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

Good music is hard to find... part one

The more I visit Portland the more I'd feel as though I'd rather stay than leave.  This last visit, I met quite a few artists from the area who share their music as a gift to any listening ear.  These folks craft excellent music and I would like to pass that music on to you.  While this music is a gift, I would encourage you to consider supporting these artists and their ministry by donating or buying merch!  I hope you enjoy their music as much as I do.

Door of Hope Church and Deeper Well Recordings: A Gospel Collective  

The Deeper well collective primarily consists of artists who meet with Door of Hope Church in Portland, OR.  It is great to hear music from people who do not only create art; but worship together as well.

Click on the albums below to check out a couple free downloads from these artists.

Deeper Well Compilation

The Followers: Wounded Healer 

Left: The Deeper Well Compilation features songs from Josh Garrels, Josh  White, The Followers, and More!  


Right: Wounded Healer contains songs recorded by The Followers exclusively.

The Followers perform "Morningstar Rise" at Door of Hope Church in Portland, OR

.: I get the 70s/80s Calvary Chapel vibe from this right here! :.

Morningstar Rise from Door of Hope on Vimeo.

-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