January 19th, 2015 at 4:00 pm
What:
Join the best of the best in California wine making at the 4th annual Winter Wine Classic in Santa Barbara. The event is presented by Fess Parker’s DoubleTree Resort. Guests are invited to taste nearly 100 classic California wines. Well-known inclusions are Bernardus, Charles Krug, Heitz Wine Cellars, Chateau St. Jean, and Peju. Gourmet food will also be available offered and paired by some of the region’s most notable chefs.
Where:
The Grand Ballroom at the Fess Parker Santa Barbara Hotel
633 East Cabrillo Boulevard
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
When:
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January 15th, 2015 at 2:00 pm
You might know Marsala as a fortified red wine, an Italian seaport city or a rich, flavorful sauce.
As of Jan. 1, it’s also the Pantone Color of the Year. And that’s good to know if you’re planning to buy, sell or decorate a home, according to Pantone Inc. The New Jersey-based company’s Pantone Matching System has major influence on the color choices of graphic artists, designers and product developers around the world.
Twice a year, Pantone hosts a secret meeting in a European capital, comprised of representatives from many nations’ color-standards groups. After two days of presentations and debate, they select a color for the following year. Marsala emerged as the winner for 2015.
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January 15th, 2015 at 12:00 pm
Because January is the month most of us decide to fulfill our New Year’s resolutions about getting back in to shape, it helps that there are so many new and simple gadgets that can keep us on track and not give up on our goals before February.
One of the most important advancements in modern technology has been the development of products that help us actually get out and get active. Combining GPS, miniature computers and a host of feedback sensors, fitness trackers help you measure and monitor a wide variety of factors so you can see just how active you’ve been, and how active you need to be to reach your health goals.
Some of the best include:
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January 13th, 2015 at 2:00 pm
Have you heard about our new e-newsletter, In Focus?
We launched it specifically for you. It’s a weekly email newsletter that features exclusive content about Southern California lifestyles, events in your county, community news and much more.
Why subscribe to our e-newsletter?
Our team is dedicated to our commitment to go the extra mile for you. One way we can take that extra step is by delivering thoughtfully developed content. Each Friday you’ll receive your weekly lifestyle snapshot straight to your inbox. Find out about hot trends, events and see our exclusive listings.
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