Out and About

Don’s ‘Where to Eat’ Guide!

Rather than peruse blogs looking for a good place to eat, here are our top picks by town here in Skagit Valley. We’ve eaten at every one of these places, so we aren’t making blind recommendations. This guide covers: CONWAY LA CONNER ANACORTES MOUNT VERNON BURLINGTON EDISON / BOW Click on the restaurant names to go more »

Tiptoe Through Tulip Town!

Tulip Town is one of the largest draws for tourists and locals alike during tulip season – typically the month of April, but it opens early if tulips are out (opened March 20th in 2015). It has the best photo opportunities and is worth the entrance fee just for this reason.  Tulip Town purposely plants more »

Take a Leisurely Drive through Washington Park

Whenever we have out-of-town guests, we try not to miss a quick driving trip through Washington Park in Anacortes.  This 220-acre wooded park features a variety of activities, scenic outlooks and trails. Located at the western point of Anacortes, near the Washington State Ferry Terminal, it’s a terrific place to take a slow drive through more »

Let Them Eat Cake

I have to say, I’ve never received a cake in the mail before!  We received this delicious Mardi Gras King Cake from happy clients of ours who relocated to New Orleans.  It was a great surprise for us, and we gladly shared with the office.  And yes, I did find the small plastic doll in it! We sold more »

Fall Chores in the Northwest

Labor Day Weekend is here!  And with it comes preparations and beginning of fall chores around the home.  Here are a few quick tips to help get you started: Clean your gutters and check for damage – water from an overflowing or broken gutter can erode the ground underneath your home’s foundation, causing extensive cracking and more »