Lighting To Linens

For a helping hand in decorating your space, take a look at our list of some of the best one-stop shops in our corner of the Pacific Northwest.

The Mixing Tin: The Cabin …

The Mixing Tin: The Cabin Tavern

The Mixing Tin: The Cabin Tavern

The Classic INGREDIENTS: Brandy, triple sec, lemon juice, maraschino liqueur, Luxardo cherry, $8 Being new to Bellingham, I’ve been looking for places that speak to me. The Cabin Tavern is one such place. Walking in, music plays at a perfect level. Old antlers adorn the walls and set the tone. I ask about a drink unique to this joint. Owner Christian Danielson tells me of the night researching…


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Meticulously Made Food in a …

Meticulously Made Food in a Casual Eatery

Meticulously Made Food in a Casual Eatery

Dad’s Diner a-Go-Go Dad’s Diner A-Go-Go in Anacortes is the epitome of creative selecting and layering of flavors and textures on a plate. Add in the superior customer service in a comfortable, casual atmosphere, and it’s no wonder so many locals eat here weekly. Best friends Fletcher McLean and Neil Stuchal built the restaurant after having success with their barbecue food truck, currently parked a…


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A Hip Dining Experience

A Hip Dining Experience

A Hip Dining Experience

There is something about a busy coffee shop that feels welcoming. Voices struggle to be heard over the sound of the espresso machine pushing hot…


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Executive Treatment

Executive Treatment

Executive Treatment

Elegant styling with a luxurious arrangement balanced this office remodel. With a creative pattern and texture, the simplicity of the accent wall was a stand-out. A sustainable and organic passion created this tremendous geometric attraction, and the custom salmon art gave a nod to the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Our goal was to bring nature indoors, with a hint of tradition, plus a contemporary twist. Our wall treatment…


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Lake Whatcom Home Gets An …

Lake Whatcom Home Gets An Update

Lake Whatcom Home Gets An Update

New owners of this home loved its sweeping views of Lake Whatcom and its modern character. But sometimes, even modern needs an update. With a family of five, the house was also due for an expansion, and a bedroom and bathroom was added to produce a total four-bedroom, four-bath lake house. Built in 1996 and remodeled last year, the complete custom renovation generated better flow between rooms…


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A Holiday How-to: Host a Wine …

A Holiday How-to: Host a Wine & Cheese Party

A Holiday How-to: Host a Wine & Cheese Party

This feature story appeared in the December 2017 issue of Bellingham Alive Magazine.


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Comfy & Cozy Feature

Comfy & Cozy Feature

Comfy & Cozy Feature

This feature story appeared in the December 2017 issue of Bellingham Alive Magazine.


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Pass the Butter

Pass the Butter

Pass the Butter

Saturated Fat Is Better Than You Think. Happy Holidays! Some good news: Despite what we have been told for the last 50-odd years, fat that…


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Adding Easy Glitter Puts a …

Adding Easy Glitter Puts a Shine on the Holidays

Adding Easy Glitter Puts a Shine on the Holidays

While I love creating soft and feminine looks, I’ve never been one for the traditional “girly” stuff. Pink frills and sparkle never captivated me the way it does some. But for whatever reason, once a year around the holidays, it never fails: I crave glitter. Maybe it’s the season, or that New Year’s Eve is my favorite…


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Outdoor Apparel, Innovative …

Outdoor Apparel, Innovative Designs

Outdoor Apparel, Innovative Designs

After growing up in their mother’s retail store in Chelan, Jenna and brother James Wadkins opened Outbound, an apparel store in Fairhaven, about a year and a half ago. The outdoor apparel store differentiates itself from the big names in recreational clothing with its selection of small,…


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Healthy Cooking with EVOO

Healthy Cooking with EVOO

Healthy Cooking with EVOO

Anacortes Oil & Vinegar Bar THE SHOP Anacortes Oil & Vinegar Bar is a haven for olive oil and vinegar connoisseurs. It specializes in Ultra Premium extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), the cream of…


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White Snow Geese Enthrall, …

White Snow Geese Enthrall, but Have a Dark Side

White Snow Geese Enthrall, but Have a Dark Side

Drive through Skagit Valley’s fields from December through February and you’ll likely see hundreds of pristine white birds waddling about the muddy fields. Continue watching and you’ll see a magnificent sight when the flock suddenly takes flight and your field of vision looks like a fuzzy, snowy television screen….


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A Film for Forgotten Women

A Film for Forgotten Women

A Film for Forgotten Women

Duo Bringing Discovered Screenplay to Life More than a century ago, a confident young writer named Ella Higginson moved to Bellingham, and her career began to flourish. She became the first poet laureate of Washington state, her work published nationally by journals like McClure’s and Harper’s…


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Wonder Woman: Jen Gallant

Wonder Woman: Jen Gallant

Wonder Woman: Jen Gallant

Girls on the Run Coordinator, Trailblazers founder The rhythmic sounds of small footsteps on gravel is music to the ears of Jen Gallant. For more than a decade she has been making a…


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Sharing the Bounty

Sharing the Bounty

Sharing the Bounty

Fidalgo Island & Guemes Gleaners Imagine being at the supermarket and overhearing this conversation between a mother and her son: “Mom, can we get some apples?” “No honey, they’re too expensive, maybe next week.” Head gleaner of the Fidalgo Island &…


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Current, Classic Video Games …

Current, Classic Video Games Fill a Niche

Current, Classic Video Games Fill a Niche

Best Buds Gaming Lounge As Hugh and Alexis Newmark manage their shop, a little brown package arrives. It has been sent from Germany, which could only mean one thing. Giddy with excitement, they carefully open it on the bar. It’s the European version of the classic video game Super…


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Farm-to-Table Cheese

Farm-to-Table Cheese

Farm-to-Table Cheese

Ferndale Farmstead From “seed-to-cheese,” Ferndale Farmstead is conquering every step of making artisan Italian cheese, and it all happens on the Ferndale farm. The 680 cows that produce the milk for the cheese are all fed by crops grown on the Ferndale land….


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One Hundred Years of Service …

One Hundred Years of Service is Just the Beginning

One Hundred Years of Service is Just the Beginning

Rotary Club of Bellingham After celebrating 100 years of service, Rotary Club of Bellingham member, J.C. Hickman, said it is just the beginning. Started in September of 1917, the Rotary Club of Bellingham has brought community leaders and business…


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Let Phoenix Desert and Sun …

Let Phoenix Desert and Sun Heat Up Your Winter

Let Phoenix Desert and Sun Heat Up Your Winter

Escape the gray and head to sunny Arizona. Nestled in the urban core of the Grand Canyon state discover the bustling city of Greater Phoenix boasting more than 300 days of sunshine annually. And there’s no better time than now to come play…


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