If Jerry and Mary Richards of Indianola were to have a clan motto emblazoned above their hearth, it would read, simply: “For Home and Family.” While not actually carved in concrete, the sentiment is obvious in nearly every aspect of the couple’s story, which revolves around their home of 27 years. In 1989, Mary and […]
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Remodeling with Timeless Designs Vs. Trends
Starting the process of a remodeling project is exhilarating, and also daunting. The excitement of having a space (or spaces) that will function for you and your family makes you daydream of many pages out of trendy magazines. The reality is, you eventually have to pick one design that will work for your functionality, but […]
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A ‘Forever’ Home and Garden
Lana and Bob Decker live on a secluded hilltop above Wildcat Lake. They’ve created their “forever” home and garden on an idyllic 5-acre piece of land. Bob Decker was a lifelong Alaskan and Lana moved to Alaska in 1981. They married in 1989, bought a fixer-upper and further honed their gardening skills since both were […]
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Bathroom in a Day: Can it really be true?
You have seen ads for companies that specialize in a brand new bathroom — in “just one day!” It sounds like a dream come true. Have you ever wondered if it can really be done? Well yes, it can. However, there are a lot of limitations. The companies that specialize in this can do a […]
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Color Trends 2016
Benjamin Moore announced its Color of the Year — Simply White OC-117. The company also unveiled Color Trends 2016, a corresponding palette of 23 colors, to illustrate how white works within the color spectrum. White transcends style, and is seen in traditional, transitional and modern interiors. The color also presents attractive exterior looks for the […]
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Future Color and Design Trends
For 2016, the trend forecast is highlighting more innovative color combinations for the home and interiors. As media outlets, including online resources, continue to move toward more evocative, imaginative and innovative uses of color, consumers are being exposed to color stories that are often different than those they have seen in the past and unexpected […]
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Open Studio potters support Empty Bowls event
Hungry kids? In Gig Harbor? Most people would find the idea almost unthinkable in this community of lovely homes and a glistening harbor lined with pleasure-boat marinas. The reality is a much different story, as 25 percent of the students in the Peninsula School District receive free or subsidized lunch support. Without a summer lunch […]
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Jewelry For Your Walls
Entering the SJW Studios production workroom is like peeking into Santa’s workshop — seeing the wonderment of projects in all stages of completion, samples, paints, glazes, and moulding pastes, Venetian plaster, multiple hanging samples and job orders. Alluring wallcoverings. SJW Studios was founded by Steve Jensen and John Williams in 1981 in Seattle on Capitol […]
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Weekend Craft Project: Drift Away Mirror
Do you love looking for “found objects” during your beach outings? If you’re a collector of driftwood, why not turn it into a fun mirror. (Please note: It’s illegal to collect driftwood from some public beaches — please check regulations ahead of time.) A touch of nature brings balance to your home décor with this […]