The Store Bindi and Bird is a locally-owned window coverings store founded by sisters Jodie and Jolene, who bring more than 40 years of combined experience in homes, interiors, and customer service. Named after their dogs, the business was built with intention from the beginning.What started as a shared vision has grown into a showroom where homeowners can find blinds, shades, shutters, and drapery that feel right the moment they are installed….
Situated within the Whatcom Museum’s walls lives an exhibition titled “Vivid Victorian: Whatcom County Fashions from 1860–1900.” This showcase contains dresses and photographs from the Victorian era. As the women who wore these dresses were all…
Skagit Valley contains some of the most diverse landscapes in Washington State. From rolling hills to dense forests, lakes, and fields stretching…
GULP HABLO ORANGE With its offbeat, quirky label, Gulp Hablo Orange is an eye-catching, bold-flavored wine that is sure to stand…
1. The Drive-In Style Cheeseburger at Structures Brewing lives up to the hype. Crispy-edged beef, melty American cheese, onion, pickle, and house sauce on a soft bun that is seriously satisfying. 2. A stop at Storia Cucina always turns into a full…
THE SHOP Sustainable fashion and a deep-rooted love for nature and the health of our planet go hand-in-hand. Passion for sustainability and everything green is why Founder, Owner, and Artist Kendra Russo decided to start Found & Foraged Fibers seven years ago. Russo’s products are made by eco-printing, which “transfers the…
When you’re not headed to one of the many waterfront patios, beer gardens, or other outdoor restaurant options in the North Sound this summer, consider hosting! Samantha Ferraro, beloved home chef of Bellingham-based Little Ferraro Kitchen, has a wonderful outdoor kitchen and loves sharing meals…
Designer: Jake Evans, Legend Homes Builder: Legend Homes Interior designer: Nicole Miller, Legend Homes Photographer: John Trax This is a 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom, 2000-square-foot home. And it makes all of its own energy! Sold earlier this year for $825,000 in the Sunnyland neighborhood of Bellingham, this net zero home was designed and built by Legend Homes of Bellingham, formerly TC Legend Homes. The floor…
STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE MARTINI A mix of sweet, creamy, and fruity, this martini is one of the only cocktails that accurately replicates delicious strawberry cheesecake. The vanilla, simple,…
Last November, the Inn at Lynden unveiled its three newly renovated gathering spaces: the Waples Room, the Edson Room, and Rübus. Situated on the Inn’s lower level, Rübus is now the Inn’s largest meeting space, perfect for special events and memory-making of all sorts. The Inn at Lynden opened in 2015 after Owners Jeff and Deb McClure and…
Samish Park reopened after two summers of restoration and repairs. The southern Whatcom County park was closed in May 2024 due to the reconstruction of the North Lake Samish Bridge. After…
There are many delicious vegetables in season during the warmer months, including carrots, lettuce, cucumber, and zucchini. We recently made a delectable chocolate zucchini cake from my grandma’s recipe that is the perfect summer sweet treat! This cake is moist and oh-so-rich, and pairs well…
