Health + Wellness

Macrame For The Soul

Elle Levins' Journey with Mental Health and Acceptance Article by Courtney Evens | Photography by Beyond the Knots In the weave of existence, challenges inevitably arise—moments that knot our journey with difficulty. For Elle Levins, founder of Beyond the Knots, these knots became gateways to self-discovery and a deeper appreciation for life's imperfections. Inspired by her own struggles with mental health, Elle turned to macrame as a means of expression and healing. Beyond the Knots, born...

Home + Design

Simple Kitchen Refresh

Your Guide to New Year's Kitchen Organization Article by Amber Dawn Schultheis As we make our way into a shiny, new year we often look for fresh ways to declutter and enliven our homes. The experts tell us the best organization methods fit naturally into our everyday habits and routines, making the upkeep of our tidy ways more sustainable. Here’s a quick guide to help you combat the peskiest kitchen clutter all year long.   The classic three-pile method is a well-known tool for a reason...

Food + Beverage

Satisfying Salads

Featuring the Best Honey Mustard Vinaigrette Article by Amber Dawn Schultheis | Photography by Lawson Coy Here’s a fresh take on creating satisfying salads that are anything but boring. You can apply this loose template anytime you open the fridge and think, “I should really eat a salad,” without missing out on all the good stuff. Bonus: Try one of the best honey mustard vinaigrette recipes around!    Satisfying Salad Formula (Serves 4) 3 cups Crunchy greens (Romain, Green Leaf, Red Leaf) ...

Health + Wellness

Ask the Health Expert

Top 4 Health Questions for the New Year Article by Christie Thompson As a health and wellness coach for the past 6 ½ years and partnered with the world’s leading B-Corp in health & wellness helping people find their best holistic health for over 4 decades, I often get asked about best practices for improving overall health. Here are the answers to the top questions I receive each week: What are the most impactful habits in improving my health? Key habits are consistency and balance. You...

Home + Design

Hosting with Intention

8 tips for leaning into joy and minimizing stress this holiday season Article by Amber Dawn Schultheis | Photography by Lawson Coy Hosting friends and family during the holiday season can bring us so much joy. And also… stress. Having the privilege of sharing meals and laughter with loved ones takes thought and preparation as well as time that we don’t always have.    Though if we look back on our most memorable holiday moments, it wasn’t the flawless decor or over-the-top meals that stand...

Food + Beverage

Sugar Cookie Magic

The ultimate recipe for a variety of classic holiday treats. Article by Amber Dawn Schultheis | Photography by Lawson Coy The sugar cookie is an iconic holiday tradition. Families come together to make a delicious festive mess with all the icing and sprinkles our hearts desire. And that buttery, vanilla smell? It transports us into the kitchens we grew up in, creating ornament-like treats with the people who shaped us.    This “magic” dough can easily be made into several different cookies...

Arts + Culture

Honor of a Lifetime

A humble artist finds his way to the White House through the Pacific NW Article by Teresa Coy | Photography by Lawson Coy Growing up in the small rural town of Bay Village, Ohio, Thomas William Jones fell in love with nature and the stories it holds. His father, a banker by day and a watercolor artist in his spare time, was a masterful example to both Thomas and his brother, Bill.   “I was fortunate to have a dad who loved to draw and paint. On the weekends he would set up his paints and...

Education

Community Connector

How Nancy Keith is Transforming the Snohomish Chamber of Commerce Article by Amber Schultheis | Photography by Beauclair Photography While Nancy Keith waited in line to order her tea, she kindly patted the back of another patron and offered an ear of support. A seemingly small gesture, but indicative of the kind of human-centric leadership and kindness she exudes. Unsurprisingly, many people passing through the cafe seemed to know Nancy by name. She is approachable, cheery, and a wealth of...

Home Services

Thankful For The Opportunity

One Couple's way of Giving Back to Community Article by Michelle W. Parnell | Photography by Life N Light For thirty years, Charles Masters has worked in the home services industry, twenty of which with Ace Hardware. Being the son of a third-generation plumber and having grown up in Southern California around the family plumbing business, he found home services a great fit professionally. Over the years, he has noticed that more and more customers want help completing projects beyond what...

Food + Beverage

Welcome at her Table

Meet Angela with Cibo Seattle Article by Amber Schultheis | Photography by Dawning Memories Angela DeSantis Blanchard is the award-winning chef and recipe developer behind Cibo Seattle: an elevated dining experience custom tailored to delight and nourish her guests. Angela brings fine dining directly to your kitchen with heartfelt authenticity, an innate understanding of her ingredients, and the best part? Without the pretentiousness that often comes along with high end restaurants. She is...