(Photo courtesy Winifred Whitfield)
Welcome Autumn —
After a Long, Hot Summer
What a delightful summer! And, it’s lingering a little longer. For most who live here, cooler weather will be welcomed.
This issue features the modern home of Pat and Hannah Higgins. A coastal-style home overlooking Port Orchard Passage in Illahee.
Find out about ADUs and their advantages. Also, learn about building a luxury outdoor kitchen.
Welcome to Love Kitsap — an organization committed to drawing visitors from around the region and beyond. Love Kitsap benefits businesses while supporting Kitsap communities.
See the beautiful European country-house garden of Liz Robinson, located in historic Fort Ward on Bainbridge Island. Our second garden feature, Autumn Charms for Those Dark Days Ahead, offers magical gardening inspiration from Teri Cole.
Into mason bees? Read about Fall Cleaning and Maintenance Tips for Mason Bee Hotels.
Laurie Barmore expresses the unseen through her stunning art. See her art at Collective Visions, Realogics Sotheby’s on First Avenue in Seattle and Ryan James Fine Art in Kirkland.
Dawn Weaver, owner of Weaver Woodworks and instructor with BARN on Bainbridge, creates the most amazing cutting and charcuterie boards. Her wood creations are available at Island Life Artisan Gifts on Bainbridge.
New Poulsbo Brewery, Echoes Brewing Co., pays tribute to the original Sound Brewery. The Sip highlights Marrowstone Vineyards, located just southeast of Port Townsend. Our Chef’s Favorites features Sogno di Vino, a traditional Italian stalwart in Poulsbo.
Take a trip to the wineries in the Walla Walla region, where tasting opportunities abound.
Check out Amy Burnett’s pop-up show to support the local Roxy Theatre in Bremerton. See the winners of the Helen Norris Annual Open Art Show.
Remember your local nonprofits, like The HUB in Belfair, which hosts about 100 events and activities a month — nutritional programs, music, arts and crafts and thrift shop. These facilities support local communities — and right now, they are so needed.
DEE COPPOLA
Founding Editorial Director
dee@wsmag.net
