Star Jasmine Foundation
Star Jasmine Music Foundation Executive Director Nancy Earle, Founder Luke W Archer, and Board Member Susan Bardsley talk about how through JAMS (Jasmine Alternative Music School), their foundation lets youth …
Diego Rivera Possible Original Treasure
SJ showed me a drawing before she framed it. She thought it an original Diego Rivera when she saw it in Ventura at the Boys and Girls Club Thrift store. …
Japanese Singing Bowls “Sound Bath”
After eighteen months we need deep relaxation, muscle regeneration, and better concentration. HOW TIMELY that JF sent me two “singing” bowls from his home altar. His collection of Japanese standing …
Marlene Vitanza and Marlene Struss
First, Marlene Vitanza, owner Peregrine Galleries, talks about celebrating forty years of business in Montecito. Then, Marlene Struss discusses her Dancing with Paint exhibit at the Architectural Foundation of Santa …
South American Stirrups for Small Feet
PS sent me a fascinating pair of South American stirrups SO SMALL I suspect they’re lady’s stirrups. In times past people only prized dainty lady-feet. What a JOKE. When you …
Heritage, Craft & Evolution: Surfboard Design
Executive Director of the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, Greg Gorga, and artists John Comer and Renny Yater, talk bout the Heritage, Craft & Evolution: Surfboard Design 1885 – 1959 exhibit …
Fabulous Hindu Lamps
JE wrote that she found these lamps at her favorite thrift store, Destined for Grace, in Santa Barbara about four years ago. The tag on them read: “From a Hindu …
The Architecture of India
Dr. Allan Langdale discusses his A Summer Lecture Series: The Architecture of India presentations for the Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara. Watch Video
Top Secret Tips for Scoring at Spring Fleas
Flea market dealers kept their stock in garages for more than a year. They took advantage of the push to de-clutter we all felt, so the STOCK for the fleas …
Art Nouveau Lamp with Semi-nude Female
JP sent me a fabulous Art Nouveau style figural table lamp with a nude woman supported by a peacock. The outstretched arm of the woman holds the light fixture. A …