WestSound Magazine presents our annual “Gift Guide for Gardeners,” which spans across West Sound, hitting Belfair, Port Orchard, Bremerton, Silverdale and Bainbridge Island. This presents a cornucopia of options for your gardening friend or family member, whether it be an article of clothing for the outdoors, a tool, plants or one of the other many […]
Mary Beth Barrett
Mary Beth Barrett is an undergraduate student at Northwest University in Kirkland, studying English. When not in class, she can be found working in Student Services or reading a good book. She is currently an editorial intern with WestSound Magazine.
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A Basement Transformed Into a Home Theater
The homeowners bought their house in 2009 and had discussed the idea of a home theater for a long time. Here’s how they brought it to life.
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Kimco Plumbing
Having a personal touch is often appreciated with businesses, and the best place to find caring and personable professionals is usually inside small, family-based businesses such as Kimco Plumbing in Poulsbo. Jessica Young, a co-owner of Kimco Plumbing along with her husband and mother, says, “We really like to build … a team that respects […]
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Touching People Through Art
Shirley Sakatani is a Kitsap artist who paints flowers based on her inspiration from Washington state’s flora. She lived in Southern California, and seeing the plants and foliage of this area was a new experience for her when she moved here in 1996. “I’ve always loved to do flowers,” she said. “But it is something […]
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An Intimate, Relaxing Gathering to Learn and Mingle
Carolyn Thompson, the owner of Willow & Mabel Garden Co., put together a small function that was both a social gathering and an event on hosting called Cake & Tablescapes. “It was a small, intimate event,” she says. Thompson advertised it to her email subscribers, who rapidly signed up within 24 hours. She barely had […]
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Northern Giant Creative Group
The Northern Giant Creative Group is dedicated to helping small businesses no matter the project. “A collective of award-wining creative designers, craftsmen, writers, developers, artists, strategists and visionaries,” the group offers expertise in design, marketing, apparel, production and fabrication. “We are bigger, better and stronger together,” the collective’s website says. Oliver Schulster, the group’s founder, […]
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Minder Meats
Minder Meats, a meat market in Bremerton, was first opened in Kitsap County in 1943 during World War II. It has gone through four generations of family management, with James Minder Carlson as the current owner. He explains that it was his Swiss great-grandfather who founded their family business. After immigrating to the United […]
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Creativity Meets Charm at the White Barn
White Barn is a beautiful store in Belfair for décor and floral arrangements. The local owner, Jimmi Cook, tries to make happiness and enjoyment the motivator of the business. “I just do what feels good and brings me joy every day,” Cook says. He also explains that he wants White Barn to bring that kind […]
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Gifts For Gardeners
WestSound Magazine presents our annual “Gift Guide for Gardeners,” which spans across West Sound, hitting Belfair, Port Orchard, Bremerton, Silverdale and Bainbridge Island. This presents a cornucopia of options for your gardening friend or family member, whether it be an article of clothing for the outdoors, a tool, plants or one of the other many […]