It has been a steady climb for the Washington wine industry in the past decade. Click here to read the full article by John Stang on Great North West Wine.

Don't let the winter months become a hindrance to your wellness goals. To read the list of helpful tips compiled by Iris Mendez Click here.

Abraham Lincoln (February 12, 1809 - April 15, 1865)

Kirkland's Parklane Gallery (www.parklanegallery.org) will be featuring a special Valentine’s themed show as well as richly colorful paintings by Lois Haskell and colorful abstracts and custom scarves by Ruby Lindner.. Click here to read full post and to learn about the featured artists.

Kirkland's Parklane Gallery (www.parklanegallery.org) will be featuring a special Valentine’s themed show as well as richly colorful paintings by Lois Haskell and colorful abstracts and custom scarves by Ruby Lindner. Continue reading below to learn more about the featured artists...........................

Ruby Lindner -

Ruby is a cross-cultural soul. Originally from the mountains of Colorado, she went to college in Paris, and then moved to Berlin, where she spent her twenties. In 1989, Ruby moved to Seattle. The result of this cultural cross-pollination is an eclectic aesthetic that finds its way directly into her paintings.

Ruby has been painting for 13 years. Since 2014, she has concentrated on an exploration of abstract painting, using unexpected color and texture combinations. Her paintings are playful and often humorous, an attempt to connect more directly with the uncensored creative impulse that drive us when we allow ourselves to get past our inner critic.  She is currently showing at Parklane Gallery in Kirkland. Ruby lives in Bellevue, Washington with her husband Jeff and her much-loved shiba inu Riki.  See more of Ruby's work at https://rubylindner.wordpress.com

Lois Haskel - The Northwest landscape is Lois’s passion.  Many of her oils and watercolors have won awards and her paintings have found homes in many collections around the country. 

Lois had the advantage of growing up in a New England town known for it’s community of fine artists.  As a young girl she had the opportunity to study with many well-known artists in that area 

The San Juan Islands and Skagit Valley have become a favorite place to paint “plein air” and she loves to trudge the back roads and set up an easel to try and catch the light on a water or mountain scene.  Lois is currently showing her artwork at Kirklan's Parklane Gallery. Learn more about Lois and her work at: http://loishaskell.com

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The Oregon Tempranillo Celebration Grand Tasting runs 1-4 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom at the Ashland Hills Hotel and Suites, where the public can experience examples of the big Spanish red grape made by producers in each of the seven American Viticultural Areas across the state. Click here to read more about this event on the Great Nortwest Wine site

You can detox just by feeding your body the right foods to support your body’s detoxifying functions.............. Click here or the image below to read Lea Basch's full article on The Tasteful Pantry

Rob Tilley is a professional photographer based in the Seattle area. He travels extensively on Photographic trips and is currently focusing on the North American West and Japan. Click here or the image below to see Rob's favorite photos of 2016

Rainer Maria Rilke - (1875-1926) Bohemian-Austrian poet and novelist

Easy, light and delicious pumpkin mousse recipe with graham crackers and yogurt. Great dessert for parties or any other time! click here or on the image below to read Ilona's "Easy Pumpkin Musse" recipe.