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SYV Community Aquatics Foundation turning a dream into a landmark. Article by Sara DeMarcus | Photography by Matt DeMarcus Some childhood lessons stay with us forever. Riding a bike. Looking both ways before crossing the street. Learning how to tie a shoe. For many families, swimming belongs on that list. It's more than a recreational activity or summer pastime. It's a life skill. One that builds confidence, encourages healthy habits, and, perhaps most importantly, helps keep children safe...
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Why the best homes aren't just beautiful—they're built around the people who call them home. Article by Matt DeMarcus | Photography by Lena Ibarra Walk through a thoughtfully designed home, and it's easy to notice the obvious details first: the finishes, the colors, the lighting, the furniture. But according to interior designer Paige Saltzman of Nanci Paige Design, those elements are only part of the story. A successful home isn't defined by how it photographs. It's defined by how it...
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TRAIL. TEE. AND TERROIR.
How the Santa Ynez Valley dresses for the ride, the round, and the harvest. Article by Sara DeMarcus | Photography by Lena Ibarra The Santa Ynez Valley trusts things made well: vineyards, ranches, tables built to last. Clothing is no different. Very few locals here dress for a trend; they dress for the life they're already living, in pieces meant to hold up. The following two mornings make the case better than any outfit could. Just off Alamo Pintado, Buttonwood Winery's new horseback trail...
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From hand-thrown porcelain to century-old oils. Article by Matt DeMarcus | Photography by Provided No two of these galleries look alike, and that's rather the point of visiting all of them. The Valley's Gallery Scene Gallery Los Olivos | The Valley's largest fine art space, representing 50+ juried artists since 1992. 2920 Grand Ave, Los Olivos | GalleryLosOlivos.com Judith Hale Gallery | 31 years in the Valley, now inside Solvang Antiques, representing artists in western and...
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