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Enjoy an Indoor Garden This Winter
January 8, 2010 by Heather Caro
Enjoy an Indoor Garden This Winter
By Marge Greenwood
When you have only two pennies left in the world, buy a loaf of bread with one, and a lily with the other. ~Chinese Proverb
Rich red roses in a flush of bloom; russet and yellow striped petals bursting amid lush green chrysanthemum leaves; pendulous succulents dripping with fat buds and blooms — winter hothouses bring us these out-of-season beauties to delight our eyes and brighten our homes during the holiday months of winter.
Lovely to give and receive, the charms of flowering plants can linger on after all the decorations are put away and the cut flowers are faded and gone. Some can even be transitioned outside in spring.
The Importance of Calculated Risk
January 8, 2010 by Heather Caro
Mt. Stuart photo by Charlie Naismith
By Heather Caro
Rustout is the opposite of burnout. Burnout is overdoing. Rustout is underbeing.” From On Purpose by Richard Leider and Stephen Buchholz
Wenatchee native Mark Shipman is, by all accounts, up for a challenge.
An avid outdoorsman, Shipman, 61, lists his adrenaline-infused hobbies the way some people his age list their prescriptions.
Closing the Loop: An Unconventional Journey
January 8, 2010 by Heather Caro
"it's sort of urban old-country with an outdoor influence." Wolf says of his functional designs.
By Heather Caro
Photos by Gordon King
BJ Wolf is not a stereotypical knitter. You might picture a grandmother fashioning a two-sizes-too-small sweater. Or a young mother carefully crafting booties for her infant. But whatever you might imagine of the typical knitter, it is probably not the six-foot, outdoorsy persona of BJ Wolf.
But then again, Wolf is anything but typical.
Be a Tourist in your Own Town: Yakima Daytrip
January 8, 2010 by Heather Caro
Paperwhite bulbs beginning to sprout at Garden Girl
By Heather Caro
Photos by Rod Woolcock
A Yakima Magazine reader recently told us that she and her husband try to act like tourists in their own town. We thought that idea sounded intriguing. So if you don’t want to leave the area to take a trip, take a day trip — or even a “date” trip — right here in Yakima. Retail therapy, terrific food and an evening of culture can all be found within a few city blocks. Although there are many more options to choose from, following are a few suggestions.
From Ballet Studio to Beautiful Family Home
January 8, 2010 by Heather Caro
The living room, with its matching Empire-style sofas, antique side tables and cozy fireplace was once a dance studio. Photo by Rod Woolcock
From Ballet Studio to Beautiful Family Home
By Melissa S. Labberton
Photos by Rod Woolcock
Many Yakima residents remember the large Craftsman-style house at 2215 Summitview Ave. as St. Clair’s Dance Studio. From 1950 to 1992, Vera and Stanley St. Clair taught hundreds of local children and adults how to dance in their first-floor studio. However, all the plies and pirouettes became a whisper within the house’s old walls when Vera St. Clair passed away 17 years ago.
Getting into an Ellensburg State of Mind
January 8, 2010 by Robin Salts Beckett
CWU's rock climbing wall in the SURC. Photo courtesy of CWU
By Robin Salts Beckett
Whether you’re a Central Washington University alum or not, a good way to kick off a day trip to Ellensburg is with a stroll through the campus of the town’s picturesque university. With its eclectic mix of modern and late 19th century architecture, the campus provides a gorgeous backdrop for a leisurely walk — even in winter. Two things not to miss: the Donald L. Garrity Japanese Garden and the new Student Union and Recreation (SURC) building, which is truly a marvel.
Day Trip: Lower Valley
January 8, 2010 by Christina McCarthy
By Christina McCarthy
If you’re lucky enough to live in the Yakima Valley, you don’t have to drive far to get away.
Gorgeous king-size bed with romantic canopy at the Cozy Rose Inn. photo courtesy of Cozy Rose In
Cozy Rose Inn
Boasting “the perfect balance of pampering and privacy,” Grandview’s Cozy Rose Inn is a premiere locale for a romantic getaway. Nestled among orchards in a truly park-like setting, each of the six suites features a private entrance, king-size bed, fireplace and a deck overlooking miles of rolling hills.
With a romantic, candlelit breakfast brought to the rooms each morning, and the option of a candlelit dinner at night, it’s no wonder Cozy Rose Inn has been recommended by The Northwest’s Best Places to Kiss and Romantic America.
Cave B Inn and Estate Winery
January 8, 2010 by Melissa Labberton
The inn's lobby. Photo by Yan Mei Shi
By Melissa S. Labberton
Featured in such publications as the Wall Street Journal, National Geographic Traveler and Sunset Magazine, the Cave B Inn and Cave B Estate Winery have quickly become one of Washington’s favorite great escapes.
Don’t Pass on the Passes
January 8, 2010 by Christina McCarthy
White Pass Winter Carnival's traditional ice sculpture castle and fireworks celebration.
By Christina McCarthy
Yakima County does a pretty darn good job keeping the roads clear in the winter, which means if you’re looking for a fun way to spend a day (or night), both Chinook and White Pass have plenty to offer.