Santa Barbara Life & Style Magazine

By Kara Thompson

Covet & Crave: Up Your Wellness

Five finds to help you prioritize self-care.

By Kara Thompson

Centered Mind, Healthy Soul

Healing ways to feel better both physically and emotionally.

By Anna Constantino

GRAB and GO: Takeout Options in Santa Barbara

Dining may look different these days, but recent changes don’t sacrifice flavor.

By Riley Yahr

RECIPE: Thai it at Home

A flavorful dish that's ideal for busy weeknights.

By Delaney Willet

STYLE: All Dressed up With Nowhere To Go

How to dress yourself out of quarantine blues with local stylist Elissa Williams.

By Celine Wallace

Happiness is an Inside Job

Finding joy in the little things.

By Taylor Roberts

Go With Your Gut

Simple ways to improve your microbiome.

By Kim Hashemi

COCKTAILS: Take a Sip (To Go)

Cheers to takeout cocktails.

By Taylor Roberts

The Fungus Among Us

A breakdown of feel-good fungi.

By Delaney Willet

DINING: Costa Kitchen & Bar

Costa makes its delicious debut at Mar Monte Hotel.

By Delaney Willet

GETAWAY: Back On Baja

Montage Los Cabos mesmerizes in every way possible.

By Amy Dong

Hygge for the Weekend

Solvang's The Winston provides the perfect atmosphere for reflecting and reconnecting.

By Kara Thompson

STYLE: 6 Cozy Loungewear Sets We Love

These cozy sets combine two of life's simplest pleasures: style and comfort.

By Kara Thompson

IMMUNITY BOOST: The Healing Benefits of Bone Broth

The magical elixir can offer your body a major boost.

By Gracie Chambers

WELLNESS: 5 Ways to Improve Your Work-Life Balance

Smart hacks for making your home office a happier place.

By Emma McDonnell

GIVING BACK DURING TOUGH TIMES

Nikki Sharp discusses kindness and paying it forward.

By Kim Hashemi

HOME: A Dreamy Haven in the Mesa Neighborhood

Allen Construction and Thompson Naylor Architects revitalize a Mesa home.

By Delaney Willet

PROFILE: Hacienda, Summerland's New Boutique

Rita Villa marks a decade in Summerland with her new lifestyle boutique, Hacienda.

By Alexandra Sharova

TRAVEL: When in Healdsburg

A wine-filled escape to Healdsburg.

By Ottocina Ryan

ROAD TRIP: Half the Fun is Getting There

Taking the long way around the Southwest.

By Celine Wallace

STARTING FROM EMPTY

Enter 2021 with a clean slate and positive perspective.

By Taylor Roberts

PLANT-BASED DIET: The Power of Produce

Exploring the benefits of a locally-sourced plant-based lifestyle with Sweet Wheel Farms and Chef Leslie Durso.

By Anna Constantino

DINING: A Flavorful Experience at La Paloma Cafe

What's old is new again at La Paloma Cafe.

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