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Old Roots, New Blooms | Blaine Bouquets

As you drive into the charming city of Blaine, just a few minutes south of the Canadian border, one storefront will catch your eye with its soft pastel colors, artistically designed floral displays, and large, inviting windows. Though it’s been on the map for over two decades, serving the area with beautiful floral arrangements, Blaine Bouquets’ recent transformation has made it even more delightful, and it’s become a must-visit destination for locals and visitors alike.   Sarbie…

An Intentional Space for Gathering Well | LaBelle Bridal Cottage

Nestled in the hilly landscape of the Ferndale countryside, you will find LaBelle Bridal Cottage—a quaint home that Owner Lisa Shumski…

Black History Month

The idea surrounding Black History Month originated in 1915, started by historian and “the father of Black History,” Carter G. Woodson; the idea began during the early stages of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History to combat the lack of information regarding the achievements of Black people. The tradition was originally a one-week celebration in 1926…

“A Shop for Dreamers” | Indigo Dreams Fiber Studio

 The Shop  Walking along the charming streets of Edison, you’ll come across an unassuming white and red building labeled ‘Edison Firehouse,’ which isn’t a firehouse at all. Rather, it is home to Indigo Dreams, a fiber arts studio born nine years ago out of a passion for creating. The building is part shop and part workspace, and sells an eclectic assortment of handmade items, including (but certainly not limited to) felted wool textiles, watercolors, and crocheted stuffies; all…

Since Time Immemorial | Xwesultun Raven Borsey

 Xwesultun Raven Borsey is a graduate student in cultural anthropology at Western Washington University, where as an undergraduate he won the 2024…

Behind the Scenes at Water Tank Bakery

Flour poofs into the air, rich with the smell of baking bread. Three people stand around a table of thick wooden butcher block, quickly shaping dough into loaves of bread. Behind them, amassive oven radiates heat into the 80-degree room. Every surface is covered in a thin layer of flour. Next to the oven sit racks and racks of loaves, which are in the process of “proofing”before they bake….

Gathering for a Good Cause | Hotel Bellwether’s Holiday Trees

Last year’s Holiday Trees at Hotel Bellwether was a huge hit, raising more than $10,000 for Skookum Kids. Voting kicked off on Dec. 7 and ran throughout the month, with visitors and guests choosing their favorite trees and wreaths. The top three…

Fairhaven’s New Bloom | Bloomhaven Bottle Shop Opens in Fairhaven

Colorful bottles, locally grown plants, and beautiful artwork line the walls of a welcoming new shop in Fairhaven. It might look like any of the bottle shops in Bellingham, but this one is unique; the beverages are non-alcoholic!  Bloomhaven is focused on providing non-alcoholic beverages to people in the Bellingham area. The shop is queer-owned and woman-owned, founded by Molly Flynn, a leader in the local non-alcoholic community,…

Expression, Connection, and Ink: Meet Me at the Con | Chibi Yeti

In a world where designs of peaceful PNW landmarks are king, Chibi Yeti is a different kind of screen printer. Founded and operated by artists Ahnnawake “Wakey” Nelson and Megan Peeples, this Bellingham-based brand produces unique designs that are cute, creepy, and geeky.  Nelson and Peeples have been friends since they met in high school, where…

Access to Movement for an Island of Dancers | Orcas Dance Collective

Island life may have a reputation for being laid-back, but it can definitely throw residents some curveballs. Dancer Chelsea Sherman moved to Orcas in 2020, just as the island’s established dance company was disbanding. Looking for connection, collaboration, and work opportunity, she set about laying the groundwork for a new dance collective.  “I invited…

Resources for the Unhoused | The Way Station & Lighthouse Mission Base Camp

The rate of homelessness has been rising in Washington State over the last few years, with many people in our immediate community facing these challenges daily. With these numbers increasing each year, there are several groups in the area trying to make a change by providing resources to unhoused members of our community,…

New Leadership at Semiahmoo Resort | Packer’s Kitchen & Bar and Great Blue Heron Grill

For many Whatcom residents and visitors, the restaurants at Semiahmoo have been longtime favorites. Now the resort is building on that strong foundation with the addition of three new team members. On a recent visit to Packer’s Kitchen & Bar, we sat down with Executive Chef Debbie Vance, General Manager Andrew Tenis, and Food and Beverage Director John Reagan. All three…