Sitting on nearly 300 feet of Fox Island beach waterfront, a large, bright, gracious home awaits its new inhabitants. Built in 2001, the home underwent a total renovation that was completed this year. The sprawling, three-level home is over 5,000 square feet and opens to the light on each floor, bringing a sense of airy […]
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How to Create the Perfect Wine Cellar in Your Home
For those who appreciate a good glass of wine, having the right storage makes pouring a nice glass of vino easy. A wine cellar will provide you with a place to organize your favorite bottles for easy access and stylish organization. Before you can celebrate this new addition, it’s important to decide what type of […]
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Aloha, Hood Canal
Donna and Brent Stinnett, longtime Kitsap County residents, undertook an adventure that many Northwest travelers to Hawaii envision but never act on. They vacationed on the enchanted Big Island and decided to move there. And they did it! It doesn’t take long to recognize the fun and adventurous spirit in this congenial couple. Their home […]
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Magical Mauritius — Hidden Gem of the Indian Ocean
In the Indian Ocean southeast of the continent of Africa, some 1,200 miles off the coast, lies the idyllic volcanic island of Mauritius. A hidden gem of lush and beautiful beaches, excellent year-around weather and diverse cultural life. Logistics Most visitors will arrive at the Port Louis airport via South Africa, Kenya, Dubai or India. […]
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‘Project Isolation:’ Behind Glass
Amy Burnett sees opportunities where others don’t and therein lies her creativity. She was busily clearing out her art gallery and Pyrex museum where she had created and connected with her beloved Bremerton when the pandemic lockdown came in March. Burnett went home to Belfair, taking some unfinished paintings of faces with her. They leaned […]
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Five Fall Trends for an Instagram-Worthy Kitchen
As the leaves start to fall, the days start to get gloomier and the landscape changes in color around us. This soft change of season is the perfect time of year to make your home cozier and more comfortable as we prepare to spend more time indoors this fall. Darren Watts, Wren Kitchens showroom development […]
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Wood Sculpture Inspired by Movement and Energy
It starts with a piece of wood — often a very big piece. Big, as in a 10-foot-long log or a huge slab of Western red cedar, Douglas fir, big leaf maple, or perhaps even a large chunk of cherry, black walnut or beech. Then Poulsbo artist James Nybo fires up his chainsaw and starts […]
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How to Skillfully Select Furniture for Your Home
What is your “perfect fit” when it comes to furniture and the way you want to live in your home? As a result of this unprecedented year, homeowners have connected with their interior environment and the pieces in it. The increased level of working and schooling from home has required people to reflect on the […]
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Upping Your Closet Mojo
Who wouldn’t love to have a spacious, well-organized closet? Some closets are naturally easier to organize than others but what it really boils down to is how well you can maximize the available space and how current closet product options can enhance the organization and storage of your existing space. The other primary ingredient in […]