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Featured Articles from the West Sound. These are the highlighted articles from WestSound Magazine.

The Point

The Point

The Outlook is Lovely When Your Point of...

From Joe and Cheryl Falk’s Point No Point home, the setting sun flares coho pink against the Cascade Mountains and the lighthouse to the east. A seagull skims over the darkening water. As the first stars shine through, the only sound is the … read more

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Begonia Viking XL Red on Chocolate is a striking plant great for container gardens. Its large, vibrant red flowers are contrasted with chocolate brown leaves. (Photo courtesy All-America Selections)

Ideas for Container Gardens for Every Occasion

Make every occasion special by designing and growing containers for summer holidays, weddings, anniversary parties or other special celebrations. Pick a color scheme appropriate for the occasion or a variety of colors and shapes sure to add a festive touch. Look for opportunities … read more

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Home Renovations

7 Home Renovations You’ll Get Your Money Back On

Investing money in home upgrades may not be your favorite thing in the world, but it’s still something you have to do from time to time, especially if you’re thinking about selling your home in the near future. However, the problem isn’t investing … read more

The library at the Schiphol, Amsterdam's airport, is a place to get comfy. (Photo courtesy Schiphol Media Library)
Travel Tips

10 Tips for Acing Your Next International Trip

Maybe you’re planning a trip to Croatia to see the Instagram-worthy walls of Dubrovnik. Or to Portugal because everyone raves about its food and budget-destination status. Or perhaps to Peru to see Machu Pichu before limits are imposed on daily tourist visits. You’re … read more

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Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage

Irish Classics and Green-Tinted Treats for Your St. Patty’s Party

It doesn’t take the Luck o’ the Irish to throw a great St. Patrick’s Day party. These tips and recipes from the experts at McCormick will help you throw a festive celebration you’ll enjoy as much as your guests — including make-ahead corned … read more

Pantone Colors 2019
Pantone View home + interiors 2019

Focus: What Colors Are Next?

Amidst the infinite choices of the 21st century, it is essential to deliver the color choices consumers want. PANTONEVIEW home 2019 focuses on the colors that are next: the colors we will crave, the colors we will demand, the colors that will engage … read more

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home with curb appeal

3 Ways to Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal

When it comes to your home, you only get one chance to make a great first impression — and that takes place before anyone ever steps inside, making curb appeal upgrades an effective way to beautify your home while boosting its value. Here … read more

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boot cleats

Mayo Clinic’s 10 Tips for Avoiding Falls

During the winter season, you may need to pay closer attention to watching your step. But fall prevention is something you should work on year-round. Even if you’re active, healthy and full of life, statistics show that you have a greater chance of … read more

Coral bells — Heuchera 'Wildberry' (Photo courtesy Walters Gardens, Inc)

Exciting New Plants for 2019

Daylight is burning more hours and highlighting the new plant catalogs scattered across your desk. It is gray outside, with many months left to fill with drizzling precipitation, cold wind and storms. You cannot wait to get outside and grab a handful of … read more

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