#Rural Feeling Surrounds #ContemporaryRemodel

#Rural Feeling Surrounds #ContemporaryRemodel 1134 Dulzura Drive, Santa Barbara | $2,595,000

A rural feeling surrounds this contemporary remodeled 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath Montecito residence with ever-changing mountain views that is nestled in a park-like setting. Additional filled rooms with most looking out to mature lush green gardens and yard, large eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, hardwood floors and a den with fireplace and glass sliders that looks out to a view patio.

#SinkRemodels, Storage, and #Workspace

pedestal sink Every sink style has its trade-offs. Go for the one that best suits your needs.

Pedestal Sink This slim silhouette is a favorite in diminutive powder rooms and small-scale baths, but offers zero hidden storage and negligible deck space.

The Right Height for #Accessories

illustration of correct bathroom design heights There are no hard-and-fast rules about how high to hang towel bars and robe hooks. Designers use the dimensions above as a starting point. Decide where to put things early on so that you can add extra blocking where needed before finishing the walls. If you can, mark potential spots with painter's tape first, then adjust for comfort.

Resolve to Stop Buying #CFLBulbs

replacing regular light bulbs with LED bulbs, new years diy resolutions The quality and brightness of the light just don't compare with those of incandescent bulbs, so you're less likely to put CFLs in your most heavily used fixtures, where the savings would add up most. LED bulbs, on the other hand, don't require any compromise. So whenever a bulb blows in a high-use location, resolve to spring for an LED replacement (about $10 for a good one) that could pay for itself within a year.

The payoff: By the time you've replaced twenty 75-watt incandescents, you'll have reduced your annual electricity bill by at least $325.

#ArchitecturalWalkingTours of #HistoricSantaBarbara

Walking Tours

  • Recurrence: Recurring weekly on Sunday, Saturday
  • Times: 10AM on Saturdays at De La Guerra Plaza and 10AM on Sundays at Public Library
  • Location: Downtown Santa Barbara
  • Address: De La Guerra St. (Sat) and Anapamu St. (Sun), Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  • Admission: $10 donation per person

Experience the significant architecture and history of Santa Barbara with walking tours of the downtown area.  Join knowledgeable docents from the Architectural Foundation for an exploration of our architectural and landscape design heritage, and the events and people that shaped it.

http://www.afsb.org/

Great #CaramelPopcorn

Great #CaramelPopcorn Great caramel popcorn for any holiday or occasion.  If you like chewy popcorn, bake less.

Here's the recipe - enjoy! http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Caramel-Popcorn/

 

 

Our Tree Won! A Gift For An Amazing Family!

Hi Mr. Ralston, I "won" your beautiful holiday Christmas tree that you decorated, and donated, to the Junior League.

I'd like you to know that your tree  is going to be displayed at the home of two adorable foster children, here in Santa Barbara.  I am a CASA volunteer(Court appointed Special Advocate), and was hoping to "win" a tree, so that I could give it to the foster family, of the children that I sponsor.  They are ages 5 and 7, boy and girl.  Thank you for making their Christmas, extra special!! I know they will enjoy the LARGE lights and Merry-go-round stand.

Also, as a Sustaining Member of the Junior League, I thank you for your generous donation.

Happy Holidays!