Posh Blog
Follow Kim Putnam on her journey to reinvent herself and create Palisade Posh.
Foraging on the Priddy Farm
Oh the joy of wandering the land and thinking creatively about what is available!
Leading-Edge Business Planning Course
With a business plan in hand I am one step closer to making Palisade Posh a reality! Once we get our house here in Denver sold, we can start actively looking for property in Palisade… then the adventure really begins!
Guest Blogger: Laurie Priddy, Her Story, and the Amazing Feta Cheese Spread Recipe
One of our favorite picnic foods is a whipped feta spread. When served with rosemary sourdough crackers and roasted tomatoes and garlic, it is simply delicious!
Apartment Studio
I am pleased to share that after an almost four-month hiatus from working in the studio, I was finally able to start painting again!
Balcony Harvest
This week I started picking my cherry tomatoes, grown from seeds I planted last spring and currently residing in a hanging basket off the balcony.
McKinner’s Pizza Bar
McKinner’s Pizza Bar was the next establishment we explored in Historic Downtown Littleton. Tessa had spotted it when we were out walking the area as she was looking for a pizza joint to have her 22nd Birthday dinner.
The Chocolate Therapist
The Chocolate Therapist is truly a unique Chocolate, wine and coffee shop. Inside it is intimate and cozy with the combined aroma of sweet chocolate and fresh brewed coffee.
Kate’s Wine Bar
This past Friday was the first time since our move that Andy and I had a chance to get out and explore the area. Historic Downtown Littleton is within walking distance of the apartment.
Balcony Haven
I’m happy to report that for the most part the girls, Andy and I are settled into the apartment.
Moving Day
Moving day has come and gone and oh what a day! We started at 8:00 am and didn’t finish until 12 midnight!
Washington State Wine Country – Yakima Valley
This past weekend, Andy and I took a short break from packing and working on the house to do what I call some Research and Development in Yakima Valley wine country!
Leading Edge for Entrepreneurs – Class Two
I’m happy to report that I was able to attend class number two in person! It is a great group of people all of whom are looking to start their own business!
Leading Edge for Entrepreneurs – Class One
After many weeks of waiting and one postponement my Business class Leading Edge for Entrepreneurs finally began!
Logistics of Moving and Selling a House
The logistics of moving and selling a house are often overwhelming! Add Covid to the mix and your head could very well explode!
Ceramics Class Reprieve!
With the Studio Sale now behind me and packing in full swing, the wheel throwing class I’m taking at the Art Students League of Denver is my creative salvation right now!
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!