Seattle

A peek into my Finding your Creative Voice E-Course by Esther Loopstra

I'm so excited that my new Finding Your Creative Voice E-Course is online and helping people to discover their Inner Artist!

I really believe in the power of this course so I wanted to share a little sneak peak into the lessons and what you will get when you sign up. 

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Geraldine's Counter - for dinner! by Esther Loopstra

I live in Columbia City, a little community in south Seattle. It's a quaint little area with a main drag, little shops and a few great eateries. Geraldine's Counter is a staple here. Every weekend (and some week days too!) there is a pretty hefty line of people waiting for brunch at this trendy diner. I've gone there for brunch more times than I can count, and it is well worth the wait. It's always fresh and distinctive. 

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Brunch at Belle + Whete by Esther Loopstra

After getting the February issue of Seattle Met featuring a serious list of where to go for lunch in Seattle, my friend and I decided on Belle + Whete in Belletown. I was dead set on getting their Crab Benedict but the waiter suggested the quiche, and the way he described it really got me curious. I'm so glad I tried the Wild Mushroom and Smoked Cheddar Quiche because it was probably the best I've ever had. 

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Brunch Illustrations by Esther Loopstra

Any time I can, I like to try a new brunch place in Seattle. I recently went to brunch with some friends and my suggestion was Ba Bar in Capitol Hill, Seattle. I didn't know much about the restaurant but whenever I drive past the restaurant it's packed, so I thought it must be good. Turns out they serve Vietnamese street food and noodles... and delicious pastries. We ordered brunch which was terrific, flavorful and unique but the highlight was this pastry that we THOUGHT was a donut. All of us were going crazy over this thing so we had to order another one. It was flaky and chewy with just the right texture. It wasn't until I got home and did some research for this illustration that it is actually a "cronut". This term has been trademarked so I think they call them "Double Happiness" according to this article by The Seattle Times. I've been meaning to try this treat (a combination of a doughnut and a croissant) since I started hearing about them awhile back so I know I'm a little late in the game. But stumbling upon it at this terrific local restaurant was a moment that my mouth will not soon forget. 

 

Seattle Seahawks Print and Free Facebook image by Esther Loopstra

Seattle is going crazy about the Seahawks going to the Super Bowl again, you can feel the excitement in the air all over the city and online! For all of you who want to show your 12th man spirit you can download my FREE facebook image here. Just click on the image and download to your computer! I am also selling a print on my etsy shop HERE.

click on this image to download for free and please share!

Here is what it looks like on my page!