You’re a Seattleite, so chances are you’re a coffee drinker as well. Some of us find comfort in the mainstream warmth of a cornerside ‘Bucks or Tully’s, while others prefer that funky little cafe behind the neighborhood used clothing store. Regardless of where we choose to sip our drinks, we are all united in our love of coffee in Seattle — and it would appear a local champion has been crowned.

From her Seattle roots and early career as a dancer with the PNB, fashion designer Amanda Brotman has brought elegance and femininity to her collection of high-fashion handbags and jewelry at Amanda Pearl.

From the sparkle and magic of the Pacific Northwest Ballet stage to the luster and glamour of specialty handbags and jewelry, Amanda Brotman expresses a style that is feminine and exquisite, but unique to her.

Say goodbye to the social freeze for good.

For many newcomers to Seattle, there is a lot of fun to be had with freshly acquainted friends — at first. However, not long after their arrival, many people begin to notice a certain coldness among native Seattleites. Phones stop ringing, party invites cease and, before they know it, émigrés to our fair city have been frozen out of the social scene altogether.

Luckily, Scott Weaver has the solution for the area’s first-time residents: become a member of the Seattle Anti-Freeze group, and the city’s social barriers will melt away.