I have to confess that this post is coming from my latest personal obsession.  Recently I have discovered the little luxury of the “what’s old is new again” trend of having my hair washed and blown dry at the salon.  The Shine Blow Dry Bar specializes in just this and only this. Their first location [...]

Of course there were way too many wonderful images to recap in just one post . . . _________________________________________________________________________ Photographer: Kristen Grinnell Photographer: FotoCielo Photographers Photographer: Cameron Ingalls Photographer: Susan Dean Photography Photographer: Hanssie Trainor Photographer: Lavender and Twine Photography Photographer: Michael + Anna Costa Photographers Photographer: Mary Jane Photography Photographer: Joy Marie Photography Photographer: [...]

As 2011 comes to an end I find myself looking back through all of the amazing Santa Barbara weddings that we have been honored to share on this blog. It seems the perfect week to feature a selection of images from these beautiful weddings over the past year. Enjoy! Photographer: Mary Jane Photography Photographer: TakeOurPhoto.com [...]

Shelley & Mike Chase Palm Park Center Photography: TakeOurPhoto.com Catering: Omni Catering A big congratulations to Shelley and Mike!  I have admired the lovely bride, Shelley for many years as an inspiring friend, Mommy, business woman, and all-around wonderful person.  I’m honored to share these beautiful photos of their wedding.

For the past 8 years Armando Martinez, owner of Alegria by Design has been producing and hosting (along with a group of generous co-hosts and sponsors – see below) fabulous holiday celebrations for the entire Santa Barbara event industry.  The theme this year was “A Bolly Holiday”, bringing vibrant Bollywood style with a holiday twist [...]

Courtney & Neil McCormick Home Ranch Coordination and Event Design: Alegria by Design Photography by: TakeOurPhoto.com