Addressing Trauma at the Root to Improve Healing | Brigid Collins Children’s Advocacy Center

In an unassuming building downtown, there’s a tireless effort taking place daily on behalf of our region’s most vulnerable children. “I just…

Seared Sea Scallops with Snap Pea Risotto and Infused Olive Oil: Chef Eduardo Diego of Infusion Cuisine

For nearly a decade, Infusion Cuisine has brought deliciously classic dishes from Asian, Italian, and Mexican cuisine to Lynden. It’s a family-run restaurant with high-end experience behind it, which shines through in Chef Eduardo Diego’s dedication to finely crafting authentic recipes from…

Murals to Make Waves in Bellingham: Noisy Waters Mural Festival

From Gretchen Leggitt’s colorful mountainscapes to Jason LaClair’s Coast Salish designs, street art has played a major role in defining Bellingham’s character. Now, residents can expect to see even more art around town thanks to Noisy Waters…

Creating an Inclusive Arts Culture in Bellingham: Synapse Gallery

Bellingham’s Bay Street Studios Studios may seem unassuming from the outside looking in, but if you frequent First Friday art walks, you already know that the interior is home to a…

It’s All About the Atmosphere: Raven’s Cup Coffee and Reclamation Candle Company

Are you visiting the relaxing small town of La Conner? Don’t forget to stop by Raven’s Cup Coffee, a local coffee shop that also is an art gallery and a candle shop.    Co-Owners Greg Whiting and Jenelle Whitton have worked to make the shop multifunctional after buying Reclamation Candles last December.     “[Reclamation Candles] was a company that was manufacturing candles in the back room here in La Conner and then…

New Life for Old Clothes: Fix It Fair

A few years ago I threw out my all-time favorite “nice” shirt. It was just a cotton shirt from Uniqlo (clearly I don’t dress up much). After years of wear it had finally pilled beyond repair and stitches were pulling from the hem. I think I actually threw the shirt in the garbage….

A Taste of Japan in Downtown Bellingham: Ramen + Bowl

Tucked into a cozy downtown storefront, red paper lanterns line the windows to greet customers at the recently opened Ramen & Bowl. The small space utilizes a mix of single and shared seating, echoing the ramen shops of Japan that inspired it. Likewise, the menu is streamlined, offering tempting variations on two staple dishes: ramen and…

Embracing the Low-Key Delights of Lopez Island: Edenwild Boutique

On Lopez Island, passing cars salute each other with a one-finger wave, whether or not the drivers know each other. You might not find cell service, but you are…

Bold and Without Shame: Brazen Shop and Studio

The Shop Located in Downtown Bellingham, Brazen Shop + Studio is a women-led shop whose space showcases works done by multiple local artists and small businesses across the U.S. The word “brazen” encapsulates this shop by definition: It means to be bold and without shame. “Our first location was located in an alley. … We were opening a store with just two gals taking a leap of faith…