Location Spotlight: The Santa Barbara Club Offer By: Felici Events   Add another reason to host your event at Santa Barbara’s best kept secret!   One of my favourite locations in Santa Barbara is the Santa Barbara Club.  So much so, that last year when Gavin Roy and myself gathered a group of Elite Santa [...]

Lynette La Mere of Pure Joy Catering is always ready with some helpful planning ideas for just about any special occasion. Always generous with her talents and her recipes–be sure to check out the Pure Joy blog for more delectable and decadent, DIY treats for Super Bowl 2013! Here are just a couple of the [...]

2012 Locations Recap (& why we love them) By: Felici Events   Here is a year in review of the locations we’ve shared with you in the last year, and why it gets a Felici-Fied stamp of approval. Arts and Letter’s Cafe -  Outdoors, downtown, romantic and charming. (reception only) Bacara Resort & Spa - Gaviota Coast, dynamic, stunning [...]

Let’s face it, every season is perfect for chocolate, but particularly the holidays! When you start thinking about that ideal gift for that someone special this year–you might want to stock up on some of Jessica Foster Confections‘ boxes of handmade truffles.  Jessica crafts her spectacular truffles locally in Santa Barbara year-round and they are available [...]

Personally I’m a huge fan of pies all year-round but particularly when Autumn arrives and there is a bit of a chill in the air, pies are on my mind more than ever. For anyone out there who shares my love of these perfectly filled, pastry creations–you will certainly want to know about a little [...]

Orchids/Plants: The Village Gardener Images: Alegria by Design For the ultimate in green and environmentally mindful decor you might want to know about the Village Gardener–Santa Barbara’s one stop shop for exotic trees, plants, and the most spectacular orchids too.  Their orchids can be arranged in a stunning living installation like the one below or [...]

Waterfront Grill By: Felici Events     Located in the beautiful and renowned Santa Barbara harbor, Chuck’s Waterfront Grill is exactly as advertised– directly on the water. The downstairs patio sits approximately 20 feet away from the harbor’s edge, and allows for a scenic yet peaceful dining experience. Depending on the size of your party, Chuck’s [...]

Pink with a Purpose this October! By: Felici Events   October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an international campaign created to increase awareness of the disease.  This yearly health movement not only exists to raise funds for research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure, it also offers information and support to those affected by breast cancer.  Now you [...]

Are you planning your own wedding? Well this might be the best investment that you could make in your overall budget . . . The Keys: How to think like the Masters is a rare opportunity to learn from world-class event experts and gain personal access to not just one but 14 legendary, award-winning event masters! [...]

Uptown Lounge By: Felici Events The Uptown Lounge opened August 2012 in San Roque on upper State Street.  This new hip and comfortable watering hole offers upscale bar food and a full bar.  The Uptown Lounge also offers fun in the form of pool and ping-pong tables a photo booth for capturing memories of your night [...]