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12 Home Hot Spots for Holiday Decorating
This article originally appeared on Houzz.com. Time to dust off those boxes in the garage and clean the spiderwebs from the garland stored in the basement. The holidays are upon us. My two youngest boys have holiday radar. As soon as October 1 hits and the air chills at night, they know it’s time for…
Spend Less Without Being a Grinch: 8 Holiday Ideas
Give meaningful gifts and use nature's decor to work holiday magic without blowing your budget
This article originally appeared on Houzz.com. Between the endless stream of holiday music, window displays and festive events, the holiday season can sometimes feel like a never-ending parade of opportunities to blow the budget. But when you set and stick with a budget you feel comfortable with, you are bound to feel better, and probably…
Exploring the Woodworking Talents of the Pacific Northwest
Furniture designer Seth Rolland and artist Laura Yeats take inspiration from Washington's trees
Formfitting Wood furniture designer Seth Rolland is originally from New York, but feels most at home in the old-growth forests of the Pacific Northwest. “There are traces of life and history in wood, which is why we humans relate so well to it,” says Rolland, who moved to Port Townsend 14 years ago from Taos,…
9 Patriotic Crafts for your Fourth of July Party
Celebrate in style with these fun Fourth of July crafts
This article originally appeared on Porch.com. With the long weekend coming up, there is plenty of time to DIY your own party essentials for your festive Fourth of July celebration! From party decorations and lawn games to treats and drinks, we’ve got you covered this Independence Day with everything red, white, and blue. 1. Burlap…
Cool the Kiddies Off at One of These Nifty Local Spraygrounds
Also in this month's Parental Guidance report: Pinata classes and a thrifty stylin' smocks.
WATERWAYSOur sunny summer days are precious—and so are the moments we spend cooling off from the heat. Sure, you can hit a lake or a pool, but why not mix it up? Consider these five “spraygrounds” for an afternoon of free fun. North Lynnwood Neighborhood ParkLynnwood, 18510 44th Ave. Wci.lynnwood.wa.us/parksLiquid assets: A submarine, a whale…
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