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Coral von Zumwalt
“The Kelts and Erin Taylor collaborated so seamlessly,” the Los Angeles-based photographer says of “White Wash” (page 120). “I love that they were brave enough to boldly paint every inch of beautiful wood flooring in the house a crisp, clean white that left the house feeling so airy and bright.” S.B. MUST DOs Taking the train from L.A. up to the Santa Barbara Zoo is one of my family’s favorite day trips. • I die for the fried chicken salad at Tupelo Junction Cafe. • Feeding the friendly birds and buying fresh eggs at OstrichLand USA.
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Trevor Tondro
“It was a such a pleasure to shoot the Tobias residence—a wonderful family and some of the most amazing views I have seen in Santa Barbara, especially from the master bath balcony,” says the local photographer of “Hope Floats” (page 140). “And I was particularly impressed by the light-filled sunroom and the choice of rich fabrics used throughout the house” he shot for “Elegantly Livable” (page 150). S.B. MUST DOs Shopping at Upstairs at Pierre Lafond. • Perusing fabrics at Raoul Textiles. • Strolling through Seaside Gardens in Carpinteria.
“It was a pleasure photographing Doug and Marni in their beautiful home with the smell of a delicious meal cooking and a freshly uncorked Margerum rosé,” says this local photographer who captured the wine lovers’ lifestyle in “The Good Life” (page 103). S.B. MUST DOs The Guilded Table is such a unique space—you can grab a glass of wine, some food, and mingle while checking out works and wares by local artisans. • The Sacred Space in Summerland to sit with some tea and journal and just be. • I stop in DIANI Living for inspiration; I love the palette of muted color and the texture of the textiles.
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“This shoot was very personal for me because I had spent the past two years helping Marietta Kelt reenvision her home, transforming each room to reflect both the family’s history as well as their desire to simplify and update,” says locally based interior designer Erin Taylor of “White Wash” (page 120). S.B. MUST DOs A visit to Lotusland in the winter to see the aloes in bloom. • A picnic at the Coronado Butterfly Preserve to see the monarchs. • A day of berry picking at Summerset Farm in Santa Ynez followed by a visit to Sunstone Vineyards & Winery.