More Than a Taco Truck: Celebrating a New Beginning | Juanita’s Taco Truck
Over in the small town of Everson, amongst some warehouses and a gas station, there lives a well-loved food truck. Specifically, a Mexican taco truck. Juanita Lopez—the…
History, Fantasy, and Everything in Between at Skagit Valley’s New Renaissance Faire | Faire du Well
Clashing swords, roasting turkey legs, magical creatures, and royals holding court. Where can you find all these things in the 21st century? At a renaissance faire, of course! Earlier this summer, Skagit County hosted its first full-weekend renaissance faire, a novel event called Faire du Well….
Waxing vs. Shaving | And Why Waxing Wins Every Time
If shaving feels like a never-ending chore of irritation, stubble, and razor bumps on repeat, you’re not imagining it. After more than two decades in the treatment room, I can tell you this with confidence: shaving is quick, but waxing is smarter. Let’s start with the obvious difference….
Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho | Chef’s Corner
Gazpacho is a chilled savory soup that adds a lot of style and flair to your culinary arsenal, even though it’s ridiculously easy to pull together. This meal is a hearty way to enjoy fresh, uncooked veggies, re-up…
Stillness in Bloom | Meerkerk Gardens
For more than 60 years, Meerkerk Gardens has been shaped by generations of care, preserving its unique woodland landscape while honoring the vision of those who came before. Tucked among the forests and coastal views of Whidbey Island, the gardens have become a refuge where visitors can simply slow down and reconnect with nature. “I’ve heard people describe it as walking into a fairy tale,” says Garden Operations…
Transform Your Home
A smoother morning. A calmer evening. A space that supports you without asking for constant attention. That’s the kind of home transformation that…
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, and fresh-cut herbs jump from…
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…
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…
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. The Rojito Mojito, so called…
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…
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 riders will be pulled into a conversation…
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 egg rolls stay crisp and prevent the wrappers from tearing. Makes 18–20 egg rolls Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds ground pork 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, if…
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., Seattle, and beyond. Many arrive starved for high-quality fabrics and the kind…
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…