Three women posing for a picture in front of the entrance to Putney Woods.

Island Bliss

Three friends explore South Whidbey Island and have fun foraging for mushrooms, eating locally sourced food, playing pickleball, and more.

The red barn of Greenbank Farm with the water in the background

Greenbank Farm

Art, Food, Shopping, Wetlands, and Trails Greenbank Farm is a semi-working farm with that has evolved into a community of shops offering everything from wine and cheese to pies to furniture.The farm is located along one of the narrowest points of Whidbey island and the walking trails offer beautiful views of the water.The farm was…

Mona Newbauer on KIRO Radio

Mona Newbauer on KIRO Radio

Fun events, caramels, food, and of course, chocolate were on the agenda when Mona Newbauer appeared on the Tom Douglas radio show “Seattle Kitchen.” The owner of Sweet Mona’s is well known for her chocolate shop in Langley and she’s sharing some of her sweet treats in Seattle, as well! Click on the play arrow…

A woman painting on a canvas on a picnic table. She is outside in a farm field.

6 Unique Schools For a Perfect Education Vacation

Your Education Vacation Imagine this; you’re coming home from vacation laden down with several new pieces of art.   Maybe they’re a couple of paintings, or something made out of glass.  But, for this vacation, this isn’t art you bought.  It’s art you made. Or, maybe you’re returning from vacation with more confidence in your Spanish-speaking…