It’s no secret that Vancouver, Washington has been growing in recent years. With a unique blend of small-town charm and big-city appeal, the ‘Couve has become an increasingly hot ticket in the real estate market. Vancouver is located on the north bank of the Columbia River within Clark County, Washington. At the time of this blog posting, the population stands at just over 195,000 residents, making it the fourth largest city in Washington State and the 5th fastest growing city by the number of residents added, according to census data.

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner which has got us putting together the perfect date night to spend with a significant other, a Galentine’s day girls night, or maybe a night of self-care! However you celebrate Valentine’s, we’ve put together a list of local businesses, adventures, and activities that can help you ring in the romance this year.

Over the past couple of years, trends in interior design have undergone significant changes as people have spent significantly more time at home. We’re seeing an overall shift to embrace warm, comfortable, and most importantly, functional spaces that make us truly enjoy our time spent in the home. It comes as no surprise then that we’re prioritizing design elements that feel welcoming, a departure from past trends that tended toward the modern, minimalist, and sleek. Below we’ve broken down some of the top trends that we anticipate will be all the rage in 2022 and what we’re leaving behind in 2021.

2021 has been a year like no other; we saw everything from the historic vaccine rollout, to several devastating natural disasters, to watching the Perseverance rover land on Mars. In Clark County, we’ve had a year of reopening and rebuilding from quarantine and welcomed in the new challenges and joys that 2021 brought us.