February 21, 2010
The SAM in Seattle by Jen Pells Real Estate Agent on Bainbridge Island

There’s Bainbridge, but don’t forget about Seattle

My daughter Zoe made a twisted wire lion in one of the Seattle Art Museum’s project classes. One of Alexander Calder’s Mobiles on display at the Seattle Art Museum. Of course I write a lot about Bainbridge here on my Bainbridge Blog . . . however, I don’t want you […]
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 […]
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 […]
September 14, 2009
Blackberry Muffins by Jen Pells Real Estate Agent Bainbridge

Summer Can’t Be Over . . . but since it is, make yourself some muffins

School has started, Labor day has passed, my tomatoes are finally ripening and the blackberry crop is thinning. Unfortunately (since summer here is always way too brief), all signs point towards fall. However, we are fortunate to live across the street from an easement that is loaded with blackberries. This […]
August 16, 2009
Allcomers on Bainbridge Island by Jen Pells Real Estate Agent

Have You Made it to All-Comers Yet?

All-Comers is one of those things that is very “Bainbridge.” All-Comers is a free track race for all ages every Monday night of the summer. There are separate heats by age and by boy/girl. Races start at 50 meters and go to a mile. And it is called “All-Comers” because […]
July 22, 2009
Tour de Coop on Bainbridge Island by Jen Pells Real Estate Agent

Tour de Coop

  Everyone is getting chicks. Farm fresh eggs are all the rage. Is it the recession? Is it because fresh eggs are better? Is it because chicks are cute? I suspect for our family, the latter is the reason . . . our kids really want to get chicks. However, […]
July 7, 2009
Bainbridge Island 4th of July by Jen Pells Real Estate Agent

4th of July – Bainbridge Style

Another one for the history books. From the street fair, to the parade, to the fireworks at the harbour (first time in 30 years), it was once again an – all around great fourth of July weekend. Thanks friends!
May 16, 2009
Kayaking on Bainbridge Island by Jen Pells Real Estate Agent

10 Free Kid-Friendly Activities on Bainbridge Island

A shot of my family heading out for a kayaking trip off Fort Ward. #8 on the Chamber’s list offree kid-friendly activities.   The Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce put this great article together, with the help of some Island Mom’s. An excellent resource for those thinking of moving here […]