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Cuscini di Neve (Pillows of Snow)

Spending time with your babies in the kitchen is life-giving. It’s messy and it can be frustrating, but it’s important to teach them how to…

Worth the Wait

It’s that time of year to reach for winter’s most comforting companions: a glass of full-bodied red wine or a richly layered craft whiskey. But…

Pour, Play and Gather

If you’ve wandered down Poulsbo’s historic Front Street recently, you may have noticed that something…


Theler Wetlands

Located at the south end of Belfair, the 139 acres of protected salt marsh estuary and wetlands are well-suited for…

Meet Mädchen Stone

For more than 20 years, volunteer-driven nonprofit Peninsula Hands on Art has been a creative powerhouse in the Gig Harbor…



Carved by Nature

Throughout Sam and Karen Brindley’s Indianola home and garden, acanthus leaves appear on lamps, andirons, mirrors, and various furniture. “Acanthus leaves are a theme in my décor,” Karen Brindley said. “So, when local craftsmen designed…

A Ruckus on the Water

West Sound waterways host the most birds in winter. Thousands of geese, ducks, loons, and grebes spend the nonbreeding season here before returning to Arctic breeding grounds in spring. But one species is unique in…

Inside a Next-Level Gig Harbor Garage

Mark Johnson is a third-generation real estate agent who dreamed of building a beautiful family home. Part of his vision featured a sweet over-the-top garage and office. One of his main clients in real estate…

Northwest Idea House 2025

A young Gig Harbor couple with three growing kids feels “blessed” to call the 2025 Northwest Idea House home. Built by Zetterberg Custom Homes, the stunning five-bedroom house is reminiscent of a mountain-vacation getaway —…

Adding Color to Your Home

Pantone picks an annual color of the year (this year, it’s the elegant Cloud Dancer) that’s used by interior designers, Pantone picks an annual color of the year (this year, it’s the the fashion industry,…

Vista Gardens

This past September, Vista Gardens hosted its first “Art in the Gardens” fundraising event, with proceeds supporting the organization’s educational program. Art pieces by local artists expressed nature-inspired subjects, painted with watercolors, and were offered…

What Defines Luxury in Your Home Today?

From handcrafted materials to immersive art collections, the most extraordinary homes today balance restraint with richness, creating environments that feel as good as they look. It’s the love in the details — richly textured fabrics,…

An Extraordinary Transformation

After living far removed from civilization on over 100 acres, these homeowners were looking forward to being closer to conveniences and began searching for their newest — and last — home. One that would be…

Basement Transformed Into Home Theater

Brian and Traci Leslie of Bremerton have transformed their basement from a place for just storage to a home theater that any movie-lover would be jealous of. The couple bought their home in 2009 and…

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