Sandpoint Living

🏡 North Idaho's custom home market deserves a local showroom to match — and Gem State Floors and Design () delivers. 🌲

Founded by Sean Gavin and Cody Persling and located on Hwy 95 in Sagle just south of Sandpoint, the full-service showroom carries hardwood, LVP, laminate, carpet, tile, stone, and cabinetry — plus design consultation and professional installation, all under one roof. Every project is guided from material selection through final walkthrough. ✨

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Gem State Floors and Design Brings High-End Finishes Home A full-service showroom for Sandpoint-area homeowners, builders, and designers By Like Media Team Sean Gavin and Cody Persling opened Gem State Floors and Design with a clear read on what was missing. Sandpoint's custom home market was growing — lake properties, mountain-modern builds, and high-en...

⛳ Tee up for a great cause, Sandpoint! 🌲

The 6th Annual EnVision Invitational tees off Monday, June 22 at The Idaho Club, featuring a full day of golf, lunch, on-course beverages from local breweries, contests, and a dinner and awards ceremony from 10:30 am to 6 pm.

Individual tickets are $250, foursomes start at $1,000, and sponsorship and raffle options are available for non-golfers too — all proceeds support CREC's work connecting Bonner and Boundary County residents with the resources they need.

Get tickets and details at CRECIdaho.com/events and read more here! https://vist.ly/584fr

6th Annual EnVision Invitational (formerly IdaHOPE Classic) June 22 The Community Resource EnVision Center’s signature golf fundraiser tees off Monday, June 22, at The Idaho Club in Sandpoint. The day runs from 10:30 am to 6 pm and includes a round of golf, lunch, on-course beverages from local breweries, contests, and a dinner and awards ceremony. Individ...

🚴 One of North Idaho's most epic cycling events is back — and it's for a great cause! 🏔️

The 18th Annual CHAFE 150 Gran Fondo (CHAFE 150) rolls out from Sandpoint City Beach on Saturday, June 20 with distance options for every rider — from a 4-mile Family Fun Ride up to a 150-mile loop circling the Cabinet Mountains. Registration includes breakfast, on-course support, and an after-party at the beach. 🎉

Since 2008, CHAFE has raised over $1.25 million for youth literacy in North Idaho — register at Chafe150.org and read more here! https://vist.ly/57tj2

18th Annual CHAFE 150 Gran Fondo - Sandpoint's Premier Charity Bike Ride June 20Sandpoint Rotary’s annual charity ride rolls out from City Beach on Saturday, June 20. Riders choose from 150, 80, 40, or 25 miles on road, two gravel options at 60 and 40 miles, or a four-mile Family Fun Ride. The 150-mile loop circles the Cabinet Mountains through lake and river valleys. ...

✨ When results matter and trust matters more — that's Signature Aesthetics (Signature Aesthetics). 💛

Nancy Andrews, RN-C, has spent over 35 years in medical care, and her Sandpoint and CDA practice reflects it in every detail. The philosophy is simple: every face is a signature. No pushing for more, no changing what works — just thoughtful, individualized care that helps you look and feel like yourself. 🌿

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Signature Aesthetics: An Artist's Hand A longtime client on Nancy's approach By Like Media TeamLinda Bruchman has been a client of Nancy Andrews for years. What started as a single visit became a long-term relationship she credits with helping her feel like herself again. She came in looking for results. She stayed for the way she was tr...

🏡 When a North Idaho waterfront property was deemed "unbuildable" by every contractor who looked at it, BluBird Renovations said "challenge accepted." 🌊

Founded by Lou and based right here in Sandpoint, BluBird specializes in large-scale renovations, additions, and kitchen and bath transformations — with a fixed project price and defined timeline before construction ever begins. ✨

No surprises. No stress. Just exceptional results — read more here! https://vist.ly/575ah

BluBird Renovations: Innovative Home Transformations in North Idaho MADE FOR MEMORIES Courtesy of BluBird RenovationsFor BluBird founder Lou, complex renovations are not obstacles to avoid—they are invitations to innovate. “Challenge accepted,” he says simply.One of the company’s most ambitious transformations began with a remarkable but highly constrained w...

🏡 The Summer 2026 Real Estate & Tourism issue of Sandpoint Living Local Magazine is here!

☀️ Explore local real estate, summer destinations, and the beauty of North Idaho living in this season's must-read issue.

View the issue here: https://vist.ly/56sku

🇺🇸 On this Memorial Day, we honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

Sandpoint is a place full of beauty, community, and connection. Today, we reflect on the courage that preserves it all. 🙏

Our hearts are with those who never made it home and the families who hold their memory close. 🏔️

Thank you to the fallen, and to the families who hold their legacy. ❤️🌿

🏡 A brand new $550,000 home in Post Falls could be yours — and all it takes is a $150 ticket! 🎉

North Idaho College's 33rd Annual Really BIG Raffle is back for 2026, and the prize lineup is seriously impressive. Beyond the grand prize home, nearly $600,000 in total prizes are up for grabs — including a 2026 vehicle, home furnishings, and a Schweitzer gift certificate. 🎟️✨

With only 5,000 tickets available, your odds are better than you might think.

The virtual drawing takes place July 8, 2026 — grab your ticket at NIC.edu/rbr or at select retailers across Kootenai County and Sandpoint before they're gone, and read more here! https://vist.ly/4xk6e

🌿 One of the best signs of summer in Sandpoint is officially back — the Farmers' Market returns to downtown on May 2! 🎉

The 2026 Sandpoint Farmers' Market runs every week from May 2 through October 17, bringing together regional farmers, ranchers, food producers, and artisans for a full season of fresh produce, baked goods, handcrafted items, and so much more. 🥕🍓

It's the kind of weekly tradition that makes living in North Idaho something truly special — mark your calendar and make it a habit all season long.

Head to SandpointFarmersMarket.com for market days, hours, and vendor info — and read more here! https://vist.ly/42ghy

2026 Sandpoint Farmers’ Market This long running community market brings together regional farmers, ranchers, food producers, and artisans throughout the season, offering consistent access to locally grown and made products.

💛 Sandpoint, here's your chance to make a real difference for the organizations that make Bonner County so special!

Live Give 7B is back for its 2nd year — a community-wide week of giving running May 4–7, coordinated with Idaho Gives and focused on the nonprofits serving local families, protecting natural spaces, and enriching life right here in the 7B. 🌲

Whether you give a little or a lot, every donation goes directly to organizations doing meaningful work in our own backyard.

The week wraps up with a community celebration on May 8 — head to 7BGives.org to explore participating nonprofits and get involved — and read more here! https://vist.ly/42bhi