Crafty hat

I was lusting after this Pike Place artist’s toboggans that had an adorable crocheted flower on the front. They were something like $20. I happened to mention this to one of my friends, and she said, “Oh, I can crochet you a flower!” I told her I trusted her color choices, so she crocheted me the cutest flower in mint green and cream. It matched perfectly with a tan-taupe-ish toboggan I bought at H&M for something like $6. I secured it on (nothing fancy, just some extra tight tying) and now it’s my favorite toboggan to wear on chilly Seattle days. I love it! Maybe I’ll be inspired to learn how to crochet…

Rings from yakarina

I really wanted a spoon ring, so I started searching around etsy for one I liked. I quickly found yakarina’s jewelry. Her spoon ring was just what I wanted and reasonably priced.

I looked at her other jewelry, and couldn’t help but buy this leaf ring as well. I want even more of her stuff too!

And a pleasant surprise, the rings came in these great boxes:

I think I’m going to hang them somewhere. For now I’ve got them above my mirror.

And as a side note — I am totally in love with the new camera I got for Christmas. The macro is amazing! And it takes wonderful pictures without flash. And videos in HD!

I totally love/stole

my Avatar 3D glasses. I am keeping them as some sort of keepsake. I feel like Avatar is epic, star wars style. One day maybe I can be like, “hey kids check out my ORIGINAL Avatar 3D glasses!” and they’ll be like, “aw mom, you had to wear THESE crazy things to see a movie in 3D?! Old school.”

Oh and I loved the movie too.

Some favorite Seattle places

I’ve been completely neglecting blog writing. So far my Seattle experience has been one great adventure. I am making wonderful friends, having old friends visit, and learning a lot about myself (and in school, of course!).

I am quickly finding my way in Seattle, and getting a feel for some of my favorite places, so I decided I would compile them into a series of entries. Seattle is packed with locally owned businesses and there is always a new place to try, which I love. We’ll start with the obvious choice for Seattle, coffee shops!

There are so many great coffee shops in Seattle, all with so much character. I’ve been to tons and love them all, but here are a couple of my favorites.

Cafe Van Gogh
This is about a 5 minute walk from my house. Their latte foam is to die for. And they have delicious food too! I love to study here since it is cozy and there are recreations of Van Gogh paintings all over the walls.

Cloud City Coffee
This is Sara’s favorite coffee shop in Seattle, so she brought me here twice! I had their Chai both times, and both times it was great. Their bacon, spinach, and feta quiche is incredible.

Top Pot
Ohhh Top Pot! Top Pot is a short bike ride from my house, and offers delectable doughnuts and coffee. I really like to study here since the seating area walls are full floor to ceiling with books. The old-fashioned cinnamon sugar doughnut dipped in a good cup of black coffee sure does get my studying done.

Mr. Spot’s Chai House
I found this place on one of my Ballard adventures. I love Ballard! I found Mr. Spot’s when I went to get stuff for my Halloween costume, and had some homework to do. I happened upon Mr. Spot’s and had the best chai tea I’ve ever had. Spicy and delicious! I want to go back on a night where they’ve got some live music!

Stay tuned for places, stores, bars…and who knows what else!