Dos Carlitos By Zohe Felici, Felici Events Mexican Food in Santa Ynez, sure, gourmet Mexican in Santa Ynez, even better.  Dos Carlitos, owned by the same couple as the famous Carlitos in Santa Barbara, have an upscale Mexican restaurant located in the heart of Santa Ynez on Sagunto Street.  The charmingly decorated venue is adorned [...]

The Land Shark This week we have some dear friends visiting from out of town and tonight we asked them what they had planned for their day tomorrow.  They replied that they were planning to go on the “Land Shark” also known as Santa Barbara Land and Seas Tours.  It reminded me how fun it [...]

This was a pre-wedding bridal photo shoot at the bride’s parent’s home in Hope Ranch. The beautiful bride, Vanessa is wearing amazing fine jewelry from Bryant and Sons Jewelers and has gorgeous make-up by Tomiko Taft.  Photographer Melissa Musgrove shared, “We were so happy we did the shoot, because as it turned out it rained [...]

Michelle & Wayne Wesemann Estate Photography by Barnaby Draper

Babcock Vintner House By Zohe Felici, Felici Events Located in Montecito, this enchanting 1920s Mediterranean home of renowned winemaker Bryan Babcock and his wife Lisa screams quaint and character. The lush landscaping is evident from the driveway upon first glance.  True to its era, past the front door into the arched and tiled foyer, you [...]

A couple of months ago we gave you a sneak peek of a fabulous new line of furniture that Town and Country Event Rentals was working on developing.  It was so new that at the time the working name was Farmhouse but has now evolved to Vineyard.  With a couple of additional pieces, with collection [...]

Rachael & Justin Photography by Jose Villa

Heather & Chad Bacara Resort & Spa Photography: Joy Marie Photography Event Planner: Jill La Fleur, La Fleur Weddings & Events Floral Design: Nico Designs

The Armory By Zohe Felici, Felici Events The Armory is a historic, unique venue located across from Santa Barbara Highschool on Canon Perdido St. near downtown Santa Barbara. Personifying Old Spanish Style, the Armory’s past use as an army base gives it a distinct look not found in other locations in Santa Barbara. Its heavy [...]

I just love peonies.  Big, dramatic, and romantic, yet soft and feminine in their peachy, pink fluttering petals.  So when I saw this show-stopping invitation by Zenadia Design I immediately fell in love. This invitation suite was actually a custom design for an oh-so-fabulous party planned by Soigné Productions for a client’s 50th Birthday.  I [...]