Fresh flavors off the grill are tempting throughout summer, but sometimes you just need an indoor meal to stay out of the heat. Combine the best of both worlds with Lemon Chicken Spaghetti for the lemony taste of summertime with a warm, filling meal. For more easy skillet solutions, visit Culinary.net. Lemon Chicken Spaghetti Recipe […]
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Living with Less and Loving It More
I like my stuff — how about you? We, Americans, love our stuff. We build big houses to store our stuff, purchase storage units to house our stuff and often lament that we have too much stuff (while we accumulate more stuff!). How did we get here? What does all this stuff do for us? […]
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All the Tile and Stone Trends From Coverings 2025
Coverings, the premier trade show for the tile and stone industry for over 35 years, recently welcomed 25,000 attendees and 1,000 exhibitors from 40 countries, showcasing all the latest tile, stone and industry equipment trends at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. In addition to all the tile, stone and tools, there were […]
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Annual Kitsap Wine Festival Celebrates Pacific Northwest Wine and Cuisine on the Bremerton Waterfront
The Kitsap Wine Festival returns to Harborside Fountain Park on Saturday, Aug. 9, marking the 17th year of the beloved festival. Enjoy live music in a delightful setting overlooking the picturesque waterfront from 2 p.m. while helping raise funds for the Peninsula Dance Theatre. For sipping and savoring, wine and beer will be plentiful, along […]
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West Sound Crime Con Brings a Weekend of True Crime Events Aug. 1-3
Get ready for a captivating weekend of true crime. West Sound Crime, in collaboration with the Admiral Theatre, Liberty Bay Books, Bainbridge Performing Arts and the Harbor History Museum, presents its inaugural event series, August 1-3, 2025. The schedule includes: For tickets and details, go to WestSoundCrime.com.
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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 overwhelming. What type of renovations can increase home resale value or generally […]
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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 magical, mystical, spiritual experience. Exactly what the artist wanted. Artists are obsessed […]
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Mathis Guild Luncheon
“Bringing the Aloha Spirit to You” was the theme of the 2025 Mathis Guild event. This year’s proceeds benefit St. Michael Medical Center, providing funds to purchase St. Michael’s first water birth tub. Centerpieces were sponsored by Westbay Auto Parts; dessert auction sponsored by Chad and Julie Melton. Flower market sponsored by 1st Federal Bank.
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Savoring Summer: Perfect Wines and Pairings for Your Next Picnic
There’s something magical about a picnic in the Pacific Northwest — blanket unfurled on soft grass or tucked between driftwood logs, warm sunlight shining on your plate and a bottle of chilled wine in hand. Whether you’re headed to a quiet park, a hidden beach or just your backyard, a thoughtfully packed picnic can turn […]