already-prepped, uber-stylish gift crates. Mom will be tickled, too.

Here are three of Artichokes’ favorite gift bundles, ready and waiting for your Mommy Dearest.

1. Angelina Soho Crate: “A crate of stylish sweets and treats for the sophisticated woman, including a playful gathering of sugar confections, chocolate, and brownies to pair with a salad topped with pomegranate champagne vinegar. Plus, served “a la mode,” a couture candle and fresh grass.” $75 small; $115 large

2. Lucy Buttons: “Tiny little buttons of Ranunculus clustered together for a mounded shape of fresh color! This one gives a beautiful and lovely touch, with meaning.” $85

3. Organic Citrus Spa Crate: “Let her gather her senses with a citrus bath soak or organic citrus and vanilla bean. Scrub away the toxins, moisturize and exfoliate for a peaceful retreat. This pampers her completely!” $65 small; $115 large

Artichokes & Co.
1790 S. 1100 East, Salt Lake City
(801) 474-2784
www.artichokesandcompany.com

Bee Seen: For mingling, last-minute Mother’s Day shopping or good old-fashioned people-watching head to the Beehive Bazaar and After Party; the final weekend of the popular Oh Sweet Sadie showdown; or the classy Art Market, all taking place this weekend. If you’re feeling extra zealous, we dare you to attend all four. Think of the bragging rights!

Cultcha: You’ve got some options for art-viewing, too. Head to the UMFA to view the latest exhibit, Utah’s Premier Artists, or head to Flynn Artipelago (3474 S. 2300 East, Millcreek) where 20 artists will open their doors to the public this Friday and Saturday.

Watch Out: See lovable seniors cover The Clash in the promising “Young At Heart” rockumentary opening this weekend at the Broadway. Or pedal your way to the Pedal Pusher Film Festival at the Depot. Last but not least, see how BYU grad Stephenie Meyer’s vampire love story is being interpreted in the official Twilight Trailer. Steamy or no?

And if you’re up for a good jog-with-meaning, don’t forget the Race for the Cure this Saturday.

We like bazaars. And we like, we like to party (kinda like the Vengaboys). Lucky for us, this weekend you can get a two-for with Provo’s Beehive Bazaar. Yahoo!

Over 50 trend-setting crafties meet up to peddle their goods this Friday and Saturday at the Women’s Council Cultural Center in Provo. There will be original artwork, unique jewelry, twee shoes for kiddos, skirts for lil’ gals, whimsical purses and aprons—even cupcakes, all for your little mitts.

And, after that fashionable perusing, hit up the After Party: same location, but with fashion shows, fresh DJ mixes and live music. The cover is just $5 at the door.

{Totally Bazaaro}

Beehive Bazaar
May 9, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
May 10, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Women’s Council Cultural Center
310 W. 500 North, Provo

After Party
May 10, 9 p.m.
Women’s Council Cultural Center
310 W. 500 North, Provo

www.beehivebazaar.blogspot.com

{Doorprize!} Just to be nice, our Bazaar friends want to award one of you with the cutest handbag you’ve ever seen ($40), designed and created by Noelle Olpin. One catch: If you win, you have to pick up your goodie bag at the show. Want this little thang slung over your shoulder? Leave just one comment on this post by 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 8. We’ll announce the lucky winner tomorrow night.

Manhattan has one. So do Chicago and San Diego. But did you know that Utah County recently got its own Little Italy? Well, it did. And it comes complete with sky-painted ceilings and views of the moon, albeit through skylights.

Gloria’s Little Italy is the unassuming trattoria that’s become the talk of the town as of late—and not just in Provo. So, naturally, we had to give you the scoop. Out of a house-like structure on 300 South, Italian Gloria and her hubby serve everything from pastas with homemade sauces to authentic “deli-style” sandwiches. Plus Gloria’s harbors its own little bakery with authentic Italian pastries and cakes, as well as a gelateria and market for fresh meats and cheeses.

Gloria brings you much closer to true Italian cuisine without buying a ticket to Portofino. You can enjoy an appetizer of fresh prosciutto and cantelope. Small side salads are doused in delicious, tangy dressing. For meals (family-style optional), try the quattro formaggio with fettucine, or the gnocchi with half pesto and half arrabiata sauce (definitely our fave). A daily special like the eggplant parmesan will not disappoint. Or, reach for a real panini with prosciutto, basil and tomato.

Like the Deseret Morning News, the only thing we’d steer clear of is the Utah version of tiramisu. It just ain’t the same. So, for finishing it all off, try a scoop of gelato or a fruit tart. It’s the perfect way to say arrivederci to Gloria and crew, at least until next time.

{Little Italy, Big Flavor}

Gloria’s Little Italy
279 E. 300 South
Provo, Utah
(801) 805-4913
www.gloriaslittleitaly.com

*Photography by Jonathan Canlas

We can’t count all the ways we love Frosty Darling. This truly unique boutique on 300 South has an impressive variety of goodies on-hand (and we’re not just talking about the old timey candies). Owner Gentry Blackburn’s visual merchandising rivals that of retail stores with vast budgets for those types of things, and she has a knack for bringing together products that are fresh, hip, original, and undeniably cute.

Here are just three of her Mom’s Day picks, all available at her store, Frosty Darling, which we have a huge crush on in case you couldn’t tell. There’s no other place quite like it.

1. Goodness Bars from the Bubble Roome: “The best-smelling soap with the cutest packaging, and just six dollars. The best thing to come out of Brooklyn since Tony Danza!” $6

2. Necklace Charms By Erin Ruy: “These lovely charms, chains and bobbles are great for mixing and matching so you get to give them your own creative spin. Plus, they’re sentimental and meaningful. Perfect for Mom.” Charms, $20-$24; pearl chain, $25

3. Handmade Photo Albums by Vinylicious: “These handmade vinyl photobooks are made by local Kanani Hayes and are so cute for holding family memorabilia. Hayes also makes colorful notebooks, bibs, cosmetic bags and wallets available at Frosty Darling.” $22

Frosty Darling
177 E. 300 South
Salt Lake City, Utah
(801) 532-4790
www.frostydarling.com

Three cheers for free goodies! The gals behind Oh Sweet Sadie want to hand out a fun boutique package to one of y’alls, in honor of the sweet show this Friday and Saturday in Draper.

Here’s the lowdown on what’s included in the loot: a $25 sample pack of perfect-for-list-makers from Jot It Down; an $18 Twilight T-shirt (an Oh Sweet Sadie exclusive); a $10 rubber-band rifle from Big Boy Toys; two children’s art smocks ($20 value); and a $28 Oh Sweet Sadie tutu, plus some hair clips and bows.

Wanna win alla this fab stuff? Leave just one comment on this post by Thursday, May 8 at 10 p.m. We’ll announce the winner on Friday morning.

And don’t forget to drop by the Oh Sweet Sadie show, taking place this Saturday. Details and info here.

Sandee Oliver of Holladay’s Two Dancing Cats hand-picks presents for Mom all the time. It’s what she does best. Her gift boutique on 3900 South is packed to the brim with mom-appropriate tokens—whether your giftee is a first-time mom or a grandmother a few times over.

Sandee selected just a few of her in-store favorites to be featured on this page. Here are her picks for Mother Dear this Mother’s Day, all available at Two Dancing Cats.

1. Gloveables: “These pretties give cleaning a whole new meaning. The decorative and functional oilcloth trim make these great for cleaning, washing the car, or doing dishes … and making household chores a lot more fun.”

2. Poo-Pourri: “Poo-Pourri is designed to be sprayed directly into the toilet bowl, pre-potty. Its all-natural essential oils create a barrier to embarrassing bathroom odors. It’s a great gift because it’s funny yet practical!”

3. Colorful Leather Bags: “These playful bags are always a hit. They’re great for glasses or sunglasses, spare change, makeup, and everything else Mom carries with her. They sell out as fast as we order them!”

{Hurry In!}

Two Dancing Cats
1586 E. 3900 South
Salt Lake City, Utah
(801) 272-4673

Spotted: Mexican Coca-Colas, all lined up in classic glass bottles

Good For: Putting a little more party in Cinco de Mayo

Where: Costco (5201 S. Intermountain Dr., Murray; other locations here) and Smith’s (3470 Bengal Blvd., Cottonwood Heights; other locations here)

How Much: About $17 per 24-case at Costco; priced individually at Smith’s for unknown amount.

Oh, where to begin. Probably with the mole selection. Or the authenticity and originality of the menu. Or the quality of the entrees. Or how any time you’re hosting, this is the ultimate Salt Lake eatery to take an out-of-towner to: local flair plus outta-this-country (or world) cuisine.

We all know that with any good Mexican restaurant, it really begins with chips and salsa. At Red Iguana, you get lightly-salted chips and perfectly-blended salsa, served in a bright bowl on a cheeky tablecloth. But unlike some less-savvy counterparts, the goodness doesn’t stop there. We figure it’s high time we spill the beans on Red Iguana. It’s Cinco de Mayo, afterall.

At this truly one-of-a-kind restaurant you can try any of the famous moles (Mole Negro, the “King of the Moles,” is made with dried chiles, Mexican chocolate, walnuts and bananas; the Red Pipian consists of a pumpkin sauce made with peanuts and pepitas.) A signature dish like Polla a La Moreliana is cooked with white wine, fresh tomatoes and zucchini, or you can keep it semi-simple with Burritos Ahogados (chile verde burritos smothered in chile colorado sauce and melted cheese). Here, the sky’s the limit. Check out the menu here.

It’s fair to say that the no-frills establishment on North Temple is one of Salt Lake’s fairest gems. There’s nothing anywhere else quite like it, but it won’t empty your wallet. We recommend an early or late lunch, or an early dinner to avoid hour-long waits on summer nights. Or, you can always opt for takeout. But “Killer Mexican Food” like this is worth waiting for.

{The Whole Enchilada}

The Red Iguana
736 W. North Temple
Salt Lake City, Utah
(801) 322-4834
Open Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
www.rediguana.com

What’s your favorite dish?

It was a rough week for my THF fitness plan. And not just because I pedaled away a few hours on the escalator machine at the gym. (And therefore caught up with many so-bad-they’re-good reality shows on cable television. Oh no they didn’t!).

I won’t bore you with the details (nor the scandalous lives of reality TV stars), I’ll just let you know that it was tough seven days. I miraculously completed all my workouts, but I fell off the horse a little when it came to diet. I was sorta forced to give into convenience. Temporarily.

The good news? I was better at making good dietary decisions on the fly. (Choosing the salad, not the burger. Wanting the salad, not the burger.) My lifestyle is evolving. Also, I didn’t lose any muscle or gain any fat.

The bad news? I didn’t see any improvements, either. I’m a goal-oriented person. I can’t help but wonder what might have happened if I had done just what my consultant Mike had recommended.

I guess it’s just proof positive that it’s my THF program that’s helping me see changes. Without THF, I can maintain. But with, I see results.

At the end of week seven, I have:

• Lost .6 pounds
• Lost 3.9% body fat
• Decreased my fat mass by 3.98 pounds
• Increased my lean mass by 3.98 pounds

Follow the rest of my fitness journey with Total Health and Fitness right here.

Cameo Felt Clip Bow / $12 / By Lou and Lee

Pearl Grape Bunch Necklace / $40 / From Stolen Pony

Wedding RSVP Cards / $45 / By Juniper Design

Listen In: Everyone’s favorite Oscar-duo-that-could play tomorrow night at The Depot. Catch up with The Swell Season (aka Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova from “Once”) by getting your tickets here, while they last.

Get Out: There are many a fashionable event going down this weekend, for your shopping pleasure. Head to Herriman for the Oh Sweet Sadie boutique, then swing by Holladay for the Art Inside show, and lastly but not leastly, make your way to Orem to say hi to Kaleidoscope at the Utah Valley Women’s Expo.

Shop It Up: Hard to imagine needing one of these little numbers right now (snow on the first of May?!) but Katie from Huntington Beach just started spinning out ’50s-inspired swimwear with her new collection called K Line. Check out the selection here.

And a hearty congratulations to Mariposa Avenue, a local artist highlighted as the featured seller on Etsy earlier this week. Way to go, lady!

Attention, shoppers. Attention shoppers from the Utah Valley area, in particular. Our lovely friends at Kaleidoscope Boutique invite you (and you and you) to attend the Utah Valley Women’s Expo this Friday and Saturday at the McKay Events Center in Orem.

Why, you ask? (Other than the slew of fashion shows, beauty demonstrations, interior design ideas and exercise tips?) Because Kaleidoscope is gonna be handing out three designer handbags by Roxbury and Treesje to three lucky winners and offering 20 percent off all gift cards if and when purchased from their booth, which will also feature local artwork like photography by Justin Hackworth.

That’s why, silly. Mother’s Day is just around the corner, you know. And because they’re extra nice, Kaleidoscope has free tickets to the show at their store (4801 N. University Ave., Provo).

{Go See}

Kaleidoscope Boutique at Utah Valley Women’s Expo
May 2 and 3, McKay Events Center, Orem; 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Directions
www.uvexpo.com

Spotted: Polka-dot Cath Kidston paper plates in spring green, pink and blue

Good For: A cheery salad at the shower or a whimsical slice of birthday cake, of course. Polka dots don’t need explaining, do they?

Where: On Occasion (6910 S. Highland Drive #4, Cottonwood Heights)

How Much: Approximately $4 - $12, depending on size

What used to be the Boutique on Brentwood is now a fab affair called Art Inside. Has a nice ring, don’t you think? It also has a nice variety of goodies from local crafties like kids aprons, handbags, jewelry, photography, felted soaps—even hand-dyed yarns this year (2008 marks its fourth appearance). The affair goes down this weekend—Saturday only—from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Time to get your gift-shopping on. Or just socialize and wander the garden, which sounds pretty good right about now.

{Art Inside and Out}

Art Inside (the event formerly known as “Boutique on Brentwood”)
Saturday, May 3, 2521 Brentwood Drive, Holladay
www.artinsideboutique.blogspot.com

It’s here! Any scoop of Baskin-Robbins 31 flavors will go for 31 cents tomorrow night, April 30. 31-cent Scoop Night honors the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and the ice cream maker will be donating $100,000 to it.

31-cent Scoop Night goes down on Wednesday from 5-10 p.m. Get more info here, and find a 31-flavors in your neck of the woods right here.

We’re finally liking the looks of the five-day forecast. Wethinks it’s fair to say that jacket weather has officially arrived—throw a cropped mini-coat over your favorite tee, or let the hem of your trench meet the hem of your knee-length sundress.

Here’s a handful of our current faves. Looks like poppy is the color for spring, but we like that subtle metallic tone too.

Clockwise: Textured Canvas Bomber from Tulle; Jaunty Jacket from Anthropologie; Mossimo Bib A-Line Coat from Target; Double Breasted Blazer from Topshop; Lux Cropped Trench from Urban Outfitters; Lillian Trench from Delia’s, Short Sleeve Trench Jacket from Banana Republic; Metallic Patch Pocket Jacket from Gap; Textured Cotton Coat from Boden; Solid Tulip Jacket from J.Crew

It’s that time again, and at this go-round, it’s two-weekends long for your shopping pleasure. So start your engines and prepare to rub shoulders with your favorite local crafties at the spring Oh Sweet Sadie Show. Taking place this Friday and Saturday in Herriman, and next Friday and Saturday in Draper, you’ll see jewelry, clothing, artwork, hairclips, toys … the works (over 80 local vendors). As an added bonus, there will be a play room for your youngsters. Suh-weet!

{Sweet Spot}

Oh Sweet Sadie Art & Gift Show
May 2 and 3, 6042 W. Desert Star Lane, Herriman
May 9 and 10, 14727 S. Woods Landing Court, Draper
Directions
www.ohsweetsadie.com