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...

Life + Culture

Revitalize Your Health

Oxidative therapies eliminate toxins at Detox Depot Article by Tracy Marcynzsyn Detox Depot is the place to be to regain youth and vitality. It's Santa Barbara's first and only wellness center featuring HOCATT Ozone sauna, red light therapy, BioCharging, IOn therapy Foot Detox, PEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field), Molecular Hydrogen, Cell WellBeing - German Hair Testing, and an Oxygen Bar where colds and allergies are addressed in 12 minutes. Detox Depot’s fully trained staff and Director...

Wellness

Feel Good Food

Article by Zoe Echternacht | Photography by Provided Feeling good comes with fueling my body with what it needs when it needs it. Eating "healthy" is a vague term that means different things to everyone. I think it's a disservice to say one restaurant or product is healthier than another because everyone has a different relationship with food and their body—there are complex and personal factors. That being said, here are my local recommendations for when I'm focusing on consuming less animal...

Arts + Culture

Local Love Gift Guide

Article by Samantha Durbin | Photography by Josh Gruetzmacher Newsflash: Valentine's Day doesn't require a big gesture. But it does require some thought and effort, whether it's a picnic with a local bottle of wine and fresh sourdough loaf or a flower crown for the smallest Valentine in your life. There are many ways to show love for the loves in your life, and we suggest showing some local love by shopping close by.  How about a print of our exclusive cover art by Amy Logsdon? It's the...

Home + Design

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...

Wellness

Healing for Life

Article by Tracy Marcynzsyn Santa Barbara Longevity Center offers evidence-based strategies for rejuvenation and detoxification to promote health, boost the immune system, and help clients feel their best. With the mission to make Santa Barbara the next Blue Zone, Dr. Leslie Valle, MD, MBA, and her team of talented, experienced professionals at Santa Barbara Longevity Center specialize in helping clients revitalize their health. Taking a holistic approach to medicine, Dr. Valle employs a...

Life + Culture

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...