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    • A Wise Choice: When Oregon Coast homeowners Ken and Mamie Jones were looking for a unique focal point for the fireplace in their Manzanita home, they found a head turning solution, a one-of-a-kind owl sculpture by Bronze Coast Gallery artist Matthew Gray Palmer. Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2013
    • Looking Back: Newport Crab Festival 1949: The Oregon Coast has had a long love affair with Dungeness crab. Oregon's official State crustacean makes an appearance at... Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2013
    • Your Garden Variety Hebe: In Greek mythology, Hebe is the goddess of youth; in coastal gardens, the Hebe is the perfect plant to add color and texture. Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2013
    • Light Up Your Space: Changing your home's mood is always at your fingertips with a little well-placed LED task lighting, now easier than ever to install. Appeared in Coast Explorer Fall/Winter 2012
    • Oregon and Washington Coast Home & Garden News: Fall/Winter Season 2012-13: We've gathered some highlights of the season in home & garden news on the Oregon and Washington Coast. Appeared in Coast Explorer Fall/Winter 2012
    • Projects That Pay: When it comes to your home, get the most out of your time and money by taking on projects that add value now and later. Appeared in Coast Explorer Fall/Winter 2012
    • Garden Variety Glam: Hydrangea: Today's hydrangea varieties glam up your garden with an abundance of color that lasts all summer long. Appeared in Coast Explorer Summer 2012
    • Top 5 Tips for Buying Your Beach Home Now: Good inventory is available, rates are at historic lows, and it's still a buyer's market out there. If you spot that beach home you adore, now might be the best time to answer the knock of opportunity. Coastal real estate experts agree on a handful of tips for making the dream of a beach home come true as painlessly as possible. Appeared in Coast Explorer Summer 2012
    • Coastal Kitchens Go Green: Eyeing an upgrade for your aging kitchen? A range of customizable recycled and renewable countertop surfaces offer equal parts economy and eco-friendliness. Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2012
    • Earth-Friendly Slug Control: Fending Off the Midnight Marauders: Slippery nocturnal creatures slide into your garden and munch away on tender shoots, leaving slimy, damaged plants in their wake. Arm yourself with eco-sound tactics to trick, trap and otherwise dissuade ravenous slugs. Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2012
    • Experience The Lodges: Fractional ownership is a new vacation choice, and The Lodges in Cannon Beach is now offering the chance to try it out before you decide to buy. Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2012
    • Pelican Picks for Home & Garden Spring 2012: Things we love from the readers and staff of Coast Explorer Magazine. Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2012
    • Remarkable Rainforests on the Northwest Coast: The Northwest Coast's frequent rains and mild temperatures make it home to magnificent temperate rainforests. Appeared in Online Extras Spring 2012
    • Paint It, Light It, Trim It: Fall and winter are ideal for taking on creative projects indoors. Appeared in Coast Explorer Fall/Winter 2011
    • Pelican Picks for Home & Garden Fall/Winter 2011: Things we love from the readers and staff of Coast Explorer Magazine. Appeared in Coast Explorer Fall/Winter 2011
    • Savor Cannon Beach Raises Funds for the Local Preschool and Children's Center: The Winter Wine Tour, a wine walk throughout town featuring over 30 Northwest wineries is a major fundraiser for the Cannon Beach Preschool & Children's Center and the largest event of the Savor Cannon Beach Wine & Culinary Festival. Appeared in Online Extras Fall/Winter 2011
    • The Substance of Style: Top North Coast designers discuss three distinct styles and how to create a custom, tailored look in your own space. Appeared in Coast Explorer Fall/Winter 2011
    • Gardens by Design: Great coastal gardens don't just happen. But area garden design experts can help make them happen in your yard. Appeared in Coast Explorer Summer 2011
    • On the Grid for Less: You don't have to move to the woods with a lantern to save money on home energy costs. Investigate various methods of reducing those energy bills and make the plunge; you will recapture your investment in no time. Appeared in Coast Explorer Summer 2011
    • Pelican Picks for Home & Garden Summer 2011: Crystal Persuasion Chandelier at Newport's Carpet One Floor & Home Vintage crystal perfume bottles are the inspiration for this chandelier... Appeared in Coast Explorer Summer 2011
    • Great Coastal Kitchens: If it's true that the kitchen is the heart of the home, then we know of some coastal homes with a beautiful heart! Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2011
    • Pelican Picks in Coastal Living for Spring 2011: Things we love in coastal living from the readers and staff of Coast Explorer Magazine Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2011
    • Sage Advice: Sage is a colorful and functional addition to your garden. Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2011
    • Set Up to Sell: Spend your time and money wisely as you prepare your home for sale. We've asked real estate experts to weigh in on the dos and don'ts that homeowners should consider before listing their house. Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2011
    • Seashore Weddings at Cannon Beach: The exchange of vows by the seashore accompanied by coastal breezes and sounds of the surf is the ultimate in romance for many bridal couples. Appeared in Cannon Beach Visitor's Guide 2011
    • A Brave 
New World of 
Wallcoverings: Whether you choose to paint, paper or panel it, there are lots of options for today's wall coverings. Appeared in Coast Explorer Fall/Winter 2010
    • Artisans of Earthly Elements: Three notable coastal artisans create functional art for your home combining earthly elements and imagery. Appeared in Coast Explorer Fall/Winter 2010
    • Farmhouse Chic Meets the Sea: The draw of the sea brought Karen and Duane Wilson to Gearhart where they constructed a home and created an atmosphere to enjoy the simple, yet important things in life. Appeared in Coast Explorer Fall/Winter 2010
    • PELICAN PICKS HOME & GARDEN: Fall/Winter 2010/2011: Things we love for coastal living from the readers and staff of Coast Explorer Magazine. Appeared in Coast Explorer Fall/Winter 2010
    • Water Views of 
Beach & Beyond: Real estate experts from Washington and Oregon Coast communities 
offer their take on current trends in water-view properties. Appeared in Coast Explorer Fall/Winter 2010
    • A Culture of Conservation: The preservation and conservation of natural resources and outdoor recreation areas in Cannon Beach is a community vision. Appeared in Coast Style Summer 2010
    • Great Veggies for Coastal Gardens: Coastal climates can present a challenge for gardeners. We talked to experts and got the scoop on the best food crops for our coastal environments. Appeared in Coast Style Summer 2010
    • Hot Summer Deals in Coastal Real Estate: The experts weigh in on what's hot in coastal real estate this summer. Appeared in Coast Explorer Summer 2010
    • PELICAN PICKS HOME & GARDEN: Summer 2010: Things we love about coastal living from the readers and staff of Coast Explorer Magazine. Appeared in Coast Explorer Summer 2010
    • Renewable Resources Afoot: There are an increasing number of choices in earth friendly flooring, ranging from reclaimed wood to bamboo and cork. Appeared in Coast Style Summer 2010
    • Site Specific, Light Terrific: Showing the same good taste that brought a cozy neighborhood wine bar to Manzanita, Terri Desaro and Craig Nern have built a light-filled home on a challenging lot and made it work. Appeared in Coast Style Summer 2010
    • Think Outside the Vase: Design tip with Cathie Cates. Appeared in Coast Style Summer 2010
    • An Artist's Beach Cottage: A color palette filled with light; soft, inviting furniture and vintage pieces both decorative and functional are showcased in this perfect Cannon Beach cottage. Appeared in Coast Style Spring 2010
    • Blending Indoors and Out: We’ve spent years "beachcombing" in and around some beautiful coastal homes, and during our perusals we’ve picked up a treasure or two about designing, decorating and displaying. Appeared in Coast Style Spring 2010
    • Communicate. Collaborate. Conserve.: Once considered wastelands, wetlands are now recognized as a critical element of our natural world. The Wetlands Conservancy makes every effort to ensure that, in Oregon, these vital ecosystems will be preserved for generations to come. Appeared in Coast Style Spring 2010
    • Designing an Art Wall: Designing an art wall in your home can pose challenges, but fear not! Following a few simple guidelines can help you transform an empty space into an inspiring focal point. Ensuring a successful design is simply a matter of making a few choices: choose your style, choose your colors, choose your arrangement. Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2010
    • Displaying Collections: Our visit to the home of Jay and Diane Speakman taught us about how to successfully group items in a collection into interesting displays. Appeared in Coast Style Spring 2010
    • Dress Up Your Door: There are many simple, and inexpensive ways to help your home make a great first impression. Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2010
    • Eco-Friendly Decor: The right window treatments can add more than aesthetics to your home. Appeared in Coast Style Spring 2010
    • Floor & Decor: Deborah and Randall Lee combine their talents, and their businesses, to offer a wide variety of products and services to coastal residents. Appeared in Coast Style Spring 2010
    • Living Green on the Coast: One of the few bright lights in the housing market is being emitted from green homes, those new and remodeled dwellings designed to be earth friendly and durable. Appeared in Coast Style Spring 2010
    • Living Green Resources: There are lots of great resources out there offering information on ways to live a more green lifestyle. Here, architect Nathan Good shares his own resource list. Appeared in Coast Style Spring 2010
    • Modernize without Sacrificing Character: With a little attention paid to the details, it's possible to retain the original character of a classic beach cottage while incorporating a few modern conveniences. Appeared in Coast Style Spring 2010
    • PELICAN PICKS HOME & GARDEN: Spring 2010: Things we love for the home and garden from the readers and staff of Coast Explorer Magazine. Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2010
    • Save Today & Tomorrow with Energy Star Products: Tax credits, rebate programs and long-term energy savings make Energy Star products a worthy investment. Appeared in Coast Style Spring 2010
    • The Regal Rhody: If there is such a thing as a "perfect" plant for coastal gardens, surely rhododendrons would be at the top of the list. Appeared in Coast Style Spring 2010
    • Tool Talk: Extra Sensory Perception: The right tools can make all the difference. Appeared in Coast Style Spring 2010
    • Visualize It!: Design your dream kitchen, from cabinetry to countertops and flooring to light fixtures. New display kitchens at Carpet One & Lighting Too in Newport can bring your vision to life. Appeared in Coast Style Spring 2010
    • What Does My $500k Buy?: In an ever-changing real estate climate, coastal home prices can vary greatly depending on the area. Here is a comprehensive look at what your money will buy in the various coastal regions in today's market. Appeared in Coast Style Spring 2010
    • Artistic Style in Tile: Renee O'Connor from Ocean Park creates stylish custom tiles. Appeared in Coast Explorer Fall 2009
    • Tufted Puffin & Oystercatcher Rescues: Recent bird rescue and rehabilitation efforts demonstrate the commitment of coastal volunteers. Appeared in Coast Explorer Fall 2009
    • Which Beach Home Are You?: Whether your dream of a coastal home is an oceanfront stunner, a carefree condo or a quaint cottage, now is the time to consider making the leap and investing in the quality of your life. Appeared in Coast Explorer Fall 2009