A garden full of color

French metal bistro chairs ($108) and bistro tables in four sizes ($255-$483). They come in 24 colors including Licorice, Chili, Lagoon, Plum, Nutmeg and Cotton White. Upstairs at Pierre La Fond, 516 San Ysidro Rd, Montecito,(805) 565-1503 www. upstairsatpierrelafond.com

How does your garden grow? Beautifully with Akoris Garden Tuteur Sr. garden trellises by TerraTrellis in bright green or vibrant orange ($295-$395). Available at: Porch, 3823 Santa Claus Lane, Carpinteria (805) 684-0300. www.porchsb.com

Strings of colorful solar lanterns in an array of colors (also comes in white) $38.99 available at: J. Woeste In Los Olivos, 2356 Alamo Pintado Avenue, Los Olivos, phone 805-693-1951 and at Santa Barbara Home Improvement Center, 415 East Gutierrez, Santa Barbara, phone 805-963-7825

Beach Dreams

Perfect for unexpected beach lounging or kid sleepover, Deauville linen duvet down throw beds (twin size) roll up for easy storage or transport to the beach ($350). Jenni Kayne Montecito - Home, 525 San Ysidro Road, Montecito (805)309-0560. www.jennikayne.com www.BonitaSummerland.com

Soft cotton pajamas ($138) in white or ocean-theme prints are cool any time of year. They’re so comfy, you could be tempted to wear the pretty coral branch, seahorse or seashell patterns on a Summerland beach walk. Bonita Beach/Toro for Men, 2325 Lillie Avenue, Summerland (805) 565-3848.

Carpinteria’s First Annual Sea Glass Festival will feature sea glass treasures ranging from jewelry to mobiles as well as music and food in downtown Carpinteria August 29-30 (admission $5) in the old Austin’s Hardware Store, 700 Linden Avenue. For sea glass treasures year round, check out Sand Castle Time, Casitas Plaza, 1078 Casitas Pass Rd, Carpinteria, (805) 684-5110 and pieces by Rebecca Long at Porch, 3823 Santa Claus Ln, Carpinteria, (805) 684-0300.

Granite, marble, onyx, limestone and other stone products fall into the category of “natural stone”. These stones were quarried from varicolored mountains all over the world and because they were made by natural forces, the colors and patterns vary from slab to slab, sometimes even in the individual slab. We have 85 colors in stock of marblegranite and quartsite. Also we have Santa Barbara Sandstone veneer, boulders, pavers, curbes, caps, etc.

Working closely with your fabricator allows you to take advantage of the stone’s natural energy by planning exactly where each part of the slab will be on your countertop.

MichaelKate shows the work of numerous artists on a regular basis and also arranges studio visits. “Wharf”— abstracted from a water view of Stearns Wharf— is mixed media on canvas, 40’ x 60” by Michele Zuzulek. Priced at $4,200 and available though Michael Kate Interiors & Art Gallery, 132 Santa Barbara Street, (805) 963-1411. www. michaelkate.com