Local-cation: Santa Barbara

sunset cruise

See more of my "Local-cation" in Santa Barbara here...

and I'm off and running...
 

Day Tripping...

The husband and I took a day trip to Santa Barbara over the weekend just to hang out and relax.  We started the day with morning acupuncture, then headed to Santa B.  The highlight of our trip was visiting Clairmont Lavender Farm.  It was in full bloom!  Very romantic and relaxing!  We hung out there a while and explored the fields.  Ended the trip with a tasty dinner on the Santa Barbara Harbor and headed home.  Goodtimes!!!

stopped off at one of our favorite wineries to buy one of the best Viognier wines I've tasted

my blue chair while relaxing at the lavender farm

beautiful oak trees

shared one of the best sandwiches from R-Country Market in Los Olivios, Ca

always love visiting Santa Barbara!

and I'm off and running...

Teeny Tiny Getaway...

The husband and I headed down the 101 Fwy to Santa Barbara this past Sunday for a little fun and shopping. Remember the vintage Bottega Veneta crossbody bag I told you about here, I went to pick it up instead of them shipping it to me. Just another reason to take a trip to Santa B.  


Lucky for me, Renaissance Consignment store was having a big sale. Wooohoo!!!  I got a vintage MaxMara silk/cotton trench coat circa 1970 for $25 and a beautiful necklace my husband bought for me. Loves it!  


After a bit of vintage shopping, we went to our favorite resto Carlitos Cafe Y Cantina for some Carne Asada, Jeannine's Bakery for some good coffee and we shared a lemon bar, our favorite jewelry store(well my favorite) 33 Jewels, and a host of other stores we discovered while walking down the famous State street.  


We had a very relaxing visit to Santa B as always.  Then headed back home and went to the movies (we saw Inception-good movie)


Here are some photos of our visit...

Great breakfast and fab coffee!

The fire hydrants in Santa B were all brass-so cute!

State street

Outside of Jeannine's Bakery

The best store on State Street

Vintage Necklace the husband bought me

Outside Renaissance Consignment Store

Carlitos Cafe Y Cantina

The Carne Asada-so good!

Marlin had the burrito asado w/chicken

   

My sweet husband-Cheers!!!!

Stay fab!


J.P. Archie