Arts + Culture

Magic Moments

Article by Samantha Durbin | Photography by Provided I was given a watercolor of Amy Logsdon's as a gift from my real estate agent a couple of years ago when we purchased our Goleta home. It was a custom watercolor portrait of my family in front of our new house. It was heartwarming, a framer. You'll spot Amy's Moment Maps around the area and beyond. From pet portraits to travel maps, her work is memorable and accessible. A wife, mother, and artist, Amy Logsdon sees the special in everyday...

Arts + Culture

New & Noteworthy: The Post Montecito

Enter effortless luxury Article by Samantha Durbin | Photography by The Post There's a new gathering place in town on a private lane in Montecito. At the corner of Los Patos and Cabrillo, you'll find The Post, a collection of specialty shops and destination restaurants. Six historical buildings were restored to house a trove of known brands, up-and-comers, and dining, representing the charm and beauty of the Coast. A tranquil destination for locals and visitors, the Post's upcoming calendar...

Home + Design

Fall in Love (Again) at San Ysidro Ranch

24 hours in nature’s paradise Article by Samantha Durbin | Photography by San Ysidro Ranch John and Jacqueline Kennedy honeymooned here in the Kennedy Cottage in 1953. Katharine Hepburn witnessed Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier wed in a secret midnight ceremony in the famed gardens. This is where Gwyneth Paltrow married Coldplay’s Chris Martin. Trust the list of famous guests. Take in the dreamy photos. It’s not surprising that San Ysidro Ranch was named the World’s Best Romantic Hotel in...

Arts + Culture

Coffee QA with Little King Coffee

Wifi password: nozoommeetings Article by Samantha Durbin | Photography by Provided "Little King Coffee wants to build community," says Grace Gates, co-owner of The Montecito Post's coffee stop. "We imagine spaces filled with people enjoying a cookie with their 4-year-old, meeting their next neighbor, or playing a weekly game of chess." Together with her husband, Ryan Dobosh, the two (plus one), offer artisanal coffee and bites for big people and their littles. "It's not always going to be the...