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Creative Inspiration: Forget the Fish – Sketch the Signs at Pike Place Market in Seattle
There is a reason Pike Place Market is one of the top destinations when visiting Seattle. From discovering the food delicacies and handmade goods to listening to buskers and people watching, a local market is the best place to capture the feel of a locale. Pike Place Market has all that Seattle and the Pacific Northwest is known for – fresh fish (flying overhead!), ripe Rainier cherries, blooming flowers, and even Rachel the Pig. You can spend the better part of a morning just soaking it all in. But one aspect of the market that is frequently overlooked is all the incredible signage. Capture the Signs of Pike Place Market…
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Type+Place: Pike Place Market
I have yet to be at the Seattle Public Market when there wasn’t hoards of crowds. Last weekend, it wasn’t any different– in fact, I must say it was actually worse. My guess is it had to be because of the weather. Unlike most grey, drizzly days in the Northwest, the sun was out and couldn’t have been shining any brighter. Spring was in the air and everyone was enjoying it! Despite the crowds, there’s nothing like a visit to Pike Place Market when in Seattle. The fresh fish, flowers, veggies and more are a sight to see, but if you look beyond the vendors there is also fabulous typography.…
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Free Wallpaper: Tulips at Seattle Public Market – April 2013
Spring is in full bloom up in Seattle, the trees are bursting with greenery, and the flowers are out. I’ve just returned from a quick Spring Break trip up in the Northwest and had to share a photo of spring time tulips I took in the Seattle Public Market. It was an amazing, sunny day and everyone was out and about enjoying the weather. The flower stands were overflowing with tulips, and the market was packed full of shoppers. Here’s a free April 2013 wallpaper of these colorful tulips for your desktop computer or iPad. To set as your desktop image, just click on the link appropriate for your size…
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