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June 1, 2020

Big Daddy’s Home & Garden Is Opening a Store in Summerland

"Any West Coast antiques lover knows Big Daddy's," wrote Architectural Digest in a piece about L.A.'s best design stores. "The shop has been supplying vintage furniture in Los Angeles since 1996 in a space that feels like the home of an eccentric collector." 2

December 12, 2019

“One-Stop Shop” for High-End Home Design

While you can buy anything right off the floor at Birgit Klein's new Montecito space, the emphasis is on custom design, whether it's furniture, accessories like pillows and throws, light fixtures, rugs, or wallpaper. "We can do anything," she says.

November 11, 2019

Habitat Home & Garden Promises Boho Chic at Affordable Prices

After 25 years, San Luis Obispo–based Habitat Home & Garden has branched out to Santa Barbara with a big new store on State Street. Prices are often lower than those at Pottery Barn and Restoration Hardware, and at Habitat, you get something unique.

October 28, 2019

Is the New Target Store Worth the Schlep?

The gargantuan new Target store in Goleta aims to have a bit of everything, so you can one-stop shop. But why all the empty shelves?

October 22, 2019

Old Meets New at Lucca Antiques’s Massive Montecito Showroom

The Lucca philosophy is decidedly wabi-sabi, where imperfections and patina are embraced for their beauty, their uniqueness, and the history they represent. 3

August 23, 2019

A Stylish New Café That’s Serious About Coffee

"We're vibing off of In-N-Out," says Low Pigeon co-founder Dennis Medina, explaining the menu's tight focus. "We want you to know that the is coffee always on point." 3