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Recycled Treasures

In search of interesting doors and windows (many big sets), cabinets, distressed and finish quality lumber, fireplace surrounds, ironwork, driveway entrance gates, lighting, plumbing fixtures or stained glass? Or one-of-a-kind architectural antiques and elements like 4,000 square feet of imported Japanese roof tile? Alan Eichstaedt of Taipan Architectural Salvage works off a different model than other salvage dealers selling products right from their source—the structure to be leveled. He also brokers recycled building items up and down the coast. Some of these limited and high value items find their way to his warehouse in Carpinteria.-- LW

Taipan Architectural Salvage, 516 Palm Avenue, Carpinteria (805) 896-4458 www.taipanarchitecturalsalvage. com. Open by appointment.

Blending of Staycation Treats

Locals have already discovered the finely crafted cocktails and tasty grub whipped up by reed-thin, multi-tattooed chef Jason Simcik at The Outpost, in the ultra hip Goodland Hotel in Goleta. But unless you know folks who are working at The Orchid, a private, somewhat funky yet historic 60-acre ocean-front Goleta orchid estate and working farm, you might tell out-of-town visitors to check-in or even indulge in your very own staycation. The former orchid-estate-turned-permaculture-farm has 19 repurposed greenhouses, a private indoor Peralta Powell skate park, native oak forest, secluded beach and beach cabana. The hotel arranges an urban farm tour (think aquaponics and moringa, the multi-vitamin plant tree farm), yoga classes and more, including a peek into some ultra imaginative permaculture demonstration “huts” housed within one of the greenhouses adding to the fun.--LW

The Goodland Hotel, 5650 Calle Real, Goleta, phone (805) 964-6241, www.thegoodland.com

Sail Away!

Designed and made by Pier Pressure, from recycled materials (sailcloth and fabric donated by the SB Yacht Club and Patagonia), these enterprising teenager girls work under the umbrella of the non-profit Youth Interactive, a creative entrepreneurship academy bridging the opportunity divide for underserved creative youth in Santa Barbara County. Beach bags, totes, wine bags and more priced from $12 - $50.--LW

Funk zone storefront at Youth Interactive, 209 Anacapa St. Santa Barbara, phone (805) 4453-4123. www.youthinteractive.us/Photos/space ok? If not—we could hold this til spring or summer issue