Welcome to my blog. I document my adventures in travel, style, and food. Hope you have a nice stay!
We love all the holiday lights brightening up the dark nights. Here are a few displays we think you’ll like.
Imagine that you just finished a hot cocoa and you’re wearing a cozy knit cap. It’s a typically grey wintery day, with the sky spitting rain. You’re feeling excited though, lacing up your ice skates and gazing out at the Port of Everett Marina.
Christmas didn’t come to Christmas House last year due to the pandemic. In 2019, Christmas House gave out 44,530 gifts to 7,025 children in Snohomish County. Let’s help them go bigger this year.
Every month we like to look at how the Everett real estate market is trending. Let’s take a look at last month’s numbers, October 2022.
The Van Valey house has been a staple of Everett's historical landmarks for many years. Thanks to the Everett Museum of History, it is now a museum open to the public.
Snohomish County is home to many great pumpkin patches, and one such place we particularly enjoyed visiting this year was Bob’s Corn & Pumpkin Farm in Snohomish.
Fall means it's misty but not quite wet, the sun glowing with a new intensity and setting a little earlier every day. Cooler temperatures bring out friendly people in fuzzy clothing. Wherever you are in Snohomish County, there's a lovely fall walk waiting for you nearby.
We recently climbed aboard the Jetty Island Ferry to enjoy a tour of Everett’s waterfront history. Here are just a few tidbits we learned.
There is much to be discovered in the archives of our city, and thankfully there have been a number of scholarly guides and passionate documenters of Everett history over the years.
There’s a lot more at the farmers market than fruits and vegetables, though. Here are four of our favorite farmers market finds from a recent trip to the Everett Farmers Market.
We don't have far to go to get our toes in the sand and be surrounded by the peaceful sounds of the surf. Here are a few of our go-to spots. 🌊
My first emotional experience with a craftsman home was in Everett. I didn’t know the term “craftsman” at the time, nor could I have identified the architectural components that make up a craftsman home.
It is officially Jetty Island Days from now to Labor Day. You can take a ferry boat to the island for a day in the sun, or clouds, probably both. Here's what you need to know to go.
Ready to get back into things after the pandemic pause? Summer is here, and it's time to plan summer swim outings. Even with the continued closure of the Forest Park and McCollum Park pools, we still have some excellent swimming places.
While buyers may be unnerved by slightly higher interest rates, rates are still near historic lows; which may mean less competition and more opportunity for buyers still willing to purchase.
On election day, November 3rd, 2020, a local resident leaves a note to Dr. Ida Noyes McIntire near the space where her clinic once existed at 3129 Colby Avenue. “Thank you Ida Noyes McIntire and all the women who fought for women’s right to vote. - Raniere”
It's officially Summer, and we're ready for some great events to attend. Now, if only the warm, sunny weather would show up. Here's what's on our calendar for Summer 2022.
As we get more glimpses of sunshine, our minds turn to a favorite summertime treat - ice cream.
Find out how the Everett housing market is reacting to recent Federal Reserve rate-hikes.
There were once eight theaters in Downtown Everett! Learn more about the history of Everett’s theaters.
There are so many great things to explore on Whidbey Island and on the way there. Here are four of our must-stop spots.
Whether you want to sit and relax or move your body, here are a few of our favorite places to get outdoors in Everett.