For 20 years, Jamie Louks has been sculpting everything from cake to chocolate. Owner of Sugarnova, she’s known for combining realism and fantasy in her sculptures.

But Jamie’s prowess extends beyond edible creations: she has been sculpting sand since 2023. From a scaled Mt. Rushmore to a towering pirate ship, her jaw-dropping works of sand have been showcased across the globe. Now, for the world soccer competition, Jamie has been commissioned to create a custom sculpture in Seattle.

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Nestled along the shoreline of Gravelly Lake, Lakewold Gardens has been enchanting visitors for almost 40 years. Washington Rock Quarries recently contributed 115 tons of gravel to the restoration of the walking paths, just one of many planned improvements.

Step back in time with us to learn more about the history of this storied estate garden and learn about how staff are making the old new again.

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At the Spring Fair last month, the outdoors were a blur of sunny, colorful fun. But despite the warm sun and fun rides and games, hundreds of children chose to play indoors instead. The attraction of choice wasn’t a fast ride but something much simpler: a giant sandbox.
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