Category Archives: Seattleites

Doug Clerget of Dollar Per Month. Photo by Charlie Ainslie.

Seattleite Spotlight: Doug Clerget of Dollar Per Month

Saving the world, one dollar at a time. Though he’s only 33, Doug Clerget has already notched some truly impressive achievements, including a certificate in financial management from Wharton, a successful career as a real estate broker/developer and his recent appearance as a contestant on ‘The Bachelorette’. But two things matter most of all (more…)

Eat+Drink Seattleites By Lena Park on June 26, 2012

What’s Hot: Hilliard’s Beer

From basement to Ballard — this cold one is canned craft microbrew goodness. Beer brewing sagas tend to go something like this: Beer-loving bosom buddies set out on a search to find respite from the nine-to-five drone of everyday life. Armed with half-decent grades in high school chemistry and a “bourgeoning” interest in beer, the aforementioned friends decide to embark upon a brewing journey (more…)

Seattleites Toys+Tech By John Ferensen on June 7, 2012

Technophilia: RockStar Motel

Where the power of social media and fans make a difference in the music industry. When Luca Sacchetti walked away from the music industry years ago, he left a lengthy trail of hope and devastation in his wake—three albums, constant touring, roller coaster of emotions. The experience wasn’t all for naught though, as he’s re-entered the business from a different angle; one that will change the way musicians and fans interact through social media. (more…)

Culture+Society Seattleites By Brad Nehring on June 5, 2012

Seattleite Spotlight: J.P. Canlis of Canlis Glass

The world-renowned glass artist discusses his fascinating medium — and surfing. Though he has dabbled in business management, art education and pro surfing, Jean-Pierre Canlis is considered one of the most prolific glass artists working today. An alumnus of the famed Pilchuck Glass School and a former protégé of legendary glass artist Dale Chihuly, the Hawaii native is best known (more…)

Design Seattleites By Lena Park on May 31, 2012

Design Junkie Profile: Urbanata

See the new local home design showroom with international reach in SODO. Don’t let Urbanata’s company age fool you. Though certainly young and fresh, one would be remiss to pinch her proverbial cheeks and call her “cute,” “naïve,” or “dainty.” Take our word for it: she has more va-va-voom behind those showroom doors than her infant age betrays. (more…)

Autumn Martin of Hot Cakes. Photo by Charlie Ainslie.

Eat+Drink Seattleites By Brad Nehring on May 8, 2012

Seattleite Spotlight: Autumn Martin of Hot Cakes

From mason jar cakes to boozy shakes. Hot Cakes Molten Chocolate Cakery has satisfied sweet-toothed Seattleites since chocolatier Autumn Martin founded the company in 2008. I recently joined Ms. Martin at Caffe Vita in Seward Park, where she shared some secrets of the chocolate trade. (more…)

Lucien Postlewaite and Kaori Nakamura rehearsing, by Kim Bamberg, BambergFineArt.com.

Culture+Society Seattleites By Corinne Whiting on May 2, 2012

Culture Dose: Whim W’Him Presents the Premiere of “Approaching Ecstasy”

A vocal dance creation features Lucien Postlewaite before he leaps out of Seattle. Exciting things are on the horizon for dance company Whim W’Him, which performs alongside live singers for the first time during its May 18-20 performance of “Approaching Ecstasy” at the Intiman Theatre. (more…)