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April 20th, 2015 at 1:00 pm

Santa Barbara events

A wave of new international films is coming to Santa Barbara. During these five days of fresh and current cinema, you’ll discover 11 new films celebrating Spanish and Latin-American culture. The Wave Film Festival is part of a continued effort to bring more year-round foreign and independent films to the community. Join your fellow cinephiles and enjoy your dose of international films for the quarter.

Where:
Riviera Theatre
2044 Alameda Padre Serra
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

When:
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April 17th, 2015 at 8:30 am

Organic grocery in Santa Barbara

Whether you typically buy organic produce or not, Santa Barbara has a wide array of organic-friendly and natural health food stores. With Earth Day quickly approaching on April 22, go green by trying out one of these environmentally friendly stores in your local community.

Why go organic?
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April 16th, 2015 at 11:00 am

Open House

Spring is a time for new beginnings, a fresh perspective, change, and adventure. It’s also a wonderful time to buy a new home. What better way to bring about the season of change than by finding your perfect home?

In celebration of the spring season, our agents are hosting an open house extravaganza!

This one-weekend-only event will take place in communities throughout Southern California on May 2-3, 2015. Our goal is to give you the opportunity to explore a wide variety of homes up close and personal, all in one weekend.
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April 16th, 2015 at 9:00 am

Decorate with spring Pantone colors

The Spring 2015 Pantone Fashion Color Report is finally here, giving insight into which colors the designers are designing with this season. This year’s palette is described as minimalistic; however each color has a unique personality that you can incorporate into your own home. Here’s how you can utilize this collection of designer hues for a refreshingly in-style home this spring.

Calm colors to cool you down
After a stressful or chaotic day, it is necessary to have a piece of paradise to come home to at night. Here are three colors that will greet you with serenity and make both you and your guests feel more comfortable in your home.

  • Aquamarine: An airy blue with a dreamy feel, Aquamarine is a color that is cool, calming, and actually acts as a stress reducer. Use Aquamarine as your main or accent color. Pair with other cool neutrals, such as white or Glacier Gray, in a light, bright room for a restful and tranquil atmosphere.
  • Dusk Blue: Retreat into your happy place with Dusk Blue, a shade reminiscent of the sky that will make you feel safe and at home. It is a bold yet quiet blue and will mix well with either neutrals like Glacier Gray or more intense colors like Treetop. Use Dusk Blue in your entryway as an accent color; it will welcome you home and give you a small piece of the sky that is hidden outside your walls.
  • Treetop: A hip, edgy color, Treetop will reassure and relax your mind. Green is the color of restoration, new beginnings, and fertility. Treetop will affect your nervous system, causing you to breathe more slowly and deeply, and slow the production of stress hormones. This color is perfect to use in your bedroom and is great for an accent wall, as it works best as a background to other shades. Treetop pairs well with Glacier Gray and Dusk Blue.

Trendy hues catered to your style
A home should have family, comfort and personalization. Living in a bright and exciting home that you take pride in is important. Here are some bold colors and how to use them to add personality to your space.
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April 15th, 2015 at 1:00 pm

Santa Barbara events

Award-winning travel photographer Chuck Place is spending two full days teaching students through lectures, location shooting, and personalized critiques. Students will gain experience shooting architecture, people, food, and activities. Place will use the skills he developed while shooting for clients like National Geographic, Islands Magazine, and Smithsonian Books to show students how to create dynamic travel photos.

Where:
Cota Campus
Brooks Institute Extension
27 E E. Cota St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

When:
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