Posh Blog
Follow Kim Putnam on her journey to reinvent herself and create Palisade Posh.
Building Compost Bins
Finally, after months of not creating anything, I was ready to build Compost Bins for the farm! This has been something I’ve been wanting to do for some time.
Weeds
Weeding on a farm is like nothing I’ve ever encountered before! When we purchased the property, the seller had let the weeds go on both the North and South sides of the property. By the time we moved in, they were so high on the North portion of the farm you could no longer see the Pole Barn!
Learning Landscape Design Part I
This past winter while I was ‘patiently’ waiting for our property to be subdivided, I decided I would teach myself landscape architecture with the goal of designing the farm and the landscape around the Guest House and Artist Retreat
Saturday Morning Breakfast
I recently enjoyed a lovely Saturday morning breakfast made by my husband. It was so tasty and beautifully presented, I thought I’d take a break from reporting on the farm and share this delightful recipe with you!
Demolition
Before I start creating the Boutique Farm, I need a clean canvas on which to work (to use a painting metaphor). This clean slate involves clearing a lot of weeds and demoing some very old and unsightly outbuildings!
A Temporary Greenhouse
Moving household objects over the mountain is one thing, trying to move plants is a completely different beasty! I was able to move my interior house plants on my own in my SUV. The exterior plants, especially the larger ones I needed help. My friend Laurie with her refrigerated truck came to my rescue!
Assessing the Damage and Making the Repairs
The last item off the truck was our antique Queen Anne style buffet table from 1910. It was one of the first antiques that Andy and I bought as a couple. As the movers were removing the blanket from it, I noticed that two of the legs were moving. The buffet has no moving parts, so I knew this was not a good sign.
Gathering and Unpacking
Previously, I’ve posted about the trials and tribulations of packing. Finally, after eight long months, I can blog about unpacking!
It Takes a Village
I am pleased to report we have closed on our dream property and have a home in Palisade! Palisade Posh is now located in Palisade, Colorado.
Throwing Candlesticks
I’m happy to report that after a year and a half of throwing on the wheel, I finally figured out how to throw a proper candlestick!
Making a Leaf Platter
My good friend Janet has made several leaf platters over the years in the ceramics classes we’ve taken together — but have never attempted one of my own, until now!
Resilience in the Face of Adversity
Today’s post is focusing on the concept of Resilience and how one (in this case me) can use it to handle adversity when it slaps you hard in the face!
Moving, Moving, Moving!
At this point in our relocation adventure, Andy and I have concurred we are never, EVER moving again. This will indeed be our forever home!
Purge Baby Purge!
I’ve never been a fan of having a ton of stuff. Don’t get me wrong, I like having nice things and I make a point of investing in quality items when I make a purchase. But… having chosen the career path that I did, I’ve learned to focus on quality over quantity.
Retire… Who Me?
Originally my plan was to retire from teaching when we moved to Palisade… but I ended up taking a job as an adjuct art professor at CMU!
The Path to Property Ownership: We have a Closing Date!
We put an offer on the property on D road contingent on the subdivision of the property. Our offer was accepted, and the subdivision process started, and what a slow process it was!
Pesto Ravioli with Sundried Tomatoes
So, until then, here is another wonderful new recipe I found in my Better Homes and Gardens magazine titled “Pizza and Pasta”. It is super easy to make, and it doesn’t require the oven which is awesome on these 100-degree days!
Spinach-Pancetta Stuffed Pasta Shells
I’m always looking for new recipes often from cooking magazines I pick up at the grocery store. This recipe comes from the summer 2023 Better Homes & Gardens magazine titled Pizza & Pasta, page 57.
Creating a Studio Space
Over the years I’ve had students from my Portrait Painting and Drawing class share that one of their challenges is lack of studio space. In a nutshell they say they have no designated space to work. With them in mind, I thought I’d devote this blog post to creating a simple studio space that is small and thus easy to designate in one’s home.
Ranch and Pancetta Pizza
One of my favorite dishes to make is pizza. Once we are settled in Palisade, on the list of things to create is a proper outdoor living space that will have a woodfired pizza oven.