1. Things We Do and Say
(EAT/DRINK/Foodie Research)

I love my vineyard. It's a beautiful patch of land outside Santa Rita hills near Buelleton. A great place to invite friends and have weekend picnics. Okay, it's not really my vineyard and those

2. a piece of heaven
(EAT/DRINK/Flavor Spot)

...ch in this case would be the taste of Renaud's almond croissant from Renaud's Patisserie & Bistro in Santa Barbara. ...

3. Where do i begin?
(EAT/DRINK/Flavor Spot)

Call me crazy but i can't stop myself from trying every new (or old) restaurant in this city! Did some one say "best burrito?"; well, yeah, "Super Something" was quite good. O

4. Christmas and New Years
(LIFE/Latest)

My brother came to visit over Christmas break, which incidentally was the first time i could take a real holiday since leaving "that other place." I took the liberty of spending the entire t

5. Don't Stop Believin' (by Journey)
(LIFE/Esprit d\'escalier)

... Chris Whitley to Air Supply. I think i was the only one singing to that one, but hey - life's short and Santa Barbara sorta makes me want to sing "Don't Stop Believin' at the top of my lungs whi...

6. Catching-Up Before New Years
(LIFE/Joie de Vivre)

...nd end with a short movie of Diva at the Beach. I should also mention that i've fallen in love with Santa Barbara - the great weather, nice beaches, killer restaurants, and endlesss opportunities...

7. Walking On Sunshine!
(LIFE/Joie de Vivre)

Yes. I really am this much of a dork. But whoo-hoo - I'm moving to Santa Barbara to take a great job and this ebullient song by Kartina and the Waves hits the nail on the head!

8. What happens in Santa Barbara - stays in Santa Barbara.
(LIFE/Joie de Vivre)

Especially if it involves horses. I rode Hersey who needed encouragement in the form of a stick on the bum. It was a lovely time, gorgeous scenery, beautiful ranch... but after five hours of riding

9. Good times in SB
(LIFE/Joie de Vivre)

...en, Barb, and Rob at Brophy's. They are all so cute in this photo! I always have a great time visiting Santa Barbara. ...

10. Midnight Bikram
(LIFE/Joie de Vivre)

Playing in the ice plant in Santa Barbara. Silly fun ensued after much wine and talking and a great sunset.

11. You Know She's Funny
(Archived/LIFE/Daily)

    Something tells me she's probably doing the exact same dance in Santa Barbara!