Stamps + Stationary

While in Vancouver a few weeks back I spent more than allowance at The Regional Assembly of Text. Its not to be missed if you are ever strolling down Main Street (don't hate Laura...we know who the real OGs are).

I bought a cassette tape stamp and I am using it to dress up my 'gift tags'... the kit even comes with a red pencil all for $22.

Gotta love a quick craft project.

Seattle, Chicago, Vancouver, New Orleans, Malmo

Fast Company released its 2009 cities of the year list.

Cities were selected based on their environmental and community innitiatives, their ability to keep their city safe while setting it up for long term growth and success.

I am very excited for Seattle, this year's winner. I find it to be a small city in a big town.

Nestled in the rainforests of the West Coast Seattle is home to creative innovative industries (Starbucks, Amazon, Boeing, Microsoft). I have been very lucky to get to know this city very well over the past 7 years.

I am so proud to say that I have visited 4 on the list and hopefully 5 by year's end....as per the title of this column.

And I would be remissed not to give a big congratulations to my hometown Vancouver and my soulmate city Chicago.

Click here to read FastCompany's article.

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