Wine Pick of the Month | Hogue Cellars 2024 Sauvignon Blanc

Hogue Cellars Sauvignon Blanc is crisp, lively, and built for easy sipping. At the time of writing, the 2024 vintage is available from this Washington winery. Aromas of grapefruit, lime,…

Plantscaping Design Provides Expertise for Creating Beautiful Whatcom Yards | Kent’s Garden & Nursery

The idea starts sprouting with the first sunny days of spring. It grows as you walk by beautiful flowers, blossoming trees, and eye-catching sculptures. This is the year I’ll start sprucing up my place! Of course, the challenge to all great ideas is the details. What kinds of plants and trees should I add to give me color for most…

New Dining Concept Aims to Fill Big Shoes on Whidbey Island | Passage, The Inn at Langley

The Inn at Langley on Whidbey Island reopened this summer after a thorough renovation. The refresh brought with it a new dining concept, Passage, headed by Executive Chef Johnny Spero. “Shaped by…

The Mixing Tin | Rojito Mojito

Fairhaven’s cobblestone roads and brick buildings may be baking in the summer heat, but you don’t have to be! Step into J’s Kitchen to cool off with this vibrant, fruity cocktail….

Second Location Marks Evolutionary Growth for Local Salon | Salon Bellissima

When a leader gets the chance to step back from the front lines, everything can change. That’s what Nicci Lyn Troupe, hairstylist, owner, and CEO of Salon Bellissima, found after her husband’s job switch-up led to a cross-state move in 2024. It took her away from the salon chair, her loyal clients, and her staff. Although the new distance took an emotional toll, it freed her up to embrace the role of CEO like never before….

Riding Toward Community | Bellingham Bicycle Culture

On any given day in Bellingham, a group of riders is gearing up to roll out, weaving through faded green bike lanes and disappearing into the verdant forest of the Hundred Acre Wood. Whether cycling at the edge of a downhill run or pedaling past a downtown bike shop, it’s inevitable that…

Crispy Pork Egg Rolls | A Homemade Recipe from Bellingham Alive

Golden, crunchy, and packed with savory pork and tender vegetables, these homemade egg rolls are well worth the extra folding. Let the filling cool completely before wrapping to help the…

Tom Bakker Art | Newly Local Modern Artist Hangs Installation at San Juan Airlines

Travelers passing through the San Juan Airlines office in Bellingham will notice some colorful new additions lining the hallways. In May, modern artist and interior designer Tom Bakker hung…

Sew Inspired Fabrics | Fairhaven’s New Fabric Store

“We are so thankful that you are here.” It’s a phrase I hear almost daily from first-time visitors to Sew Inspired Fabrics- often spoken with a kind of relief. Since opening our doors in the heart of Fairhaven last November, we at Sew Inspired Fabrics have quickly become a destination for sewists throughout the Pacific Northwest, welcoming guests from Vancouver, B.C.,…

Bellingham Blinds, Done Right | Bindi and Bird

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…

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Experience Whatcom’s History Through Vivid Fashion | Whatcom Museum

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 from Whatcom County, it gives guests an intimate view of the time period like never before. “I just love seeing the [dresses] up close. It can be a surprise to see how colorful they really…