In 1953, in Loretto, Ky., Bill Samuels, Sr., fulfilled his dream to create a handmade and delicious bourbon. He decided to make his whisky in small batches, using soft red winter wheat to enhance the softness and sweetness. He then rotated each barrel by hand for consistency and, finally, aged each barrel to taste. Bill Samuels, Sr., transformed bourbon from a "commodity" into a premium handmade spirit, and today Maker's Mark® continues to make its bourbon the same way. In recent years, Maker's Mark has introduced thoughtful, super-premium innovations to its portfolio, including Maker's Mark 46®, Maker's Mark® Cask Strength and Maker's Mark® Private Selection, the brand's first-ever custom barrel program.
Launched in July 2012, Crafty Creatives delivers a monthly surprise craft kit to your door (currently UK and Ireland). Numerous studies have shown that crafting can reduce stress levels, so my aim is to help bring ready-to-go craft kits to many people who could use a little me-time in their lives.
The Cottage Company is a Seattle-based real estate development company recognized & awarded nationally as a leader in innovative single family housing choices including clustered cottage communities often referred to as pocket neighborhoods.
The Cottage Company's innovative development approaches have won national awards, have been featured in national and regional media and have helped demonstrate the market demand for higher-quality modestly sized, new single family homes designed with community in mind. Our Built Green & Energy Star certified communities bring a new, walkable, moderately sized housing choice, missing in today's conventional suburban landscape.
Our work includes the development of our own communities and consulting & land planning with developers outside our region. In addition, cities and counties across the U.S. have sought our expertise in helping to craft innovative land use codes that legally permit more diverse single family housing solutions.
The Cottage Company creates communities that allow owners to ' live large', yet leave a small footprint on the earth.
The Cottage Company is licensed as a real estate brokerage in the State of Washington.