Tag: décor

(Photo courtesy Jeannie Kay O’Reilly)

Jeannie Kay O’Reilly’s Indianola Secret

In the fall of 2021, Jeannie Kay O’Reilly was seeking a place of renewal. She found the perfect location in Indianola, but the lot was mostly lawn. While there was a terrific view of Miller Bay, the longed-for flowers and planted garden beds … read more

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Trends From the 2025 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show

The Hottest New Residential Design Products for the...

In February, the Las Vegas Convention Center was the site of Design and Construction Week, a combined trade show of the National Association of Home Builders International Builders Show and the National Kitchen and Bath Association’s Kitchen and Bath Industry Show. The combined … read more

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Dinnerplate dahlias, like this Berry Spritz collection, can grow up to 10 inches across on 4- to 5-foot-tall plants.

Dahlia Combinations for Gardens and Bouquets

Dahlias come in various colors, shapes and sizes, making them easy to include in any garden, container and bouquet. Grow them in their own dedicated space, mix them with other flowers or plant a few at the end of the vegetable garden. Consider … read more

A Garden of Pure Joy

A Garden of Pure Joy

The American poet Theodore Roethke stated, “Great Nature has another thing to do / To you and me; so take the lively air / And, Lovely, learn by going where to go.” When you wander into Donna and Tom Torrens’ Gig Harbor garden … read more

Contemporary Thrifting
Contemporary Thrifting with Amy

The Legacy of Grandma’s Dishes

Being a thrifting expert has its responsibilities and notable conclusions. Over the years, I have interviewed and asked a zillion questions. You know what most people said? “The kids don’t want it.” Everyone has heard that statement. My favorite is, “The sales tag … read more

Vista Gardens

Enjoying Vista Gardens All Year Round

West Sound has three world-class gardens open to the public all year round. The smallest, Vista Gardens, at 4.5 acres, is tucked in against a hillside on 31st Street in East Bremerton. Perhaps 4.5 acres sounds small but this garden is home to … read more

Shirley Sakatani

Touching People Through Art

Shirley Sakatani is a Kitsap artist who paints flowers based on her inspiration from Washington state’s flora. She lived in Southern California, and seeing the plants and foliage of this area was a new experience for her when she moved here in 1996. … read more

Northwest Home Coach team (left to right): Krista Ostrander, Tara Cady, Beverly Schubert and owner Lisa VanDoorne (Photo courtesy Lisa Hystek Photography)

Organizing with Help from Pros

Northwest Home Coach Helps Take the Overwhelm Out...

Whether it’s a closet bursting with clothing and shoes, a linen closet stuffed with blankets and pillows, kitchen drawers and cabinets filled with more gadgets and dishes than we need, or inherited items added to our already filled homes and garages, most people … read more

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Best Indoor Plants for Purifying the Air

House plants are a great way to bring the outdoors into the comfort and warmth of your home through all seasons. In addition to being aesthetically pleasing, this beautiful range of plants often comes with a number of benefits to our physical and … read more

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