Real Estate

Active Listing – 1547 Shoreline Drive

Enjoy the ultimate American Riviera lifestyle in this exquisite oceanfront estate resting on a gracious half-acre of prime California coastline. The inspiring contemporary residence was meticulously designed and crafted by noted architect, Tom Ochsner, four years ago with the goal of creating a sophisticated yet casual resort-style retreat. The interior spaces can best be described as modern elegance with an emphasis on showcasing sublime ocean views while creating an ideal indoor/outdoor...

Real Estate

2025 First Quarter

The Santa Barbara real estate market so far this year has displayed an encouraging increase in activity over the fourth quarter of 2024, however overall, the numbers are very consistent with what we experienced throughout most of last year.  In fact, the tallies from the first quarter were almost identical to those in the same period last year in the Riviera/Eucalyptus Hill/El Cielito neighborhoods with a total of 21 sales and a median price of $3,095,000.A closer look at the price...

Real Estate

Active Listing – 7 Baker Lane

Adjacent to a peaceful meadow and in close proximity to UCSB, Dos Pueblos High & the Glen Annie Golf Course, this light-filled designer home was meticulously crafted by a local contractor in 2017 utilizing high quality materials and finishes throughout. The well-conceived single level design offers over 2400 square feet of gracious living highlighted by an irresistible great room featuring vaulted ceilings, rich wood floors, a gourmet kitchen and access to a picturesque, covered patio ideal...

Life + Culture

Pouring Passion

Chiara Shannon blends wisdom with wine Article by Tracy Marcynzsyn | Photography by Emily Merrill Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life? —Mary Oliver   Wine expert Chiara Shannon’s choice of Mary Oliver’s question speaks volumes about her outlook on life and work. Pouring her passion for wine into creating a meaningful career in which she can share her knowledge to inspire and educate others, Chiara discovered her inner oenophile more than 20 years ago. ...

Arts + Culture

Groundbreaking

Victoria Strong is a fighter Article by Meaghan Clark Tiernan | Photography by Emily Merrill Since 2008, when her oldest daughter was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) at six months, Victoria Strong fought to keep Gwendolyn safe, alive, and happy.  “There was such a fight for everything—every dollar, every insurance [claim], even just going to the hospital,” she says; so much that she had to be “10 steps ahead just to get through the day.”  That fight manifested itself into...

Arts + Culture

Mother's Day Gift Guide

Treat your shero to these local treats Article by Samantha Durbin | Photography by Provided She wears many hats, and sometimes, she's too busy to buy her own hat. And in this town, you can't have too many hats. Know this: Mother's Day is her second birthday, and she gets to celebrate however and with whoever she wants. In case she doesn't say what she wants, here are some ideas inspired by the hometown she knows and loves. Cheers to the mothers who make daily magic happen. This mother of...

Food + Beverage

Peach Caprese Salad

A colorful bounty of goodness by Healthy Warrior SB Article by Mia Pasqualucci | Photography by Josh Gruetzmacher salad ingredients: 8 oz container fresh whole mozzarella or burrata in water 4-5 heirloom tomatoes (various sizes and colors) 1 container cherry tomatoes 2 heads red oak lettuce 4 heads radicchio 4-5 peaches 1 bunch of fresh basil vinaigrette ingredients: 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar  2 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 cup avocado oil salt and...

Fitness

Words of Wisdom

Article by Samantha Durbin | Photography by Alejo Jergovic, Aurielle Photography, Libertad Kaddatz, Sara Prince Some of my most memorable woman-to-woman advice moments were when I least expected it. She was insightful and comforting. She was listening and genuinely caring. Sometimes words of wisdom came from a woman I barely knew. Sisterhood support is everywhere, especially here. Wellness rituals. Giving yourself grace. Asking for help. Gratitude. Not taking it personally. Self-advocacy. We...

Wellness

Moving Through Menopause

Article by Laura Abrignani, RN, NP, MSN, MSCP | Photography by Marra Creative Studio In some cultures, women are celebrated for their resilience and revered and respected as they enter menopause.  In Chinese culture, menopause is known as the “Second Spring.” It represents a renewal of energy, shifting from the reproductive phase to a time for nourishing and conserving the self. Women are beautifully celebrated for their gifts of wisdom, innate confidence, and life experience.   In the US...

Life + Culture

Bagel QA with Mother Dough Bagels

Article by Meaghan Clark Tiernan | Photography by Brigitte Park “It’s a bagel shop, so it’s not that serious,” says Jennifer Gonzalez-Neely, co-founder and chief bagel maker at Mother Dough Bagels. Yet, Gonzalez-Neely is extremely serious about everything she serves, from the kitchen at the downtown brick-and-mortar, which opened in January.  Dedication to her craft started when she became a mother. “I’ve always been, as a mom, notorious about what goes in my kids’ stomachs. I try to be as...