A Peek Inside the Pleasure Palace

On the corner of 800 East and South Temple in Salt Lake City sits the funky 70's era mansion owned by my sister Robin Ballard and her husband, Pete Ashdown. Aptly named the "Pleasure Palace", Robin and Pete purchased the property several years ago to use as a weekend getaway destination.

The sprawling home, with it's ornate detailing, marble accents, elaborate murals and shag carpeting appears to be forever encapsulated in the 1970's.

What have we here? It's the lady of the house just sprucing up the place a bit in preparation for tomorrow's birthday celebration for her 9 year old son. Henry.

And speaking of shag carpeting... Robin makes a few minor adjustments to the setting on the Hoover upright. This job will require the "deep shag" mode.

In this very spot, Robin has primped for numerous special occassions. Imagine the glamour!

Housework is so exhausting! Is it time for my nap, yet?

That velvety bed is calling my name.

Even the telephone is brimming with a romantic allure.

Family photos adorn the magnificent mantle.

You can see why the family refers to this as the "Celestial Room".

Thanks for the tour, sister. Be it ever so humble, there's no place like home.

Love, Kelly

Let's Go Shopping... at Now & Again

There's a new consignment shop in town: Now & Again. Located in one of Salt Lake's trendiest shopping districts on 501 East and 300 South, Now & Again is truly an ecclectic experience.

Michael Sanders, the shop's owner recently relocated from NYC where he made his living in the nightclub business. Shortly after arriving in SLC he began scouting for possible shop locations. He opened a few weeks ago and says business has been brisk.

The assortment of home furnishings and decor at Now & Again offers something for every taste. And it's apparent that Michael has a natural flair for visual merchandising. "I like to move things around and keep it fresh."

Michael's goal for his new shop is to stock it with fun items that make people smile. So the next time you're strolling down Third South be sure to come on in to Now & Again so Michael can make you smile.

Now & Again

501 East 300 South

SLC 801.364-0664

Mon-Sat 10-7

closed Sunday

Love, Kelly

Fab Finds

As usual, I've been searching high and low, day and night, far and wide to find the best home furnishings and vintage goodies. It's all for you, folks. Hopefully you will see something you can't live without.

I'm so giving.








Sofa Table: $99

Vintage Artwork: $28

Vintage Tooled Leather Handbag: $35

Chandalier: $40

Doggie Decoupage: $18

Smiling Buddha: $25

Floral Loveseat: $120 Painted Coffee Table: $140

Shabby Chic Lamp: $24

Cupid Compote: $24

Corner Cupboard: $199

Lavender Chair: $34

Baby Basinet: $24

Various Vintage Luggage: $18-$28

Soup Terrine: $25

Child's Hutch: $50

Drop Leaf Table: $99

Vintage Cannister Set: $30

Beautiful Buffet: $199.

Love, Kelly