Tag: design

Contemporary Thrifting
Contemporary Thrifting with Amy

Gem Hunting

Very trendy these days to buy used items online, but don’t call that “thrifting.” Thrifting is the actual walking into a thrift shop or rummage sale, looking for a small cooking pot, but then jumping up and down discovering three midcentury canisters like … read more

Community Scene - Haute Couture at Alderbrook
Community Scene

Haute Couture at Alderbrook

Fashion’s First Look by Cameo Boutique and Alderbrook Golf Shop started with a delightful lunch buffet. The fashion show was moderated by Pam Hanson and Linda Coats Francisco. First-act models were Gerry Gassel, Paulette Paris and Grant Cation. Acts II and III models … read more

Bainbridge Island Deputy Mayor Jon Quitslund cuts the “ribbon” opening the new store alongside Rockin’ Ruby’s owners Melanie Peters, Jill Paisley, Stefan Goldby and Christine Goldby.

Rockin’ on Bainbridge

Rockin’ Ruby’s Records, a new home for vinyl enthusiasts and music lovers, officially opened its doors at 488 1/2 Winslow Way E on Bainbridge Island. The new store joins the Poulsbo original location in providing a welcoming, multigenerational space for all to explore … read more

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Expansive Windows and Built-In Bookshelves

10 Totally Doable Ways Sellers Can Raise Resale Value

As the market cools off, homeowners are more interested than ever in finding ways to make sure their properties resell for as much as possible. However, choosing between the many potential renovations makes moving forward with your home improvement and listing for sale … read more

All in The Family

All in the Family

The summer escape of one lucky family for...

When it comes to their four-generation family beachfront on the shore of Port Gamble Bay, father and son owners Jim Nelson and Pete Mueting-Nelson are looking to the future while honoring fond memories of the past. A new house, designed by Jim Nelson … read more

(Photograph courtesy Stephanie Garthie)

An Interplay of Light and Art

Henri Matisse. If one has ever visited the Matisse Chapel in Vence, France, the first, perhaps most important element that overcomes a visitor is the light. Prisms embrace morning yellows and blues and become rainbows across the altar and flooring, resulting in a … read more

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Pool Safety

Your Home Safety Checklist: Simple Steps to Keep a Safer, Happier Space

Your home is more than just a place to live — it’s where you create memories, unwind and feel most comfortable. Yet, many household items and systems can hide potential safety risks. “The good news is that by identifying and addressing potential hazards … read more

Outside matters nearly as much as inside to homebuyers.
Design|Build

What Homebuyers Really Want

Are you thinking of remodeling your home or buying a home? Are you a builder or remodeler wanting to stay abreast of current home design trends? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, you may be interested in the results … read more

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(Photo courtesy Rene Terp)

20 Ways to Make Your Backyard an Outdoor Oasis

Who says the outdoors can’t be stylish? We tend to treat these spaces as just useful backyards. But with a few easy upgrades, outdoor living spaces can become an attractive outdoor living area that fits right in with the rest of your home. … read more

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