Chalk art. It adds a casual, but often classy, look to coffee shops everywhere. I’ve noticed that even Starbucks seems to be adopting this trend, in the form of small chalkboards announcing the name of the barista, along with, of course, some artistic flair with the name. I didn’t realize some people actually earn a living doing chalk art, though! Anyway, there’s a whole article on this over at seattlepi.com if you’re interested.