Getting older is an inevitability, doing it gracefully is a skill. Even more so, it is a skill that requires intense research and dedication from those compassionate enough to aid us in the transitions of aging. Luckily, we have community members like Elizabeth Hampton and Dr. John Pettit, among...
Transform your home’s look from the ground up
Floors take quite a beating. We walk all over them every day, we spill food and drink on them, and they get stained. A blemished floor can ruin an otherwise beautiful room. If your carpet is stained beyond the ability to be cleaned or your wood floor...
By Zachary Desel
Make your winter merry and bright with these decor tips
The winter holidays can be a stressful time of year, especially if you’re having guests. Thanksgiving was only a few days ago and already your family and friends are gearing up for more delicious meals and lively parties. At...
By Jordyn Kehle
Whether it’s the pattering of rain against our windows, the changing colors of the leaves, or the chilly breeze that has returned yet again, there’s something contagious about fall in the Northwest. While bundling ourselves in sweaters, scarves and socks, it seems we embody the...
Julie Clarke has owned Organized at Last for 13 years, but has taught organizational skills for 22 years through Bellingham Technical College and in smaller groups in her Bellingham home. Clarke, who is married to Bellingham High School Principal Steve Clarke, leads a busy life like the rest...
Living in the Northwest can often prove to be a wet and windy venture, but Washingtonians have adapted and found new ways to better enjoy the outdoors. With the revival of outdoor kitchens, families are spending more hours and more months of the year outside.
Ferndale's G.R. Plume finds niche in reclaimed timbers
Robin Plume buries her head under an umbrella and meanders through puddles between her office and the spacious shop behind it, where thick clouds of sawdust are flying and falling as hard as the rain outside. She...
Vehicles
A brown pickup truck idles at a red traffic light. The man in the driver's seat wipes the sweat from his forehead and casually scratches his salt-and-pepper colored beard. He is wearing a white tank top and his Mariners baseball cap sits backward on his head. The truck's tailgate is...
Beyond granite: Discovering the versatility of concrete countertops
Concrete is the most widely used man-made product in the world.
We’re all familiar with it – whether we’ve crossed a bridge, driven down a road or scraped our knees on it as a kid, concrete is everywhere. But what about using this industrial substance for countertops?
For many, the idea is absurd...
Kitchens are quickly becoming the focal point of homes and a center for entertainment. With that in mind, many improvements can transform the look of your kitchen and elevate it to status of favorite central gathering place. New cabinets and appliances can go a long way toward making your home look...
