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CONTENTS

Features

Sign of the Times

Santa Barbara’s bright young things look to innovate the future. BY GINA TOLLESON

ST YLED BY SHADI BECCAI

PHOTOGRAPHS BY SAM FROST

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TOC Two If by Sea

A Beautiful Mess

Better Together

BY JENNIFER BLAISE KRAMER

P H O T O G R A P H S B Y B I L LY C O L L O P Y

PHOTOGRAPHS BY TREVOR GORDON

PHOTOGRAPHS BY MORGAN MAASSEN

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On Our Cover

Grace Johnson on location at Sandyland Cove. Photographed by Sam Frost. Styled by Shadi Beccai. Makeup by Geoffrey Rodriguez. Hair by Dritan Vushaj. For more information, see “Behind the Scenes” (page 38) and “Shopping Guide” (page 157).

S A N TA B A R B A R A

CONTENTS

Departments

Letter from the Editorial Director … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 34 Contributors … Our writers, photographers, and more … … … … … … … … … … … … … 36 Behind the Scenes … On set with cover girl Grace Johnson and her stellar peers enjoying a sunny day at Sandyland Cove in Carpinteria … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … …

What’s Now … A roundup of the coolest staycations and the new Hotel Californian in the

Funk Zone, surf world and wear, astronomy innovation, polo in paradise, things not to miss and celebrating the life of philanthropist Michael Towbes … … … … … … … … … … … … …

Style … Avant Garden at Ganna Walska’s Lotusland, painting Montecito with David

Downton, Katy Perry’s best foot forward, cruising around with Jenni Kayne, and more … … …

TOC

57 Home … Up-and-coming designer Lauren Christine Henno, trending surf shacks, on

location at the Coral Casino, and outdoor lounge favorites … … … … … … … … … … … …

Taste … Heading to Ojai, the Funk Zone, and Los Olivos for the newest flavors in town, an online wine mecca, The Food Liaison gets revamped, healthful eating, and more … … … …

Arts

… Photographer Nell Campbell’s latest exhibition, Ojai potter Sandra Torres, mural artist David Flores sets up at Sullivan Goss, DANCEworks’ residency, and more … … … …

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Get Away

… Floating around the Pacific Northwest, hiking the Camino de Santiago, venturing north to Cambria, and heading south to Laguna Beach … … … … … … … … …

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RSVP

… School galas, Direct Relief Women Mother’s Day Celebration, Santa Barbara Channelkeeper’s Blue Water Ball, Dream Foundation’s Flower Empower, and more … … … 151

Back Page … Feting Old Spanish Days Fiesta at the Old Mission Santa Barbara … … … …

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A RT P R O D U C T I O N M A N A G E R

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FROM THE EDITORIAL DIRECTOR

Summer in Santa Barbara is no different than any other season, as we are fortunate to have nearperfect weather year-round. Having said that, there is still something in the air during these months that just feels different. The days get a little longer, a little lazier, and life seems that much more magical. With Summer Solstice and Old Spanish Days Fiesta parades and parties aplenty, a simmering restaurant and spirit scene, and polo parading through manicured Carpinteria fields every weekend, there are lots of activities to fill your days. While the summers of my youth were filled with endless moments at Hope Ranch Beach (with an internship or two thrown in for good measure), the idea of young adults taking three months off to do nothing is a thing of the past—as evidenced by the stellar set of millennials we profile in our portfolio “Sign of the Times” (page 110). We canvassed the city to showcase these under 30-somethings who are manifesting their time, making waves, creating, and dreaming. If this is the next generation of Santa Barbara, then there’s nothing to worry about. They will go forth in force. Speaking of making a change, singer Jack Johnson (a part-time Santa Barbaran and UCSB alum) seems to use that as his life’s calling, bettering the world one concert at a time. His message is clear—to respect this precious place we live in. With that in mind, he has partnered with the Santa Barbara Bowl for a special local concert with the hope of planting a seed for more global movements. We checked in with this legendary local artist (“Better Together,” page 142) whom we first profiled so many years ago, and we continue to crush on his songs, his message, and his mantra. Photographer, filmmaker, and sponsored surf traveler Trevor Gordon and his wife, illustrator Maddie Gordon, seem to live that principle day in and day out on their boat in the waters of Santa Barbara. With their carbon footprint in check, they have made their life’s passion living off the land and creating art along the way. We hopped aboard and went along for the ride—with a seat at the table of a foraged food feast (think fish off the line and locally sourced vegetables). Along with friend Mary Gonzalez, they have authored a book on small spaces and how to entertain as mindfully (but still chic!) as possible. Have a seat at the table in “A Beautiful Mess” (page 132). And if land is more your thing, you can’t get any more stunning than the waterfront house we profile (“Two If by Sea,” page 122). The modern abode is in sync with its surroundings for summer perfection. And with perfection comes high expectations. On a personal note, my stepfather, Michael Towbes, was as close to perfect as it gets—as a man and as a philanthropist. His passing this spring was a loss to our family and to the community of Santa Barbara as a whole. With his success, he expected to give back and give back big. Having served on numerous nonprofit boards and having donated to thousands of local charities for more than six decades, he helped shape this community for the next generation. Contributing writer Joan Tapper penned a tribute (page 54) for this issue. With the future as a focus of this summer issue, it seems only fitting to give thanks to those who came before us. A full-circle moment full of youth, hope, and sunny days ahead.

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“Youth and energy are good for the soul!” says this Los Angeles-based photographer who captured our town’s next generation for “Sign of the Times” (page 110). S.B. MUST DOs Hiking the Bill Wallace Trail. • Capoeira Sul da Bahia studio on State Street. • Walking around the Funk Zone.

Contributors

“It was so inspiring to meet the new Santa Barbara generation,” says the Ojai-based stylist who dressed the future of our town for “Sign of the Times” (page 110). “Everyone had such a confident and unique sense of self and style. I’m looking forward to following their next steps.” S.B. MUST DOs Fish and chips at Brophy Bros. overlooking the harbor. • Sunbathing at Loon Point. • Dinner at Sama Sama.

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Trevor Gordon

“I am stoked to contribute to this issue of Santa Barbara Magazine,” says the locally based surfer/ photographer who lent us the images for “A Beautiful Mess” (page 132). “It’s always a blast working with the gang and so great to be a part of such a beautiful publication.” S.B. MUST DOs Surf Sandspit. • Coffee at Breakfast Culture Club. • Sailing around the harbor.

“I always jump at any opportunity to return to Santa Barbara—a city I hold very close to my heart,” says this Costa Mesa-based photographer who shot the house featured in “Two If by Sea” (page 122). “I was thrilled to capture the breathtaking home by Jodi Fleming Design and exhibit the picturesque landscape and energy Santa Barbara offers.” S.B. MUST DOs Strolling State Street during Old Spanish Days Fiesta. • Golfing at Sandpiper. • Having lunch at Cold Spring Tavern.

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Tyler Hayden

“I’ve loved staring at the starry night sky since I was a kid, so it was a treat to learn and write about a worldrenowned astronomy organization based right here in Santa Barbara,” says this local writer who penned “Far Out” (page 50). Hayden is also the news editor for the Santa Barbara Independent. S.B. MUST DOs Camping at Figueroa Mountain. • Swimming and strolling along Miramar Beach. • Taking in a show at SOhO.

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Left to right: Sawyer Rhodes suits up for Sam Frost; Geoffrey Rodriguez, Gina Tolleson, and Dritan Vushaj; Agustin Mallmann’s cook prep; Shadi Beccai warms up Grace Johnson between shots; Johnson turns the lens on Conner Coffin.

OUT OF OFFICE LOCATI ON Sandyland Cove, Carpinteria WHO Photographer Sam Frost, with executive editor Gina Tolleson, spotlights stars in the making in our portrait series, “Sign of the Times” (page 110). WHAT From an activist to professional boarders, a burgeoning winemaker and chef, an inventor to a top athlete, a flirty designer to an artful photographer. WE A R Stylist Shadi Beccai took each personality and taste in mind then embellished with worldly and local fashions such as cutting-edge Libertine and Wendy Foster’s summer silk slips.

Behind the Scenes

We would like to thank the kind owners for the use of their home in Sandyland Cove, Carpinteria, offered for sale with Gregg Leach, Village Properties, greggleach.com.

CUT T O: Soon after our cover shoot, Grace Johnson jetted off to Florence, Italy, for the front row of Gucci’s cruise 2018 show with sisters Stella Banderas and Dakota Johnson.

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Any Given Sunday Don’t miss our greatest spectator sport in town. Spend a summer Sunday with champagne, ponies, and divot stomps at the SANTA BARBARA POLO & RACQUET CLUB . Reserve a cabana (from $375) or snag grandstand tickets ($10) and stay for the after-party. The club’s new #SundayFunday keeps the good times rolling with a DJ spinning beats and the bar serving signature cocktails so you can party with the patrons and players. 3375 Foothill Rd., Ste. 1200, Carpinteria, 805684-6683. J E N N I F E R B L A I S E K R A M E R

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Head to the stunning rooftop terrace at THE CANARY , 805-884-0300, canarysantabarbara.com, for monthly Sip & Swirl wine tastings ($40). July 19 features tastes of Larner, Babcock, and Jaffurs wines along with a selection of cheeses. EL CAPITAN CANYON , 866-352-2729, elcapitancanyon

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The refresh at the oceanfront HOTEL MILO , 800-9659776, hotelmilosantabarbara.com, includes cold towels and white sangria at check-in, plus a pampered-pet program and cool Spanish colonial-inspired rooms (from $259/night). Pop into downtown’s hottest scene at THE WAYFARER , 805-845-1000, wayfarersb.com, which hosts Sunday poolside yoga, afternoon pool parties, and Thursday pub crawls. J . B . K . S A N TA B A R B A R A

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CALIFORNIAN LOVE The original 1925 HOTEL CALIFORNIAN on lower State Street had a rocky start as an earthquake jolted the city and building a week after it opened. Over the years, it was repaired, rebuilt, and renamed. It dropped its “n” to Hotel California then brought it back, only to eventually shutter its doors in the mid-1960s. This summer, it returns in full name—with the “n”—and glory. Spanish influences are throughout the 121-room coastal hotel (from $550/ night), which also boasts a rooftop pool, Moroccan-inspired spa, and restaurant where the majority of the ingredients are sourced from the Golden State. A-list designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard steered the interior design, adding ornate tile work and hand-picked art while giving a “sexy cool” vibe to the sapphire-blue spa. “Certainly the original hotel building gave me a direction with its beautiful façade. I researched imagery of the hotel’s interiors in the 1930s and pulled some of the more impressive details into the design and look,” Bullard says. “The Moorish inspiration is really something that’s an undercurrent to the traditional design of Santa Barbara.” 36 State St., Santa Barbara, 805-882-0100. J . B . K . THEHOTELCALIFORN IAN . C O M

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Jon Rose—former pro surfer and founder of WAVES FOR WATER —commissioned five iconic California artists (including Shawn Stussy) to create a T-shirt inspired by the nonprofit’s mission of providing clean drinking water to communities around the world. Each artist is launching their Ts, hats, and more (from $32) online for a limited period— Stussy’s is through June 15—and 100 percent of proceeds will support global clean-water programs. J . B . K . WAVE SF O R WAT E R . O R G

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Buzz Worthy

Santa Barbara is on the cutting edge of the rapidly evolving legal cannabis culture, and CANNDESCENT founder/CEO Adrian Sedlin—with a Harvard MBA and a proven track record in the elite business world— is counting on his premium, handsomely branded “flower” to be on the forefront of the industry. With growing facilities in Desert Hot Springs and offices in Santa Barbara, the Canndescent lifestyle is focused on the ”art of the flower” and curating your experience: Calm to rejuvenate and soothe the mind; Cruise to keep you on the move and on task for your day; Create for unlocking your inner artist or muse; Connect to enjoy social settings and conversation; Charge for energizing and powering up. The up-and-coming corporate cannabis brand has caught the eye of CNBC and Vogue, among other trendsetters. Look for the chic orange box (from $60) to be the next musthave at festivals, celebrity-laden events, and dinner parties alike.

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Summer’s hottest ticket (from $39.50) is the Rage and Rapture Tour with Blondie and Garbage on July 7 at the SANTA BARBARA BOWL . Dubbed the ultimate cobill, punk queens Debbie Harry and Shirley Manson command the stage with special guests John Doe and Exene Cervenka. SB BOW L.COM Top to bottom:

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Leave it to PATAGONIA to rethink the way shirts get their hue. The company’s new Clean Color capsule collection dons true shades derived from plants and insects or Earthcolors (biosynthetic dyes from organic waste). It’s the ﬁrst time the company has used natural dyes, and every pigment is sourced from 96 percent renewable resources such as food waste, dried beetles, and the poop of silkworms (seriously), meaning the colors in the Ts and tanks (from $39) will change and fade, just like things do in nature. J . B . K . PATA G O N I A .CO M

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Bo Derek has had as many as a dozen smelly dogs on her Santa Ynez ranch, so she came up with a way to bathe them. Working with beauty chemists, she concocted her own line of canine shampoo, conditioner, and tearless face wash (from $13.50, boderekpetcare.com), and BO DEREK PET CARE was born. Now it’s bubble baths in the wheelbarrow, which she says is like “an automated car wash—they all learn to hop in!” Give the pups a staycation at pet-friendly hotels, including the Bacara Resort & Spa, the Four Seasons Resort Biltmore, and the San Ysidro Ranch. Dogs can dine at BELMOND EL ENCANTO, belmond.com, where a canine menu oﬀers specialties such as beef and quinoa or salmon. Tried and tested, dogs dig DR. DALTON’S PREMIUM TREATS ($14.99/bag, drdaltons.com) are all-natural, gluten-free treats locally made from 100 percent meat. J . B . K .

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FAR OUT The first and only global telescope network, Las Cumbres Observatory connects us to the cosmos

Rosing and LCO, headquartered in a nondescript Goleta office park and filled with UC Santa Barbara post-docs, solved a dilemma that astronomers faced for centuries: Telescopes—no matter how large—could only view a narrow, stationary window into the universe. As the earth turned and clouds drifted, the night sky disappeared. LCO’s network keeps scientists in the For many of us, dinosaurs and stars are our gateways dark so they can make continuous observations of into science. We learn as schoolkids how toothy fossils fast-moving and one-time events. “We have a unique and glowing comets teach us about our past, our future, capability,” explains Rosing. “We follow things that and the beautiful mysteries of life. Unfortunately, that change—like planetary transits and supernovae—and wonderment often fades with adulthood. because these are very rare events, it’s important to Not for Wayne Rosing. A godfather of early have the ability to look at them for days on end.” computing who held lead engineering positions Now in its 12th year, LCO has helped NASA track at Apple and Google, Rosing remains an admitted asteroids and identify habitable planets outside our space junkie and still grows giddy at the sight of solar system. It also rents network time to international “stuff that goes boom” in the night sky. He’s turned astronomers and partners with schools from London to that passion into a second career and is the brains Santa Barbara where elementary to high school students and bucks behind LAS CUMBRES OBSERVATORY train the network’s telescopes on glittering galaxies (LCO), a network of 18 telescopes strung across Chile, for their science fair projects. Soon, the nonprofit will Australia, South Africa, Maui, Texas, and the Canary contribute to a massive sky survey that will map Islands that allows for 24-hour study of the cosmos. the universe in stunning detail, and it’s very near to deploying new observation equipment in its telescopes, the first of which was built at UCSB’s Sedgwick Reserve. “We have a very Clockwise from top left: rich set of scientific capabilities that we’ve An astronomical image engineered,” says Rosing. “Now we have to do taken by LCO ; SEDGWICK OBSERVATORY; FAULKES the work with the toys we’ve built.” TELESCOPE SOUTH against In the meantime, LCO hosts regular the Milky Way. Astronomy on Tap talks where beer-swilling star-gazers hear researchers talk about their work. The events are packed, which encourages Rosing to think that we may not be indifferent grown-ups after all. “People of all ages and walks of life come out,” he says. “I think that’s an extraordinary comment on people’s curiosity about astronomy.” 6740 Cortona Dr., Ste. 102, Goleta, 805-880-1600. T Y L E R H A Y D E N

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Brave New World Clockwise from top:

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When Matt Coulter and his business partner, Nathaniel Curran, watched a loved one get diagnosed with chronic leukemia in 2010, the devastating news was compounded with the fact that she had no insurance or resources as a 24-year-old executive assistant at a surf brand. The initial hospital bill was $125,000, and treatments staggered toward the $10K mark. She needed help. Together, Coulter and Curran started a fund-raiser for their friend, and a light bulb went on to start a foundation in efforts to do the same for others. Two years and countless stacks of paperwork later, Ventura-based THE YOUNG AND BRAVE FOUNDATION was born. Fast-forward five years to 2017, and Coulter has quit his day job as a real estate agent to run the foundation full-time. The mission is to help young people—anyone under 40—fight cancer bravely, with resources, support, and community. While many nonprofits create awareness for cancer, Coulter said he was “baffled from a business standpoint” that there wasn’t an organization doing anything for the end-user and their families on how to move forward. “When something tragic happens, people want to feel loved,” he says. To date, they’ve assisted 117 families with their WARRIOR Profile Project, which builds microsites for families to fund-raise quickly within their community. Unlike other crowd-funding websites, The Young and Brave Foundation has no administrative fees; every penny raised stays within the family—one “warrior” raised $84,000 in 12 hours. Knowing not every patient has the same sphere of influence, the founders and their team of ambassadors—which includes Extra host Charissa Thompson, skateboarder Mikey Taylor, and quarterback Russell Wilson—help with outreach. Relying on technology and social media, Coulter says they’ve raised nearly $1.5 million on a working budget of less than $100,000. Perhaps as valuable as the financials is their #LoveBeatsCancer program where people all over the world post their stories and diagnoses with the ability to message each other and lean on this greater, brave community. “We’ve turned into a global organization,” Coulter says, “but everything is about community.” J . B . K .

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“We’ve turned into a global organization, but everything is about community.” Left to right: In remission

now, Leni Hsiao (far right) was one of the first families The Young and Brave assisted; “Warrior” Logan Nobriga, also in remission.

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Michael Towbes

GIVING BACK

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OF GENEROSITY : Michael

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enterprising businessman.

1929-2017 There are many ways to give back. Some generous people choose to fund great buildings and leave their name on physical monuments. Others find ways to make their contributions ripple ever outward, so that their good works not only provide immediate aid and sustenance but also teach and inspire others to do the same, embedding philanthropy into the very DNA of a community. Michael Towbes, who passed away on April 13, was that kind of visionary. An engineer with degrees from Princeton University and MIT, he became a builder and a banker and embarked on a lifetime of giving that began with active volunteerism and went on to embrace major contributions to medical research and education, social service and the arts. “He was humble and shy,” says his widow, Anne, “but he hoped to be a model to others. That’s why he wanted to make his philanthropy public.” Indeed, Michael seemed to exert a presence on the Santa Barbara area from the moment he and his first wife, Gail—who died in 1996 after a two-decade struggle with multiple sclerosis—moved here in the late 1950s. At first, when they didn’t have the resources to write a check, remembers his daughter Carrie, “they gave their time instead.” Later in 1980, he and Gail were able to establish The Towbes Foundation with an initial donation of $500. Now, the foundation contributes more than $900,000 annually to 300-plus organizations. “It’s the breadth of his impact that is so significant,” says Sheridah Gerard, president of The Towbes Foundation. “He didn’t give to be flashy or get accolades,” adds Carrie. “He gave to give opportunities to others.” He had the foundation hire a consultant to work with nonprofits to identify their goals, better measure their accomplishments, and then convey those achievements to the community and other future funders. And to teach young people the critical connections between knowledge of economics, entrepreneurial skills, and leadership, he funded promising Santa Barbara students to attend programs at the Davis-based Foundation for Teaching Economics. Michael incorporated his philosophy of philanthropy into his professional life. His construction and real estate partnerships, under what became The Towbes Group, not only developed more than 6,000 residential units in the tri-counties but also began the Give Where You Live program and Towbes Grants.

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What’s Now And as one of the founders and eventual sole shareholder of Montecito Bank & Trust, he began that institution’s Community Dividends and Anniversary Grants, which, with other donations and scholarships, has given more than $1.3 million each year to local nonprofits for more than 14 years. “One of the most extraordinary things about Michael Towbes was his clarity of purpose,” says Janet Garufis, MB&T’s chairman and CEO. “His philosophy for the bank and for our philanthropy were one—steady, sure, measured, consistent. Support those who support you. Be a model for others.” Michael served on the Cottage Health Board of Directors for nearly three decades, notes Cottage Health president and CEO Ron Werft, “with the singular goal of leaving Santa Barbara a better place.” Generous, inquisitive, innovative, and endowed with a great sense of humor, Michael cochaired a campaign to build a new hospital that led to “an unprecedented $110 million raised in our community, and a legacy that will contribute to the lives and health of others for generations to come.” Michael served on and chaired countless other boards, among them the Santa Barbara Foundation, Montecito

Union School, Laguna Blanca School, the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara, the UCSB Economic Forecast Project, the Housing Trust Fund of Santa Barbara, the UCSB Foundation, the Foundation for Santa Barbara City College, Ganna Walska Lotusland, and the local chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. “He had razor-sharp focus; amazing energy, passion, and compassion; and high standards of excellence,” says Sheridah Gerard, adding that the work of The Towbes Foundation will continue under Carrie Towbes’s direction. “He challenged his peers to do more.” Along with a team of other major donors, Michael and Anne were instrumental in restoring the historic Granada Theatre, which is now at the core of the Santa Barbara Center for the Performing Arts. It was one of his favorite places in town, says Anne, along with the Riviera Campus and the residence hall at UCSB’s Kavli Institute of Theoretical Physics. “He was always encouraging others,” she adds. “And he had a lot of ‘Towbes-isms.’ He said, ‘I’m doing my best to do the right thing, even when no one is looking.’” Of course, all of Santa Barbara noticed. J O A N TA P P E R

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cactus garden at LOTUSLAND .

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When BELLE COHEN enters a room, you know the party has started. The petite, passionate, couture-clad philanthropist wears her spirit on her sleeve with joie de vivre. Born into the arts and antiques world of bon vivant parents in New York, Cohen caught a magic carpet ride to Santa Barbara as a young child, became a bicoastal Southern belle in North and South Carolina, and recently returned to set down roots with her own family. “For me, it's a personal calling,” she says. “My mother moved us from Manhattan to Montecito because she had a dream it was Out of Africa. As a child, I really believed we were moving to Africa. Instead, we landed on Cold Spring Road near our very own fantasy land—Lotusland.” Now, Cohen is honoring this iconic sanctuary by chairing Avant Garden with design house Valentino on July 29. G I N A T O L L E S O N

PASSPORT TO EVERYWHERE “I love

that you can go around the world in this garden oasis. Travel is vital for my soul, and I can receive so much diversity within the grounds—from the blooms of Japan (we are in the process of renovating the Japanese garden) to feeling like I'm in India with the lotus pond to the whimsy of a topiary forest to the magic and awe of cacti.”

all day or be there for a single moment in time and feel transformed,” says Cohen. “I am so grateful this grand jewel is in our community.” Below, left to right: DONALD ROBERTSON ’s original illustration for AVANT GARDEN ; Cohen’s favorite

looks from VALENTINO ’s Fall 2017 collection.

PHOTOGRAPHS: ELISABETH MOORE

CHILDHOOD PLAYGROUND “Lotusland is a space that fostered my creativity as a child. Each garden being themed has truly inﬂuenced my life and the way I dress in color palettes for the occasion.”

“One can walk around Lotusland

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is beyond inspiration. She calls herself ‘the enemy of the average’ in her 1943 book, Always Room at the Top. This inspires me to no end. Instead of trying to ﬁt in—as we so often do—she had the courage to step out of the box and be herself. Part of that self was an admitted seeker. She studied spirituality as she also lived a glamorous life. She was passionate for fashion, jewelry, and music; was an opera singer; had six husbands; and inevitably fell in love with the garden. I love to live each moment to the fullest. Beauty, truth, art—all take us deeper.”

HOST WITH THE MOST “Putting on a fabulous event inspires

all the arts and includes every aspect and joy of life within a few hours, but the memories last forever. One can walk around Lotusland all day or be there for a single moment in time and feel transformed. I am so grateful this grand jewel is in our community, and it is my hope people will join as members to experience the peace and wonder of the garden and the transformation it brings.”

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also dear friends. They are geniuses at their art and share a love of life. RENAISSANCE FINE CONSIGNMENT , 805-963-7800,

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“Lotusland is a space that fostered my creativity as a child. Each garden being themed has truly influenced my life and the way I dress in color palettes for the occasion.”

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Cohen in vintage LEONARD COUTURE and Ganna

Walska’s EMERALD AND DIAMOND TIARA with

daughter Colette.

Stroke of Genius

What’s on every fashionista’s bucket list? A personal portrait by the renowned DAVID DOWNTON —pen to paper, immortalized chic. He’s drawn the world’s most recognizable and beautiful women, including Cate Blanchett, Iman, Daphne Guinness, and Dita Von Teese, among many others. The British-born artist began his career as a fashion illustrator sketching for houses like Chanel and Valentino, and most recently, he has been artist-in-residence at Claridge’s in London, painting the town with some of the iconic hotel’s most glamorous guests, from Diane von Furstenberg to Christian Louboutin. Downton skipped the pond to California in April to celebrate a one-year exhibition of his Icon series at Minotti Los Angeles and Mass Beverly showrooms, and then of course, why not skip a little further up the coast to our paradise? “I loved my visit to Montecito. It felt as though time had stood still—in a good way,” Downton recalls of his garden luncheon Hollye Jacobs and Alice Ryan Miller cohosted. “A different pace, courtesy from another age, and yet vibrant company. I really felt as though I was a tourist in my own life.” G . T . Clockwise from top left: DAVID DOWNTON signing books at his

first-ever appearance in Santa Barbara; DAVID DOWNTON: PORTRAITS OF THE WORLD’S MOST STYLISH WOMEN (Laurence King,

2015, $40, daviddownton.com);

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commissioned portraits begin at $15,000; the welcoming courtyard luncheon in Montecito.

Left to right: Chef Nirasha Rodriguez’s vertical salad starter; ALICE RYAN MILLER attends to details; hand-scripted menus; Downton with cohost HOLLYE JACOBS ; fresh rhubarb refreshments.

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Above, left to right: Arden ruffled one-shoulder bonded swimsuit, $430, Lisa Marie Fernandez; striped cutout bandeau swimsuit, $175, Norma Kamali; Jojo lace-up tulle-trimmed swimsuit, $385, Agent Provocateur. Left to right: Palm Springs lace-up scalloped swimsuit, $350, Marysia; Les Essentiels Cachette halter-neck swimsuit, $385, ERES; Nautilus convertible swimsuit, $250, ALIX.

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WHO New American Idol celeb judge Katy Perry pairs up with Global Brand for her first foray into footwear. WHAT “It’s been a creative goal of mine to be a real contributor in the affordable fashion space,” says the Santa Barbara-raised Perry. “Launching a footwear collection felt like a natural first step for me.” Perry is point on with price ranges starting at $99. WEAR Sandals, pumps, and booties run the gamut with Perry’s artistic canvas—think Lucite and vinyl mixed with metallic markings, popping primary colors, stars and cloud prints, and gold bling with a nod to ’90s street cred. G . T . K ATYPE RR YCO L L E CTI O N S .C O M

Left to right: KATY PERRY in The Thelma pump ($149); The Jamie sandal ($109); The Perry mule ($149).

THE OFFICE OF ANGELA SCOTT ’s quirky yet classic take on the oxford keeps us on our toes with each new collection. We love the irreverence for tradition in the latest Hedgerows spring/summer oﬀerings—Mr. Winnie in woven black and cream ($475) to Mr. Dickie in cognac ($450) to Mr. Holly in white lace ($450). Eponymous designer Ms. Scott adds: “This collection is inspired by the magical wonders of the topiary gardens sprinkled throughout Montecito. These lush gardens are where structure and form meet your wildest imagination, capturing the relationship between nature art and life.” G . T . OFFICEOFANGELAS CO T T. C O M

MR. HOLLY zip flat in

white lace and laser-cut calf hair ($450).

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We Love...

...To divot stomp in CASTANER denim espadrilles ($120, net-a-porter.com) for #SundayFunday at Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club. #WePoloInParadise

Viva La!

Fiesta in this DOLCE & GABBANA ode to Old Spanish Days splendor ($1,445, Dolce & Gabbana South Coast Plaza, 714-668-9142, dolcegabbana.com).

PHOTOGRAPH: THE OFFICE OF ANGELA SCOTT, WILL ADLER

Between the Style Hedges

Chasen

Work & Pleasure

Shelve This

STYLE

CO ’s pre-Fall collection pops up at

the seasonal store at the Montecito Country Mart through August 31. The sought-after fashion brand known for its restrained luxury is the creative brainchild of partners Justin Kern and Stephanie Danan, who have spent family summers here for years. Look for printed minimal dresses, breezy eyelets, and belted knitwear. G . T .

Iconic muse and legendary socialite Lee Radziwill partners with photographer Peter Beard in her follow-up coﬀee-table tome, LEE (Assouline, 2015, $50, Upstairs at Pierre Lafond, 805-565-1502, upstairsatpierrelafond.com). The younger sister of the chicest woman in the world—the late Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis—Princess Radziwill forged her own path in fashion, working with Truman Capote, Giorgio Armani, and Richard Avedon, to name a few. The crisp, linen-bound book is chock-full of personal journeys, musings on relationships, and artful archives. G . T . LEE RADZIWILL ’s laid-back

glamour epitomizes AMERICANEURO ELEGANCE .

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Designer and lifestyle blogger JENNI KAYNE wheels into summer with a limited-edition bike that is true to her sophisticated aesthetic. The sleek, monotone Jenni Kayne x Linus cruiser ($639) is available at her Montecito boutique and online. 525 San Ysidro Rd., Ste. H, Montecito, 805-

309-0550. G . T .

JE NNIKAYNE.COM

Cruising Jenni's S.B. SPOTS

UPSTAIRS AT PIERRE LAFOND , 805565-1502, upstairsatpierrelafond.com, is one of my favorite home design stores in the area. The selection is always charming and interesting. MATE GALLERY , 805-895-6283,

mategallery.com, is an homage to New England style and all things preppy with some West Coast beachy cool thrown in for good measure.

For a proper beach day or just to take a walk or catch the sunset, I love BUTTERFLY BEACH , Channel Dr., Montecito. It’s simple and quiet.

Designer JENNI KAYNE .

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Vintage FIX

Argentinean designer ROCIO GONZALEZ ’s latest collection is inspired by a recent trek to Santa Fe, New Mexico, where she bonded with a creative soul mate in spirit—Georgia O’Keeﬀe. “I am amazed how connected am I with her on so many levels,” says Gonzalez, who also paints on her ranch outside Rosetta jean quilt, $650, BONITA Buenos Aires SUMMERLAND , @_rocio.g_. and summers on Padaro Beach. Partnering with artist Lucia Arrechea, the duo is debuting one-of-a-kind pieces featuring salvaged denim quilts, pillows, and textiles handmade in South America. G.T.

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Power of the Press

Dr. Oz, Katy Perry, and Gwyneth Paltrow are hot on the trail of cold-press juicing, and the latest gadget on every vegan millennial’s wish list is JUICERO ($399), the ﬁrst home cold-press juicing system that makes raw, organic produce into liquid gold at the touch of a button. Get all your fruits and veggies in for the day with the harvested, chopped, and packed freeze-dried pouches ($7)—a rainbow of goodness from Glojito, Granate Glow, Spicy or Sweet Greens, or Root Renewal +. Check out the self-service Juicero juice bar coming soon to Whole Foods, 805-

Lucy Bidwell in Malibu shirt

837-6959, wholefoodsmarket.com. G . T .

($148) and Antonela bottom ($130, So De Mel,

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sodemel.com.)

Swimwear designer SONIA DE MELLO and photographer/filmmaker LUCY BIDWELL share sun sensibilities on and off the sand. “Definitely don’t wear makeup to the beach, and use sunscreen!” says Bidwell, who favors La Roche-Posay’s Anthelios SPF when she hops in the water at Hope Ranch. De Mello, a Brazilian transplant who walks her dog Rio on Loon Point, protects against the rays with her one-two antiaging punch, SkinCeutical’s Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50 and Phloretin CF antioxidant. G . T .

Style

Get the GLOW With CLÉ DE PEAU BEAUTÉ ’s new tinted SPF 50+ sunscreen ($85, Cos Bar, 805-565-7734, cosbar.com).

SKINCEUTICAL ’s Physical

Fusion UV Defense SPF 50 ($34, Float Luxury Spa, 805-845-7777, floatluxuryspa.com).

Must Haves

White birch leaf is the key ingredient in GLAMGLOW ’s Flashmud Brightening Treatment ($69, Sephora, 805-962-5410, sephora.com) for tight, luminous skin. Bronze goddesses return to the altar of BENEFIT ’s Hoola Zero Tanlines Allover body lotion ($30, Beneﬁt, 805-308-6100, beneﬁtcosmetics.com). Hair stylist Joel Mallet preps beach locks with BELLEZZA CORSICA ’s hydrating heat protectant spray ($30, Belle de Jour Salon, 805845-7000, bdj-salon.com). S A N TA B A R B A R A

PHOTOGRAPH: LUCY BIDWELL, CHRISTY SCHULER

Cover UP

In the ZONE

At last, ORANGETHEORY FITNESS has opened in Santa

Barbara. In this super popular high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workout, participants engage in trainer-led group interval training—think one hour of running, strength training, and rowing. What makes this different from other HIIT workouts is that it’s the first to use heart-rate monitors that display your heart rate on a screen on the wall— motivating you to push a little harder. “Science proves that 12-plus minutes of exercising in the specific zone of 85 to 92 percent of your maximum heart rate (what we call the orange zone) produces a tremendous metabolic increase—an average of 900 calories burned per workout,” says studio owner Brandon Cox. Each class of 28 is split into groups, which creates an energetic, dynamic setting. “At Orangetheory, we are a fitness-minded community,” says studio manager Charlotte Mooney. “We support each other through challenges and celebrate our victories.” 5700

Calle Real, Goleta, 805-699-5551.

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A relaxed backyard and bonfire in Ojai from the new book, SURF SHACK: LAID-BACK LIVING BY THE WATER.

HOME

Home Clockwise from top: The BOHO BACKYARD at

Surf’s UP

CHANNON AND BIANCA ROE ’s Ojai home where

aged furniture and textiles lend a lived-in look; Surf

Shack author NINA FREUDENBERGER (left) at a book signing in Montecito with Kendall Conrad and Calgary Avansino; Surf Haus candles ($34 each,

The new coffee-table book that’s making waves showcases surfers at home from east to west. In SURF SHACK: LAID-BACK LIVING BY THE WATER (Clarkson Potter, $35, Kendall Conrad, 805-886-8344, kendallconraddesign.com) not all the “shacks” are directly on the water—there’s even a spotlight on Ojai in “Desert Homestead”—but they all depict what the author calls “ease over elegance.” Nina Freudenberger traveled to 18 cities and four countries, documenting flip-flop wearing, board-carrying folks and the dwellings that echo their happy and relaxed lifestyles. For them, she found surfing to be much more than a recreational activity, but “a calling, a way of life that washed through every other aspect of their world.” Flip the pages for countless design inspiration—from rustic tabletops to relaxed living rooms, creative, colorful kid spaces to dreamy, nap-ready backyards. Each abode and the uncomplicated, unplugged lifestyle that goes with it is bound to take the blood pressure down a notch. J E N N I F E R B L A I S E K R A M E R

Kendall Conrad, 805-886-8344); SURF SHACK: LAID-BACK LIVING BY THE WATER .

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Clockwise from top left: Starburst mirror, $2,295, Cabana Home; Gray Malin Rivazzurra umbrella, $3,450, Santa Barbara Designs; scallop cocktail napkins, $36/set of six, Collier Rose

Made in the SHADE Home

“Santa Barbara is one of my favorite weekend getaways. From the stunning wine country to the beautiful beaches, it’s reminiscent of the scenery off the coast of Tuscany, which is where I shot Tassel Umbrellas, the inspiration behind the Rivazzurra design from my Gray Malin x Santa Barbara Designs umbrella capsule collection.” –GRAY MALIN

Deck out the ultimate outdoor lounge

Ink; French wire garden chair, $395, William Laman; Seaside blanket, $78, Parker Clay; sand-infused ice bucket, $300, Arteriors Home; bench, price upon

PHOTOGRAPH: GRAY MALIN

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Clockwise from top left: A dark fireplace gets whitewashed and adorned with a painting by CASSANDRIA BLACKMORE ; a metal

cabinet from CELADON HOUSE offers extra storage

in the dining room; RAOUL TEXTILES draperies and

lanterns from Grace on Frances hang in the living room, where Henno designed a custom ottomon; Henno sets MAISON K Moroccan trays on

the dining table she found at

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in Santa Ynez and then

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ONE TO WATCH

When ceramic sculptor Lisa Crane moved from Miami to Mission Canyon, she asked her realtor for advice on an interior designer and was quickly introduced to LAUREN CHRISTINE HENNO . The 28-year-old grew up with a designer mom (Debra Lynn Henno), studied art and architecture in Italy, and interned with Timothy Corrigan. When she decided to go out on her own, she mixed her eye for interiors with a business marketing degree from the University of San Diego and began pounding the pavement, getting her portfolio in front of real estate agents and architects alike. It worked, and Crane hired her to transform a dark, 1900 Craftsman into a breezy artist’s retreat.

“My initial objective was to make the petite one-bedroom floor plan appear larger by feeling light and open,” says Henno. She painted the walls and brick fireplace white and bleached the original hardwood floors to a light, wheat hue. Aiming for elegant yet eclectic interiors, Henno layered lanterns and blended soft linens and colors for a casual, comfortable Santa Barbara feel, sourcing nearly everything from local shops and craftsmen. Outside, she extended the home’s charm, steering 7 Day Nursery to make it “look like a ballet dance, where the entirety of it flows, and feels feminine, organic, and dreamlike.” 805-698-3523. J . B . K . L A UR E N C H R I S TI N E H E N N O .C O M

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Cabana Takeover

For a recent catalog shoot, SERENA & LILY transformed a signature cabana at the Coral Casino, decking it out with its own outdoor furniture and accessories. The brand’s blue coastal stripes pair up with the 1937 beach club’s peachy hues for several snapshots of that laid-back glamour we love. J . B . K . S ERENAANDLILY. C O M

Clockwise from top right: Pacifica chaises ($1,498 each); Salisbury pillow (from $68); Riviera side table ($348); a pair of Sundial chairs ($1,850 each).

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Fresh Flavors

Channon Roe-designed interiors at OJAI HARVEST .

From Ojai to Santa Barbara to Los Olivos, a roundup of the newest restaurants

TA S T E Clockwise from top left: A farm-to-table ENDIVE SALAD ; the group

incorporated COLORS SPECIFIC TO OJAI in

decorating the space; SPOON SINGH ; casual

bites; flowery libations; Venetian plaster walls create an ADOBE FEEL in the bar.

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Having moved to Ojai five years ago, restaurateur Spoon Singh recently opened OJAI HARVEST to celebrate what he calls “a community of extraordinary people and amazing local farms”, adding, “we are presently in partnership with more than 10 local fruit, vegetable, and beef suppliers” that comprise the menu of items such as farm-to-table sandwiches, salads, meats, pasta and more. The boho publike eatery came together under the vision of local creatives Channon and Bianca Roe. “Paying homage to an older period of Ojai, we incorporated rustic elements, many of which are sourced locally from the valley,” says Channon of the adobe feel of the space. “It was important from the beginning to honor the diversity of the local community and unify that under one roof.” Adds Singh: “Our goal is to create a gathering place to not only enjoy community but to honor the land and its abundance.” 307 E. Ojai Ave., Ste.

105, Ojai, 805-633-9232. G I N A

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PHOTOGRAPHS: NANCY NEIL

Organic HARVEST

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Refined Ranch

Located inside Fess Parker’s Wine Country Inn, THE BEAR AND STAR is a longtime culmination of Eli and Ashley Parker’s heritage in winemaking, ranching, and hospitality in the Santa Ynez Valley along with chef John Cox’s passion for pulling it all together under one roof. The “refined ranch cuisine” menu includes items such as deviled ranch eggs with smoke guajillo chili and bacon ($4); a Parker Ranch chile with cheddar, chives, and cornbread crouton ($10); local quail with farro risotto, bay laurel, and red wine demi-glace ($22); and cast iron Wagyu tri-tip ($32). “This is not a restaurant that happened overnight; it’s a concept deeply rooted in my family’s culinary traditions as well as the Parkers’ own family recipes,” says Cox, who formerly helmed the kitchen at the Post Ranch Inn. “Some of the most important elements of the farm and restaurant—such as the herd of Wagyu cattle and the Parker Family Vineyard—have been in the works for well over a decade.” Libations include Parker family vintages in addition to farm-fresh seasonal cocktails. Adds Cox: “The Bear and Star brings together the rich culinary ecosystem the Parker family has created, providing a venue where guests can enjoy a true taste of the Santa Ynez Valley.” 2860 Grand

Ave., Los Olivos, 805-686-1359. G . Z . T . THEBEARANDS TAR.C O M

Clockwise from top right: Heirloom fruits and organic vegetables grown on the FESS PARKER HOME RANCH are used in the

dishes; the chef’s table; the logo unites the CALIFORNIA BEAR with the TEXAS STAR ; fireside dining; REFINED RANCH CUISINE ; smoked Wagyu carpaccio.

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PHOTOGRAPHS: INTERIORS, KODIAK GREENWOOD AND GREY CRAWFORD, FOOD, JOHN COX

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TA S T E

Modern Mex SANTO MEZCAL is local restaurateur Carlos Luna’s fifth

spot to open, though a notch above his beloved Los Agaves outposts. Envisioning a modern spin for this lower State Street location, Luna and executive chef Ricardo Garcia are focusing on elevated Mexican seafood dishes using the best local ingredients. Think a few variations of ceviche (from $13.95), Camarones al Mezcal ($15.95, Mexican shrimp with a creamy mezcal sauce) and Pulpo a las Brasas ($22.95, grilled marinated octopus with house-infused chile oil) along with some savory standbys Los Agaves is known for. In addition to the food, mixologist Sean Sepulveda is whipping up creative concoctions—sip on special margaritas like the Jamaica ($11, mezcal or tequila with spiced hibiscus syrup, lime, and hibiscus flowers)—with the dozens of tequilas and mezcals behind the bar. 119 State St., Santa Barbara, 805-883-3593. G . Z . T .

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Clockwise from top right: AHI TUNA CEVICHE ; tequila tasting; THE PERUANO ; modern rustic decor; an exposed brick wall serves as the backdrop for the lit bar with a CURATED SELECTION OF MEZCAL AND TEQUILA .

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Food for Thought

Great food and good conversation go hand-in-hand with TWO FARMTABLES AND A MICROPHONE , the experiential dinner series that offers transparently sourced and freshly harvested meals accompanied by diverse guest speakers from the realms of entertainment, technology, and culture. Created by chef Lan Thai and Group Y cofounder Mark Sperling, 2FTAM is sure to be a memorable dining experience that stimulates both the palate and the mind. Check out the June 17 event (from $25) at Caravan Outpost in Ojai, where speakers Jonathan and Denise Nafarrete of VRScout are discussing “Human Connection in a Virtual World.” T A Y L O R M A S K E T 2FTAM.COM

A Taste of Tangier

Santa Barbara goes Moroccan on the FOUR SEASONS RESORT BILTMORE ’s new Luna Terrace. Situated off

the recently renovated Ty Lounge, the private space (from $75 per person, seats up to six)—decked out in traditional decor—is available for everything from a girls’ weekend brunch with an elaborate Bloody Mary bar to a romantic Middle Eastern feast to bottle service with a mezze platter for a festive night out. 1260 Channel

Dr., Montecito, 805-969-2261. G . Z . T . CARAVAN OUTPOST

in Ojai.

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DAILY DISH

Left to right: Porcini-crusted chicken over root vegetables and sauteed spinach with pepita pesto; THE FOOD LIAISON .

what I want others to enjoy also…rustic with a healthy twist.” Cooking classes are offered on occasion, as are popup dinners. Mark your calendar on July 29 for a South African winemakers tasting dinner with locals Ernst Storm and Dieter Cronje, August 4 for a special dinner with chef Diego Felix, and August 11 is a meal paired with Topa Topa Brewing Company beers. 1033 Casitas Pass Rd., Carpinteria,

805-200-3030. G . Z . T .

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PHOTOGRAPHS: FOOD LIAISON INTERIORS, LUCAS DEMING

Chef Nirasha Rodriguez’s THE FOOD LIAISON lunch counter in Carpinteria. Having recently expanded, Nirasha and her husband, Jason, offer a full salad bar along with the nutrition-packed to-go tartines, soups, salads, bowls, entrees, and desserts the cafe is known for. In addition to the standard menu—the Avocado Meets Toast ($10) of smashed avos, pickled baby veggies, Fresno chiles, pepitas, sesame seeds, and cilantro is a favorite—Nirasha offers daily specials (from $13) such as thyme-roasted organic chicken with sweet potato/kale hash, Kalamata olive salsa verde, and Ojai Pixie fennel salad…a multitude of flavors and textures that leaves you so satisfied. “The seasons are what inspire our daily specials,” says Nirasha. “Santa Barbara is a chef’s dream when it comes to local ingredients. Being from the south, I never knew what an avocado tasted like until I moved to Santa Barbara. I create what I want to eat and

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EDIBLE ART

SLATE CATERING ’s platters, grazing boards, and edible

centerpieces are the idea of chef Alix Mascuzzio and business partner Allie Chandler. The artisanal eats (from $7/person) can be made for everything from cocktail parties and weddings to beach picnics and catered dinners. Think seasonal farmers market fruit and veggies paired with cheese, charcuterie, candied walnuts, truﬄed rosemary cashews, and balsamicroasted beet hummus. “Our edible centerpieces are made to look as pretty as a bouquet of ﬂowers,” says Chandler. “We pride ourselves on the concept of each event being original and artistic.” 805-3642699. G . Z . T . SL AT EC AT E R IN G . C O M

Delicious Delivery

Los Angeles-based meal delivery service CRATEFUL is now bringing healthy, delicious meals to Santa Barbarans. Choose between four diﬀerent menus (as low as $30/ day)—lunch and dinner meat-based or pescatarian chef’s meals, lean proteins and reduced carbs on the “ﬁt” menu, fresh vegetarian dishes, or dairy and grain-free paleo options. (Breakfast and dessert are extra.) You pick how long you want to receive the meals and the calorie range, then let them know your dietary restrictions and select the day you want the meals to arrive. Expect dishes such as Angus beef tataki with arugula and a mesclun salad with grilled artichokes or grilled salmon with caramelized onion and a quinoa and spinach salad. Wholesome, healthy eating made easy with just a few clicks. 310-200-9799. G . Z . T .

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Left to right: The superfood original bun with chia, pumpkin, and flax seeds; OAT BAKERY owners Lou and Louise Fontana.

A Better BREAD

Take a bite of healthy ingredients made delicious with OAT BAKERY . Its savory superfood breads are packed with organic ingredients such as chia seeds, chopped almonds, and fresh spinach. Hoping to change the way people eat bread, the boutique Scandinavian bakery oﬀers gluten-free, vegan, and regular options (from $5), all of which are baked fresh every morning and sold wholesale and at Alice at the Montecito County Mart or for free delivery. 805-335-1628. K A T H R Y N P A T R I C K OATBAKERY.COM

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Eat Swell

Launched in Santa Barbara by husband and wife Bryan and Kate Flynn, SWELL FOODS is making it easier to snack well with their collection of healthy bites made with ﬁve ingredients or fewer. “When we started educating ourselves on the foods we were eating, we quickly realized the packaged snack food market has limited clean options,” says Kate. “Our favorite energy bar at the time had 40-plus ingredients, most of which we didn’t recognize.” Their locally made nutritious bites (from $4)—in ﬂavors such as lemon, coconut and date, and cacao raisin—can be found in more than 30 stores throughout the Santa Barbara area and are the perfect good-for-you way to refuel while hiking or after hitting the waves. “We wanted to make it easier for people to make healthy food choices,” continues Kate. “Our vision is to help people live healthier, happier lives.”

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In the annals of fiber art, CAROL SHAW-SUTTON is a rock star. Her elegant textile sculptures have been exhibited and collected by museums worldwide since the late 1970s. “I see textiles as a tissue that connects histories and cultures,” says Shaw-Sutton, who headed the Fiber Program at California State University, Long Beach for more than three decades before relocating to the artistic enclave of Ojai. Demand for her work has never waned, as evidenced by her presence in a recent show at Connecticut’s venerable browngrotta arts gallery and, closer to home, a group fiber arts exhibition at Ventura’s Vita Art Center from June 2 through 30. Catch her locally—she also teaches classes at Ojai’s Cattywampus Crafts. L . D . P O R T E R C AR O L SH AWSU T T O N .CO M

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“I grew up interested in culture and people,” says Santa Barbara photographer NELL CAMPBELL summing up her 40-plus years (thus far) spent documenting the world around her. A self-described “participant observer,” Campbell has chronicled family, friends, New Orleans Mardi Gras festivities, California migrant workers, urban and rural Cuba, Louisiana hunters, and decades of political demonstrations. This summer offers two opportunities to view Campbell’s work. UC Santa Barbara’s Art, Design & Architecture Museum, 805-893-2951, museum.ucsb.edu, unveils “Nell Campbell: About Face” from July 8 through August 20, focusing on 25 of Campbell’s most compelling images curated by assistant director/curator Elyse A. Gonzales. “Nell brings a unique humanity and intimacy to her portraits,” says Gonzales, who believes Campbell deserves “much more widespread recognition.” The Channing Peake Gallery at the Santa Barbara RELATED EVENTS County Office of Arts and Culture, 805-568-3990, is mounting “Bearing Witness: The Photography of Nell JULY 6, 5-7 PM Opening at Campbell” from July 6 through December 1. Curated Channing Peake Gallery. by Maiza Hixson, codirector of Santa Barbara’s JULY 13, 5:30 PM Exhibition Center for Art, Science & Technology, the exhibition walk-through with artist and features images of Campbell’s rural and urban scenes curator at UCSB. from California to Cuba. Says Hixson: “Campbell is JULY 23, 2 PM Reading by artist always watching and keeping track of moments that and friends from selected poems/ define who we are as people.” L . D . P . novels/memoirs at UCSB.

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Clockwise from top right: WOMEN’S MARCH, LOS ANGELES, CA, 2017 ,

archival pigment print, 10 x 6.5 in.; GEISHA GIRLS, MARDI GRAS DAY, NEW ORLEANS, LA, 1982 , archival

pigment print, 12 x 18 in.; UFW SUPPORTER (UNITED FARM WORKERS UNION) RALLY NEAR TEJON RANCH, CA, 1977 ,

archival pigment print, 13.5 x 9 in.

Left to right: CROSSING (from the Long Beach Museum of Art collection), lashed willow and linen, 36 x 30 x 32 in.; LEAF MEMORY , leaf, silk, and thread, 30 x 26 in.

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“Delicate, but not fragile,” says ceramicist SANDRA TORRES about the porcelain wares she creates in her Ojai atelier. Using a slip casting technique with specially designed molds, Torres ﬁres each piece multiple times, leaving the outside unglazed to act as a pristine matte canvas for her minimalist hand-drawn decorations. The sublime result reﬂects Torres’s background in architecture and her admiration for industrial design. Born and raised in Mexico City—where her ceramic education began—Torres journeyed to China, Hungary, and Belgium to study techniques from renowned masters. Her work has been widely exhibited, most recently in a solo show at Denver’s Plinth Gallery. Torres is giving a smART Talk on July 26 at 6 pm at MCA Santa Barbara, 805-966-5373, mcasantabarbara.org. L . D . P . SAN D R ATO R RE S .C O M

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Don’t miss the grand opening of The Harvey Rich Woodworking Studio at the BEATRICE WOOD CENTER FOR THE ARTS on June 11 from 11 am to 4 pm. After the formal dedication, reception, and tour of the studio, stay for the woodturning demonstrations by acclaimed artist Eli Avisera. Part of the center’s educational outreach, the studio shares the arts via workshops with the public as well as an internship program for graduate students and free children’s events. 8585 Ojai-Santa Paula Rd., Ojai, 805646-3381. G I N A Z . T E R L I N D E N

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Proliﬁc muralist David Flores, whose work adorns walls in Tokyo, Mexico City, Los Angeles, and the Funk Zone, brings his talents inside SULLIVAN GOSS—AN AMERICAN GALLERY from August 3 through September 3. Using the gallery’s wall as his canvas, Flores is debuting a new mural at his show’s August 3 opening from 5 to 8 pm. Additional work by the artist, including paintings, will also be on view, and an exclusive print of the indoor mural will be available through the gallery. 11 E. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara, 805-730-1460. L . D . P . S UL L I VA N G O S S .C O M

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Guitarist CHRIS FOSSEK ’s debut album, Camino Cielo ($10)—13 melodic tracks of flamenco, classical, and eastern European-style sounds. The Santa Barbara-born musician grew up playing the piano and studying classical music composition and has lived abroad in Germany and numerous Mediterranean countries—travels that have no doubt influenced his guitar playing. “I have played music my entire life but I didn’t really start playing guitar seriously until I was about 24,” says Fossek. “Now I play music with a very different intention than I did when I was younger.” Check him out every Wednesday and Saturday evening from 5 to 8 pm at the Four Seasons Resort Biltmore’s Ty Lounge, and stay tuned for an upcoming show at The New Vic. G . Z . T .

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Spearheaded by local dance maven/philanthropist Dianne Vapnek, DANCEWORKS sponsors an annual residency in partnership with the Lobero Theatre for professional early to midcareer choreographers and their dancers. Says contemporary choreographer Kate Weare about her month-long DANCEworks residency that begins in August and culminates with Lobero Theatre performances on September 1 and 2, “We’ll venture into the dark of the theater and bring our discoveries to the light of performance.” The Brooklyn-based Weare, who helms the Kate Weare Company, has received numerous awards for her work, including a Guggenheim Fellowship in 2014. For her DANCEworks residency, Weare is collaborating with Union Tanguera, a French/Argentinean contemporary tango company. She says, “I’m thrilled to plumb the formal strengths and fascinating differences of these two disciplines— tango and contemporary dance.” (On August 11, 18, and 26, donors of $100 or more are invited to watch the company rehearse followed by a reception with the dancers.) L . D . P .

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Local ironwork artist David Shelton designed a new arching gate for the entrance of the COMMUNITY ARTS WORKSHOP . The soaring sculpture serves as a new public landmark and symbol for the local creative community, hoping to inspire new artists for years to come. 631 Garden St., Santa Barbara, 805-324-7443. J E N N I F E R B L A I S E K R A M E R

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Local treasure Eva Haller (philanthropist/activist/UC Santa Barbara trustee) figures prominently among other Renaissance women profiled by Dale Griffiths Stamos and W. Scott Griffiths in the selfpublished RENWOMEN: WHAT MODERN RENNAISANCE WOMEN HAVE TO TEACH US ABOUT LIVING RICH, FULFILLING LIVES (from $16.50, Chaucer’s Books, 805682-6787, chaucersbooks.com). Los Angeles’s Chateau Marmont and other celeb watering holes play cameo roles in MAX IN FILMLAND: A LIVELY TALE OF ’70S EURO HOLLYWOOD ($14.95, Size Four Publishing, Tecolote Book Shop, 805-969-4977, tecolotebookshop .com), a tale of intrigue penned by Montecito resident Kia McInerny.

Veteran local writer D.J. Palladino’s ﬁrst novel, NOTHING THAT IS OURS ($17.98, Asahina & Wallace, Mesa Bookstore, 805-9663725), is a gonzo-style thriller set in 1950s Santa Barbara with plenty of familiar places and faces. Those who recall Island of the Blue Dolphins will thrill to discover FINDING THE LONE WOMAN OF SAN NICOLAS ISLAND (from $9.99, Stansbury Publishing, amazon .com)—R.C. Nidever’s novel based on the same story but narrated by the brother of Nidever’s great-greatgrandfather, who actually witnessed it all. L . D . P .

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Contributing photographer Lisa Romerein’s annual summer getaway to ORCAS ISLAND in Puget Sound.

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The wonderful waterfront log cabins at BEACH HAVEN RESORT , 360-376-2288, beach-haven.com, have been around since the 1930s.

Where to Eat The family-owned

BUCK BAY SHELLFISH FARM , 360-376-5280, buckbayshellfishfarm.com, for fresh crab, salmon, clams, oysters—dine in or take away. The best pizza ever can be found at HOGSTONE’S WOOD OVEN , 360-376-4647, hogstone.com. Libations at ORCAS ISLAND WINERY , 425-314-7509 orcasislandwinery.com, and ISLAND HOPPIN’ BREWERY , 360-376-6079, islandhoppinbrewery

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What to Do Swim in CASCADE LAKE and hike around MOUNTAIN LAKE. Ride

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As a lapsed churchgoer, the thought of doing—what I assumed was—a religious pilgrimage was hardly bucket list worthy. However, as a 40-something-year-old woman feeling stuck in life when the CAMINO DE SANTIAGO called, I answered. The “Camino”—also known as The Way of St. James—is a sacred route that dates to pre-Christian times. Its popularity has ballooned in the last 25 years; more than 200,000 people from all over the world walk the Camino each year. People do the Camino de Santiago for myriad reasons, including but not limited to exercise, adventure, personal challenge, spiritual transformation, and plain old curiosity. While there are a bazillion ways to do the Camino—short trips or long, in a group or alone, sleeping in pilgrims-only hostels or hotels— there is no one “right” way. There is simply your way. The journey itself is the goal and the destination. One of the most joyous parts of the trip was getting stamps in the different cafes, churches, restaurants, shops, and hotels along the route. My pilgrim’s passport—also known as a credential—is my most treasured possession from the trip as it is a documentation and joyous memento of all the places visited. The Camino gave me multiple gifts, beginning with delivering not what I thought I wanted, but what I needed: a newfound spiritual fitness and the awareness of the unrealized potential in me. H O L L Y E J A C O B S

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Go with an open heart and mind. Break in your shoes before the trip. Buy souvenirs that speak to you along the way because you may not see them again. If you see an opportunity for a massage, take it. Attend the celebratory Pilgrim’s Mass on Friday evening in Santiago de Compostela to witness the Botafumeiro ritual that has been taking place since the 12th century.

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Set on the Central Coast’s Moonstone Beach, this “roadside hotel reimagined” is high on our summer hot list. This year, CAMBRIA BEACH LODGE was redesigned with a new breezy, laid-back look. Sun-bleached wood floors and whitewashed walls are accented with turquoise and yellow. Expect bright, beachy decor in all 27 guest rooms along with cool, coastal amenities such as Linus bikes, local Paso Robles wine, Faribault woolen blankets, and “adventure kits” that include binoculars to take up to the sky deck at sunset. Rates: From $159/night.

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HEATHER BLAIR 17, ACTIVIST, @HEATHERSBLAIR

WATCH FOR The bubbly Green

School-educated modern Gloria Steinem is jetting off to The New School in New York City to study film and human rights in the fall; wrapping up film preproduction for the Avatar sequels; shedding a light on sexual assault, trafficking, and discrimination. WHO ARE YOU? “I am an individual passionate to make change and create a positive impact in people’s lives.” GROWING UP IN THE 805

“Santa Barbara is the only thing in my life that will never change. No matter where I travel or move to, I know it will always be here, even more magical than before.”

WHAT DO YOU LIVE FOR?

“Hope!”

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TYLER HOWELL

27, PROFESSIONAL DOWNHILL SKATEBOARDER, @TYLER_HOWELL_SB WATCH FOR An airborne Dos Pueblos

High School daredevil sponsored by Arbor skateboards, among others, whizzing by you on Gibraltar Road at lightening speeds while rushing to catch his marketing class at Santa Barbara City College. WHO ARE YOU? “I am a passionate and driven young man who is constantly pushing the boundaries of life—both mentally and physically. Ride everything, surf the earth!” GROWING UP IN THE 805 “In one day, you can go surfing, hiking, rock jumping, skating, climbing, mountain biking, boating, paddle boarding, skim boarding, fishing, hang gliding, swimming, diving, play volleyball—the opportunities are endless. We have world-class waves, world-class roads, and world-class culture. From the mountains to the sea, that’s where I want to be.” WHAT DO YOU LIVE FOR? “Adventure.”

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WATCH FOR The 6’5” Santa Barbara High School all-star athlete is taking on Stanford in the fall to study environmental science; known as a sensitive and humble yet competitive giant who thrives, strives, and strikes his goals on the university’s water polo team. WHO ARE YOU? “I tend to set the bar high for myself, but for me, the challenge is greater than the end result.” GROWING UP IN THE 805 “ Santa Barbara was perfect to

grow up in. It’s the size I love, which provided a great social life in a beautiful setting.” WHAT DO YOU LIVE FOR?

“Joy.”

AGUSTIN MALLMANN 24, CHEF, @AMALLMANN

WATCH FOR The fiery Argentinean’s love of the flame doesn’t fall far from the pampa—this San Marcos High School alum hails from a legendary family of culinary celebs and has trained under the watchful eye of his uncle, renowned Patagonian chef Francis Mallmann; follow the smoke to his polo and beach asados. WHO ARE YOU? “I’m a very passionate person, and I try to inspire other people to do what they love, to not settle for any job, even if it means it’s going to be harder and more risky…always do what you love.” GROWING UP IN THE 805 “I have great memories as a child cooking on the Mesa with my father, Cacaio, and my grandmother, Picho, who would visit every summer from South America.” WHAT DO YOU LIVE FOR? “Happiness.”

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WATCH FOR The driven SBCC student is the founder of Umbii, a local startup that has created a dog bed that your puppy can’t get off of—this revolutionary tool makes managing and training pooches easier. WHO ARE YOU? “I am a visionary, a progressionist, and an innovator who uses my creativity to develop products and ideas that I hope will one day influence positive change within the world.” GROWING UP IN THE 805

“This magical place is filled with amazing people who helped me discover my talents, inspired me to pursue my dreams, and encouraged me to explore my spirituality. Santa Barbara is the place I found out who I truly am.”

WHAT DO YOU LIVE FOR?

“Meraki.”

CONNER COFFIN 23, PROFESSIONAL SURFER, @CONNERCOFFIN

WATCH FOR The Carpinteria

homeschooled Rincon shredder, 5’7” dynamo on the 2017 World Surfing League tour; self-proclaimed backyard gardener and gourmet; global wave chaser—from Fiji to Australia to Indonesia to Hawaii and Brazil. WHO ARE YOU? “I am a loyal, loving, and passionate person. I hope to inspire kids to find what they are passionate for and push themselves to achieve their dreams.” GROWING UP IN THE 805

“I love its natural beauty and charm as well as its sense of community. Our coastline is so beautiful and littered with great waves. To me, it is a really nice balance of many of the things that I love.” WHAT DO YOU LIVE FOR?

“Family.”

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Gaviota-raised, Midland School and UCSB grad Snapchats her 200K followers into her bohemian world of festivals and fashion as owner of Wild & Free Jewelry; soaked in iconic surf culture lore with her The Endless Summer grandfather Bruce Brown. WHO ARE YOU? “I’m a California girl who adores the wilderness and strives to embrace a creative independent lifestyle. I want to encourage a stronger emphasis of self-love across all media/ social outlets and remind others that it’s entirely possible to manifest your dreams with hard work and dedication.” GROWING UP IN THE 805 “As a child, I would escape to the mountains with my family and constantly immerse myself in nature. I find endless inspiration for my photography and designs in our pristine landscape.” WHAT DO YOU LIVE FOR?

“Passion.”

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CARTERFeature HALLMAN 28, WINEMAKER, @CARTERPAULWINES WATCH FOR A well-educated

oenophile (San Marcos to SBCC to Cal Poly viticulture) and now owner of his first vintage of Carter Paul Wines, named after his two grandfathers; look for the familial nod on the unique label that originates from one of Hallman’s own paintings that reflect the wine’s personality. WHO ARE YOU? “A laid-back, meticulous creator living in the moment; respecting oneself, others, and the planet; and coming together continually over shared meals and good wine!” GROWING UP IN THE 805 “It is truly paradise and feels like a vacation every day. My passions are heavily rooted in my upbringing in the wine and art community of Santa Barbara and have shaped who I am today.” WHAT DO YOU LIVE FOR?

“Creating.”

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GRACE JOHNSON 17, MODEL, PHOTOGRAPHER, @GRACE.JOHHNSON

WATCH FOR The epitome of a

do-it-all generation, this senior at Santa Barbara High School’s MAD Academy has a 4.0 and above, holds a full-time afterschool job, is laser-focused on studying photography and film at USC, and is following the Hollywood footsteps of her father, Don Johnson, and current It-girl sister, Dakota. Oh, and honorary grandmother is Tippi Hedren to boot. WHO ARE YOU? “I am in the process of finding out exactly who I am, but so far I know that I am very openminded and want to continue to better myself.” GROWING UP IN THE 805

“Everyone I have met here has taught me a different lesson. Even though no matter where you go you’ll always meet all different types of people, I think the people in Santa Barbara, specifically, have changed me for the better.” WHAT DO YOU LIVE FOR

“Love.”

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The boxy exterior boasts MODERN LINES and CUSTOM CARRIAGE GARAGE DOORS .

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UNOBSTRUCTED VIEW of the Pacific; a RECLAIMED WOOD FRONT DOOR will

patina over time.

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A Toronto family fell in love with California living after they found a beach house just north of Ventura. To accommodate all the family and friends who also fell for the warmer locale, they bought the house next door, connecting the oceanfront dwellings by way of the back patios. Mother-daughter interior design duo Jodi and Ally Fleming had worked on the family’s initial place—a shingled Cape Cod—and gave this unique neighboring contemporary home a heavy remodel with fresh interiors entirely inspired by the California coast. “Our clients wanted this to feel separate and individual from their primary home but still maintain a cohesive feel,” says Ally Fleming of Newport Beachbased Jodi Fleming Design. “The decks are connected from house to house, so friends and family can go back and forth, but distinct and individualized with their furnishings and designs.” Ally and her mom, Jodi, incorporated the same soft neutrals and beachy elements from the main home into this more modern, light-filled, boxy abode. Serenity and geometry went hand in hand as they worked a remodel using the architecture’s distinctive, crisp, minimalistic lines, keeping the eye mostly focused toward the window so the interiors blend right into the surroundings. Capturing the natural light was an important part of the design process, ensuring the view always remained the main focal point as each room faces the water.

There are no transitions in the master bath floor, and the room sports FRENCH LIMESTONE and racked marble to give the EFFECT OF SAND. Opposite, top to bottom: The master

bedroomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OCEAN VIEW is the focus point so all the furnishings are neutral; a custom built-in desk was made to fit perfectly under a CORNER WINDOW.

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The SOTO HANGING LANTERN by Gregorius Pineo hangs above the kitchen island done in Sea Pearl Quartzite to MIMIC THE OCEAN .

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“The beauty of reclaimed wood is that it ages with

it becomes more beautiful and gains more character.” the environment;

A subdued palette of blues, greens, creams, and grays kept all hues—from tiles to textiles—the same as what’s found in the sea and shore. In the kitchen, Sea Pearl quartzite was used to mimic the water, while racked Carrara marble tiles on the backsplash give the effect of sand. These material nods are all through the home to “reflect the ocean milieu.” The tranquil master bedroom also plays off the environmental elements—a giant window acts as the primary “artwork.” In the narrow master bathroom, the team installed a skylight to brighten up the space and created a tub/shower wet room, which doubles as a steam room to give the homeowners and their guests a spalike sanctuary feel. Angular design is cohesive throughout—from the back deck to the inner staircase. “We wanted a geometric architectural feature and tried to keep that consistent through the whole design,” says Jodi, who sourced a custom light fixture for this space from Linden Rose in Corona del Mar, knowing it’d be viewed from many angles. The Jenga-like front facade is done in reclaimed wood. “Since they are right on the ocean, it was important for us to use raw environmental materials that will weather with the outside elements rather than fight them,” says Ally. “The beauty of the reclaimed wood is that it ages with the environment; it becomes more beautiful and gains more character as it ages.” While the curb appeal is high, it’s the back deck that gives the home real heart. The backside of the house opens with large bifold doors for a true slice of ultimate indoor-outdoor living. The patio is filled with cushy yet gridlike oceanfront sitting areas and geometric pillows, picking up on the linear theme. Plus, guests can always walk right over to the adjacent deck, giving these fraternal twin beach houses double the fun. ●

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The living room has natural seaside notes, including a RECLAIMED WOOD MANTEL

and ORGANIC SIDE CHAIRS by Gregorius Pineo; a custom sofa is topped with ROMO BLACK WATERCOLOR PILLOWS .

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Three friends and cookbook authors create their own tiny version of La Dolce Vita

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The Gordons’ Catalina 36 BRISA sails at SANTA CRUZ ISLAND , where

they dive, play, and fish for dinner—and future recipes.

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FULL SAILS OUT AT SEA. Opposite, clockwise

from top left: Trevor holds the CATCH OF THE DAY ; heirloom carrots with beetroot yogurt and dill herb oil; smoked mackerel empanadas; THE TINY MESS crew preps dinner.

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Newlyweds Trevor and Maddie Gordon, a photographer and illustrator respectively, skipped a starter house for life on the water. Their home is a skinny, 36-foot sailboat called Brisa (Portuguese for breeze), which they frequently take out fishing and return to the harbor for sunset dockside dinner parties. One of their frequent guests and closest pals is Mary Gonzalez, who used to work at the vegan bakery Baby Cakes in Los Angeles (she even made the Gordonsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; wedding cake), and upon moving to Santa Barbara, traded the kitchen for

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farming. Now, her home is a red-striped 1970s Prowler trailer, parked on a Carpinteria mountaintop, where she manages a 22-acre avocado farm. Since the trio shares a love of food and unconventional living, it made perfect sense to collaborate on their two favorite subjects in an upcoming self-published cookbook, The Tiny Mess, due out this summer. “We have a similar style of cooking and hosting in our small dwellings,” says Gonzalez, who created dozens of recipes for the book including Accidental Watermelon Poke, inspired by her own outdoor kitchen and overflowing garden full of organic veggies and saucer-sized sunflowers. “The kitchen reminds me of farming—there’s a hustle, movement, and flow to it all. But I prefer being outside on the plant’s time, there’s a spiritual connection there.” In creating the book, Gonzalez was lucky to network with several people at the farmers market where she works twice a week. “I met so many people doing the same thing as me, living in vans or yurts—most of them living illegally!” she laughs. Between real life stories and social media outreach, she and the Gordons traveled up the West Coast all the way into British Columbia, cataloging off-the-grid cooking spaces, including a converted school bus, water tower, and adobe dome. The range of personal stories and regional recipes are unique (think stewed rabbit tacos, nopal cactus salad, and abalone meatballs), reflecting the people behind the pages.

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“You don’t need all this crazy equipment to

create something good.” “This book is about real kitchens and real food. It’s grubby and messy and amazing at the same time,” says Maddie. Every shoot was done with minimal styling to feel authentic, accessible, and achievable. At home on the boat, the Gordons know all about getting creative in limited quarters. This means cluttered countertops, makeshift strainers, and rum bottles in lieu of rolling pins. “When you live in a small place, you don’t have specialized items. You have things that serve multiple purposes.” Mason jars, however cliché they’ve become, are crucial and work overtime on the sailboat for storing kimchee, serving cocktails, and baking cupcakes (the recipe is in the book). Rather than stockpiling plastic, which the couple generally avoids, they opt for one set of the real stuff. “We just use china and then I break it all,”

Gonzalez in her GIANT SUNFLOWER GARDEN .

Opposite, top to bottom: A TOAST WITH FRIENDS to capping

off their Kickstarter fund for the book; Maddie with STRIPES AND A SAUCEPAN on Brisa.

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One favorite stop of THE TINY MESS research tour was this CONVERTED, CUSTOMIZED SCHOOL BUS . Inside, the kitchen

features specialized drawers and a pull-out granite board for baking.

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A SPECIAL MEAL WITH FRIENDS with fava bean

cakes and coconut milk smoked gouda.

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laughs Maddie. “Now we have a pile of superglued bowls,” adds Trevor. Since he was a kid, Trevor’s family has sailed to Catalina for two weeks, and now he continues the tradition with his wife. “Usually we’ll catch a fish like a big bonito that no one else would eat,” he says. Big on entertaining, the couple is known to have dinner parties that overflow onto the dock. Using a rail-mounted barbecue on the back of the boat, they’ll smoke a fish that’s been marinated for hours—the only time they use a lot of sugar—and serve it with style and grace. Healthy hacks and storage solutions are what the book’s all about. Vowing nearly anything can be done with a sharp knife, Maddie says the one thing she couldn’t live without is her small Vitamix, which is in constant rotation for sauces and smoothies and then stored away in a bag underneath the counter along with all the dry goods. The Gordons’ refrigerator is a small box that pulls out of the counter—Gonzalez’s lives outside the trailer on a pallet—keeping them focused on eating fresh. Be it homemade pasta, overnight vinegar-soaked potatoes, or mackerel empanadas, the authors find exotic, inventive ways to cook beautifully, no matter the square footage. “I hope the book speaks to people and inspires them to seek a more minimalist lifestyle,” Gonzalez says. “You don’t need all this crazy equipment to create something good and good for you.” ●

Clockwise from top left: Barbecued sweet potato salad with fiery ginger and date dressing; a tiny GARAGE KITCHEN IN MONTAUK where

littleneck clams are prepared; BRISA anchored near the islands.

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Together

JACK JOHNSON launched a

In 2014,

reusable cup program with the SANTA BARBARA BOWL , and so far, the

campaign has eliminated 10,000 singe-use cups. Opposite: This year, the environmentalist and singer released the single “FRAGMENTS” with the

documentary THE SMOG OF THE SEA , which deals

with pollution.

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Jack Johnson and the Santa Barbara Bowl make waves on thinking green

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Last summer, Jack Johnson had an epiphany at the Santa Barbara Bowl. Not on stage, but while sitting within the audience and checking out the cups. Among the partiers and the plastic was a healthy handful of stainless-steel vessels, raised in the air, reflecting the #MyPintAndMe project he launched with the Bowl in 2014—allowing concertgoers who purchase a pint to receive discounted refills for life, eliminating more than 10,000 single-use cups to date. “It was really cool, I saw people sitting there holding their reusable pints,” Johnson recalls, when an idea to take the concept one step further popped into his mind. This summer, the artist is gifting a souvenir cup to each person in the audience at his July 17 and 18 shows at the Bowl, where he’s an honorary board member. Call it generous, call it eco-conscious, call it clever marketing, but those pints are the reason this singer/songwriter/ surfer still takes the stage.

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“Artists like Jack Johnson, Radiohead, and Incubus—they only want green venues. We’ve been called the

greenest venue in the country.” —ERIC SHIFLETT

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“At a certain point, I really wondered if I should go back on tour,” he confesses. “I love playing music, I love writing music and sharing it, but one of the things that really brought me back out was all the different nonprofit groups we work with. The tour became a fun way to expand on our reusable pint program. If I can have an influence on the industry I’m a part of—even if only a few venues do it—that makes it worth it. Plus 75 to 80 percent of the time, they keep it going.” No venue was more receptive to his ideas than the Bowl, which sits on 17 acres of natural preserve. Since 1994, the Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation has spent $40

million to update the 1936 infrastructure that executive director Rick Boller says was so outdated “a hairdryer could’ve set off the whole system.” After massive facility and energy upgrades that spanned 20 years, the Bowl transformed itself into an exemplary, eco-friendly site with solar panels, low-wattage LED lights, and drought-tolerant landscaping. “Artists like Jack Johnson, Radiohead, and Incubus—they only want green venues. We’ve been called the greenest venue in the country,” says Eric Shiflett, the Bowl’s program director. Since launching the pint program, other music locales have reached out for advice on how to implement such eco-friendly initiatives. Their Greening the Bowl mission is an ongoing event. Each night after a show, workers sort through every piece of trash. This diverts 94 percent of items from the landfill, and their constant auditing has led to more ways for eliminating single-use items. For example, the nightly pile-up of cardboard Rusty’s Pizza boxes was making the team crazy. Last year, they took one last look at the compost bin and called the company to come up with

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The SANTA BARBARA BOWL sits on 17 acres

of natural preserve—the bowl’s program director Eric Shiflett says, “it makes sense for us to be stewards

of the land.”

a better solution—such as skipping the boxes entirely. Now a custom container transports the pies to the venue and individual metal sheets slide directly into the warmers until they’re returned to the pizza parlor. No more mountains of cardboard, and Rusty’s saves more than $1 per pizza box. Little changes, such as swapping countless wine bottles for keg wine, installing a water-filling station, using waterless urinals, and alternative transportation— Shiflett calls their bike valet “the best parking in the house”—all add up to a smaller carbon footprint. And in 2015, Jack Johnson honored the Bowl with the All at Once Sustainability Award. “We have a deep partnership with Jack,” Shiflett says in respect to the ease and lack of red tape they both find in calling each other directly with shared enthusiasm to evolve each other’s ideas. “We talk a lot—what the changes are, what the influences are… changing behaviors is really what we’re doing.” As an eco-minded touring musician, Johnson travels with biodiesel trucks (a tip from Willie Nelson) and has catering sourced with local agriculture wherever he goes. Even his Los Angeles recording studio, Brushfire Records, is insulated with cotton from old blue jeans. The UC Santa Barbara grad visits his alma mater frequently, where he and Kim, his college sweetheart-turned-wife, recently installed the Edible Campus gardening program. Educating youth is just another way the couple is in harmony with the Bowl, which donates $1 of every ticket to education outreach and has created its own instrument fund for kids. Johnson says he feels he’s an environmentalist first and a musician second, admitting the songwriting comes fairly easily to him. “Anytime I try to overthink it or get serious, nothing comes. It’s only when I’m living life and experiencing things—that’s when it comes.” Fortunately, he’s been able to do both. Recently the ocean enthusiast scored the 2017 documentary The Smog of the Sea, which debuts his new song, “Fragments.” And the stage has truly become his platform where he entertains with his breezy, easygoing songs while shining a light on activism and local nonprofits, with hopes to get young people involved in anything from the Surfrider Foundation to local beach cleanups to, perhaps, cutting plastic out of their daily routine. “The Santa Barbara Bowl is definitely at the forefront,” Johnson says of the place where he’s just as happy sitting in the crowd drinking a beer as he is playing. “It’s not just because of the hometown thing, it really is the most beautiful venue in the world.” ●

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A record crowd of 240 lit up the Coral Casino for an evening of Old Spanish Nights to benefit the JUNIOR LEAGUE OF SANTA BARBARA . Guests enjoyed Spanish fare while dancing and gambling at the casino tables. The ninth annual gala raised $235,000 for programs to aid at-risk young women and open the first SAFE Houseâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a six-bed residential shelter for victims of sex trafficking in Santa Barbara County.

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DREAM FOUNDATION â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seventh annual Flower Empower

Luncheon was held at the picturesque Klentner Ranch in Carpinteria. The yearly event raises funds and acknowledges the volunteers, sponsors, and growers who make possible the Flower Empower program that, for the past two decades, has delivered bouquets to hospitals, hospices, cancer centers, and personal residences. More than 200 local community members enjoyed stunning views and cuisine by Rincon Catering, plus a silent auction and raffle included a private wine experience at Jaffurs Wine Cellars, a tropical getaway to the Sheraton Waikiki Resort, and a visit to the set of the CBS hit show Hawaii Five-0.

P H O T O G R A P H S : K E L LY S W E D A A N D K I E L R U C K E R Clockwise from left: Stefani Canin-Mullen, Jennifer Darling, Colleen BarnettTaylor, and Michelle Steinberger; Steve Shulem; Kisa Heyer and Justine Roddick; luncheon on the lawn of Klentner Ranch.

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Nearly 300 guests gathered on the lawn of the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club for a White Party on the Green gala—a culmination of a two-day experience for Rally 4 Kids. The event brings experienced and novice rally drivers together for memorable races and receptions. The final gala featured master of ceremonies Monte Wilson and auctioneer Andrew Firestone while guests bid on Ferrari rentals and Porsche driving experiences. More than $300,000 was raised in support of the UNITED BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY ’s outreach and after-school programs.

Clockwise from top left: Michael Hammer and Russell Steiner; Eric Stockmann and Jeff Wight; Maria Wilson, cochair, Lisa

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and Catherine Remak.

Angels Alfresco

At the LOBERO THEATRE ’s signature Hats Off annual gala, 100 guests “raised the roof” to help fund necessary repairs for the historic venue’s roof. The night was dedicated to the late actor Alan Thicke, who was scheduled to emcee the event prior to his tragic passing. Donning yellow rain slickers and white umbrellas, cochairs Rhea Hayes and Danielle McCaffery thanked guests for their contributions before the theater’s foundation development director Brandon Mowery dedicated a seat in Thicke’s honor with a plaque reading “Forever in Our Hearts.” A total of $30,000 was raised for The Lobero Theatre Foundation, allowing it to remain a vital and enduring home for the arts in Santa Barbara.

Clockwise from top left: Barbara de L’Arbre and Mindy Denson; Danielle McCaffery and Rhea Hayes; Judi Weisbart, Janet McCann, Brandon Mowery, and Jan Ingram.

More than 200 guests gathered for an alfresco luncheon at the Four Seasons Resort Biltmore to benefit ANGELS FOSTER CARE . The sixth-annual Angels by the Sea event featured a tableside fashion show with Angels moms modeling clothes from Diani, J.McLaughlin, and Whiskey + Leather while a raffle raised funds to support the organization’s cause, which rescues abused, abandoned, or neglected babies in the area and places them with foster parents for care. PHOTOGRAPHS: MONICA MONTIGNY

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On Earth Day, local water watchdog SANTA BARBARA CHANNELKEEPER held its 17th annual Blue Water Ball at Deckers’ headquarters. More than 200 people attended the gala, where they sipped local wines and listened to an inspiring talk by keynote speaker Sara Aminzadeh, executive director of the California Coastkeeper Alliance. The event and auction raised $156,000 to help the organization protect and restore the Santa Barbara Channel and its watersheds. PHOTOGRAPHS: JULIA THOMPSON Clockwise from top left: Anne Heller, Jack Theimer, Sara Moses, and Roxanna Solakian; Jack Stapelmann and Barrett Reed; Kira Redmond, Monique Limon, and Sara Aminzadeh.

Clockwise from top: Kim Thomas,

A Mother’s LOVE

More than 230 guests gathered for the DIRECT RELIEF WOMEN ’s Mother’s Day Celebration at a private reception in Hope Ranch. Father Rick Frechette gave an inspiring account of his time as a doctor in Haiti, calling on “the duty of all people to protect the bond of mother and child.” Money was raised for Direct Relief International’s maternal and child programs—specifically for the midwife kit, which contains 59 essential items to perform deliveries and save lives worldwide.

Dana Seltzer, and Marisa Grimes; Kelly Walker and Kristin McWilliams; Jeffrey Branch, Christian Branch, Michelle Madrid-Branch, Father Rick Frechette, and Andrew MacCalla.

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Birds + BEES

To celebrate the 100th anniversary of PLANNED PARENTHOOD , 600 guests (the largest event to date and more than double from last year) mingled at the Bacara Resort & Spa for specialty cocktails such as Safe Sex on the Beach, dinner, speakers, and an auction. The Birds & Bees Sextennial Celebration raised $450,000 for the Planned Parenthood California Central Coast, which serves 35,000 women and men in five health clinics from San Luis Obispo to Thousand Oaks. PHOTOGRAPHS: LORRAINE DARCONTE AND LAUREN CONLEY

Clockwise from top left: Cyndi Richman, Michelle Cutler, Victoria Woodard Harvey, and Mary Anne Contreras; Amy Baird, Wendy Wheeler Smith, and Amy Holbrook; Gay Browne, Debbie Peterson, and Elisabeth Fowler.

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Spanish Nights

Stacey Fell, Brooke Green, Shem and Donna Brown.

LAGUNA BLANCA held a Spanish-themed fiesta ¡Viva Laguna! Feria de Sevilla at the Bacara Resort & Spa. More than 300 guests sipped sangria and enjoyed paella while watching flamenco dancers from the Zermeno Dance Academy as well as 2007 Laguna alum and 2010 Spirit of Fiesta Erika Martin del Campo. More than $400,000 was raised to fund a number of capital improvements as well as tuition assistance and professional development. PHOTOGRAPHS: BRAD ELLIOTT

Roaring ’20s

Flapper dresses and feathers galore! More than 150 guests traveled back in time for GARDEN STREET ACADEMY ’s 10th annual gala. La Cumbre Country Club was turned into a speakeasy where live music from The Goldfingers jazz quartet and a special performance by Santa Barbara Festival Ballet took place. Guests played their hands at the casino tables and bid on more than 175 silent and live auction items. The party raised $40,000 to support tuition assistance at Garden Street Academy.

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Clockwise from top: (Standing) Michael and Vivienne Ninness, Deborah Bettencourt, Cynthia Copeland, and CeCe Borchardt, (seated) Julie and Paul Clockwise from top left: Ani Aznavoorian; Trisha Hunt, Jeff Vasek,

Gunderson, and Kirk Borchardt; Amanda Twining, Kerri Boeddeker, Theresa Borgatello, Celene Borgatello, and Brenda Rosales; Tina Wood and Cassie Keister.

Louise DeJohn, and Anita Ymeri; Steve Hakic, Patricia Sponsel, Anna Raye Clarke, and Bob Sponsel.

Masquerade Ball

MARYMOUNT SCHOOL hosted Le Bal Masque, a masquerade-themed gala at the Montecito estate Château des Fontaines. Catering by Main Course California served 282 guests steak au poivre while Renaud’s Patisserie & Bistro provided an assortment of macarons, éclairs, madeleines, and meringues. After showing a heartwarming video featuring all 239 students, Derek Carlson and Joe Rexin led the live auction that included luxury vacation experiences and a beautiful painting by Marymount alum Meredith Brooks Abbott. The event raised more than $520,000 that will fund learning experiences, tuition assistance and teacher salaries, and improve school amenities. PHOTOGRAPHS: PHOTOS BY PRISCILLA

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Gone Country

On the CRANE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL campus, guests began the evening in the school’s new Oak Tree Quad, nibbling on appetizers, bidding on silent auction items, and enjoying live acoustic guitar music. Seasons Catering served sliders, fried chicken, and Jack Daniels-marinated short ribs. Parents kicked up their cowboy boots for dancing and a paddle call, which included two Labrador retriever puppies. PHOTOGRAPHS: TERESA PIETSCH

Clockwise from top left: Crane’s Mulberry Quad; guests enjoying the wine pull at the gala; Sarah Muzzy, Joel Weiss, Debbie Williams, and Gimbel Dal Pozzo.

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Wild Times

SANTA BARBARA MIDDLE SCHOOL ’s annual

spring dinner and auction was set to the theme of The Wild Beyond, celebrating the exploration and journey students experience in nature through the SBMS outdoor education programs. Parents, faculty, and alumni dined on dishes from Lorraine Lim Catering. During the event, which raised $235,000, head of school Brian McWilliams highlighted the school’s accomplishments and 40th-anniversary celebrations, giving gratitude to Ernie and Pat Brooks, who gifted the Jefferson Campus to SBMS in the fall of 2016.

Christine Cowles and Jim Youngson; a five-foot-tall paper-and-wire honeycomb installation to play up

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Clockwise from top left: Jennifer Hecht, Catherine Stoll, Belle Cohen, and Analise Maggio; Ali Azarvan, Leo Gallo, and Tom Adams; Steve Karan and Jenna Kalin.

Gatsby Gala

The Parent Council of ALL SAINTS BY-THE-SEA PARISH SCHOOL hosted its annual fund-raiser gala at the Coral Casino. This year’s theme was The Great Gatsby, with food such as bourbon-glazed short ribs from the Four Seasons Resort Biltmore, “bootleg Gatsby wine” at each table, and swing music from The Angel City Swing Orchestra to match. More than $100,000 was raised from an auction with prizes ranging from art by Jill Vaccaro to a week in Kauai to a Kelly Slater-signed surfboard. P H O T O G R A P H S : A S H L E Y O T H I C

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PAGES 110-112 Otherwild

T-shirt, $30, The Outrage, the-outrage.com; Giambattista Valli floral printed flare trousers, $1,395, Julianne, 805-969-7100; Libertine jacket, price upon request, Neiman Marcus, 310-550-5900. Earrings, Heather’s own.

Santa Barbara Magazine (ISSN 0744-5199. USPS 112-990) Summer 2017, Volume 44/Number 4 is published quarterly with an

PAGE 113 Clothing, Tyler’s own.

additional issue in February by Smith Publishing Group, LLC. Periodical

PAGE 114 Speedo,

Sawyer’s own.

postage paid at Santa Barbara, CA,

PAGE 115 Sunglasses and clothes, Augustine’s own.

and additional mailing offices.

PAGE 116 Slip dress, $263, Wendy Foster Sportswear, 805-565-1505.

Editorial office: 2064 Alameda Padre

PAGE 117 Wetsuit, Connor’s own.

Serra, Ste. 120, Santa Barbara, CA 93103. Telephone: 805-965-5999,

Runover / Pub Stmt

PAGES 118-119 The Lovers Goldie dress, $195, Réalisation,

realisationpar.com. Rings, Corina’s own.

PAGE 120 Long-sleeve onepocket shirt, $180, Civilianaire, 805-969-2520.

PAGE 121 Sonia Rykiel striped

cotton-blend sweater, $720, Allora by Laura, 805-563-2425, Vincent bikini, $185, Heidi Merrick, heidimerrick.com. Earrings, Grace’s own. Satomi rings, from $255, Jenni Kayne, 805-309-0550.

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Dust off your Mexican blankets and get ready to lay out at the Santa Barbara mission for the OLD SPANISH DAYS FIESTA kickoff, La Fiesta Pequeña, on August 2. Let the kids experience mariachi music and horseback riders while you sit back, relax, and enjoy the show. La Fiesta Pequeña (“Little Fiesta”) has been bringing the Santa Barbara community to the mission since 1927. The festival includes historical programming, traditional song and dance, Mexican folklore, an appearance from St. Barbara, and a special performance by the 2017 Spirit of Fiesta. Watch the sun set behind the Santa Ynez Mountains as you immerse yourself in Franciscan hospitality. F I O N A M O R I A R T Y - M C L A U G H L I N O L D SPAN ISH D AY S-F IESTA. O R G

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