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Keefrider custom furniture: a local workshop like no other
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Artist by Nature
Hilary Brock finds solace in Santa Barbara’s beauty
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2025 Financial Outlook
Montecito Bank & Trust's Jorge Morales, CFP, shares expertise
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The Gathering
A magical day by magical women
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Artist by Nature
Hilary Brock finds solace in Santa Barbara’s beauty Article by Tracy Marcynzsyn | Photography by Josh Gruetzmacher “Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” –Pablo Picasso The favorite quote of local artist Hilary Brock reflects her deep desire to enliven the lives of others through art. “My paintings are meant for those that are weary and need rest for their eyes, their minds, and their souls,” shares the Santa Barbara native, who began painting pictures depicting the...
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2025 Financial Outlook
Montecito Bank & Trust's Jorge Morales, CFP, shares expertise Article by Jorge Morales | Photography by Christian Lee Since 1975, the talented team at Montecito Bank & Trust have been committed to making the communities they serve better places to live and work. Here, Jorge Morales CFP, Financial Advisor at MB&T shares his expertise about the best ways to manage your money in the new year and beyond. What’s new regarding financial planning in 2025? In 2025, there will likely be updates...
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The Gathering
A magical day by magical women Article by Samantha Durbin | Photography by Amy Stanfield Have you ever gathered with a group of 170 women who supported you before you knew them? You can find these gatherings, and in my experience, they’re called women’s circles. Professional coach and community builder Jess Clark of The Connected Co. created the ultimate women's circle in our backyard. This fall, I attended The Gathering , and it overflowed my cup. It didn’t fill me up in the self-love...
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Masterpieces
Keefrider custom furniture: a local workshop like no other Article by Tracy Marcynzsyn | Photography by Keefrider At age 11, Jay Keefrider had a vision to build a bookshelf for his mom’s National Geographics. “I pitched the project and got the green light,” recalls Jay. “Little did I know it would lead to a lifetime love of woodcraft.” Jay gained an appreciation for perfectionism in craftsmanship as a teen, landing his “dream job” at the workshop of master craftsman and sculptor, Jack...
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