Location Spotlight: TLC Nail Salon By: Felici Events   TLC Nail Lounge is the newest and most impressive nail salon  in Santa Barbara.  Located just off State Street in the heart of downtown, this modern nail salon has you feeling as if you just stepped into the future, or at least a space ship from a far [...]

When I was a little girl one of my favorite books was Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes it is a touching story based on a true story, where a young Japanese girl folds a thousand cranes with the hope that her wish will come true.  My family is Japanese on my Mother’s side and I [...]

These beautiful photos are from a touching Veterans Day Wedding by Jensen Sutta. Please visit his Blog to see the lovely wedding and read the touching story.

Corinne & Roman SB County Courthouse/Casa de la Guerra Photography: I Heart My Groom Rentals: Discount Party Rentals Pies: Simply Pies Catering: Culture Shock                        

Location Spotlight: The Wine Cask By: Felici Events The Wine Cask is a quaint restaurant tucked away in one of the picturesque paseos located the heart of downtown Santa Barbara. It has all the charm you could desire for your event and boasts an impressive wine list.  A staple of Santa Barbara, since 1981, the multi-faceted restaurant [...]

Lately I have been noticing sunflowers everywhere.  They are  in plentiful supply at the market and I’m suddenly feeling intrigued by their humble and often undervalued charm. Being the ultimate “cheap and cheerful” bloom, the sunflower has fallen in and out of favor for events but seems to be on a upswing lately–paired with unexpected [...]

Cucumber Cocktails By: Gabrielle Moes, Chef/Owner, Seasons Catering With spring in full swing and the busy Santa Barbara wedding season soon approaching, I took some time Friday afternoon to get the last of my summer vegetables planted in the garden. Tomato, squash, pepper, and cucumber all ready to go – and after a day gardening, [...]

Nancy & Greg Bacara Resort Event Planner: XOXO Bride Photographer: Leo Patrone Photography Caterer: SBB Gourmet Catering Lighting: Bella Vista Designs Dress: Vera Wang Shoes: Jimmy Choo  

The Channel Cat By: Felici Events   If you are an ocean lover, than this is up right up your “g-alley”!  The Channel Cat is a high end, private yacht that features three stories of deck space, staterooms, and balconies available for all types of events. There are two private staterooms ideal for use as bride [...]

It has finally arrived!  Town and Country Event Rentals has been working on their “Montreal” collection of furniture . . . well,  for what seems like the amount of time it might take one to walk the distance between Santa Barbara and Montreal–but alas it has arrived, and I’m happy to report it was worth [...]