
The Garden

Willow & Mabel Garden Co. Update
It has been a while since I have given you an update on what I have to offer on the farm at the moment and in the coming months. The sweet peas are...
The Home

All in the Family
The summer escape of one lucky family...When it comes to their four-generation family beachfront on the shore of Port Gamble Bay, father and son owners Jim Nelson and Pete Mueting-Nelson are looking to the future while honoring fond memories...
Food & Entertainment

Savoring Summer: Perfect Wines and Pairings for Your Next Picnic
There’s something magical about a picnic in the Pacific Northwest — blanket unfurled on soft grass or tucked between driftwood logs, warm sunlight shining on your plate and a bottle of chilled wine...
People & Places

A Paddler’s Paradise
Exploring the Kitsap Peninsula National Water TrailsPerhaps the most defining feature of the Kitsap Peninsula is the 371 glorious miles of shoreline that skirt its small towns and dense evergreen forests. In the thousands of years that humans have...
A Paddler’s Paradise
Exploring the Kitsap Peninsula National Water TrailsPerhaps the most defining feature of the Kitsap Peninsula is the 371 glorious miles of shoreline that skirt its small towns and dense evergreen forests. In the thousands of years that humans have been settling and exploring the peninsula, water travel has been … read more
Chef Tim Ormonde
Alderbrook Resort & Spa, located on Hood Canal in rural Union — just 45 minutes from Bremerton — is an ideal getaway from Kitsap. In addition to its stunning location, the food, curated by Executive Chef Tim Ormonde, is worth the trip alone. … read more
Rockin’ on Bainbridge
Rockin’ Ruby’s Records, a new home for vinyl enthusiasts and music lovers, officially opened its doors at 488 1/2 Winslow Way E on Bainbridge Island. The new store joins the Poulsbo original location in providing a welcoming, multigenerational space for all to explore … read more
Kitsap Women’s Summit
The 2nd Annual Kitsap Women’s Summit took place in March at the Kitsap Conference Center, bringing together community leaders, change-makers and emerging voices. Organized by the Greater Kitsap Chamber and the Leadership Kitsap Foundation, the event aimed to foster leadership, strengthen community and … read more
10 Totally Doable Ways Sellers Can Raise Resale Value
As the market cools off, homeowners are more interested than ever in finding ways to make sure their properties resell for as much as possible. However, choosing between the many potential renovations makes moving forward with your home improvement and listing for sale … read more
All in the Family
The summer escape of one lucky family for...When it comes to their four-generation family beachfront on the shore of Port Gamble Bay, father and son owners Jim Nelson and Pete Mueting-Nelson are looking to the future while honoring fond memories of the past. A new house, designed by Jim Nelson … read more
An Interplay of Light and Art
Henri Matisse. If one has ever visited the Matisse Chapel in Vence, France, the first, perhaps most important element that overcomes a visitor is the light. Prisms embrace morning yellows and blues and become rainbows across the altar and flooring, resulting in a … read more
Willow & Mabel Garden Co. Update
It has been a while since I have given you an update on what I have to offer on the farm at the moment and in the coming months. The sweet peas are now blooming beautifully and this year, I have grown more … read more
Mathis Guild Luncheon
“Bringing the Aloha Spirit to You” was the theme of the 2025 Mathis Guild event. This year’s proceeds benefit St. Michael Medical Center, providing funds to purchase St. Michael’s first water birth tub. Centerpieces were sponsored by Westbay Auto Parts; dessert auction sponsored … read more