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Interior design is in a constant state of transforma-tion, and this year, homeowners are taking control.

The “keeping up with the Joneses’’ mentality is giving ground to the desire for personalized design that re�ects the exact needs and design aesthetic of the homeowners.

In 2014, more people will embrace the role of designer to create a home that is truly one of a kind.

“We’re at a fascinating point in the evolution of the interior design process. Interior design professionals once ruled the roost, but that’s all changed with design TV, blogs and the Internet,” said Elaine Grif�n, an interior designer and author of Design Rules.

“Clients today are well-educated and have taken back the power. They’re so knowledgable that they’re doing it themselves.”

Assuming the role of designer doesn’t have to be intimidating.

Follow these tips for taking your home design into your own hands and creating personalized space.

Research and check twice Taking the time to properly research and educate

yourself is important so you get beautiful results with-out unwanted surprises.

“You want to know what your options are in terms of price, value, quality, design and style,” said Grif�n.

“What’s returnable? What’s not? Sometimes custom means you buy it, you own it. Do your research.”

Grif�n suggests being cautious when measuring. “Always measure twice, buy once,” she said. “That’s the �rst place where DIYers fall short. You

only have one option when you’re going custom — just

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right. Scaled drawings should be involved.”

Customize visible featuresGrif�n suggests investing in highly visible features

of your home. “Like in the bathroom, you can focus on something

that’s focalpoint-worthy. It’s a piece that just belongs to you,” she said.

Window treatments and lamp shades are other highly visible features of the home that are too often ignored. Updating these features can instantly breathe new personality into a room.

Lamp shades deliver great bang for your buck; remember you always want to take the lamp with you when shopping.

Customize color“It’s about the customization of color,” Grif�n said.“It’s not just about a color palette for personality, it’s

about having that shade that no one else has.”Numerous paint manufacturers offer technology

that allows you to provide a fabric swatch or other

color sample and they’ll recommend a custom hue.

Salvage and tellUsing salvaged materials in a renovation isn’t only

green, it’s a chance to incorporate your family’s history. “When you’re remodeling, look for pieces to salvage

— timbers from old �oors, side tables, etc.,” Grif�n said. “We’ve always loved our heirlooms, but now we’re

looking at recycled and salvaged stuff in a different light. We have a green eco-conscious, so we want to save what we can.”

Don’t overlook the ceiling“The ceiling is the second biggest real estate after

the �oor — don’t neglect it,” stressed Grif�n.“Especially in small or awkward spaces — like the

foyer, powder room, stair hall — do something sexy with your ceiling. Add a striking color, install wallpa-per, add beams.”

Expect 2014 to be the year when homeowners take charge and create spaces that truly speak to them from a functional and design perspective.

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CREATE YOUR OWN COMPOST. Leaves, grass clippings, fruit and vegetable scraps, coffee grounds decompose to form a nutrient rich mixture that feeds the soil, retains moisture, prevents erosions, improves plant growth and reduces the need for fertilizer and pesticides.

PESTICIDES can contain chemicals that are hazardous in large quantities. Pesticides usually contain deadly, toxic poisons – HANDLE WITH CARE or better yet, use natural non-toxic alternatives.

MORE FERTILIZER DOES NOT MEAN GREEN GRASS! Fertilizer runoff also feeds stream & lake algae blooms that die off, decompose and suffocate � sh.

Dispose of used oil, anti-freeze and old paint responsibly. Don’t pour down a street grate, on the road, or on the ground – it will end up in our water supply! Take these Household Hazardous Waste materials to the Moderate Risk Waste Facility.

Apply pesticides early in the growing season, not when � owers are in bloom. Bees can pick up the pesticides and carry it back to their hive and kill off the entire colony. No bees-no honey-no pollination-no � owers-no fruit.

Leave your lawn clippings on your lawn, they can provide up to 25% of needed lawn fertilizer as the cut grass decomposes.

Always read lawn care and pesticide labels carefully. Look for key words including CAUTION, WARNING and DANGER. Labels won’t tell you if a chemical is a danger to � sh or animals or harmful to local water supplies. Chemicals can concentrate up the food chain to a toxic level for larger animals, and can have long term harmful effects with low exposures over a long period. Always properly dispose of toxic cleaners and pesticides.

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Sunday, March 15-16 at the Boys & Girls Club, 400 W. Fir St. in Sequim.

The show — held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday — will bring together products and professional services of horticultural and garden-related businesses in an inviting and informative venue for all. There will be an array of speakers and presentations both days of the show.

Admission to the show is $5 per person per day (children under 12 receive free admission) with proceeds bene�ting many local projects.

Each year, the Soroptimist Gala Garden Show provides a raf�e for a chance to take home a load of yard and garden goodies.

This year’s raf�e will feature a cedar Adirondack chair and foot rest and an end table valued at $265 donated by Michael Caldwell, owner of Mike’s Cedar Works in Port Angeles.

Alan Burwell, co-owner of Windermere Sequim East and Windermere SunLand, donated a solid cedar portable potting bench valued at $130.

Soroptimists also will raf�e off a garden cart �lled with donated items from show vendors.

Raf�e tickets cost $3 each. For a schedule of events and more information

about demonstrations, presentations and vendors, visit sequimgardenshow.com.

Local gardeners will have a chance to learn how they can enjoy gardening even if they are faced with physical limitations during a presentation at the Sequim Soroptimist Gala Garden Show at the Boys & Girls Club, 400 W. Fir St. in Sequim.

The session, “Accessible Gardening,” will be presented by Clallam County Master Gardeners from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 15.

For more information about the show, see the “Garden show planned in Sequim” on this page.

“Gardening is good exercise and provides access to nutritious fruits and vegetables,” said Jeanette Stehr-Green, a veteran Clallam County Master Gardener.

Gardening also helps build healthy bones and muscles and contributes to a general sense of well-being. But back and joint pain along with mobility dif�culties can lead some to hang up their gardening gloves, Stehr-Green said.

During “Accessible Gardening,” veteran Master Gardeners Judy English, Bill Wrobel and Stehr-Green will share tips on how to make gardening easier for those with physical challenges.

They will highlight gardening in containers as well as helpful tools, and describe how garden layout and plant selection can make a difference.

Barbara Paschal, retired physical therapist and community educator, will join the three Master Gardeners to demonstrate exercises to strengthen back, abdominal and leg muscles to prevent injuries during gardening.

Attendees will get to handle and examine tools which allow for easier gardening.

“Enabling a person with a physical limitation to garden can make a signi�cant difference in that person’s life and can positively impact the whole community,” said Linda Klinefelter and Kathy Purcell, 2014 garden show co-chairs. “We are happy to provide a venue for the Master Gardeners to share their gardening knowledge with everyone.”

Clallam County Master Gardeners will speak about a variety of topics during the two-day show including gardening for the senses, pest control, growing herbs and designing miniature gardens.

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Clallam County Master Gardeners Jeanette Stehr-Green, from left, Bill Wrobel and Judy English will be joined by retired physical therapist Barbara Paschal to discuss ways to make gardening easier for people with physical challenges.

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The public is invited to visit with local roo�ng professionals from Diamond Roo�ng, Earth Tech Roo�ng & Construction, Emerald Roo�ng, Campbell Roo�ng and SNS Roo�ng.

Roo�ng specialists will answer questions about residential and commercial roo�ng, skylights, composite and metal roo�ng, torch down and �at roofs.

A selection of roo�ng materials will be on display in Hartnagel Building Supply’s roo�ng showroom.

“This has been a popular event for the past several years,” said Donna Pacheco, Hartnagel’s advertising and promotions coordinator.

“I think homeowners appreciate having an opportunity to meet local, indepen-dent roo�ng contractors face-to-face in our store before inviting them to come out to their homes to bid on their roof. It’s also handy to have so many roo�ng samples right there in our showroom for them to discuss with the contractors.”

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Throughout the year, Clallam County Master Gardeners provide educational presentations on a wide variety of gardening topics.

Presentations are free and open to the public, but donations to cover the cost of handouts are greatly appreciated.

On the second and fourth Thursday of each month, Clallam County Master Gardeners host the Green Thumb Gar-den Tips Brown Bag in Port Angeles.

Brown Bag presentations are held from noon to 1 p.m. in the Commis-sioners’ Meeting Room at the Clallam County Courthouse, 223 E. Fourth St. Upcoming Brown Bag presentations:n Feb. 27: Preparing soil for planting.n March 13: Starting seeds indoors.n March 27: Mason bees.n April 10: Pollinator crisis: Neonic-

otinoid pesticides and other happenings.

n April 24: Weed control practices. n May 8: Get ready for tomatoes.n May 22: Pepper culture.n June 12: Berry basics.n June 26: Planting now for fall and

winter harvest.n July 10: Aphids.n July 24: Native plant identi�cation.n Aug. 14: Year round lettuce.n Aug. 28: Wasps and hornets.n Sept. 11: No bare soil: Cover crops

and mulches.n Sept. 25: What should be planted in

the fall. n Oct. 9: Slug university.n Oct. 23: Harvesting and storing fall

crops.n Nov. 13: Growing mushrooms.n Dec. 4: Tis the season: Holiday gift

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Master Gardeners host Class Act pre-sentations from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Woodcock Demonstration Garden, 2711 Woodcock Road in Sequim.

Class Act presentations can include hands-on demonstrations.Upcoming Class Act presentations:n May 10: Tomatoes.n May 24: Composting.n June 7: Fruit tree care.n June 21: Strawberries.n July 12: Raspberries.n July 26: Fall and winter planting.n Aug. 9: Wasps, bees & bug hunting.n Aug. 23: Blueberries.n Sept. 13: Mushrooms.

n Sept. 27: What to plant in the fall and why.

On the second Friday of each month from May through October, Master Gardeners lead the Friday Walk in the Garden at the Fifth Street Community Garden, 328 E. Fifth St. in Port Angeles.

These educational walks are held from noon to 1 p.m. and focus on what is happening (or should be happening) in local vegetable gardens that month.

Friday Walks are scheduled for May 9, June 13, July 11, Aug. 8, Sept. 12, and Oct. 10.


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“Aphids to Zucchini” Brown Bag Lunch lectures are held on the third Monday of each month from noon to 1 p.m. March 17 through Nov. 12, at the WSU Extension Of�ce, 380 Jefferson St. in Port Townsend. Upcoming lectures include:

n March 17 – “WIMBY (Worms in Your Back Yard.)”

n April 21 – “Seed Starts and Veggies.”

n May 19 – “Composting”Visit jefferson.wsu.edu/gardening for

additional lecture dates.

n “Quilcene Veggie Garden Classes” are held at noon each Monday at the Quilcene LID Demonstration site, located on the corner of U.S. Highway 101 and Old Church Road.

n The spring Master Gardener Training session begins March 19 and will continue through May 28.

For more information about becoming a Master Gardener, visit jefferson.wsu.edu/gardeningmgmgtraining/

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dener Foundation meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month throughout the year (except July, August and December) from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Tri-Area Community Center in Chimacum.Upcoming meeting topics include:

n March 13 — “Spring Vegetable Gardening Tips.”

n April 10 — “Growing Food Together: Community Gardening in Jefferson County.”

n May 8 — “Women in Agriculture.”n June 12 — “Native Pollinators”Other topics will be announced at a

later date.

n The Jefferson County Master Gardener Plant Sale will be held Saturday May 10 at H.J. Carroll Park, 9884 state Route 19 in Chimacum.

n Plant clinics will begin

March 3 and be held each Monday through Sept. 29 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the WSU Extension Of�ce in Port Townsend.

n “Food Preservation Help” will be offered from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on the third Monday of each month from March through September in the Madrone Room in WSU Extension Of�ce in Port Townsend.

Master Gardener and food preser-vation specialist Dianna Wiklund is scheduled each month to answer food preservation questions.

Pressure gauge testing also will be available.

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n The Clallam County Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 17 at the Woodcock Demonstration Garden, 2711 Woodcock Road in Sequim.

The sale will feature perennials, native plants, ornamentals and vegeta-ble starts that are suitable for our local growing environment.

Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions about how and where to plant a specimen and the size and habitat to expect as the plant matures.

Gardening books, pots and other items will be for sale, and a drawing will be held for gardening supplies.

Proceeds from the spring plant sale provide funding to support local education programs such as the Brown

Bag and Class Act presentations (see “Master Gardeners provide education presentations” on Page 8) and maintain the demonstration garden on Woodcock Road where the plant sale is being held and where Clallam County Master Gardeners grow fruit and vegetables to help supply the soup kitchen.

n Plant clinics in Port Angeles start at the Clallam County Courthouse in Port Angeles on March 6 and occur every Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Oct. 30.

n Plant clinics at Woodcock Demonstration Garden start on May 10, and will continue each Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Oct. 18.

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The 17th annual AAUW/UWF Kitchen Tour, “A Kala Point of View,” offers the opportunity to explore attractive and innovative residential kitchens in the Kala Point neighborhood of Port Townsend.

The popular tour is sponsored by AAUW (American Association of University Women) Port Townsend and its philanthropic arm — the University Women’s Foundation of Jefferson County.

The self-guided tour will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at a variety of locations Saturday, April 26.

Tickets cost $15 per person, and can be purchased on the day of the tour or at the following locations starting April 1:n In Chimacum at Chimacum Corner Farmstand, 9122 Rhody Drive.n In Port Ludlow at Dana Pointe Interiors, 62 Village Way.n In Port Townsend at The Green Eyeshade, 720 Water St.; Kitchen & Bath

Studio, 1210 W. Sims Way; Quimper Mercantile Co., 1121 Water St.; and What’s Cookin’, 844 Water St.n In Sequim at Over the Fence, 112 E. Washington St. Proceeds from the tour support education programs in the Brinnon, Chimacum,

Port Townsend and Quilcene school districts in East Jefferson County.

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KITCHEN TOUR

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Vicky Miller arranges flowers in her kitchen that features Brazilian cherry-stained alder cabinets with stainless steel pulls, raised-panel doors, wavy water glass door inserts, copper-tile niche and a soft green wall color. The sink and food preparation areas face the dining and living room so that Vicky and her husband, David, can easily converse with guests.

photo by AAUW Port TownsendTraditional elegance

This great room design places the kitchen, dining room and living room in the same area. A spectacular kitchen doesn’t dominate the great room when a dining room light fixture demands attention. A well-lit kitchen may have energy-efficient recessed ceiling lights, under- and over-cabinet lights, interior cabinet lights behind glass doors and lights hung over the island or peninsula. photo by AAUW Port Townsend

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Each kitchen is selected on its own merit, as well as to contribute to a variety of styles and features.

“The kitchens we’ve selected in Kala Point show a nice balance of new construction and remodels,” said Sandy Smith, an AAUW/UWF Kitchen Selection Committee member.

“It’s a lovely neighborhood with easy navigation and parking for the tour.”

The kitchens show �ne design and expert craftsmanship. Several homeowners will pro-vide contact information for area architects, designers and contractors they recommend.

The tour displays recent improvements and current trends in kitchen design.

Notable on this year’s tour are convenient and attractive cabinetry options in a variety of styles and wood �nishes.

“The counter backsplash does a lot to set the mood of a kitchen, and we have an impressive variety of them on this year’s tour,” Smith said.

“Two of the homeowners are artists, and one homeowner uses a color palette that is so dramatic that she could be an artist.”

The tour’s Hospitality Center, located in the Kala Point Clubhouse, 310 Sailview Drive, will open at 9:30 a.m. for ticket holders to pick up event passports featuring detailed descriptions of the kitchens.

Tickets for raf�e baskets, free refreshments and kitchen-design seminars will be available within the center.

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Limited remodeling changed this kitchen into a modern gem. The cabinetry and granite countertops were retained. Replacement of the upper cabinet panels with glass allows the colorful glass collection to be a contemporary focalpoint. The granite backsplash base trim was removed so that the new glass, marble and stone mosaic covers the entire backsplash area.

Minimal remodel, big changephoto by AAUW Port Townsend

This pantry is large enough for a baking station (note the marble pastry insert in the countertop), farm sink and an extensive cookbook collection. The homeowner applied six coats of oil finish to the butcher-block countertop.

Pantry for baking and booksphotos (2) by AAUW Port Townsend

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Instead, simply paint a 9-by-12 inch clear �lm with your color of choice and place it on any wall (or even the ceiling) to get a better idea of what the color will look like.

To avoid color regret, the paint swatch should be viewed multiple times during the day, in the daytime as well as at night.

A clear �lm “swatch” provides color accuracy and allows you to see how your color choice will appear when it’s painted out over your current wall color.

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illusion of spots and streaks. Avoid going back immediately to touch up sparse spots. Painting too soon will result in unevenness.

Wait until it’s fully dry to apply another coat. For sharp, crisp edges, remove tape after the

paint is dry and you are completely satis�ed with the results.

Paint can completely transform a space in a matter of a few days.

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Music teacher uncovers beautiful kitchen with help of local designers

before and after


WHEN LAURA EYESTONE OF PORT ANGELES �rst looked at what would become her new home she had one major concern.

“I liked the neighborhood, backyard and view, but the kitchen almost made me walk away,” Eyestone said while leaning against a counter in her recently remodeled kitchen.

“That kitchen was a dark, depressing cave.”Eyestone explained that when you opened the

front door the �rst thing you were greeted with was a darkly paneled wall.

Behind that wall, the tiny kitchen was cut off from the rest of the house because of low cabinets and an oddly placed small bar.

“The stove and refrigerator were in the wrong place and counter space was extremely limited, well almost nonexistent,” she said.

“I wasn’t sure I wanted to tackle such a big project and was really worried about the expense of a remodel.”

Eyestone called Trisa Katsikapes of Trisa & Co. Interior Design in Port Angeles, for a consultation to see what an expert thought of the house and more importantly, of that cave-like kitchen.

“My son, Erik, and Trisa’s son, Dmitri, are in a band together, so Trisa and I knew each other, and I knew she would give me her honest opinion,” Eyestone said.

“When Trisa came in and said, ‘You can work with this, buy the house,’ so I got excited. Trisa assured me that we could save the kitchen.”

“I had a very tight budget and sticking to that budget meant I would need to roll up my sleeves and do some of the work.”


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Eyestone dreamed of an open Northwest-style kitchen design that would allow her family, which includes her sons, Erik and Ben, and daughter, Bonnie, to gather for a cozy meal, listen to music or play one of the many instruments the family owns.

Katsikapes and Andrew Thomas of Pantry and Latch in Sequim developed remodeling plans and a budget for the project and gave Eyestone a list of tasks she could complete to save time and money.

Katsikapes and Thomas are recent � rst place winners of the Northwest Design Awards for “Modest Budget Big Impact.”

“Trisa and Andrew really listened to what I wanted and developed creative and affordable solutions that were within my budget,” Eyestone said.

“A lot of people do not think they can afford to hire designers, but I saved time and money because they knew where to � nd the best deals, who to hire for electrical, plumbing and other subcontracting work and knew exactly what colors and cabinets matched the magazine clippings and websites I had saved for design ideas.

“I would have spent a lot of time and money trying to select the right paint color, countertop, tile and hard-wood � ooring.”

In addition to staying within budget, Eyestone, a music teacher for the Port Angeles School District, wanted the bulk of the work to be completed by the time school started.

“I wanted to move quickly, so Erik and I went to work immediately after I purchased the house in August 2012,” she said.

“We spent a large portion of August on ladders scrapping the popcorn off our ceiling. Popcorn — who came up with that brilliant idea for ceilings?”

The duo painted most of the walls in the house, tiled the kitchen’s backsplash and replaced the existing dining room and kitchen light � xtures saving Eyestone more than $20,000 in labor costs.

“It was necessary for me to do the work to save money, but I enjoyed the process of helping and it is rewarding to stand in my completed kitchen and know that I put that tile in place and installed that light � xture,” she said.

Although she looks back fondly on the remodeling process now, there were times when Eyestone wondered what she got herself into.

“There were times when I was a little intimidated and there were times I thought to myself ‘this is more than you are capable of,’” she said.

“But Andrew and Trisa were always there reassur-ing me and offering advice. I learned so much from them that I have applied to the ongoing process of updating the rest of the house.”

Eyestone relied on the design team for scheduling and providing the professionals to keep the kitchen project on budget and on schedule.

“Taking the scheduling out of my hands was such a relief,” she said.

“I ended up saving time and money by depending on them to oversee the big stuff including having a wall removed, resurfacing the ceiling and plumbing and electrical repairs.”

One of Eyestone’s favorite features in the new kitchen is the tile backsplash.

“Great care and thought went into � nding the right backsplash for Laura’s kitchen,” Katsikapes said.

“What you can’t see in the ‘after photos’ is the stone � replace sitting close to the dining room. The � replace stone is in a travertine stone and extends to the ceil-ing. Finding the tumbled and polished travertine back-splash with the subtle green glass time was a bonus and coordinates beautifully.”

A dark gray color similar to the grout of the � replace stone was painted on both sides of the � replace to continue to unite the design of the rooms.

“One of the great things about this remodel is that it is timeless,” Eyestone said. “It is classic, I will be able to grow old in this kitchen without ever renovating. It is not a trendy design.”

The old vinyl � oor in the kitchen was replaced with

a dark re� nished hardwood that extends to the dining room to provide a relaxing and warm atmosphere.

New craftsman-style cabinets, custom designed and installed by Pantry and Latch, became a focalpoint.

Taking the alder cabinets to the ceiling and adding custom detailing like crown molding in an accent color created a strong impact, Katsikapes said.

“My goal is to always work with clients to create beautiful homes and environments,” Katsikapes said.

“I really enjoyed working with Laura on her kitchen remodel. I was amazed by how much she was able to accomplish on her own. Just look at that beautiful backsplash she installed. She wasn’t afraid to tackle the tiling, she is such a go-getter.”

Eyestone selected laminate countertops to help keep costs down.

Thomas’ suggestion to not extend cabinets over the refrigerator also kept the project within budget.

“I like having open space over the fridge, it allows more natural light from the sliding glass doors to come into the room,” Eyestone said.

“The countertops do not compete with other design elements in the room and are extremely durable.”

Thomas said, “I love inspiring homeowners on ways to save money while getting the look they love.”

Since the remodel, Eyestone has added small items to complete the design of the room.

“I placed a wine rack above the fridge and a couple of large bowls to add interest to an otherwise empty spot and hung up some framed art I already owned,” she said.

“Everything has come together so nicely and my friends and family usually end up gathered in or around the kitchen. It is such a comfortable space.”

Natural light is allowed to fill the kitchen and living room in this Port An-geles home thanks to the removal of a darkly paneled wall that cut the kitchen off from the rest of the house. A large countertop allows homeowner Laura Eyestone to easily entertain family and friends and creates a workspace that is comfortable and welcoming.


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The completed self-watering container with cut out lid and plastic in place.

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“Now more than ever, homeowners are willing to experiment with design,” says Taniya Nayak, interior designer and DIY television personality.

“The start of the new year is the perfect time to add character and personality with unique details, patterns and pops of color.”

Here are the top �ve home decor trends Nayak predicts will make a big impact in 2014:

1. Painted detail on furniture piecesA hot trend in 2014 is to bring �ea-market furniture

back to life with painted patterns and details. “Refurbishing old furniture pieces is a popular —

and easy — look to achieve,” said Nayak. “All you need is a little bit of paint and a lot of creativity.”

New pre-cut, patterned painter’s tape makes this simple project much easier.

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Before painting, simply apply the tape in the desired pattern on a hand-me-down or thrift store �nd to create a custom piece for your home.

2. White hot White is a mainstay in home design. It’s timeless, classic and extremely versatile. In 2014, try pairing white with different textures,

like natural wood.

You’ll create a unique focal point while highlighting other warm features in the room, as well.

“Another method is to create contrast with white. Use a single, bold accent color, like yellow, fuchsia or navy, to move your eye across the space,” Nayak said.

By simply rethinking how to use white, your home will be a warm and inviting haven all year long.

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3. What’s old is new again: vintage details

You can create a home �lled with vintage details, regardless of the age of your house.

Try using muted color palettes, like gray, taupe or certain shades of green or rose and industrial accents to transform its appearance.

“Incorporating pieces of distressed wood will also add to the overall vintage effect,” Nayak said.

“You can create this look — even with pristine lumber — by adding nicks and scrapes to the surface with a heavy metal chain and a hammer.

Once you’ve added the desired amount of dis-tress, cover the wood with a dark stain.

Quickly wipe away, allowing the color to settle into the imperfections.”

Whether it’s displayed prominently as a focal-point, or used sparingly on accent pieces, distressed wood elements will help tie the trend together.

4. Masculine meets feminine style

“Merging styles to make the entire family happy is not always easy,” Nayak said.

Instead of looking too rugged or too girly, a key trend in 2014 is to blend both masculine and feminine components into your home design.

“Combining two styles doesn’t mean the end result will be safe or boring,” Nayak said.

“There are a number of creative solutions that will satisfy everyone’s tastes while making an impressive design statement.”

Try painting a design on a wood �oor.

This technique allows the raw, masculine fea-tures of the wood to show

through, while introduc-ing a feminine overlay of patterns or colors.

Popular patterns include quatrefoil, her-ringbone and modern �oral designs.

5. Metallic �nishes and accents

Using metallic accents creates the perfect �nish-ing touch in any room of the house.

“The right accessories, like eye-catching metal-lic, make any space look and feel complete,” Nayak explained.

In 2014, the hottest �nishes include brass and antiqued mirrors: both add depth, light and just

<< DECORATING TRENDS continued from Page 21

enough sheen to make accents feel extra special.

Best of all, there are a number of quick and easy DIY projects you can com-plete to bring this trend into your home.

One is to spray paint branches silver or gold and then pop them in a vase — it will add instant glamour and help your home design shine well into in the new year.

“Don’t be afraid to mix and match the latest trends to re�ect your per-sonal style,” Nayak said.

“With the right on-trend elements and a dose of character, you’ll transform your house into a home �t for the new year.”

Soon, winter will be winding down and homeowners will start planning — and prepping for — a variety of outdoor projects for spring.

Start with spring cleaning existing structures.

Take a weekend to clean decks, gazebos and pergolas of dirt, debris, mold and mildew.

For structures made of cedar, a broom, garden sprayer and hose, plus a little bleach are all you need.

Sweep winter debris such as twigs and leaves from decks, taking care to clean between planks on horizontal surfaces.

This facilitates air�ow and drainage, and can help prevent a buildup of mois-ture when spring showers arrive.

Next, use a garden sprayer to apply a mild solution to kill mold and mildew.

Be sure to leave the solution on the wood surface for approximately 30 minutes, and then rinse with water.

Never use a pressure washer as it can damage the wood.

Outdoor prepping tips for springstory and photo by BRANDPOINT Carefully inspect outdoor structures

for wear and tear. Check planks, beams and boards for

cracking, warping or rough spots and repair accordingly.

Replace damaged wood, and be sure to examine hardware to ensure it’s work-ing properly and free of rust.

If you’ve always dreamed about lounging on a lovely deck on a summer afternoon, or savoring a spring morn-ing beneath the shade of a decorative pergola, now’s the time to plan.

A great deck is the showpiece of an inspired backyard, and spring is a prime time to add one.

As gardening grows in popularity, you might consider adding raised planting beds to your landscaping.

Raised beds not only make caring for and harvesting your garden easier — no bending required — they can also function as a decorative enhancement to your outdoor environment.

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The two-hour class will be at the Dungeness River Audubon Center in Railroad Bridge Park, 2151 W. Hendrickson Road.

“Backyard Birding” can be taken either as individual classes or in a series. The cost of each session is $5 and is free for anyone younger than 18.

After the completion of � ve sessions, participants will be offered free membership to the Olympic Peninsula Audubon Society for one year.

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Afterward participants can tour McComb Gardens to see a variety of garden areas and plants available in the Paci� c Northwest.

The series of classes, hosted by members of the Olympic Peninsula Audubon Society, is intended for residents of the area who are interested in knowing more about birds seen locally each season and learning how to develop good habitats for wild birds.

Remaining classes will be: April 12, “Bird Migration”; May 3, “Enjoying Spring Sounds”; and “Birds out of the Nest” on June 7.

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Each year, there are sports games, birthday parties and holidays to celebrate with friends and family.

Now is the ideal time to create an impressive entertaining space in your home — one that you will be proud to share and truly enjoy throughout the year, whatever the occasion.

The good news is, with a few strategies, it’s easy and affordable to create the perfect gathering area.

Just imagine the memories your family will make snuggled on a plush new couch reading stories, or cheering their favorite basketball or baseball team to victory while watching a new � at-screen TV.

You can set the stage to make a lasting impression by preparing your home now for guests.

Here are easy ways to upgrade your space, and your electronics, without busting your budget:

1. Freshen furniture. Whether guests stay for a few hours or a few days, you want them to be comfort-able. Having adequate furniture is key.

If your current couch and recliners are more shabby than chic, it’s time to upgrade.

2. Accessorize. One of the most affordable ways to give your family room a facelift is by strategically adding a few new decorative accessories.

Whether you just got a new couch or want to update your current furniture, new pillows, throws and blankets are perfect for keeping guests toasty warm no

matter how low the temperatures drop.Pillows are great for lounging and, when you’re

hosting a large group, can be used on the � oor to keep everyone comfy.

A few good blankets — whether in a festive shade to celebrate a particular holiday or the hues of your favorite sport’s team — add a splash of personality while keeping guests cozy.

3. Electronic entertainment. Setting the scene for the perfect party is easy when you have the right entertainment prepped beforehand. Start by having some music ready to get everyone in a festive mood from the moment they arrive.

From traditional family favorites to modern tunes, music sets the tone when softly played in the back-ground during the party.

Your TV should be center stage, offering guests access to the big game, classic movies and much more.

To really impress loved ones, a new � at-screen TV is sure to “wow.”

4. Rethink the arrangement. Before guests arrive, consider rearranging the rooms where people will congregate for optimal function at your party.

Think about how guests will use the space and place furniture accordingly.

Cluster seating together to encourage conversation, and face the main pieces of furniture toward a focalpoint, like the TV.

By keeping � ow and function in mind as you

arrange the area, you’ll better de� ne the space and maximize its potential use.

Food is often a part of celebrations and, whether you’re serving up game-day appetizers or traditional hors d’oeuvres, make sure it’s easy for your guests to grab snacks and go.

Set up an appetizer table using affordable and convenient food prep tools, like slow cookers, to keep food hot and delicious. Guests will gobble up your dishes as they mingle and enjoy themselves.

A good host knows preparation is the key to a memorable party, so start today to ensure your home is ready for all the upcoming celebrations.

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Our cool, wet springs and arrival of fall-like temperatures in late summer shorten the growing season on the North Olympic Peninsula, challenging many gardeners.

The following tips will help you get the most out of your vegetable garden this year:

Tip 1: Select the warmest spot possible for your garden.

Choose a sunny, well-drained and protected site. A south-facing side of a building or wall is ideal, because it receives re�ected light and heat.

Avoid low-lying areas where cold air accumulates. Tip 2: Prepare the soil so that plants get off to

a fast start and mature quickly. If you haven’t tested your soil for two to three years,

do so now to determine if amendments are needed.Clallam Conservation District in Port Angeles

provides this service at a reasonable fee.Visit clallamcd.org/soil-testing for details.Incorporate organic matter such as well-seasoned

compost or peat moss into the soil to improve texture and enhance drainage.

Add nutrients as indicated by the soil test. Because organic nutrients may be available too slowly in cooler soils, consider using a soluble inorganic fertilizer to

help promote rapid plant growth early in the season. Tip 3: Choose crops adapted to cool climates.Vegetables often are designated “warm season” or

“cool season,” depending on the temperatures they need for germination and best growth.

Soil in raised beds dries out more quickly than in-ground gardens, allowing earlier planting in the spring.

Focus on cool-season vegetables that germinate and grow at lower soil and air temperatures.

See “Cool-season crops to consider growing” on Page 25.

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If you decide to grow warm-season vegetables (such as tomatoes, green beans, squash, cucumbers or pump-kins), choose quicker maturing varieties (varieties that can be harvested in less than 70 days from planting) and start seeds indoors, transplanting the starts into the garden when soil and air conditions are warm enough for these plants.

Unless you are ready to provide protection through-out the growing season, avoid plants that need hot temperatures to thrive such as melons, okra, eggplant and basil.

Tip 4: Plant when the soil temperature is right. Plant only when the soil temperature meets the

requirements for seed germination. n Lettuce, onions, parsnips and spinach can germi-

nate at soil temperatures of 35 degrees. n Other cool-season crops (such as peas and

cabbage) germinate at soil temperatures of 40 degrees or higher.n Warm-season crops require soil temperatures of

50 degrees or warmer for seed germination. If you want to arti�cially raise the soil temperature,

cover the planting site with clear plastic for several weeks before planting.

The clear plastic acts as a greenhouse and traps heat, warming your soil to give you good germination. (Warning: It will also cause weed seeds to sprout!)

Tip 5: Use covers to protect plants in early spring and in late summer.

A variety of coverings will keep plants and their immediate soil warm, enhancing growth.

Consider using �oating row cover (made of a spun polyester material), clear plastic stretched over hoops, recycled milk jugs or purchased plant protectors to increase temperatures around your plants.

Be inventive; many homemade covers will work.Although our short growing season can be challeng-

ing, gardeners can enjoy a bountiful vegetable garden with a little extra effort.

For more ideas see: “Short-Season Vegetable Gar-dening” (available free of charge at cals.uidaho.edu/edcomm/pdf/PNW/PNW0497.pdf).

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Cool-season crops to consider growing

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You can use your outdoor spaces to the fullest in any season by adding a few enhancements.

Whether you do it yourself or hire a professional, it’s easy to add features like a seat wall and a �re ring for an outdoor gathering spot, or an outdoor kitchen to create the taste of summer all year.

A few simple improvements can help you create a space that keeps you outside longer into the night, earlier in the spring and later into the cooler seasons.

1. Add a �re feature. An outdoor �replace, �re table, �re pit or chiminea

will enhance any space. A 2013 membership survey by the American Society

of Landscape Architects found that 97 percent of respondents saw moderate to high demand for �re pits and �replaces.

“Some of our most popular installations feature �replaces on a patio or a �re ring surrounded by a seat wall,” said Kelly O’Donahue, a landscape designer from St. Paul, Minn.

“A �re feature is useful and beautiful to any outdoor living space that you can enjoy in all seasons.”

2. Create a convenient outdoor cooking space.A dedicated space for the grill close to a door lets you

barbecue in any season. A complete outdoor kitchen is even better.

“Cooking outside isn’t just for summertime any-more,” O’Donahue said. “Grill islands and outdoor kitchens are very popular requests when designing outdoor spaces.”

3. Add retaining and seat walls. A variety of outdoor hardscape features can be cre-

ated with segmental retaining walls, which are gravity retaining walls that rely primarily on their mass (weight) for stability

When designing your outdoor space consider a variety of features including stairs, retaining walls, freestanding walls, couches, tiered walls, planters, columns, multi-angled corners and curves.

To add focal interest and function create curves of differing radiuses and other features, like a seat wall around a �re pit or a windbreak around a patio.

4. Add lighting. A variety of lighting options for outdoor spaces

exist, and it’s a good idea to include lighting design for safety and aesthetics in your landscaping plans, said O’Donahue.

Low-voltage LED uplights along walls and struc-tures and downlights along pathways and walkways are popular.

“Lighting can be installed within retaining walls, under capstones and among paving stone pathways and patios,” O’Donahue said.

Even a simple string of lights around a patio or deck railing adds a warm ambience to evenings.

5. Install a paving stone patio. Interlocking concrete paving stones �t any outdoor

landscape style, from classic to contemporary. Pavers are easy to install, come in many styles and

colors and require little to no maintenance. Some pavers feature a surface texture like natural stone.

6. Select year-round outdoor furniture. Look for outdoor furniture that’s durable and doesn’t

need storage or annual maintenance other than cleaning. When using furniture in fall or winter, add removable cushions for warmth.

7. Shelter’s not just for shade. Take shelter from the elements with a variety of

pergolas, awnings and other coverings for patios and decks that not only provide shade but also help protect from wind and inclement weather.

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