Located in Port Orchard, family business Dude’s Donuts has people traveling from all over the state to devour simply amazing, gluten-free and vegan donuts. The husband-and-wife team of Easton and Amanda Shepard opened Dude’s Donuts shortly after deciding they were going to start a family. “We had been playing with the idea of starting a […]
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Naya Patterson — Young Designer with a Mature Attitude
Young Naya Patterson created her company, Make Believe Photography, in 2014. She got the idea for the name from her previous competition horse, “Make Believe,” as the equestrian world is full of photographers who are constantly needed for sales, competitions and barn photos. Patterson’s first two horse trainers happened to be into photography so it […]
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Pruning, Not Cutting
Healthy plants require pruning. Plants should be pruned after they fruit or flower. Improper pruning can lead to apical dominance. When you’re not pruning correctly, you may be removing the vertical growth of the plant and causing the release, a hormone that says to the plant, “Hey, there is nothing growing up here!” This causes […]
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The Dutch Baby
As a child, I grew up every Sunday morning with either my mom or my sister and I making our very favorite breakfast, The Dutch Baby. Over the years, I have experimented and modified the recipe to be used with a variety of ingredients, including sautéed apples and cinnamon with a few pinches of real […]
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Conservatory Coastal Home Expands Bainbridge Location
As the Chief Exploration Officer at The Content Scout, I am constantly in search of a spot to find that perfect gift and never tire of seeking out design inspiration for either my home or The Content Scout studios. And one of my favorite locations to do both is Conservatory Coastal Home. The Content Scout […]
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Lillian Benge — Young Designer Inspired by Stories
Lillian Benge of North Kitsap grew up surrounded by a family of artists and creatives. Once she was old enough to hold a pencil, it was easy to see her innate passion for design. Lillian has a unique talent and ability to take inspiration from almost anything — as seen in this project, for which […]
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Abby Fischer — Turning Passion Into a Business
Even as a young child, Abby Fischer loved watching baking shows and The Food Network instead of cartoons. “The creations they made blew me away,” the 16-year-old says. “The things they created were not just food but art. Being able to have a creative outlet like baking that I can share with friends and family […]
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Good Plant Hunting
As we moved into our home two years ago, the gardens that were once pristine were covered in cedar tree droppings, debris, pine branches, blackberries and a menagerie of who knows what. After much cleanup, I started to find so many delicate — and not-so-delicate but beautiful — plant species that it raised the question: […]