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A 1970s log house serves up a sweet...
“The time to take pie is when pie is passed.” It was a favorite saying of Mike Day’s grandmother, who liked to remind her family that opportunities are meant to be seized. Her matriarchal philosophy recognized the folly of waiting around for second … read more
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Nestled along Illahee’s waterfront is a breathtaking, two-story home with ceiling-high windows and a wrap-around deck. Across the road, scattered trees and a scenic view of Port Orchard Passage offer a sense of calm while taking in the sights. This is the home … read more
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Childhood experiences transform into a multigenerational family retreat
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
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Karol and Don Stevens have a magical and delightful garden in Keyport. These lifelong community volunteers and supporters of all things Keyport bought their first small, cozy home near the Keyport Mercantile in August 1975. After their fifth attempt at placing earnest money … read more
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The kitchen is the heart of our homes. We no longer simply prepare our meals there. It’s a place for doing homework, working remotely and gathering with friends and family. Everyone wants a stunning kitchen, but remember that it’s a functional space as … read more
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This home grew from humble beginnings. The lady of the manor says her husband is a man of vision who has infinite energy from his excitement about life. They began their marriage in a tiny, 750-square-foot home in Puyallup, with the garage serving … read more
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Wendy and Carl Tonge were locked down, isolated and staring into an evergreen forest in March 2020 on their tiny side porch. They sat in two reed chairs under a sign from Disneyland’s Enchanted Tiki Bar that says Trader Sam’s, reminiscing about another … read more
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Tiffany Gilmore and her son, Gracin, a 19-year-old, lived in northern and then southern California before returning to the Northwest. She trained in production design in the storytelling industry of films and worked on student projects. Her specific job was “dressing the stage.” … read more
Design|Build — Cover Feature
Depending on where a person falls in the generational lineup, the idea of an automated home may be as reasonable as apps are to the millennials or as startling as the concept was in 1962, when first introduced to the boomers on the … read more