December 11, 2009
Holiday Sparkle on Winslow Way.

If it were up to my six year old . . .

 this is what our Christmas tree would look like. For now, ours is the Evergreen Style, and this one is sitting proudly in the window of Kennedy and Kate in downtown Winslow. Buy local and enjoy the amazing window displays downtown. Below is part of the award-winning display for Churchmouse […]
December 8, 2009
Blackbird Bakery on Bainbridge Island

My Favorite Coffee Shops

  Even though we are a stone’s throw from the big Mermaid herself (yes, I mean Starbuck’s), Bainbridge Island only has one – and it is in our Safeway, which, as you can imagine, lacks any sort of coffee house vibe.     Thankfully, we are well taken care of […]
November 27, 2009
Fort Ward Trails on Bainbridge Island

Thanksgiving Colors at Fort Ward

Before the hustle and bustle of Thanksgiving started, I snuck away for a Thanksgiving-Eve walk out at Fort Ward. The reward for my brisk walk is the view of Mt. Rainier at my half-way point on South Beach. Love my iPhone for taking quick picts of all the island has […]
November 22, 2009
Commodore Cares on Bainbridge Island

Project Wishbone – Commodore Cares!

Yesterday, Helpline House collected food for Project Wishbone. Project Wishbone is a Helpline House project that matches the generosity of the Bainbridge Island Community with those in need. Helpline House becomes a store full of Thanksgiving provisions, where local families in need can receive all the ingredients needed for a […]
November 10, 2009
Pumpkin Patch Locations on Bainbridge Island, Poulsbo and Kingston

A splash of color in the gray . . . Suyematsu Pumpkin Patch

 Suyematsu Farms 9227 Day Road Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 206.842.4388 Yes, this year we made it to the pumpkin patch and I actually remembered my camera. Suyematsu Pumpkin Patch with its vineyard, water tower, and horse drawn carriage, is a must do every year for islanders and visitors. These were taken before […]
November 6, 2009
Multiple Offers on Bainbridge Island - Jen Pells

First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Extended and Expanded

Update as of 11/06/09 President Obama signed the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 into law today. The legislation greatly expands the First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit by making more first time homebuyers eligible for the credit and now includes homebuyers that are not first time homebuyers. This […]
September 25, 2009
Hillandale Neighborhood on Bainbridge Island by Jen Pells Real Estate Agent

The Hillandale Neighborhood on Bainbridge Island

Nestled behind Weaver Creek on the corner of Weaver Road and Wyatt Way is the Award Winning Hillandale Neighborhood. Hillandale is a neighborhood of 36 homes that all line a circle and share a grassy, central open space. Built Between 1999 and 2005, Hillandale homes have Nantucket Style charm and […]
September 25, 2009
The Commodore Neighborhood on Bainbridge iIsland by Jen Pells Agent

The Commodore & Commodore West Neighborhoods on Bainbridge Island

A 1980’s era ranch style home in Commodore. Well manicured lawns and mature native landscaping enhance the neighborhoods. Another ranch style home in Commodore. Love the fall colors, trees are abundant in this neighborhood. And another Commodore home. This is an updated custom home built in the 1970’s. Many of the […]