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Jun 12016

Dog Owners: Don’t Get Bitten by a Homeowners Insurance Company

You love your dog, but don't expect your homeowners' insurance company to share the feeling. Some insurance companies will not insure homeowners who own certain breeds of dogs categorized as dangerous, such as pit bulls. Others decide on a case-by-ca...

May 262016

Have You Experienced The Santa Barbara Public Market Yet?

The Santa Barbara Public Market, an urban marketplace, is home to a diverse collective of merchants all under one roof. The multi-vendor market opened two years ago at 38 W. Victoria St, offering locally and regionally sourced food and wine. Have yo...

May 242016

Memorial Day Weekend in Santa Barbara

There'll be plenty to do Memorial Day weekend in Santa Barbara. According to the AAA, travel, this Memorial Day weekend is expected to be one of the busiest on record with an estimated 38 million Americans on the road. That's the largest number of tr...

May 192016

Exciting events at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

In a previous blog, I introduced the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. This special museum is the site and center of quite a few wonderful events throughout the year. Here are 3: Santa Barbara Wine Festival This event – happening on June 2...

May 172016

Around The World Ideas for Santa Barbara Gardens

Our amazing Mediterranean climate is one of the many things that make living in Santa Barbara desirable and Santa Barbara gardens magical. So when I saw Realtor.com's story regarding outdoor décor ideas from around the world, I had to share i...

May 132016

New Listing: Mediterranean-style Montecito Villa

Imagine driving through the gates of this stunning 6,000 sq. ft. Mediterranean-style Montecito Villa and entering a world of tranquil ambiance and relaxed luxury. You are immediately embraced by lush landscaping framing the amazing architecture. Lo...

May 102016

A Standout Among Montecito Villas

While I just blogged about two new listings in Montecito, I listed another property in the coveted community: a beautiful Montecito Villa. This standout among Montecito villas is absolutely stunning. It's located at 745 Lilac Dr. and offered at $5,...

May 82016

Montecito Properties for Sale or Lease

Montecito properties are among the most coveted in California. If you're looking to buy or lease the perfect Montecito home, you're in luck because I have just listed a luxury 4-bedroom home for sale, and a pristine Montecito Del Mar condo for lease....

May 32016

Sea Kayaking in Santa Barbara: Try It and Love It!

As I explained in a previous blog, there is so much to do here in sunny Santa Barbara, including one of my all-time favorite activities: sea kayaking. For many outdoor adventurers, sea kayaking is an entirely new experience, often leaving them unsure...

Apr 282016

Luxury Home Décor: Posh, Plush and Luxe Items For Your Home

I just read an article in Realty Times regarding luxury home décor featuring the poshest, most plush, and luxe items for your home. The list had me salivating: Dolce & Gabbana First up, a Dolce & Gabbana refrigerator. The famed fashion...

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