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#CoveHouseOnAHill is Complete

#CoveHouseOnAHill is Complete

We bought #CoveHouseOnAHill, a quaint Montecito ranch-style home, in April 2023. This unloved, abandoned home was uninhabited for over 10 years. The house sat on a beautiful 1-acre property in the Eucalyptus Hill neighborhood, with a long driveway, private gate and unbelievable canyon and ocean views. This home was a no-brainer for us. The bones were beautiful, the board & batten exterior, was natural, original...

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Savoring Sustainability: Drought-Efficient Landscaping for Santa Barbara Homes

Savoring Sustainability: Drought-Efficient Landscaping for Santa Barbara Homes

As new home buyers flock to the picturesque coastal city of Santa Barbara, one factor that often takes center stage is its landscaping. With its Mediterranean climate and periodic arid conditions, choosing a drought-efficient landscaping design is a common practice and is what makes Santa Barbara’s style of homes so unique. This design choice not only conserves water but also adds beauty and functionality to...

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Casa Plunkett is Complete

Casa Plunkett is Complete

Meet our restoration of renowned architect, Joseph Plunkett's 1927 Spanish Colonial Revival meets Norman Cottage home in San Roque. This centrally located home is the perfect blend of city meets compound where you can enjoy the proximity to the neighborhood's amenities before retreating to the privacy of your compound.    Santa Barbara architect Joseph Plunkett designed the Arlington Theatre, El Presidio, Santa Barbara Airport Terminal, and multiple distinguished...

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DIY Olive Atelier Bubbler Fountain Trough

DIY Olive Atelier Bubbler Fountain Trough

  We are in love with Olive Ateliers and have been coveting their antique limestone troughs for some time. We finally got the chance to get an appointment to pick out these troughs and some other objects for #casaplunkett. We got our hands on two incredible troughs (one cylindrical and one rectangular). My intention with these troughs was to use them as a focal point in our...

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