Tomatoes had the starring roles at the Santa Barbara Farmers Market. So many varieties to choose from, and so we chose a bit of everything. And there were dark red ones, gnarly looking, perhaps, but delicious in a caprese salad. These are purple cherokees from Tutti's, our favorite place to buy
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06/30/2018
Yesterday, we took a long walk at the Carpinteria Bluffs. This is land that will never be used for building. It is one of our favorite spots as there are so many trails to explore. The main trail has a row of eucalyptus trees that stand tall, and a few are dead, however this one that caught o
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06/29/2018
This is a special spot on Sandyland Beach in Carpinteria where the currents converge from different areas in the ocean. We love watching them come in and meet up on this flat spot. Quite often, we will spot the egret with his yellow booted feet hang out at the edge fishing for dinner. Wishi
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06/29/2018
Number One Fear from The Language of Luxury on Vimeo. Number One Fear from The Language of Luxury on Vimeo. The fear of being pigeonholed is the #1 marketing fear. The concern is all about losing out on potential referral business. The key is taking control of how YOU are perceived. This video co
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06/28/2018
We were looking for a Prosecco to accompany an Italian dinner. When we spotted this golden beauty, Bottega Gold, we were sold on looks alone. Fortunately for us, this was one of the best non-vintage Prosecco's we have tasted. Here are the winemaker's notes: Bottega Gold is a Prosecco Doc Brut
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06/27/2018
We finally took a break this afternoon. The sun had come out, and we walked to the beach via the Carpinteria Salt Marsh Reserves. It is a pleasant walk amid the tide pools and we see duck families passing by as we cross the bridge. Lots of people were out enjoying the sunshine and the waves.Ha
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06/27/2018
We are all aware that the “affordable housing” crisis is affecting many parts of our country. There is a solution that will soon be put into effect in the homebuilding industry. It is known as 3D printing. In January of 2014, we wrote a post called, “Science Fiction Becomes Reality." We focused
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06/26/2018
We have both enjoy taking long walks whenever possible. It is a wonderful form of exercise, it clears the mind, and refreshes the body. We love this quote by Thich Nhat Hanh to keep in mind."As you walk pay attention to each step you make. Walk slowly. Don't rush. Each step brings you into th
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06/25/2018
When we finished shopping at the Santa Barbara Farmers Market, we noticed folks prepping for the 44th annual Santa Barbara Solstice parade. This year it honored the heroic efforts of The First Responders who battled the fires and the mud slides.We loved this blue butterfly winged bicycle (pictur
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06/24/2018
The market was full of summer fruits and vegetables this morning...The first crop is here. Avila's stand was our first stop. I love figs, whereas Ron can take them or leave them. Our friend was kind enough to give me two at no charge.All varieties of zucchini were available. We often grill th
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06/23/2018
