Links - People, Places, Things That We Love

Adesso

Check out the beautiful and affordable jewelry designs at www.adessoshop.com. You will want to buy one of everything! Adesso is a jewelry line created by charming Santa Barbara jewelry designer Samantha Goldstone. Her items can also be found locally at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art’s Museum Shop. She is available for private viewings; you can make contact via her website.

Katharine Kidd

I am a big fan of young, glamorous, up and coming Santa Barbara designer, Katharine Kidd. Her website showcases her incredible eye for beauty and timeless elegance. She is destined for greatness! www.KatharineKidd.com

Diego Berber Studios

I could not possibly have created my website without the patience and expertise of the talented Diego Berber. He brings years of experience to the table and is a delight to work with as well. He has a good eye for detail and an excellent knowledge of how to put together a website that is both functional and attractive.
www.berberstudios.com

Homegrown Pantry Kitchen Gardens

Homegrown Pantry Kitchen Gardens is a new local company that specializes in designing, installing, maintaining and helping you to harvest lovely little backyard gardens. It is owned and run by the adorable and talented Karrie Crane, a native of Santa Barbara and a knowledgeable and enthusiastic gardener:
www.homegrownkitchengardens.com

SB Digs

I really like this website: www.sbdigs.com. It is truly a great find. I am a person that is always connecting people to one another or to the best places to go or fabulous things to do. Nancy Salvucci is perhaps the one person that knows more than I do about where to find it all! This is a site worth the price of admission.

Santa Barbara Eco Broker

Here is a local “sustainable living” newsletter that has some helpful and interesting information about “green” happenings in Santa Barbara. Here are links to our two features:

http://app.e2ma.net/campaign/35400.7331e67f74d4b3566135f732dd827fcd
http://santabarbaraecobroker.blogspot.com/2009/10/merryl-brown-events.html

Chef Kim Schiffer

Take private cooking classes or travel to Spain and cook with chef extraordinaire Kim Schiffer.
www.kimschiffer.com

Island Seed and Feed

Shopping for vegetable seeds and starts at Island Seed and Feed is among my favorite activities. I also buy my chicken feed, extra compost and worm castings there. They have it all! It is a great local favorite.
www.islandseed.com

Fairview Gardens

Fairview Gardens is a very special and beautiful farm. Take a self guided tour and then visit the farm stand which is always a treat to go to for local and CA organic produce.
www.fairviewgardens.org

Backyard Bowls

Breakfast and lunch at Backyard Bowls is a delight. This is a place worth trying!
www.backyardbowls.com

Renaud's Patisserie

Chef Renaud of Renaud’s Patisserie makes the most divine French pastries in Santa Barbara. He is a true pastry artist; his work is both delicious and beautiful. His breakfast and lunches are equally wonderful.
www.renaudsbakery.com

Santa Barbara Farmers Market

There are hundreds of wonderful things to see and eat at the SB Farmers Market. Each season brings so many exciting new things to incorporate into your menus!
www.sbfarmersmarket.org

C'est Cheese

This really is one of my favorite places to shop in all of Santa Barbara. There are so many incredible cheeses to choose from and the staff takes the time to educate you so that you can make informed choices about your purchases. I rarely entertain without stopping here.
www.cestcheese.com

Full of Life Flatbread

Eating pizza with our cousins and friends at Full of Life Flatbread in Los Alamos is one of my fondest memories. I always want to make that drive to Los Alamos for that amazing pizza; get there early and grab the big table in the back room. You won’t be disappointed!
www.fulloflifefoods.com

Lotusland

Wandering through the gorgeous gardens at Lotusland in Montecito is almost surreal. It is a spectacular garden, perfectly maintained and the main house has been lovingly restored. It is a gem in our midst and a world class botanical treasure.
www.lotusland.org

Chocolate Maya

I often buy chocolates for hostess gifts and party favors at Chocolate Maya. It is a great place to stop after lunch at Backyard Bowls; it is right next door.
www.chocolatemaya.com

Eat Drink Garden

I love the website www.eat-drink-garden.com written by my friend Valerie Rice. She is a talented chef, gardener and floral designer. She constantly adds new recipes and useful information to her site about wine, gardening and general lifestyle tips.