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 that displayed the contributions of Black Americans,…

Anacortes Coastal Aging in Place | Patty Koskovich of Koskovich Design Group

Local interior designer Patty Koskovich and her husband began building their Anacortes home with a view of the Guemes Channel in 2017. After two years of careful construction, their Coastal Aging in Place home was completed, perfectly planned for comfortable living— now and for years to come.  “I call it… my seaside sanctuary,”…

On Top of the Trends | Q&A with Rhiannon Troutman from Fringe Boutique

Talk to me about the most popular trends you see during spring and summer. How do you implement that into your boutique?  Summer is all about dresses at Fringe. Since we have such a short time frame of nice weather in the PNW, events are always packed into May through September. We sell a lot of dresses to…

Beloved Bakery Adds Savory to Their Sweets | Barb’s Pies and Pastries

When strolling down Main Street in Ferndale, you might spot a powder-blue bakery sign promising scrumptious treats. Once you step inside, you’ll likely find the namesakes of Barb’s Pies and Pastries: a vast selection…