After 3 weeks of snow we can see grass in Anacortes! It is very rare to get more than a skiff of snow in the beautiful seaside town, but this year we got a couple of feet of snow! Fidalgo Island does not have the equipment to deal with this type of snow, so the town was crippled.
The good news is that many Anacortew home owners shopped in Anacortes instead of going to the big city for Christmas shopping. Local retailers had a good year as evidenced by the empty shelves on Christmas eve. With this economy the boost was appreciated.
But the snow is melting and Jingles is glad to see the grass back. The days are getting longer and spring will be here before you know it!
I would like to introduce you to Richard T. Broderick, A.I.A., Architect
As a Registered Architect of over 35 years and a neighbor in Anacortes, Richard cares about the quality of design that defines our community.
From Richard, "I believe I offer a fresh design approach that promotes innovation and sustainability and ultimately provides a unique architectural expression in contrast with many of the routine "cookie cutter" type of new construction that has proliferated within the Anacortes community as of late. My designs strive to take total advantage of the building site with this critical integration between nature and structure apparent from every angle, within every room. I also feel that the "greenist" attribute of good design is creating a home that provides the greatest amenities and comfort in the smallest possible volume and footprint."
This careful melding of design with site, floor plan with lifestyle, sustainability with livability has led to one of Richard's designs being selected for this past year's Anacortes Home and Garden tour.
Richard offers free initial design consultations to mutually develop a design scheme that compliments your site, lifestyle and budget.
More information is available at www.richardtbroderickarchitect.com
Jean Groesbeck
Coldwell Banker island Living
The Seattle Times ran a great article on the Heart lake Trail in anacortes, WA
To read the full story click here
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/getaways/393224_hike25.htm
TRAIL DATA
Heart Lake
Length: 2- to 3-mile loop
Elevation gain: Up to 200 feet with side trips
Rating: Easy
Location: Anacortes
Scenery: Heart Lake, old-growth forest, birds, wildlife
Trail condition: Fair, muddy in spots
Challenges: None
The Anacortes City Forest Land is one of the secrets of Anacortes that many people do not discover until they live here. they move here for the great Marinas, boating, fishing... and then discover that there is a lot ot do on land!
To see more go to www.AnacortesRealEstateBlog.com
Jean Groesbeck
Coldwell Banker island Living
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Most of today's blogs are about the weather in our area. Here are some great photos from Linda Harris, Anacortes real estate agent, showing off her Anacortes home covered in snow.
I love the fish garden which adds a lot of color in the winter and fits our seaside community. But they even look better in the snow!
For more photos check out our other blog...
www.AnacortesRealEstateBlog.com
For those of you that are in Washington state looking outside of your window frustrated with the storm...I offer these photos to remind you that someone is in worse shape that you. Here is a garage that had a pipe in the attic space that was not insulated.
One more reason to make sure that you hire a really good home inspector. There will be lots of leaking pipes in the next few days If your home is vacant make sure someone checks on it!
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