Camano Holiday Home Tour features five homes

John and Julie Dean have a thing for unusual homes. Their last place was a geodesic dome on the south end of Camano Island where they lived for nearly 20 years. [More]

By Sarah Jackson
Herald Writer | December 3


South Whidbey lodgings open for tour; rent a Christmas tree

Take a tour: If you missed the Coupeville bed-and-breakfast tour earlier this month on Whidbey Island, never fear. [More]

December 3


Get the most from your Christmas candles

Candles create a festive glow for celebrations. With the recent introduction of battery-operated candles, there is more variety than ever. [More]

McClatchy Newspapers | December 3



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Antiques: Space-saving folding tables emerged in 19th century

The problem of making a table that takes up a small space but provides a large tabletop has been solved in many ways. [More]

By Terry Kovel | December 3



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Martha Stewart: Dinner parties of eight or more need a seating plan

Q Is it necessary to set places for a holiday meal? If so, how should I plan the seating arrangement? [More]

By Martha Stewart | December 3


Seems Like Yesterday

50 YEARS AGO (1959) Ray Sparlin, Everett Daily Herald printer, proudly showed a 40-year union pin to Ed Tutland, foreman. Sparlin was presented the pin by Local 202 of the International Typographical Union for his 40 years membership. [More]

December 3


Nows the time to think about installing a new heater

This is the time of year when home improvement and hardware stores begin to advertise the seasons super-duper deals on the newest and most modern, thermostatically controlled, ultra energy-efficient, electric baseboard heaters. [More]

By the Carey Brothers | December 3


Today in History

Today is Thursday, Dec. 3, the 337th day of 2009. There are 28 days left in the year. TODAYS HIGHLIGHT [More]

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