Newsletter: December 4

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Shop-Local Gift Guide, Part 3: Field Trip, Emily Joubert, and Field + Fort

The best gifts come from the heart—and from local independent shops. So get out there and go shopping!

Modernist Villa Above Montecito Sells for $8.2 Million

Last week's sales also include the appealing spec reno near Hale Park; 1965 Riviera four-bedroom; mostly renovated 1978 house behind Eucalyptus Hill; upstairs entrance in Mission Canyon; and more.

Sunspel Has Opened at the Montecito Country Mart

Plus: Homespun makers' market is back; the return of the Louise Lowry Davis Center; Venture Apparel Co. didn't make it; candle-pouring bar and shop to debut in the Funk Zone; handsome new guidebook. 1

Newsletter: December 1

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 1

What’s Happening at Godmothers in December

Join us at Godmothers in December for lively conversation, a hands-on workshop, and storytime for the little ones. And remember, books always make great gifts!

Shop-Local Gift Guide, Part 2: Diani, Eider Studio, and Mācher

Shopping online is boring! Shopping in person is fun! Go find great things for the people you care about at our many terrific independent stores. 1

S.Y. Kitchen Restaurateur Confirmed for Montecito’s Upper Village

More food news: Bossie's Kitchen has been closed for two months; Indochine damaged by fire; ticket date for the Botanic Garden‘s popular Beer Garden event; profiles of Lama Sama and Happy Cat Eats; Rascal's launched a catering business; Paso Robles has a jazz bar and we don't. 1

Newsletter: November 27

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