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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 17, 2020
- 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, 2020
- 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....
Terri Kaminski, Real Estate
- Jun 24, 2020
- 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...
Shannon Morgan, Real Estate
- Jun 9, 2020
- 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, 2020
- 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, 2020
- 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...
Molly Coffyn, Writer & Editor
- Feb 15, 2020
- 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...
Miranda Hersey, Author & Coach
- Jan 27, 2020
- 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...
Miranda Hersey, Author & Coach
- Jan 20, 2020
- 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...
Molly Coffyn, Writer & Editor
- Dec 18, 2019
- 2 min
Bon Bon: The Island's Sweetener
The seed for Lisa Wangen’s dream of owning a store was planted early in her childhood when her father ran his health food shop in...
Terri Kaminski, Real Estate
- Dec 6, 2019
- 1 min
Dog Gone Stylish
This holiday season, we at Mo-Minski want to give some spotlight and love to our local artisans! When I saw these adorable dog fashion...
Isiah Connor, Labor & Love
- Dec 2, 2019
- 2 min
Uncle Zay's Neighborhood Task Force - 'Operation: Street Heat'
First and foremost, a HUGE thank you to everyone who has shown interest and/or support up to this point. None of what we do would be...
Terri Kaminski, Real Estate
- Nov 25, 2019
- 1 min
Annual Mo-Minski Contributors Dinner: Giving Thanks
In this season of remembering what we are thankful for, Shannon and I wanted to honor each and every contributor who has helped make the...
Terri Kaminski, Real Estate
- Nov 15, 2019
- 2 min
Gianna Connor: The Mo-Minski Team is Growing!
Welcome to the team, Gianna Connor! We are thrilled to have you as a part of team Mo-Minski! What a year it has been for the dynamic duo...
Isiah Connor, Labor & Love
- Nov 6, 2019
- 2 min
Uncle Zays Neighborhood: Game Plan
Let me start by saying that it has been a long and grueling push to get to this point. There have been an EXTRAORDINARY amount of people...
Denise Stoughton, Designer
- Sep 4, 2019
- 4 min
Mercury Michael, Heavy Mettle
I couldn't wait to get my hands on Mercury Michael – as an interview subject, of course. For perhaps the two of you left on the island...
Isiah Connor, Labor & Love
- Aug 14, 2019
- 2 min
Nita Baer: The Circle of Care
There is no way to adequately stress the importance of self-care. In a world where you are constantly pouring every ounce of yourself...
Isiah Connor, Labor & Love
- Jul 12, 2019
- 2 min
Student of the Game
FUN FACT! Uncle Zay is a BIG TIME nerd. When I get ahold of a new interest, I dive in head first and soak up as much information as...
Ric Vaughan, Musician
- Jun 24, 2019
- 2 min
Ric Vaughan: The Recording Studio is an Amazing Beast
The recording studio is an amazing beast. When you walk into a sleeping room, you feel the energy that was expended there and...
Shannon Morgan, Real Estate
- Jun 19, 2019
- 1 min
Mo-Minski & Co. 100th Post!
Today you will find 100 published posts at mo-minski.com! We couldn't have done it alone, nor would we ever want to. A HUGE thank you to...
Ali Keys, Renew Day Spa Owner
- Jun 10, 2019
- 1 min
Ali Keys: A Life of Renewal
I am a born and raised Bainbridge Islander. I followed in my father and grandfather's footsteps. Yes, I am one of those generations deep...
Denise Stoughton, Designer
- May 27, 2019
- 4 min
Air Time: Talking Tillandsia with Sam Rader of Valley Nursery
Since becoming a “Modern Air Head,” it seemed that I should learn a thing or two about Tillandsias: The tiny beauties for which I’ve...
Terri Kaminski, Real Estate
- May 20, 2019
- 3 min
Emalee Nazarino: Miss Seattle's Outstanding Teen 2019 - My Beautiful Mariposa
“Mariposa: Mariposa is Spanish for Butterfly and was named for a phenomenon that left early missionaries to the area awestruck as legions...
Denise Stoughton, Designer
- May 15, 2019
- 3 min
Gas, Gloss, Gumption (and Grandma)
I’m not going to lie, people: Moving out of my wonderful, westward-facing, waterfront home to live in a “cozy” studio apartment was an...
Terri Kaminski, Real Estate
- May 13, 2019
- 1 min
BHS IS All That Jazz
This past month has been an amazing journey for the Bainbridge High School music students. I caught wind of the jazz band from a dear...
Isiah Connor, Labor & Love
- Apr 29, 2019
- 1 min
What’s on the Menu?
With the sun coming out and weather starting to warm up, one thing comes to mind: COOKOUT SEASON! Cookouts and barbecues (yes, they are...
Shannon Morgan, Real Estate
- Mar 20, 2019
- 4 min
Cory Harris: The House that Saved Me
Cory Harris of Cory Harris Design came highly recommended to us last year as THE stager of all stagers. We promptly jumped at the next...
Isiah Connor, Labor & Love
- Mar 13, 2019
- 1 min
Feeding Time
“You are what you do, not what you say you’ll do” -Kevin Gates When will our society fully grasp how crippled it is by its inability to...
Terri Kaminski, Real Estate
- Feb 26, 2019
- 4 min
Curated Imperfection
February is Black History Month. I spend a lot of time in the multi-cultural community. It has taught me a richness and realness that I’d...
Denise Stoughton, Designer
- Feb 16, 2019
- 1 min
Denise Stoughton: Natural Beauty in Design
Inspired by globe-trotting, day tripping, found objects and high fashion, I've been designing home decor for two decades. Originally...
Miranda Hersey, Author & Coach
- Feb 13, 2019
- 5 min
Life in Art: Linda & Mick Davidson
When Linda and Mick Davidson met three decades ago at a bygone Winslow gym, Linda had no intention of falling in love. “I had been...
Isiah Connor, Labor & Love
- Jan 21, 2019
- 1 min
In the Trenches
Dog eat dog. Kill or be killed. Mantras that describe, to some, an outlook. A mindset, perhaps. In trenches, however, it’s a way of life....
Miranda Hersey, Author & Coach
- Jan 9, 2019
- 5 min
Lyndsay Catledge: Gratitude in Style
Lyndsay Catledge is the owner of Urban Trends Boutique, a retail and online clothing and home shop in Stanwood, WA. Lyndsay is a style...
Miranda Hersey, Author & Coach
- Nov 2, 2018
- 4 min
Kristin Alvarado: Eclectic Design, Heart and Soul
Kristin Alvarado is an interior designer at Christine Werlin Design & Decor, serving clients on Bainbridge Island, Seattle, and beyond....
Miranda Hersey, Author & Coach
- Oct 31, 2018
- 1 min
Erika Wales Delivers
Erika Wales is a familiar face to many on Bainbridge Island. A longtime letter carrier for the United States Postal Service, Erika...
Miranda Hersey, Author & Coach
- Oct 27, 2018
- 4 min
Miranda Hersey: Reading Between the Lines
Miranda Hersey is a life-design coach, writer, and editor and author of the illustrated journals Life By Design, The Power of Quiet, and...
Miranda Hersey, Author & Coach
- Oct 18, 2018
- 4 min
Christine Werlin: Functional, Feasible, Beautiful Design
Christine Werlin is a Bainbridge Island designer who creates beautiful, functional spaces that solve problems and meet each client's...
Molly Coffyn, Writer & Editor
- Oct 11, 2018
- 3 min
Cameron Kaminski: Growth from the Roots Up
Meet Cameron Kaminski. At 26 years old, Cameron has started his own business, lives in Brooklyn, New York, and can most likely be found...
Miranda Hersey, Author & Coach
- Oct 3, 2018
- 4 min
Rob Divelbess: Building a Life
A familiar face to many Bainbridge Islanders, Rob Divelbess is the contractor you want to know, the parent you'd like to be, and the...
Miranda Hersey, Author & Coach
- Sep 29, 2018
- 4 min
Isiah Connor: Taking Care of the Community
Isiah Connor takes care of people in need. Not just because he believes in good works—he does—but because taking care of people is our...
Molly Coffyn, Writer & Editor
- Sep 21, 2018
- 3 min
Kendall Kaminski: Aiming for the Summit
At 24, Kendall Kaminski's spirit is fueled by outdoor adventures and summit views. Kendall’s life is fullest when he’s with good-natured...
Molly Coffyn, Writer & Editor
- Sep 10, 2018
- 2 min
Molly Coffyn: Writer, Editor
Molly Coffyn is 24 years old and passionate about reading with a cup of tea in hand, working with kids, and spending time outdoors with...
Miranda Hersey, Author & Coach
- Sep 1, 2018
- 4 min
Nancy Miggins: Food and Health Mentor
Deeply passionate about health and wellness, Nancy Miggins helps others realize their healthiest, most active selves. From the age of 14,...