Tag: décor

Gardens of Karol and Don Stevens
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The Delightful Gardens of Karol and Don Stevens

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

Gates-Paauw

The Past Meets the New

Jack Paauw and Susan Gates transformed their 1938...

After living on Mercer Island for 35 years, Jack Paauw and Susan Gates were ready to make a move. For a few years, Paauw had been commuting to a Kitsap-based job on the fast ferry, so he couldn’t wait for a shorter commute. … read more

Which Professional Does What?
Design|Build

Which Building and Remodeling Professional Does What and When?

When planning to build a new home or remodel an existing one, whom do you call to start the ball rolling on making your dreams a reality? Finding the starting line for a residential building project can feel a bit illusive, so we … read more

Contemporary Thrifting
Contemporary Thrifting with Amy

Rediscovering Knickknacks

With college degrees under my belt, I came back to Bremerton in the early ’70s and got a job managing a parking lot and a rummage sale building in downtown Bremerton. And thus began my “doctorate in thrifting,” so it seemed. My area … read more

Candy Gratton Gardens

The Abundant Gardens of Candy Gratton

Candy Gratton began gardening at the tender age of 5 when she and her parents lived with her grandparents for a time in California. Her grandfather’s garden had been featured in Sunset magazine. Wanting to instill a love of gardening in her too, … read more

Designer Elizabeth Garver
Designer Elizabeth Garver

Wearable, Fashionable Art

Even as a young girl, Elizabeth Garver knew that she was an artist. She began to sew at an early age and created a variety of art throughout her school years in her hometown of Buffalo New York. Her love of fabrics, design, … read more

Organizing

Spring Cleaning

Avoid These Mistakes when Decluttering Your Home

The spring cleaning season is always such a great time to refresh your home and everyday lifestyle. Are you already planning to deep-clean your carpets and rugs, clean all of your home’s windows and wipe down all counters and cabinets? These are all … read more

(Photo courtesy Gardenside Flowers)

For the Love of Flowers

The Gig Harbor Flower Farmers Guild blooms into...

Perhaps you have seen their farmstands. Dotted down the backroads and tucked into neighborhoods, flower farms are proliferating around West Sound and growing into a unified local industry. The Northwest climate is similar to the most well-known flower-growing areas in Europe (think: the … read more

Incredible Kitchens Summer Fall 2024
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Incredible Kitchens Summer/Fall 2024

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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