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Grand Opening Party Roundup!

2010-05-09T18:50:00.000-07:00

Well, friends, I could tell you all about the grand opening party (over 200 attendees!), but really, Capitol Hill Seattle did such a good job that you should probably just visit their site.

Get the roundup here!

Grand Opening as CakeSpy Shop + Bluebottle Art!

2010-05-08T15:24:00.000-07:00

What can I say other than you're gonna feel really bad if you miss this awesomeness? It's been given shout-outs by the Stranger, Joey Veltkamp, and Capitol Hill Seattle--just to name a few! There will be many new Capitol Hill-themed paintings, and cupcakes from Trophy Cupcakes, too!

Please, do drop by from 5-8 p.m.!

Shop Location: 415 E Pine Street (near Summit), Capitol Hill, Seattle

More details can be found here!

Shop Updates!

2010-04-25T14:38:00.000-07:00

You know what? I bet you're wondering about what's going on with Bluebottle, which is merging to become CakeSpy Shop + Bluebottle Art Gallery, and which is having an awesome Grand Opening Event on May 8!

And so here's a bit of what I've been up to:

The Mural

After doing a mural for Cake Eater Bakery in Minneapolis, what can I say--I was in the mood to mural again. And so in the back of the store, right where I sit, I created a scene which I'm calling "The Battle of Baker's Hill" in which Cake and Pie are about to attack one another with various weapons of shankitude. It makes me smile every time I look at it, I won't lie.

And the pugs helped.

New Stationery

It excites me, possibly a little too much, that I have a credit card machine, new business cards, and a self-inking stamp which have the shop info.

New Stock

This is a gallery that has far more stock than simply my own artwork--and although it is now my working studio and the place from which I write for the site and create CakeSpy artwork (I still bake at home!). So it's exciting to be surrounded by great art and products like Ira Glass Finger Puppets, great new stationery, and cool artwork!

Already I've been able to meet a bunch of super cool customers, some of whom are readers of CakeSpy! So along with selling them cool cards, art, and gift items, I get to chat them up about their favorite bakeries, baked goods, and ideas for future CakeSpy features! Score!

I've also had some celebrities such as Jenny of Purple House Dirt, Tea of Tea & Cookies, Matthew Amster-Burton, Kairu and more stop by!

Awesome Neighbors

My shop is located in Capitol Hill, Seattle, which makes me a neighbor to such awesome businesses as Honey Hole Sandwiches, Traveler's, Oddfellow's, Babeland, Cupcake Royale, Molly Moon's...and so many more!

A Sweet Opening

And it's all coming together for a totally sweet Grand Opening Party on May 8 (that's a Saturday), from 5-8 pm! It's an open house, so feel free to come by, enjoy some delicious Trophy Cupcakes, hear music by Exohxo, see the mural for yourself, and check out my latest series of paintings, entitled "Scenes from Capitol Hill"--it's comprised of all sorts of locals-only scenes, drawn in cupcakes (preview of some works in progress above--yes, that is a cupcake reading Capitol Hill Seattle!).

Of course, if you can't make it to the opening, feel free to shop online at cakespyshop.com and the Bluebottle Art Shop too!

Hipster Love and Other Cards by Rubina Design

2010-04-23T12:07:00.000-07:00

What could be sweeter than Hipster Love? These sweet greeting cards, along with several other designs by the super-talented Rubina Design, are now available in the store!

Even sweeter than the designs though is the story behind the designer (from their site):

At Rubina, our designs are aimed at celebrating the everyday. We hope you find something that expresses your own story and that you can pass along joy to others through our products.

Purchasing Rubina products also provides opportunity for women in developing countries. With our success, we give back a portion of our time, talent, and profits to help women entrepreneurs around the world. To hear more about our social mission, click here.

The cards can be purchased in the store or online!

New in Store: Charmingwall Prints

2010-04-20T14:28:00.000-07:00

Gorgeous new prints from Charmingwall! They are available both online and at the shop, 415 E. Pine Street, Seattle!

New in Store: Mother's and Father's Day Cards by Bunny Lee!

2010-04-20T13:19:00.001-07:00

Now, if these aren't cute, nothing is! These cards by Bunny Lee are brand new in the store. They come singly packaged and are just $4 each! Come on in and pick some up for mom and dad!

Ryan Berkley's "Sophisticated Menagerie" - Artist Reception Tomorrow!

2010-04-07T11:22:00.000-07:00

Hello, Bluebottle Fans! My name is Jessie Oleson, and I am the new owner of Bluebottle Art Gallery (along with my dear husband, Danny Oleson). We are having so much fun so far at the gallery, making a few changes (including a sweet mural in the back!) and preparing for a grand re-opening on May 8 as we bring in more artwork from my company, CakeSpy Shop!

And there is a lot of other exciting stuff going on. Tomorrow is our first Artist Reception, from 5-8 p.m, as part of the Capitol Hill Artwalk. We will have a totally sweet collection of paintings by Ryan Berkley of Berkley Illustration. Here are some of the paintings on show:

...and here are the details about the show!

Mother nature never looked so dapper. Ryan Berkley continues his exploration of an ancestral anthropomorphic animal world with a new collection of animals wearing their Sunday finest.

Runs:
April 1 - 30, 2010
Free and open to the public.

Artist Reception:
April 8th, 5 - 8 pm

Ryan Berkley creates comic book inspired art and prints for your walls or family photo albums. Perhaps best known for his "Animals in Suits" series, Ryan likes to tackle surreal subject matter in a very friendly way. He works from his home in Portland, Oregon with his wife, Lucy and their wacky epileptic dog, Walker.
www.letshare.typepad.com

Please come on by tomorrow, April 8, from 5-8 p.m. to check out Ryan's work and to meet the artist! Of course, the paintings can also be purchased online here. But don't hesitate, this awesome won't last!

Thank You!

2010-03-29T10:00:00.000-07:00

To all of our wonderful customers and artists from over the past 7 years! We have loved every minute of it and really appreciate your continued support and commitment to buying and creating local and handmade!

Be sure to keep in touch with us at: www.matthewporterart.com

Last Day!!

2010-03-28T05:00:00.000-07:00

The last day of ownership for Andrea & Matthew Porter is March 28th!

Closed:
Mon 29th - Wed 31st

Come meet the new owners on April 1st!!

tonights the night!

2010-03-27T12:35:00.001-07:00

Saturday, March 27th
6 - 9 pm

As many of you already know we have sold Bluebottle! The new owners are taking over on April 1st so we thought we should go out with a bang! Come celebrate and say goodbye to us and hello to the new owners!

Snacks, wine and fizzy drinks and last minute sales!

All of Matthew's work on the back wall will be 50% off through the month of March! See all the work for sale at: www.matthewporterart.etsy.com

Be sure to keep in the Matthew Porter loop!

2010-03-23T10:00:00.000-07:00

Matthew will still be creating comissions and have work available through his online shop and at Bluebottle.

www.matthewporterart.com

Closed tomorrow

2010-03-22T10:00:00.000-07:00

Closed:
Wed March 23rd

Also we have been closing early some days so please give us a call if planning on coming by after 5:30 to be sure we are here!

Goodbye Party!

2010-03-19T10:00:00.000-07:00

Some closure dates

2010-03-17T12:24:00.000-07:00

With the switch over occuring soon we are having some strange hours coming up:

Closed:
Thursday March 18th
Wed March 23rd

Also we have been closing early some days so please give us a call if planning on coming by after 5:30 to be sure we are here!

Free March Desktop

2010-03-06T17:28:00.000-08:00

March 2010 HERE!

Keep up with Matthew's work

2010-03-06T16:54:00.001-08:00

Be sure to sign up for Matthew's sites so you don't lose track of us!

Matthew's site:
www.matthewporterart.com

Facebook:
www.facebook.com/matthewporterartwork

Birds and Blooms Show opens today!

2010-03-02T13:23:00.000-08:00

Check out all the pieces here!

Get your free desktops

2010-02-03T17:25:00.001-08:00

Feb 2010 HERE!

"It's All Greek to Me" exhibition opens today

2010-02-02T10:00:00.000-08:00

Amanda Kindregan showcases new linocut and vinyl block prints

Runs: February 2 - 28, 2010
Check out the show here!

Selling Bluebottle

2010-01-12T14:38:00.000-08:00

We are looking for a buyer for Bluebottle!
Read more here

Endanger Show Opens Today

2010-01-02T10:00:00.000-08:00

Berry Holz, Michelle Knowlen and Kevin Margitich have been brought together for this exhibition to highlight Endangered Species.

Runs: January 2 - 31, 2010
Check out the show here!

Closed today

2010-01-01T08:00:00.000-08:00

Relaxing our way into 2010!

Last few days of the current exhibition

2009-12-29T10:00:00.000-08:00

Check out the full show here

Shipping deadlines past

2009-12-21T12:08:00.001-08:00

Shipping deadlines have pasted unless you want to fork over extra bucks for expidited shipping in which case please get in touch with Andrea! 206.325.1592

Holiday Hours:

2009-12-18T10:00:00.000-08:00

December 19th - Dec 23rd: 11 - 7 pm

Dec 24th: 11 - 4 pm

Dec 25th & 26th: Closed

Dec 31st:12 - 5 pm

Jan 1 st: Closed

Any other dates are 12 - 7

Great gift for anyone!

2009-12-16T16:56:00.000-08:00

floral silhouette calendar w/ wooden stand - $30

Delivery Deadlines

2009-12-16T13:53:00.001-08:00

US ORDERS:
All orders must be placed by Dec 20th 6pm PST in order for items to arrive by the holidays.

INTERNATIONAL:
already passed - sorry!

Have you seen the gallery show yet?

2009-12-15T10:00:00.000-08:00

Lisa Brawn showcases iconic musicians in woodcut and the Quien es mas macho? miniatures

Check out the full show here

Pieces can be shipped now for holiday arrival!

Early close on 12/12/09

2009-12-12T16:48:00.000-08:00

Will be closing early at 6 pm on Saturday 12/12/09. Open 12 - 7 on Sunday 12/13/09

Portland's Craft Fair

2009-12-10T10:00:00.000-08:00

Looking for another crafty holiday sale? Head to Portland for Crafty Wonderlands Super Colossal Holiday Sale!

Matthew Porter of Bluebottle will be heading to Portland for his very first craft fair there - watch out Portland here we come!

www.craftywonderland.com

Free December Desktop

2009-12-05T10:00:00.000-08:00

Get your free desktop for December HERE!

Urban Craft Uprising Craft Show this weekend

2009-12-04T10:00:00.000-08:00

Matthew Porter, co-owner of Bluebottle, will be a vendor at this event with lots of other Bluebottle artists. Go out and meet the artists in person!
www.urbancraftuprising.com

Busker and the Mini-Machos! show opens today!

2009-12-01T10:00:00.000-08:00

Lisa Brawn showcases iconic musicians in woodcut and the Quien es mas macho? miniatures

Check out the full show here

Easy Gift Idea?

2009-11-29T13:30:00.000-08:00

Gama Go Owl Wallet
$25 in our shop

Closed for Thanksgiving

2009-11-26T14:00:00.000-08:00

"The First Thanksgiving" by Francesca Berrini
available as a print at Bluebottle

Indie Banditas Bazaar this weekend

2009-11-25T14:48:00.000-08:00

Looking for something to do after Thanksgiving? This craft bazaar on Bainbridge Island, just a 30 minute ferry ride from downtown Seattle, is just the ticket! More info on our blog

New in the Shop!

2009-11-18T17:10:00.000-08:00

2010 Botanical Desk Calendar by Anna Cote

$22 in our shop

Free November Desktops

2009-11-05T10:00:00.000-08:00

Get your free desktop for November HERE!

Amy Rice show opens today!

2009-11-03T10:00:00.000-08:00

You May Be Surprised at What You Grow to Love
Nov 3 - 30

Check out the show online: HERE

Happy Halloween!!

2009-10-31T12:22:00.000-07:00

Saturday

2009-10-30T16:32:00.000-07:00

is the last day to see the Plush You! show at Bluebottle!

Matthew Porter Monkey World Reading

2009-10-22T10:00:00.000-07:00

Matthew will be reading poems from his Monkey World book this Sunday at Seattle's Book Fest.

More details on his blog

Cat Anevski Interview & Giveaway!

2009-10-21T14:00:00.000-07:00

Plush You! artist interview and plush giveaway on our blog

Check out the Plush You! show here

Even more Plush!

2009-10-17T10:00:00.000-07:00

More Plush in our shop now right here!

Plush work now up in our online shop!!

2009-10-15T16:12:00.000-07:00

Check them out Here!

Erin Ellis Interview & Giveaway!

2009-10-15T14:00:00.000-07:00

Plush You! artist interview and plush giveaway on our blog

Check out the Plush You! show here

Plush You! Artist Receptions

2009-10-09T10:00:00.000-07:00

Tonight and tomorrow - join us!!

More info on special plush you page

Felt Mistress Interview & Giveaway

2009-10-08T14:00:00.000-07:00

Plush You! artist interview and plush giveaway on our blog

Check out the Plush You! show here

Handmade Nation Screening

2009-10-06T12:00:00.000-07:00

If in Seattle be sure to get tickets to this amazing film about the rise of art, craft and design. Andrea Porter, owner of Bluebottle, is in the film! Yippee.

See more info on our blog!

Erin Glaser Interview & Giveaway

2009-10-05T14:00:00.000-07:00

Plush You! artist interview and plush giveaway on our blog

Check out the Plush You! show here

Only a few days left in our raffle

2009-10-04T10:00:00.000-07:00

Last Chance to buy some lucky raffle tickets!

All I can say are odds are good!!

Do not need to be present to win.
More info on our Raffle Page

Pilli Pilli Interview and Giveaway!

2009-09-30T14:00:00.000-07:00

Plush You! artist interview and plush giveaway on our blog

New silkscreen prints in stock

2009-09-27T15:21:00.000-07:00

Matt Terich
It Sleeps
8 color
silkscreen print
$50
available here

Alicia Kachmar Interview & Giveaway!

2009-09-24T14:00:00.000-07:00

Plush You! artist interview and plush giveaway on our blog

Alisia Ross Interview

2009-09-17T14:00:00.000-07:00

Plush You! artist interview on our blog

Pretty Little Fangs Interview

2009-09-12T14:00:00.000-07:00

Plush You! artist interview on our blog

Help us win $1000,000!

2009-09-10T16:08:00.001-07:00

Hey all we need your help!! We have been entered in a contest called Shine A Light - they are looking to support small business owners and we fit that bill! Their grand prize is $100,000. That would be life changing for us so we'd really appreciate your vote as an inspiring small business. We need 50 votes by Sun to keep in the game - you do need to log in but again we'd be pleased as punch if you voted for us!

Vote here!

Artist reception tonight!

2009-09-10T10:00:00.000-07:00

Artist Reception: Thurs, Sep 10th, 5 - 8 pm
Free + open to the public.
Get a Map: Capitol Hill Art Walk

If you can't join us for the opening check out the online show here

Tanyalee Interview & Giveaway!

2009-09-09T14:00:00.000-07:00

Plush You! artist interview and plush giveaway on our blog

Drake Brodahl's Unnatural Selection

2009-09-05T10:00:00.000-07:00

Artist Reception:
Thurs, Sep 10th, 5 - 8 pm
Free + open to the public

Get a Map:
Capitol Hill Art Walk

If you can't join us for the opening check out the online show here

Free Desktop Wallpaper

2009-09-03T10:00:00.000-07:00

Don't forget each month we offer new free desktop wallpaper from our featured gallery exhbition artist. This month we're featuring work by Drake Brodahl

Plush You! Exhibition

2009-09-02T10:00:00.000-07:00

I have posted details about all the plush you venues and events on our special Plush You! Page

Check it out and mark your calendars!

Victor Huang Interview and Giveaway!!

2009-09-01T14:00:00.000-07:00

Plush You! artist interview and plush giveaway on our blog

Matthew Porter free iPhone app

2009-08-28T12:29:00.001-07:00

If you download the app you also get a 'mobile coupon' for $10 off the 'real world' version of the giant wall graphics.

The iPhone app is free via iTunes here

Giant wall graphics here

Have you heard?

2009-08-25T10:00:00.000-07:00

We are having a raffle!!

Buy tickets now as raffle is a
Limited time only!

Do not need to be present to win!
More info on our Raffle Page

Sappytree Interview & Giveaway

2009-08-21T14:00:00.000-07:00

Plush You! artist interview and plush giveaway on our blog

Free Desktop Wallpaper

2009-08-18T16:15:00.000-07:00

Don't forget each month we offer new free desktop wallpaper from our featured gallery exhbition artist. This month we're featuring work by "Trish Grantham"

Giveaway Alert!

2009-08-18T15:30:00.000-07:00

We're doing a giveaway to one lucky blog reader. Creature Crochet written by my lovely friend and Schmancy owner Kristen Rask!
Enter here!

The Grateful Thread Interview

2009-08-14T14:00:00.000-07:00

Plush You! artist interview on our blog

Bluebottle on Flickr

2009-08-13T15:45:00.001-07:00

We have jumped on the flickr wagon.
Check us out here!

Join us for the artwalk

2009-08-10T09:00:00.000-07:00

Trish Grantham presents a new collection of works.
Artist Reception: Thurs, Aug 13thth, 5 - 8 pm
Free + open to the public.
Get a Map: Capitol Hill Art Walk

If you can't join us for the opening check out the online show here

We're having a raffle!

2009-08-07T14:22:00.000-07:00

A great opportunity to win some amazing goodies and you get to help Bluebottle keep going strong!!

Buy tickets now as raffle is a
Limited time only!

Do not need to be present to win!
More info on our Raffle Page

New product out by Matthew Porter

2009-08-05T15:09:00.000-07:00

Giant Respositional Stickers!
More info over at our blog

GEEKFREAKS Plush you Interview

2009-07-31T14:00:00.000-07:00

Plush You! artist interview on our blog

Urban Craft Uprising Summer show

2009-07-29T10:00:00.000-07:00

On August 1st & 2nd (11 - 5pm), over 100 indie crafters, artists and designers will be selling their work at the Urban Craft Uprising Summer show, at the Seattle Center in downtown Seattle! Go support handmade!!

And they have air conditioning too - shop & stay cool!

www.urbancraftuprising.com

Julie West's Juice Glasses

2009-07-25T17:36:00.000-07:00

Super cute juice glasses for summertime lemonade now in our shop!

Giveaway Alert!

2009-07-21T15:55:00.000-07:00

Bluebottle and All Modern are teaming up to offer our blog readers the chance at winning a set 5 dish towels from fern living!

Bluebottle has a new intern!

2009-07-21T15:19:00.000-07:00

We are happy to announce that we have found our new intern. Wow that was quick!!
Molly will be joining us here at Bluebottle on Sundays. Look out for her blog posts in the future!

Bluebottle is seeking an intern

2009-07-16T17:52:00.000-07:00

We are looking for an individual who is interested in learning about how to run a retail shop and gallery space. Read more about it on our blog

Check out Matthew's new prints on Etsy!

2009-07-15T17:54:00.001-07:00

www.matthewporterart.etsy.com

Ice Cream Social

2009-07-14T10:00:00.000-07:00

Small Business owners join us for an ice cream social tommorrow night at vermillion. Everyone is welcome and free yummy icecream to boot!

Read more on our blog

Pale Blue Sky Opening Reception

2009-07-12T12:00:00.000-07:00

Join us Thursday night (August 13th, 5 - 8 pm) for the opening reception of Trish Grantham's show "Pale Blue Sky"

Free, snacks and yummy drinks too!

Can't make it - see the show online

This week ONLY get 20% off!

2009-07-12T10:00:00.000-07:00

Thinking about a purchase from Bluebottle? Well this week you can get an extra 20% off - in store only!

This July 12th to 18th, City Stimulus is throwing their second grass-roots event to urge Seattleites to spend locally and to shop small. To fore go the super-mega-big-box for the local and the curated, small and the sustainable, the innovative and the hand-made.

Get your City Stimulus membership for discount offers throughout Seattle!

Closed Saturday July 11th

2009-07-10T14:16:00.000-07:00

Back open Sunday at Noon.
Sorry for any inconvenience

Capitol Hill Art Walk tomorrow night

2009-07-08T11:00:00.000-07:00

Matthew Porter's new exhibit Upstairs/Downstairs.

Thursday, July 9th, 5 - 8 pm
Free + open to the public
Get a map of the walk here

Vote for us!

2009-07-07T15:06:00.000-07:00

We would really LOVE it if you voted for us in the Best of Seattle Weekly affordable art or urban craft venue!! I think we do both pretty well!

http://polls.seattleweekly.com/polls/sew/bestof09/

New goodies!

2009-07-04T16:10:00.000-07:00

We are filling up our online store with more and more products!

Check them out here

Upstairs/Downstairs exhibit

2009-07-02T11:00:00.000-07:00

Matthew Porter presents a double header at Bluebottle Art Gallery & Store through July.

"Flowers" upstairs and "Rock 'n' Roll Suicide" downstairs

Check out the show online here

Monkey Cupcakes!

2009-06-30T17:25:00.001-07:00

Matthew Porter co owner of Bluebottle will be showing a "A Bit of This and That" from his entire collection at Trophy Cupcakes this July!

Come to the opening and get free cupcakes with his monkeys on them!! Wed, July 1st, 6 - 8 pm

Trophy Cupcakes
1815 N. 45th St, Suite 209
Seattle, WA, 98103
www.trophycupcakes.com

Partybots Interview

2009-06-29T12:00:00.000-07:00

Check out the interview we did with Karl of Partybots.

Find his super soft tees is our online shop !

Karl does a great impression of a robot - look see!

Interview with Wonder Thunder

2009-06-27T16:26:00.001-07:00

Check out the interview with Bluebottle artist's Wonder Thunder here!

These great veggie + fruit bags are in our online store section

So sad...

2009-06-25T16:31:00.001-07:00

I just heard very sad news that Michael Jackson passed away today from cardiac arrest. We'll miss you Michael!

Are your artists local?

2009-06-20T15:10:00.001-07:00

Take a look at our blog to see where all our artists hail from!

June Desktops

2009-06-19T17:58:00.000-07:00

Each month Bluebottle artists offer a new desktop download.

Bookmark this page and grab a new one each month!

Our new site!

2009-06-16T17:01:00.000-07:00

We just launched our new site!! We will be working out a few kinks in the next few days.

Tiny Repetitive Motions Opens Today!

2009-06-04T13:16:00.000-07:00

Dana Robson and Moxie showcase work that explores the intersection of craft and art focusing on humanity and it's collective nature.

Runs: June 4 - 30, 2009

Check out the show online here

Finger Puppets from Maker Faire are here!!!

2009-06-01T10:37:00.000-07:00

Did you see Moxie's finger Puppets at Maker Faire and wonder where to get them?

Check them all out here - for sale now!

Closed for a few days this week

2009-05-27T13:14:00.000-07:00

We are heading South to San Francisco to participate in Maker Faire!

We will be closed:
Thursday, May 28th
Friday, May 29th

Open:
Saturday, May 30th
Sunday, May 31st

Closed:
Monday, June 1st ( as usual closed Mondays)
Tuesday, June 2nd
Wednesday, June 3rd

The new show opens June 4th!!

Visiting Seattle this Summer?

2009-05-20T12:52:00.000-07:00

Here is a blog about great indie venues in Seattle. Recommendations from Bluebottle's own, Andrea Porter, as well as several other small business owners.

Monkey Around Seattle

Show your Bluebottle Love

2009-05-09T16:00:00.001-07:00

We have just put up badges that can be downloaded and used on your site or blog.
Get them at the bottom of this page.