Instagram Co-Founder Picks Seattle's Bonavita Gooseneck Kettle as One of His Tech Essentials in This Week's Wall Street Journal

Talk about an incredible surprise!  Love it when the Wall Street Journal's photo editor gets in touch seeking a photo of your product because Mike Krieger of Instagram's included it in his must-have list of Tech Essentials. 

This was a case of unsolicited love from a loyal, creative customer who just so happens to have the ear of the editors of the WSJ Off Duty Section.  Check out how he uses the kettle beyond just coffee.  The article read:

"My Tech Essentials.  Instagram's Co-Founder Mike Krieger's Favorite Gadgets.  Mike Krieger, co-founder of Instagram, shares his favorite gadgets and apps for setting goals, brainstorming and keeping his house plants healthy.

"For my morning coffee-making ritual, I used to wait until the temperature of my water was exactly 192 degrees before doing my single-pour—yes, bordering on OCD. But this Bonavita lets you set a precise temperature and then holds the water at that temperature while you go about your morning. Someone told me that the neck is also great for watering plants, so I've tried that, too. Apparently plants like water that's slightly above room temperature. Anything to help keep them alive!""

The entire list of Krieger's essentials may be read here.  Congratulations to Espresso Supply, Bonavita and a big thanks to Mr. Krieger.   

 

We're Celebrating Today's Coverage for Chefs McCracken & Tough's Cocktails by Philip Thompson Being Splashed all Over the Wall Street Journal

Why yes those are the lovely Frisky Dingo and Ruby Peach cocktails by The Coterie Room's Philip Thompson in today's Wall Street Journal Off Duty article by Kevin Sintumuang.  We couldn't be more thrilled.  The Journal's test kitchen adored the drinks and describes them in glowing terms. And the photos?  Just as mouthwatering and lovely as the showcased drinks themselves.  Click the link to read the story and nab the recipes to make the cocktails at home this summer.  Thank you Wall Street Journal!

The Wall Street Journal Picks Woodinville Whiskey Co Age Your Own Whiskey Kit as One of the Season's Hottest Gifts



Good morning Wall Street Journal.  Your top 50 holiday gift list looks divine. 
And why thank you for including a gift from our friends over at Woodinville Whiskey Co. 



Dr. Baxter Tapped by Smart Money mag

In the Wall Street Journal published "Smart Money" mag, our client Dr. Richard Baxter weighed in on a new way cost-cutting consumers can safely shrink the price tag for plastic surgery. Here are his top money-saving tips to help folks get the most bang for their buck:

"1. The Heidi Montag Approach
If you’re thinking about having more than one procedure, combining them into one surgery will save money. In this case, Heidi Montag had the right idea, although most would consider ten hours of surgery too much for both a patient and a surgeon.


2. The High Price of Rent
Just like the cost of renting an apartment, the cost of plastic surgery varies by geographic region. NYC is the most expensive because the cost of operating a practice there is more pricey. So shop around and consider traveling to another US city for the best price. This makes the most sense if you have a close friend or relative in another part of the country that you can stay with while you recover.

3. Do-Over’s Are Costly; Get it Right the First Time
Watch out for shortcuts that may lead to bigger problems and more expenses in the long term. Getting it right the first time will save money in the long run.

4. The High Price of Fame
The most expensive plastic surgeons are charging for their reputation and all the marketing costs associated with it. You should pay for the procedure, not the advertising or the doc's vacation home. On the other hand, when prices are at the low end it is fair to question where they are cutting expenses to keep the price down.

5. Apples to Apples
When comparing prices, make sure you are comparing apples to apples, in other words look at the total price tag of all the associated costs including the surgical facility, anesthesia and follow-up care. For example, the advertised costs of some "brand name" facelifts don't include anesthesia or all of the elements of a traditional full facelift in their pricing."