Dispelling fears that his retirement would mark the end of the Northwest Flower & Garden Show, Duane Kelly announced earlier this week that he is selling the show to Portland-based O’Loughlin Trade Shows. Next year’s show is already set for February 3–7 and will be titled, "Make Life Beautiful." —Julia Chang

We can’t wait to enjoy the beautiful garden displays again next year. Check out our posts (HERE and HERE) about this year’s gorgeous gardens.
July 3rd, 2009
Congratulations to the winners of NKBA Puget Sound’s design competition, who presented some fabulous kitchens and baths!
PRESIDENTS AWARD
Leslie Jensen, CMKBD, of Signature Woodworks
OPEN PLAN KITCHEN
1st Place: Candace Nordquist, AKBD, of Signature Woodworks
2nd Place: Scott & Sandra Gjesdahl, of Bristol Design & Construction
3rd Place: Richard Landon, CMKBD, of Richard Landon Design
LARGE KITCHEN
1st Place: Kristina Fowler, of Westhill Design Build
2nd Place: Scott & Sandra Gjesdahl, of Bristol Design & Construction
3rd Place: Vawn Greany, CKD, of Collaborative Interiors
SMALL TO MEDIUM KITCHEN
1st Place: Scott & Sandra Gjesdahl, of Bristol Design & Construction
2nd Place: Marie Lail Blackburn, CMKBD, of MLB Design Group
3rd Place: Richard Pope, CKD, of Creative Kitchen & Bath
LARGE BATH/MASTER SUITE
1st Place: Scott & Sandra Gjesdahl, of Bristol Design & Construction
2nd Place: Scott & Sandra Gjesdahl, of Bristol Design & Construction
3rd Place: Richard Landon, CMKBD, of Richard Landon Design
SMALL BATHROOM
1st Place: Leslie Jensen, CMKBD, of Signature Woodworks
2nd Place: Richard Landon, CMKBD, of Richard Landon Design
3rd Place: Chris Riddle, CKD, CBD, of Riddle Construction & Design
POWDER BATH
1st Place: Leslie Jensen, CMKBD, of Signature Woodworks
2nd Place: Candace Nordquist, of Signature Woodworks
3rd Place: Marie Lail Blackburn, CMKBD, of MLB Design Group
—Julia Chang
July 3rd, 2009