Camano Island 32nd Annual Home Tour
(Left) The spectacular entrance to Randy and Mary Lee’s home is created by the home’s postand beam structure and a rock fireplace, mixed with boulders and granite slabs, that soars 16 feet high. It gives way to an open floor plan designed by Camano Island architect Ryan R. Phelps, AIA. A large equestrian barn and riding arena punctuate the setting of this timber-framed, 4,900- square-foot home overlooking Port Susan Bay. The home is situated on six acres near Juniper Beach on Camano Island and has a partial view of the Cascade Mountains. Camano Island 32nd Annual Home Tour is Saturday, Sept. 11, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m, and is sponsored by Camano Island Women’s Republican Club. Tickets are available at Snow Goose Bookstore, Camano Coffee Roaster, Starlight Vintage Emporium, Marcy’s Boutique and Copy This Mail That.
(Right) In Jim and Barbara Sickler’s home, a busy designer finally got the time to remodel her own kitchen. With the help of a very talented husband, she created a blend of old and new cupboards for a cozy feeling plus exceptional tile work for elegance. Her choice of colors and grandkid orientated touches make this kitchen a ten. The view is breathtaking and their outdoor areas, just like the kitchen, are family friendly and elegant. You will enjoy their exceptional artwork and design flourishes throughout the house.
(Left) Located in Camano Hills, Tom and Kathy Coyle’s home is the latest addition to the community. The tan stucco with white trim is fresh and bold and set off by creative landscaping. A water feature made up of boulders, reminiscent of Stonehenge, is dramatic and yet tranquil. The house has Amish hand-scraped floors, soaring ceilings and four fireplaces. Tom, who is a builder, put in radiant floor heat and a self-testing back-up generator. Kathy’s decorating has a timeless European flavor.
(Right) Together, Dave and Nancy Overland, and Dennis and Sandra Erickson, built, decorated and then moved into their marvelous, but not quite finished, vacation beach house. The women are sisters and are both artistic. Their home is full of surprises like a bold red and coral mural painted by Sandra. Interesting artwork, such as three vintage paint-by-number paintings that adorn their shared dwelling, along with flea market finds artfully restored.
(Left) Kirby and Janet Mitchell have quite a view from their home on the southern tip of Camano Island. Along with its arbor and lots of grapes, it also features many interesting paintings in a campus-like setting with an artist’s studio, a unique pump house, and a potting shed. The home is custom built by a couple with an amazing eye for aesthetics.
