You’ve seen the photos in ads for miracle makeovers: the plain little face “before” and voilà! the lovely visage “after.” That same message can be applied to gardens, as was the case with this miraculous makeover of Susan and David Crossland’s garden in Bremerton. In just six years, they transformed a plain little house (circa […]
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Recipe for Easter Dip Goodness
Easter is about coming together with loved ones, enjoying beautiful spring weather and eating your family’s favorite foods. The kids will be playing, adults will be chatting and all will be patiently waiting for the table to be set. If you’re visiting and making memories with family and friends you haven’t seen in a while, […]
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A Hoppy Easter Cake
Easter is almost here, and the big bunny himself will be hopping around in no time delivering goodies. Celebrate with this delicious and colorful Easter Bunny Butt Cake. It can bring smiles and laughter while putting everyone in a light, joyful mood. This cake is fun and bright with a fluffy, moist interior. Complete with […]
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Living High on Art and the Hi-Fi Spectrum
The Animals sang, “We gotta get out of this place” — and years later, Scott and Lyn Scherer resonated with their angst. After living in Carnation for 15 years, the couple sprung into action due to the increasingly dreadful traffic situation. Thus began their search for a new place. Maybe waterfront. Definitely acreage for their […]
Posted inThe Outdoors
Five Outdoor Living Trends for 2021
Now, more than ever, outdoor living is in. While homeowners have increasingly invested time and money into their yards in recent years, 2020 saw interest in outdoor living spike to unprecedented levels, as homeowners everywhere adjusted to a new normal by reimagining how to use and enjoy their exterior spaces. As a result, the outdoor […]
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The Artful Ewe
Port Gamble is a community of transformations. The two jade-green water towers, historically the source of the company town’s water supply, currently serve as its greeting sentinels. The old meat and vegetable market adjacent to those structures now houses The Artful Ewe, modern-day Port Gamble’s longest-operating business. And inside the shop, owner and artist Heidi […]
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Delicious Recipe for Homemade Croutons
During the time in COVID isolation over the past year, bread baking has been a constant. But with all the types of bread being baked, there is also a need to find new uses for it. One day, I ran out of croutons to use in a salad, driving a need to make use of […]
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How to Recognize Ripe Fruits
Keeping fresh fruit around the house provides a healthier alternative when your sweet tooth comes calling. Understanding how and when to buy at the peak of ripeness (or just before, in some cases) can help you avoid food waste while keeping your doctor happy. Consider these simple tips for recognizing ripe fruits: Find more food […]
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Olympic Mountains Trail Guide — National Park and National Forest
The most comprehensive and authoritative guide to the Olympics originally written by Robert L. Wood and first published more than 35 years ago, was recently updated by local author Bill Hoke and the Peninsula Wilderness Club. Sales of this new edition benefit Olympic Mountain Rescue. “Olympic Mountains Trail Guide” is a treasured, classic guidebook to […]
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