If you are looking for a perfect staycation, check out 7 Cedars, a four-diamond hotel and resort, located just 5 miles from Sequim and approximately 80 miles Northwest of Seattle. Nestled in between Sequim Bay and the Olympic National Park, it provides some of the best access to all that the Olympic Peninsula has to […]
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Seasoned Photographer Partners with Young Entrepreneur
I was fortunate enough to cross paths with the immensely talented and ever-so-patient Josh Diamond of Adamas Design. A diamond in the rough, so to speak, living and working in West Sound, a location that doesn’t seem viable to those working in the fashion industry. Various photographers contacted me about a year ago through Instagram. […]
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The Lazy Susan — An Appetite for Life
Picture this: two full-of-life blondes, one from Texas and the other from California, who have joined hands to create a food-and-beverage blog called THE LAZY SUSAN. Their vision is to profile food heroes with authenticity, integrity and vivacity, covering artisan producers, restaurants, chefs, food trucks, farmers markets and more. Foodies of note, they now welcome […]
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Local Chef Sam Spiva Spices Things Up
Sam Spiva is as charismatic as it gets and not only does he juggle a company that’s constantly mixing things up and making its way into our local markets and specialty shops, but the requests for his products are also putting this local chef on the regional map. Don’t be surprised if Spiva Spices hits […]
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The Smell of Smoke Perfume
For me, smoking or barbecuing is a way to relax, reflect and have fun — and while doing so, soaking in the smell and flavor of what I call smoke perfume. Sometimes, you will find me smoking in the evening, with a glass of bourbon in hand; other times, early in the morning, with a […]
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The Birdhouse Boys of Kitsap
Three young entrepreneurs — Kezek, age 9; Ryser, age 7; and Maccabee, age 5 — are brothers with a passion for animals and power tools. And with a little help from their mom, Keldy Spainhour, they create custom birdhouses out of reclaimed lumber. Their idea was born in the midst of COVID boredom in hope […]
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Neo-Pop Artist Has a Gift for Telling Stories
Not only is Cory Bennett Anderson amazing and beyond creative, he just radiates a contagious amount of positivity. You can hear how excited his surroundings make him. This excitement is infections as the Poulsbo artist speaks with passion about what inspires him to create and what he takes into account as he creates each carefully […]
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Wild Society — a Full-Service Hair and Clothing Boutique
It was an unexpected Content Scout find located in Poulsbo Village, the strip mall that once hosted Albertsons and now seems to be making a resurgence. I was fortunate enough to walk into not only a full-service hair salon but a secret spot that held much of the same brands and looks that I have […]
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Abby VanSchaick, Lachic Lash Studio
Abby VanSchaick is the owner and master technician at Lachic Lash Studio of Poulsbo. She opened the studio in November 2019 after moving back to Washington from Portland, where she received her lash technician training. VanSchaick loves meeting new people and always looks forward to customizing her extensions and other lash techniques to create a […]