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Santa Barbara: Oasis of Arts and Culture
RESIDENTS ENJOY MORE THAN BEAUTIFUL BEACHES AND PERFECT WEATHER You may not consider the arts and culture when you think about Santa Barbara, but the area's location, climate, and topography are definitely good for the creative soul. Local art...
No Kid Hungry: The Manifest Altruism of Actor Jeff Bridges
“THE DUDE” PROVIDES MORE THAN HIS SUPERSTAR STATUS TO SANTA BARBARA Jeff Bridges brings more to the Santa Barbara community than his superstar status. A longtime resident of Montecito, the Academy Award winner is also the national spokesp...
How a Fed Rate Cut Could Be Good News for Luxury Homebuyers in Montecito
IS AN INTEREST RATE CUT COMING? The U.S. Federal Reserve is likely to announce a Fed rate cut by the end of this month. Cutting federal interest rates, also known as the federal funds rate, could move domestic and global real estate markets in...
Will a California Heat Wave Hit Santa Barbara This Summer?
10+ TIPS ON STAYING COOL While a Central and Southern California heat wave has not materialized this summer – so far, the extreme heat felt by those on the East Coast and in the Midwest and Central Plains was deadly. According to weather f...
The Depth in Popularity of Home Aquariums
CREATE YOUR OWN NATURE-BASED ART EXPERIENCE Home Aquariums have become a new trend in home interior decorating designed to merge indoor and outdoor spaces inside high-end residences. Since the indoor-outdoor lifestyle was created here i...
How to Create the Big Little Lies’ Interior Design Styles in Your Montecito Estate
7 WAYS TO ACHIEVE THE CALIFORNIA COOL LOOK The HBO hit show Big Little Lies has become the latest TV real estate obsession for many who appreciate classic and hip interior design styles. That’s because the setting is more than just a show’...
How to Decorate Your Mid-century modern Home
MY ROOM BY ROOM GUIDE There are so many stunning Mid-century modern homes here in Santa Barbara. In fact, I sold six beauties in 2018 alone. One of my recent mid-century listings is pictured here, a Notable Architect’s Mid-century modern on ...
