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Bellingham Alive Local magazine celebrating our community, our people, and our lifestyle in Whatcom, Skagit, San Juan!

Local magazine celebrating our community, our people, and our lifestyle in Whatcom, Skagit, San Juan Counties.

Magic can be found in the unlikeliest of places. A slate-gray blob of clay, a blank white canvas, rich brown wood, or ev...
12/19/2025

Magic can be found in the unlikeliest of places. A slate-gray blob of clay, a blank white canvas, rich brown wood, or even soft beeswax. These materials carry endless potential and can be made into statues of animals, culturally significant totems, and beautiful, bright landscape paintings. Here are just some of the Northwest’s local artists who’ve unlocked the magic within: Yvonne Buijs-Mancuso, Georgia Ge**er Sculpture, Jay Bowen, and Tom and Jennifer Dolese (Terra Firma Design).

Read more about these local artists and their incredible, often recognizable, work here: https://bellinghamalive.com/habitat/magic-in-the-making/

Written by Chloe Nelson

12/18/2025

Need glasses to help you read your Bellingham Alive? Head to Miracle on Cornwall at Hotel Leo to grab a pair! 😉❤️✨

‘Tis the season for steaming drinks in front of a fire with your favorite people with a pot of fragrant, cheerful mulled...
12/17/2025

‘Tis the season for steaming drinks in front of a fire with your favorite people with a pot of fragrant, cheerful mulled wine a la Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol!” Originating in ancient cultures, this hot boozy beverage was probably stewed for pleasure, medicine, and as a good way to get all the life out of spices. The Ancient Romans had a spiced wine called “conditum paradoxum,” a recipe with dates, black pepper, and a lot of honey, that’s still known today.

Find the recipe here: https://bellinghamalive.com/dine/the-mixing-tin-mulled-wine/

Written by Chloe Nelson

In pretty much any Northwest Washington town, you’ll often find yourself near local art. Allied Arts Of Whatcom County, ...
12/16/2025

In pretty much any Northwest Washington town, you’ll often find yourself near local art. Allied Arts Of Whatcom County, Blaine Art Gallery (Blaine Arts Council), and Rick Leonard Gallery are just a few of the many local galleries that showcase the creative work of our area. 🖼️

Read more about these three galleries here: https://bellinghamalive.com/lifestyle/art-is-all-around-galleries-near-you/

Written by Logan Schreiber
Allied Arts | Photograph by Logan Schreiber

Just off I-5 exit 270 in Birch Bay Square, Betty Be Good Boutique sells select women’s apparel featuring classic on-tren...
12/15/2025

Just off I-5 exit 270 in Birch Bay Square, Betty Be Good Boutique sells select women’s apparel featuring classic on-trend styles—most for under $75. The clothes are modern yet distinctive; many pieces would be just as appropriate at church as they would be on the green at an open-air film festival or even the county fair. If you love understated, unexpected ensembles, this is the place for you. And the shop doesn’t fall short on philanthropy either—2% of sales is donated to the Engedi Refuge, an organization that provides “safety and restoration for women who have experienced sexual trafficking.” 🛍️

Read more about Betty Be Good here: https://bellinghamalive.com/shop/refresh-your-signature-style-betty-be-good/

Written and photographed by Nicole Kimberling

Check out our Winter 8 Great Tastes and let us know your favorites in the comments! 1. Barnyard Benedict — Sweet Bay Caf...
12/12/2025

Check out our Winter 8 Great Tastes and let us know your favorites in the comments!

1. Barnyard Benedict — Sweet Bay Cafe Bellingham
2. Root Pizza & Black Garlic Cheezy Bread — MOTO
3. Pork Adobo & Nanaimo Bar — Next Chapter Cafe
4. Vegetable Pancake — Yungane
5. Southwest Bowl — Aslan Brewing Company
6. Garlic Grilled Oysters — The Oyster Shuckers
7. Maple Sea Salt Latte — Hi Tide Coffee
8. Hela Hot Girl Hoagie — Hela Provisions

https://bellinghamalive.com/dine/8-great-tastes-winter-2025/

Southwest Bowl | Photograph by Aidan Hadley

Looking for some fun winter cocktails to brighten the season? These recipes are easy to shake up at home with just a few...
12/10/2025

Looking for some fun winter cocktails to brighten the season? These recipes are easy to shake up at home with just a few simple ingredients. A quick grocery run covers the basics, while many garnishes can be found right in the pantry—perfect for adding a personal twist. From sweet to tangy to bold and cozy, there’s something here for every mood. 🍸❄️

Not in the mood to mix drinks at home? Galloway's Cocktail Bar in Fairhaven is the place to be. This cozy, stylish spot is known for inventive, seasonal cocktails that turn every sip into an experience.

Find the Cranberry Margarita, Blue Christmas Cocktail, and Spiked Hot Chocolate recipes here: https://bellinghamalive.com/dine/shake-up-the-season-winter-cocktails-to-try-at-home/

Written and photographed by Rylie Obergfell

When I sat down to interview David Wight Glass Art in his Bellingham store filled with beautiful glass art, I had no ide...
12/09/2025

When I sat down to interview David Wight Glass Art in his Bellingham store filled with beautiful glass art, I had no idea that I was about to indulge in one of my favorite interviews yet. Wight is the world’s premier glass wave sculptor. His lifelong journey working with water began when he almost drowned at age 11.

Around a decade later, Wight visited Trafalgar Falls on the Island of Dominica. The serene feeling he received while listening to the falls solidified his desire to pursue wave art. Wight went on to attend the Pilchuck Glass School, and the rest is history. 🌊

Read more about David and his art here: https://bellinghamalive.com/habitat/creating-waves-in-the-glassblowing-community-david-wight-glass-art/

Written by Chloe Nelson
Photographs by Kendra Nicholas (1-3) and Chloe Nelson (4)

Bellingham’s Cosmic Games is gearing up for a huge expansion! They’re moving from their 4,500-square-foot location on th...
12/08/2025

Bellingham’s Cosmic Games is gearing up for a huge expansion! They’re moving from their 4,500-square-foot location on the Guide Meridian to a 12,000-square-foot space at Bellis Fair Mall.

Cosmic Games is a staple for local gamers and collectors, thanks to their packed inventory and expertise with trading card games like Magic: The Gathering and Pokemon, video games across platforms, roleplaying and table top games, and related toys, apparel, and accessories. Although the new store could open later this year, Owner Adam Scholtz says the most likely opening date is Jan. 1.

Read more about this exciting expansion here: https://bellinghamalive.com/lifestyle/small-step-to-bellis-fair-is-giant-leap-for-local-gaming-store-cosmic-games/

Written and photographed by Kristen Boehm

Although many prefer warm-toned jewelry, there’s something about the holidays that makes silver and crystal-clear gems s...
12/05/2025

Although many prefer warm-toned jewelry, there’s something about the holidays that makes silver and crystal-clear gems shine extra bright! Diamonds will always be a girl’s best friend, but other stones can give off that icy glow just as well. We’ve compiled a selection of sophisticated jewelry with various gems to inspire your outfits, your wishlist, or your shopping this winter! 💎✨

Written by Chloe Nelson and Kristen Boehm

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