Chef Adam Sawasy and his team offer menu items as well as curated finds in their Provisions Market, located in the historic town of Port Gamble. Butcher & Baker Provisions features a boutique type butchery and bakery and seasonal menu, keeping a few … read more

In a world where products are predominately cookie-cutter and mass-produced in factories, creative individuals offer fresh perspective, artistic lenses and a sense of beauty. Gary Barber of Octopus Studios is one of those individuals. He uses his creativity in his stained glass work … read more

Hugh Montgomery, a custom furniture and cabinetry maker, sits in a small office, just off his noisy shop on Bainbridge Island, and tries to explain what he does. “I like to work with my hands,” says the 58-year-old carpenter. “I like to make … read more

The annual CVG Show, one of the Pacific Northwest’s largest and most competitive statewide art exhibitions, will open for its 16th year on Saturday, Jan. 14. This prestigious art event, organized by the Collective Visions Gallery in Bremerton, attracts numerous artists and a … read more

Most people love the holiday season for its festivities, being with family and sharing gifts. There is, however, a time when “ringing in the New Year” — specifically ear ringing, also known as tinnitus — can put a damper on all the fun … read more

This season, the holidays seem to have me wrapped in the warmth and excitement of holiday magic and tradition. My only child left for her first year of college out of state this fall. Her arrival home for the holidays this year helps … read more

Painted in traditional Scandinavian colors of red, white and blue, the two-story, craftsman building on Poulsbo’s main street is known by longtime residents as the Nilsen-Sonju house. Norwegian settler Einar Nilsen built the house in 1908, renting the upper rooms as apartments before … read more

Meet Luis Gonzalo Pablo Pablo. Luis is a multi-talented and creative gardener — from his stunning rose bushes to his large variety of vegetables, he has a “green thumb.” Luis was raised in Wenatchee and moved to Kitsap 19 years ago. In his … read more

“It’s home décor, apparel and gift, and it’s just really carefully curated brands that I absolutely love,” says owner and founder Michelle Kammer. “I try to buy as much product that I can that’s made in the U.S.A. I like to add in … read more