Bellingham Alive

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.

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

12/04/2025

to the most fun marketing meeting at Nicki's Bella Marina!

Nicki’s Bella Marina started as Nicki’s Diner in Blaine in 1992. A decade and a half later, in 2008, the restaurant moved to Bellingham’s Squalicum Harbor, where it remains today. Nicki’s is known for its stunning waterfront views and award-winning fish & chips and burgers, made in-house with locally sourced ingredients. It’s also home of the Super Monster Mega Burger food challenge, which stars a two-pound burger, toppings, and fries totaling about five pounds of food!

Nicki’s Bella Marina began its partnership with us in 2013 and has taken home 10 Best of the Northwest wins for Best Fish & Chips and 4 wins for Best Burger. We thank Nicki’s for partnering with us and contributing to the continual growth of Bellingham Alive!

Nicki’s Bella Marina, 2615 S. Harbor Loop Dr., Bellingham, 360.332.2505, nickisbellamarina.com

Video produced by Courtney Sipila

Enter to win a $50 gift certificate to Nicki's Bella Marina so you can enjoy burgers, fish & chips, cold brews, and more...
12/03/2025

Enter to win a $50 gift certificate to Nicki's Bella Marina so you can enjoy burgers, fish & chips, cold brews, and more with a waterfront view.

Learn more and enter our December giveaway here: https://bellinghamalive.com/enter-to-win/

The Bellingham Technical College Foundation recently announced a new endowment that will support Fisheries & Aquacultur...
12/02/2025

The Bellingham Technical College Foundation recently announced a new endowment that will support Fisheries & Aquaculture Sciences students for generations to come. The college is incredibly grateful for this generous bequest, which totaled more than $970,000.

Read more about this wonderful donation and how the funds will support current and future students here: https://bellinghamalive.com/lifestyle/large-gift-secures-future-funds-for-btc-students-bellingham-technical-college-foundation/

Written by Dean Fulton
Photograph by Kristen Boehm

Winter is a season of contrasts: it’s the darkest, coldest season, representing quiet, solitude, and endings, and it’s a...
12/01/2025

Winter is a season of contrasts: it’s the darkest, coldest season, representing quiet, solitude, and endings, and it’s also when we come together for festivities around joy, connection, and light. Many winter celebrations pay homage to the struggles of the season while reveling in the human capacity to endure, survive, and counteract them—here are some holidays, traditions, and events that celebrate everything there is to love about winter. ❄️✨

Read more here: https://bellinghamalive.com/lifestyle/light-warmth-and-joy-in-winters-night-winter-celebrations/

Written by Kristen Boehm
Photographs by Rylie Obergfell (1,4) and Anne Godenham (2-3)

If turkey was on the menu this Thanksgiving, you might find yourself saddled with more leftovers than you know what to d...
11/28/2025

If turkey was on the menu this Thanksgiving, you might find yourself saddled with more leftovers than you know what to do with. Revisit our 2021 holiday feature, “12 Turkey Leftovers,” for a dozen creative and delicious ways to transform what’s left of your feast into something new! 🍽️

If you don’t have turkey on your holiday table this year, feel free to substitute it with whatever protein is available!

Find the recipes at: www.bellinghamalive.com/dine/12-turkey-leftovers/

Story written by Cocoa Laney

We’re so thankful for you! Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃♥️With love,The Bellingham Alive Team
11/27/2025

We’re so thankful for you! Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃♥️

With love,
The Bellingham Alive Team

Between family gatherings, office celebrations, and last-minute gift runs, the holiday season often demands a look that’...
11/25/2025

Between family gatherings, office celebrations, and last-minute gift runs, the holiday season often demands a look that’s both festive and flexible. For women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s, the key isn’t chasing trends—it’s embracing looks that feel polished, timeless, and tailored to your features. 💄✨

This season, beauty is less about reinvention and more about refinement. The right products—and a few thoughtful touches—can help you feel like the best version of yourself, from morning coffee runs to evening celebrations. Ageless glam is about glow, not glitter.

Discover our top holiday glam tips and products here: https://bellinghamalive.com/shop/holiday-glam-beauty-looks-that-wow-from-day-to-night/

Written by Lisa Karlberg

Nothing says “I love you” during the holidays quite like Green Bean Casserole served alongside a Bourbon Dark Chocolate ...
11/24/2025

Nothing says “I love you” during the holidays quite like Green Bean Casserole served alongside a Bourbon Dark Chocolate Pecan Pie. Both dishes carry a sense of nostalgia and comfort, and every time I make them, holiday or not, it feels like a celebration. 🥧

Chances are you’ve tried some version of these dishes before, but these recipes take the classics up a notch. They’re decadent, rooted in tradition, and filled with rich flavor. Bring either one to your next holiday gathering and I promise you’ll not only be glad you did, but you’ll also be asked to bring it again next year!

Find the recipes here: https://bellinghamalive.com/dine/green-bean-casserole-and-bourbon-dark-chocolate-pecan-pie-chef-matthews-corner-recipe/

Written and recipes by Chef Matthew Boudousquie
Photographs by Anne Godenham

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