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

Living in the Pacific Northwest has provided an abundance of inspiration for artist Laurie Barmore. From the fuzzy, green, lush moss of our rain-soaked region to the natural debris on local, rugged beaches, it has all had an impact on her creative process. … read more

In the Fort Ward district of Bainbridge Island is a garden filled with history. In 1973, a property became available that had once been a Fort Ward warehouse. Liz Robinson and her husband, Peter, were living in a farmhouse they had renovated on … read more

Wineries in Central and Western Washington dot the landscape, from Lake Chelan to Pullman to the Oregon border. The highest density of wineries and the most popular tourist destination is Walla Walla. With a winery boom in the 2000s and continued growth through … 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

The Two Waters Arts Alliance (TWAA) invites the public to join artists at the eighth annual Key Peninsula Art Walk. The event, which includes multiple venues, will have local artists displaying and selling their creations, on-site demonstrations, live music, children’s art activities, a … read more

For Christie and Tom Jones, building their dream home was more than a construction project — it was the start of a legacy they hope to pass down to family for generations to come. Today, the Joneses are proud homeowners of a three-cottage, … read more

For a quarter of a century, the Gig Harbor Garden Tour has inspired master gardeners as well as the weekend weed puller with stunning ideas for their own gardens while fostering literacy efforts in the Gig Harbor community. The 2024 event marks the … read more

When learning a foreign language, a common recommendation is to immerse yourself in the country and the culture of that language. The same can be said for a product. If you really want to understand a product, you need to understand its origin, … read more