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11/28/2025

Morning light in Santa Barbara, quiet enough to stop and take these pictures.

I spent yesterday with family who live a few hours away. We gathered around the table, rushed through stories, trying to fit months into hours before I had to leave again. This morning, walking these empty streets, I kept thinking about that—how we live in a place so beautiful it stops you in your tracks, and how we’re always trying to hold onto moments with the people we love.



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11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! 🕯️
This year I’m grateful for many things, one of them is how my daughters opened my eyes to thrifting. I’ll admit—there was a time you wouldn’t catch me in a secondhand shop. But now? I see how these finds can create something special. A weathered wooden box becomes a centerpiece. Mismatched vintage plates tell their own stories. And when you add pieces made by local artisans right here in Santa Barbara, your table becomes part of our community and craft.
This Thanksgiving for me is about finding beauty in unexpected places, honoring the makers, and proving that the most memorable gatherings don’t require perfection, just intention.
Set your own thankful, thrifted table and share it with us:
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Tag your favorite local makers and shops—we’re building a directory of Santa Barbara’s creative community. 🤍

02/10/2025

Fostering these sweet babie frenchie/English Bulldog mix - will be ready for adoption in a few months. Getting potty trained and they love hugs. Would love someone close by because I get so attached.
so much.

12/23/2024

12/21/2024

Great discounts throughout- come see us!!

little.cherub

11/14/2024

05/13/2024

My first quilted jacket made with (s) pattern and the accents like the sleeve and pocket I used fabric. I made with PS500 to put it together. I made some changes to the pattern but overall it was a first try.

09/20/2023

Embracing color.

08/22/2023

DIY leather tags! Customize your own tags. They can be used for a variety of purposes are long-lasting material. Custom stamps can also be created!

08/06/2023

#🌱 Planting Seeds of Change 🌱

I'm thrilled to announce that I'm stepping up my green game! 🌿 As a maker, I've always been conscious of my environmental impact, but now I'm taking it to the next level. 🌍

For every $25 you spend, I'll personally donate a tree to be planted! 🌳 But that's not all – you can also purchase additional trees through my website, launching later this week!

Together, let's make a difference and create a greener future! 🌿 Join me on this exciting journey as we work towards a world with less waste and more sustainability. 💚

08/05/2023

Mom life is all about wearing different hats, and one of them happens to be a chocolatier! 🍫🎩 These organic chocolates are the perfect balance of indulgence and health, with a mix of strawberries, almonds, pistachios, and the occasional seed thrown in. Check them out on our website - they're kid approved and totally guilt-free! 🌟 "