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March 30, 2021

Goleta’s Clay Studio Aims to Be an International Arts Destination

The former printing press has been turned into a 24,000-square-foot community art center beyond compare, at least anywhere near here.

November 21, 2020

Inside Tina Frey’s Lovely New Montecito Shop

The San Francisco–based designer casts functional objects in resin, creating organic shapes in colors across the spectrum.

October 26, 2020

Italian Wine Bar Aperitivo Opens Tomorrow Night

The interior and menu tell a refreshingly sophisticated story, and rare for these parts, the wine list is almost entirely Italian.

October 2, 2020

A Stylish New Nail Salon Opens Today

Springtide promises to take the nail salon to the next level with ethical labor practices; products that are non-toxic and vegan; top-of-the-line ventilation; sustainable environmental policies; and more. 1

September 24, 2020

C’est Cheese’s Founders Are Opening a New Cheese Shop

On October 3, it opens for pick-up orders in the same space, with most of the same staff.

June 8, 2020

Mollusk Surf Shop Is Opening in the Funk Zone

Founded in 2005 by John McCambridge, the brand sells surf gear and clothing for men, women, and kids, with stores in San Francisco and Venice Beach.

June 1, 2020

Big Daddy’s Home & Garden Is Opening a Store in Summerland

"Any West Coast antiques lover knows Big Daddy's," wrote Architectural Digest in a piece about L.A.'s best design stores. "The shop has been supplying vintage furniture in Los Angeles since 1996 in a space that feels like the home of an eccentric collector." 2

December 12, 2019

“One-Stop Shop” for High-End Home Design

While you can buy anything right off the floor at Birgit Klein's new Montecito space, the emphasis is on custom design, whether it's furniture, accessories like pillows and throws, light fixtures, rugs, or wallpaper. "We can do anything," she says.

November 11, 2019

Habitat Home & Garden Promises Boho Chic at Affordable Prices

After 25 years, San Luis Obispo–based Habitat Home & Garden has branched out to Santa Barbara with a big new store on State Street. Prices are often lower than those at Pottery Barn and Restoration Hardware, and at Habitat, you get something unique.

October 28, 2019

Is the New Target Store Worth the Schlep?

The gargantuan new Target store in Goleta aims to have a bit of everything, so you can one-stop shop. But why all the empty shelves?