Food + Beverage

Uniquely American Experience

A Family's History behind J.P. Trodden Distillery and their commitment to Excellence. Article and Photography by Snohomish City Lifestyle Staff Mark Nesheim and his family have created something uniquely American right here in our community and carrying on the family tradition is only part of the story. While all bourbons are a form of whiskey, not all whiskeys elevate to the level of bourbon but may fall into one of several other categories including Canadian, Scotch, or a rye, among others...

September 2024

Food + Beverage

Elevated Experience

John's Grill & Trail's End each deliver their own unique experience. Article by Amber Schultheis | Photography by Dawning Memories If you have ever walked or cycled along the Centennial Trail headed into Historic Snohomish, you’ve probably been called by the delectable aroma wafting from Trails End Taphouse & Restaurant. It’s a place for everyone, centered around community and connection. The environment is warm and inviting, and so is the staff that welcomes you. It’s a must-stop for...

September 2024

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...

September 2024

Style + Beauty

Snohomish Style

Fashion Boutiques you must visit around town Article by Kelly Bone | Photography by Snohomish City Lifestyle Staff Golden Clothing Store  If you’re looking for an “every day, cool girl next door” vibe,  Golden Clothing Store  has you covered. With an extensive background in retail and marketing, owner Jennifer Alexander Locken opened  Golden Clothing Store  as an online store four years ago. After lots (and lots) of pop-ups, Locken set her sights on an actual storefront, and landed on...

August 2024

Style + Beauty

Award Winning Style

A journey of resilience and transformation Article by Snohomish City Lifestyle Staff | Photography by Shannon Beauclair Photography Daughter, sister, wife, mother, cancer survivor, and award-winning portrait photographer. These words offer a glimpse into the amazing life of Shannon Beauclair. In short, her story is one of loss, grit, sacrifice, and determination combined with character, passion, grace, and love for creativity resulting in stunning portraits of beauty, strength, and elegance. ...

August 2024

Style + Beauty

BLOS Style

Creating Community over Competition Article by Kelly Bone | Photography by Beauclair Photography When Jessica Chavez, a Lake Stevens mom of four with a keen eye for design, became interested in starting her own interior decorating business, she wasn’t sure where to begin. It was the summer of 2021 and people were still wary of getting together in person, but Chavez took a leap of faith and posted on her local moms Facebook page, offering a backyard dinner to anyone who would like to connect...

August 2024

Style + Beauty

Handbags as Silent Storytellers

A Designer's Thoughts Article by Chau Sáenz Handbags are often seen as fashion statements and practical carriers of necessities, but they can be so much more. A handbag is an extension of who we are; they carry our stories. These silent carriers of the tales of our lives reflect our journeys, aspirations, and even the burdens we bear. Our handbags hold our daily essentials, revealing who we are and the lives we lead at any given moment. The weight of a handbag can symbolize the weight of our...

August 2024

Education

Let's Play with Money

Meet Mara Williams and her solution to introducing kids to financial literacy Article by Michelle W. Parnell | Photography by Dawning Memories By combining her experience as a small business owner and certified business coach with the desire to write books, Mara Williams is creating delightful books, called The Little Books of Big Business, which introduce children to financial literacy concepts.  What prompted you to create this series? I wanted to write a book so I chose things I love...

July 2024

Education

People helping Animals

Welcome PAWS Wildlife Rehabilitation Center to Snohomish Article by Michelle W. Parnell | Photography by Life N Light For Mick Szydlowski, the three cats his family has adopted through PAWS serve as a constant reminder of the important work the nonprofit organization does daily.   “PAWS is people helping cats, dogs, and wild animals go home and thrive,” said Szydlowski, who serves as the organization’s Director of Public Affairs. “We rehabilitate injured and orphaned wild animals, shelter...

July 2024

Education

Childhood Curiosity

One little boy's wish leads to his life's work. Article by Snohomish City Lifestyle | Photography by Lil Dude's Insect Academy “In our society today, there is one topic which is significantly overlooked by many, especially in our educational system. Despite insects being the most abundant organisms on the globe, the amount of people who study them are dwindling.” ~ Bradon Coy                        Most people experience a fascination with little things at one point in their childhood, for...

July 2024