Posh Blog
Follow Kim Putnam on her journey to reinvent herself and create Palisade Posh.
Repotting Orchids
I love Orchids and have been mostly successful at growing them over the last few years.
Stenciling Ceramics with Colored Slip
I’ve started working on a series in my wheel throwing class that involves stenciling Polk-a-dots on vessels.
Mom’s Alabama Chili Recipe
As the days start to cool, the leaves start to turn Mom’s Alabama Chili recipe seems like the perfect Sunday afternoon meal. I even put football on the tele while I was making it and we don’t watch football!
Fall Décor in a Small Space
We were hoping that by now we’d be celebrating the changing of seasons from summer to fall in Palisade. Alas, that has not yet come to fruition, and we are still bunking with our daughters in a tiny two-bedroom apartment in Littleton, Colorado.
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!