Posh Blog
Follow Kim Putnam on her journey to reinvent herself and create Palisade Posh.
Studio Sale
This past weekend I took a break from business planning and packing to hold my first Studio Sale. The sale was the result of my purging and packing up (temporarily) the art studio.
Creating the Business of Palisade Posh – Continued …
Not being one to EVER let grass grow under my feet, I’m continuing to study independently using the Business Model Generation book by Alexander Osterwalder & Yves Pigneur.
Living the Dream – The Business Side of Phase One
To manifest my success and make my Palisade Posh dream a reality, I thought it important to learn as much as I can about the business side of starting and owning my own business.
Downsizing the Studio (temporarily)
As packing and purging continues in our Phase One of Living the Dream, I am downsizing my studio space (temporarily). In addition, I’m also making it mobile!
Mother’s Day 2022
As busy as our lives seem to be these days, it is moments like these that remind me how important it is to slow down and enjoy the time I have with them. I am one lucky mom to have such wonderful daughters!
Living the Dream – Phase One
I thought blogging about this journey would be a good way to document it and show that even though transition can be challenging it is so worth it if the result is living a balanced and joyful life! So here we go….
Practice, Practice, Practice
I always tell my students when they get frustrated or discouraged that if it was easy everyone would do it! I had to remind myself that today as well. I also tell them to practice, practice, practice… and so I shall!
Installing an Art Exhibition
With the help of my husband and good friends Phil and Kat Potter I installed my 2022 art exhibition titled Perception.
Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry 2.0
My mom gave me a wok as an Easter basket when I was in college and this recipe followed… it’s a family favorite. Thirty years later, I still use the wok.
Grand Valley Wine Country
An overview of my favorite wineries following a trip to Palisade with my mom.
Philly Cheesesteak Pizza
We had Ribeye steak for Christmas dinner, and I had leftovers and thought a steak pizza was in order.
New England Clam Chowder with Sourdough Croutons
As we move toward spring in Colorado, our snow days start to increase (March and April are the snowiest months in our great state.) Soup is the perfect meal for a cold snowy day, couple that with it being Friday and Lent (no meat for us Catholics on Fridays).
Bucket List
I’ve always had wanderlust and a strong desire to see the world. This past weekend I traveled back to Indiana to attend a friend’s funeral. It got me thinking about my Bucket List and the places I want to see, to visit.
In Memory Of…
There is a certain type of friendship that no matter how many years pass when you connect with that friend be it in person, via text, email, or phone it is like no time has passed.
Winter Gardening Part II
As a follow up to my post on Winter gardening, Andy and I did the first of our spring planting today! We experimented with new planting trays and recycled trays.
Manifesting Success
I’m coming to realize that the concept of success can relate to any aspect of a person’s life and that we have the power to manifest that success.
Winter Garden Preparations
As we finish up January and move into February, I feel the call of the garden.
Building Stretcher Bars
As a painter, stretcher bars are an important component of the painting – they support the canvas.