A silver urn spilling over with Summer’s splendor. Photo by Jose Villa

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, [...]

By Michael Mantalos, Louloudi Design Summer conjures up a host of images, but the one universal impression is light. Our days are longer, the sun shines a little stronger and our world is literally filled with light. Summer is vivid, fresh and crisp and our moods often acquiesce to the inspiration of bright. In our wedding [...]