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People

Bainbridge Island is all about community. In these pages, we're pleased to introduce you to some of the individuals who make this island the magical place we're proud to call home.

Denise Stoughton, Designer

Aug 26
3 min

Full Frontal Conversation

It’s safe to say I’m a bit of a Chatty Cathy. I adore the art of conversation and believe dynamic conversation results from the meeting o...

Denise Stoughton, Designer

Aug 17
4 min

You’re Going to Make it After All

If I have a spirit animal, I’m pretty sure it’s Mary Richards from The Mary Tyler Moore Show. Decidedly single, Mary moves to a big city,...

Shannon Morgan, Real Estate

Jul 2
3 min

Denaro Fair: There Is Only One Race… The Human Race

There Is Only One Race... The Human Race by Denaro Fair Many people are quick to judge us. We’re ghetto, we are this, and we are that. We...

Terri Kaminski, Real Estate

Jun 24
2 min

Sellers Story: Dancing Around The May Pole

The image of the maypole is exactly the vision invoked as you make your way down the winding country road and turn the corner. You feel l...

Shannon Morgan, Real Estate

Jun 9
3 min

RJ Flemister: The Essence of A Man

The Essence of A Man by RJ Flemister I truly hope you read all of this somehow before you comment and like. Unfortunately, this won’t be ...

Denise Stoughton, Designer

Feb 26
2 min

I’m Still Hot, It Just Comes in Flashes

I still look good in yoga pants, wear my hair long, put on makeup most every day, dress in clothes purchased in this decade and often get...

Denise Stoughton, Designer

Feb 21
4 min

Apartment Dwelling Disorder

Apartment-living is different than house-living in many ways. Not least of which is literally having neighbors on top of you. As a noise-...

Molly Coffyn, Writer & Editor

Feb 15
2 min

Sluys Poulsbo Bakery: Made by Hand

The co-owner of Sluys Bakery, Stephanie Sluys, draws the curtain open a bit to share a glimpse of how their bakers make everything from s...

Miranda Hersey, Author & Coach

Jan 27
5 min

Shannon Morgan: Life Lessons from a Small Town in Alaska

Shannon Morgan is half of the Mo-Minksi founding team. Her upbringing in Alaska was the foundation of her passion for delivering exceptio...

Miranda Hersey, Author & Coach

Jan 20
5 min

Terri Kaminski: Warmth, Welcome, and Delight

Terri Kaminski is a real estate broker with more than 30 years of experience in sales, marketing, and business ownership. Terri Kaminski ...