Friday, June 26, 2009

Only in Seattle

Here is a short list of some hidden treasures found only in Seattle.

Unique toys
http://www.schmancytoys.com/index.php

The original Seattle fish and chips
http://www.ivars.net/

Uwajimaya Japanese market and bookstore
http://www.uwajimaya.com/index.html

Breakfast floss and a bacon watch (New location by Greenlake)
http://www.mcphee.com/

Picture postcard
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kerry_Park_(Seattle)

Look for the pink door
http://www.thepinkdoor.net/index.html

Skip Barnes & Noble
http://www.elliottbaybook.com/index.jsp

KAPOW! BLAM! ZOWIE!

http://www.goldenagecollectables.com/

With the exception of Archee McPhee, all are within walking distance or a short bus ride away from the conference hotel.

Enjoy!

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Most Creative City of 2009

Who knew? Seattle is the most creative city of 2009. How exciting that we get to visit in October! Great slideshow of some places to see or visit while in the great Northwest, as recommended by designers and thinkers of the area.

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Guest on Your Brand Radio

I thought you might be interested in knowing that tomorrow Rex Whisman, one of the conference presenters, will be interviewed on Your Brand Radio, a weekly Internet radio show. The hosts and Rex will talk about several topics related to brand. Joining him a bit later in the show will be one of his clients, John Dolan, Vice President for Enrollment at La Salle University. They will be discussing the brand initiative that they are working on at La Salle University. If your schedule allows, I hope you will listen. The show takes place live Thursday, June 11 at 4-5 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time in the United States. You can go to http://www.blogtalkradio.com/YourBrandRadio and click on the arrow at the top of the center column of the page to play. If you are unable to listen in tomorrow, the show will be archived and appear on the same page.

Friday, June 5, 2009

Forecast is for showers and lots of coffee.

Greetings from one of the local boys and a first time blogger.

I'm Simon, the Art Director for Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington. Tacoma is a small city 30 miles south of Seattle. Yes, the very same Seattle where I live and commute from each day.

Todays topic...

Weather and lattes
Okay, so Seattle is famous for rain. During the conference you can expect temperatures in the 60's with off and on showers. Don't worry, it rarely rains hard. We get what you'd call "annoying" rain - the kind that's like a sprinkler that hits you from the neighbor's yard. Dress in layers for the weather. Heavy rain gear won't be necessary, but a light waterproof outer shell with a warm inner layer will be more comfortable.

On the upside... rain gives us locals all the more reason to partake in the numerous coffee venues we have around town. The original Starbucks store is located in Pike Place Market, a few blocks from the conference hotel. Back in the 90's, you could catch the original spoonman playing outside.

Welcome to the original home of grunge!