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Here we go week 10!

Michael has been filling his days with as much coffee as he can.  His primary job during the week has been providing more opportunities for him to improve his skill and implement some new ideas.  And on some of his weekends, he hosts coffee tastings at the Main Market Co-op in downtown Spokane.  If you every see him in there, stop by for some Evans Brothers coffee roasted in Sandpoint, ID!

My photos this week incorporate one of the best gifts I've ever received.  This quilt was made for my Grandpa Cumbie when he was a baby... him and my grandma had it backed later in life so it was really never used throughout the years.  They gave it to me as my bridal shower gift... I think that it may be the most beautiful thing I own.   

-K&M

Viator - Iconic

Viator Coffee Roasters & Coffeehouse is a dream of mine that is just starting taking shape.  Just this past week I finished creating a new logo made up entirely of coffee related icons.  Once each individual icon was complete, I began the work of crafting the "V."  After making many changes to the icons as well as the logo itself, I am happy to present a finished product!

Here are 12 of the 15 icons included within the "V."

The Finished Logo

-M&K

Film

And the film was developed - We love the results and wanted to share them with you all.

Visit Liza's Website for more beautiful photography.

Coeur Coffeehouse

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 -M&K

Coffee Day

September 29th is International Coffee Day and it got me (Michael) thinking of how I first became interested in coffee!  I have enjoyed coffee since I was young and thanks to my dad and his famous mochas, I've gotten into brewing myself.  Since living in the Northwest my interest in coffee has grown exponentially and  I owe it all to early roots.

Those who know me know that I get Caribou Coffee whenever I can and while I love their Campfire Mochas and Carmel Coolers, I've grown to enjoy more serious coffee as well.  For this post, though, I'm sticking to my roots and giving a glimpse into the coffee that got me started.

The first time I ever enjoyed coffee was a 

White Chocolate Mocha from Caribou Coffee in 2005

Caribou Coffee in Chicago, IL 

Dad's "famous" Mocha 

"Best Ever" 

I keep my cold-brew in a Caribou Coffee growler to this day!

So, if you ever find yourself in the Twin Cities or an airport equipped with Caribou, grap a cup and find something to "stay awake" for.  As for me, I'm here in the Northwest attempting to refine my palette, roast, and brew as much coffee as I can get my hands on.

-M&K