Valentines Day is Coming – Do You Know Where Your Chocolate & Flowers Come From?
Valentine's Day is just around the corner. The 2 most appreciated gifts are chocolate and flowers. When you buy either of these, do you consider the source? I wanted to take a few minutes to discuss fair trade flowers and organic chocolates. At flower farms in Ecuador and Colombia — the countries that export the most to the U.S. — two-thirds of the workers are women. These women are routinely subjected to harassment and even rape … [Read More...]
How To Survive A Winter Storm – What I Learned From The Seattle Area Snowstorm of 2012
If you are reading this today, then you are one of the lucky ones to have your power in the greater Seattle region. It appears that we are finally warming up from one of the regions most powerful winter storms in decades. Were you prepared for the storm? I thought I was but found that some important things had been overlooked. After all, we really don't see this sort of winter blast very often, especially with an ice storm to top it … [Read More...]
Sustainable Dining In Greater Seattle Area At It’s Best And Worth The Short Drive
I have to give a HUGE shout-out to my new favorite restaurant, Terracotta Red Bistro, in Everett. If you love the Wild Ginger, then you are in for a real treat. I had dinner here Friday evening and I must say I am impressed. Not only is the food fabulous, but this place knows the meaning of sustainable. Chef Jimmy Liang did his internship at the Herbfarm in Woodinville as well as his time at Serafina in Seattle. His emphasis is on locally … [Read More...]
5 Ways To Green 2012
Happy New Year! Here are my top 5 picks for a green 2012. Stop Buying Plastic Bottles: BPA's leach into the bottle, not to mention they take up about a million and a half tons of space in our landfills each year. Embrace Reusing: It's time to start shopping at consignment stores, thrift shops and garage sales. Get past the idea that it's gross to buy pre-owned items. Spend More Time Outside: We Americans are addicted to … [Read More...]
Fireplaces Create Warmth and Ambiance During The Holidays – Keep It Safe
The presents are wrapped and under the tree. The guest room is ready and the cookies are made. What better time of year to have a glowing fire than the holidays. But is your fireplace safe? Here are some tips to keep you warm and safe now and throughout the Winter months. Inspection by a certified chimney sweep is a must. For heavy use, the chimney should be inspected and cleaned annually. Go up to five years if the fireplace is used only … [Read More...]
With over 22 years experience in residential real estate, Lynn feels strongly that service is the key to satisfied customers. Lynn's passion for the environment prompted her to be one of Washington's first EcoBrokers. She is excited to assist both buyers and sellers in making choices that will lessen their footprint on the earth. 
