Plus: Rêver Atelier has moved; Rad Power Bikes’s showroom will be in the Funk Zone; Q&A with “Bull Durham” creator Ron Shelton at Chaucer’s Books; Santa Ynez General pop-up in Montecito; $4.5 million price cut for 32-acre oceanfront property; new book of D.J. Javier’s tray artworks; amusing Montecito Union School misspelling.
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Last week’s sales also include $3.4 million for a spiffy renovation in Samarkand; half of a Sea Meadow duplex; a six-bedroom house in Carpinteria; crazy views on Eucalyptus Hill; and a Riviera fixer/teardown.
Carpinteria artist John Edward Heaton makes whimsical, elegant drawings on the beach, only to see them erased by time and tide. “The magic is in its creation—not its permanence,” he explains.
More food news: Mesa ice cream shop Sweetie’s has debuted; first look at Local’s new brunch menu; more on Shalhoob’s plans for Noleta; the Santa Ynez Inn’s restaurant says it’ll open this summer; great people-watching is in the works for Shaker Mill.
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Join us this weekend to experience 1911 Grand Avenue, a 1920’s Craftsmen gem reminiscent of a bygone era—with hints of European whimsy, wood floors, screen porches, picture windows, and many custom details, all lovingly cared for by the same family for over 50 years.
Noteworthy new listings also include equestrian properties in Toro Canyon and on Ortega Ridge; a boxy Pepper Hill house; faux-European with views in Upper San Roque; a turn-of-the-century house on Bath Street; and more.
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Other recent news: The Santa Barbara city council rejected the proposed moratorium on new hotels and punted on changes to the State Street Promenade; the latest on the fight between the county and neighbors of the Hot Springs trailhead; stalker arrested at Ariana Grande’s Montecito house; Jenni Kayne’s Santa Ynez ranch.
Recent Comments
State street is already closed to traffic and I’m sure they can lay tiles down pretty quickly on Carrillo. I love the colorful tiles and… — AFC
I'll be interesting to see, what they uncover, when they begin to dig. — Jeff Ross
They should rename the street Calle Dolores Huerta! — Mariana
Is there info on how long the intersection will be closed to apply this decoration? — Christine!
I think the street art looks cool and it’s not like the grant money could be used for other purposes. I’m grateful for whoever organized… — Sean
one more comment,, that space always screamed beer garden to me. or Big Star Taco in Wicker Park. more open space to enjoy ocean breeze...… — Dean Carter
Good start. Nice homage to the roof and flower shop... not that either of those were architectural standouts on CVR. More seating/stucture moved to front/parking… — Dean Carter
Agreed, this building does not cohesively fit on the street. It may be bold and striking, but also completely out of place for Coast Village… — Marc
I like the addition. I believe when it's built, he should invite The Bottle Shop to open a space below. That would be the only… — Taylor Hunt
Agree 100%. Attractive in itself but not plonked down on CVR. Does not fit in at all with the local-and-cozy-but-sophisticated look of the other retail… — Dana