Monkey Around Seattle: Hobbyists

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Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Good Article in New York Times

The New York Times has a great article on turning your hobby into your full time job. I especially liked this quote although I would change the Etsy to Schmancy. Read it here

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Labels: Hobbyists, jobs, New York Times

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Monkey Around Seattle is a blog giving vistors and locals alike recommendations about things we like in our great city from hip galleries and stores to amazing bakeries and bars.

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Andrea Porter of Bluebottle

Husband + wife duo Andrea and Matthew Porter own Bluebottle Art Gallery and Store in Seattle. Bluebottle is headquarters for Matthew's infamous Monkey World paintings and products. In addition to Matthew's artwork we showcase local and national talent in the art, craft and design DIY movement!

415 E. Pine St. Seattle, WA, 98122
http://www.bluebottleart.com/
http://www.matthewporterart.com/

Kristen Rask of Schmancy

Kristen Rask is the owner of Schmancy, a small shop in downtown Seattle a hop and skip away from Pike's Place Market. Schmancy specializes in vinyl and plush toys as well as art. Located right next door to The Moore Theater box office, Schmancy is just as colorful as the street it inhabits.

1932 2nd Ave. Seattle, WA, 98101
http://www.schmancytoys.com/

Jessie Oleson of Cake Spy

Jessie Oleson is the creator of CakeSpy.com, a dessert detective agency dedicated to seeking sweetness in everyday life. What does this mean, exactly? Basically that she writes about, thinks about, and draws illustrations of desserts all day--and gets paid for it. Booyea! She lives in the Central District with her husband Danny, their pug Porkchop, and two guinea pigs, Falafel and Hot Pocket.

Various locations including:
Bluebottle: 415 E Pine St.
http://www.cakespyshop.com/

Sally Brock is the Boss and TV star of Fancy. Fancy features over 30 local artists and designers, and specializes in custom wedding rings, handmade with recycled precious metals and repurposed or fair trade gemstones. Located just south of Schmancy & Nancy downtown.

1914 2nd Ave. Seattle, Wa, 98101
http://www.fancyjewels.com/

Contributors Blogs

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Bluebottles Art Craft and Design Blog

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16 years ago
CakeSpy

Art Venues We Like!

Ambach and Rice
Bluebottle Art Gallery
Fancy
Flat Color
Garde Rail
Grey Gallery and Lounge
Halogen
Roq La Rue
Schmancy
Some Space Gallery
Twilight Art
Upper Playground
Vain
Vermillion

Bakeries We Like!

Bakery Nouveau
Cinnamon Works
Cupcake Royale
Dahlia Bakery
Grand Central Baking
Look Cupcake
Macrina Bakery
North Hill Bakery
Sugar Rush Baking Company
The Yellow Leaf cupcake co.
Trophy Cupcakes

Coffee Places We Like!

Bauhaus
Victrola Coffee

Restaurants We Like!

611 Supreme
B & O Espresso
Crow
Elysian Brewing
Lunch Box Laboratory
Roti
Sitka and Spruce
The Baguette Box
The Honey Hole
Two Bells

Retail Stores We Like!

Bailey Coy Books
Everyday Music
Kobo
Retrofit Homes
Sonic Boom Records
Wall of Sound

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