Acacias: Golden Splendor
Just when the short, dark days of January begin to drag down your spirits, acacias announce that spring is coming. They burst into bloom, illuminat...
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Toyon: California's Christmas Berry
Called the Christmas berry, Toyon is certainly one of California's most beautiful shrubs. Its red berries are a dazzling addition to our warm holi...
Read moreBeautiful Winter Days in Santa Barbara
For most Santa Barbarians, the end of the fall heat is welcome, especially because winter is considered by many to be the finest season of all. Wit...
Read moreBOUGAINVILLEA!
Bougainvillea is not a name you should say softly. Any plant with flowers as garish, brilliant, fluorescent, strident – the adjectives go on and o...
Read moreState Street Farmers Market + Squash Blossoms in Santa Barbara
The Tuesday Farmers Market in the 500 and 600 blocks of State Street is one of our favorite markets in the Santa Barbara area. It is quintessential...
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Welcome! We are over-the-moon excited about the launch of our website and company. We began this process two years ago when we went looking for a ...
Read moreThe Easton Gallery: A Profile
The Easton Gallery is housed in Ellen Easton's quiet and incredibly charming Montecito home on an unassuming lane off Hot Springs Road. You enter t...
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