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 … read more

One of Fabiola Greenawalt’s favorite quotes is from fellow Nicaraguan civil rights activists and Nobel Prize Laureate Rigoberta Menchú Tum. It says: “Peace cannot exist without justice, justice cannot exist without fairness, fairness cannot exist without development, development cannot exist without democracy, democracy … read more

Don’t let turkey and ham have all the fun this holiday season. After all, you know your guests are likely to have plates piled high with all their favorite festive side dishes. These hearty solutions are inspired by the harvest season, offering comforting … read more

DIY home improvement projects are a popular way to save on costs, and tiling is one of the most approachable renovation tasks homeowners can take on. However, the U.S. Geological Survey reports that over 85% of American homes have hard water, which can … read more

Washington State is gifted with almost 45,000 registered and legit not-for-profit organizations. Their missions are wide ranging, but all attempt to address a significant community need, often relying completely on donor funding and an active cadre of community volunteers to do so. For … read more

Dawn Weaver of Weaver Woodworks began making cutting boards and charcuterie boards by hand following a 25-year career as a graphic designer and art director. Woodworking runs in her family, and she was involved in art while in high school and college. “My … read more

Whether it’s that remodel project or beautifying yard spaces — this was where your dreams became reality. The KBA event offered hundreds of exhibitors showcasing a variety of products to help people find what they need to spruce up their homes inside and … read more

Perdita Gudrun Andrea Acevedo is a writer, gardener, refurbisher and photographer who moved from Germany to the United States when she was 21. She eventually moved to Bremerton with her son, who landed a job at the naval shipyard. Although the move was … read more

When our babies are experiencing stress, they need to borrow our mature brain to return to a safe, regulated state. Babies can experience stress for all kinds of reasons. Stress can happen when babies have a physical need for feeding, hydration, temperature regulation, … read more