Just north of the ferry dock in Kingston and right by the Kingston Chamber of Commerce, a tiny store front opens up inside like a hobbit house — little on the outside but spacious, welcoming and full of delightful surprises inside. Lisa Maxwell, the owner of the Little City Candy Co., welcomed me into her […]
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Posted inBlog, Featured, The Outdoors
Enjoy Puget Sound by Kayak
There is nothing more refreshing then slowly paddling through the beautiful estuary we call home. Puget Sound is the second largest estuary in the United States. Fresh water enters Puget Sound through more than 10,000 rivers and streams all across Washington, and salt water is brought in from the powerful tides of the Pacific Ocean. […]
Posted inAt Home, Blog
Brighten Winter Meals with Vibrant Seasonal Ingredients
Following a healthy eating plan doesn’t mean eating the same dish every day. In fact, as the seasons change, so should your meals and their ingredients, as each season offers a unique variety of fresh produce. A fresh boost of nutrients is especially important during winter, when nearly half of Americans admit they feel less […]
Posted inBlog, Gardeners Corner
Thugs and Overachievers in the Garden
It is time to serve out some eviction notices. I’ve been cleaning out the garden, weeding, pruning and mulching as I go along, and making some tough decisions along the way: Who gets to stay, and who’s overstayed their welcome. There was a time when any plant given to me or found as a bargain […]
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What Would You Do for Puppy Love?
In honor of Valentine’s Day, Big Heart Pet Brands — the makers of Milk-Bone, Pup-Peroni, Canine Carry Outs and Milo’s Kitchen brand dog treats — surveyed 3,000 dog “parents” from around the country. Their mission: to see how regularly humans engage with loving behaviors like doggy kisses and cuddling with their dogs. It turns out, […]
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Purpose Boutique Launches Branded Dress Line
Purpose Boutique, a Bremerton-based women’s clothing and accessories boutique and online retailer, has launched its first branded empowerment dress line. The dress line is designed to flatter most body types and is made in the United States by survivors of injustice. “Purpose will attempt what no one else has done successfully at a scale large […]
Posted inAround West Sound, Blog, Featured
End of the Pyrex Museum
On Feb. 6, a new business project began in downtown Bremerton that does not include the famous little Pyrex Museum. For 10 years, the Amy Burnett Gallery provided commercial space for the not-for-sale vintage bowls and cookware that once so captured hearts and still does. The Pyrex is still there, most now being for sale, […]
Posted inBlog, Gardeners Corner
Learn Gardening with Valley Nursery Classes
If you’ve thought about taking on new gardening projects this year but are not sure where to start, gardening classes can offer you just the right boost — you can learn from the experts and walk away with ideas for your own garden. Here’s a lineup of classes offered this year (2015) by Valley Nursery. […]
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Ways to Add More Color and Interest to Your Home
Use Mylar for a Creative Splash This photo shows Tom Piehl, an extraordinarily talented artist, paperhanger and painter, installing large-size panels of Henri Matisse art on the wall from the top of the counter all the way up to the edge where the wall meets the ceiling. The panels also need to fill the wall […]
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