If you flip over a over a physical version of our paper and open up the real estate section, you’ll find lots of beautiful homes for sale across Santa Barbara, lots of open houses throughout the week, and our local realtors who are selling them. You’ll also find some great sections in these pages — one you’ll find this week is The Style Specialist . Christine Cowles, a designer who owns Saltwood Interiors, is also a writer regularly featured in our real estate section. She’s got all the tips, tricks, and insider design advice delivered direct to you, our readers, all for free.
When did you first start writing for the Independent?
I began writing for The Santa Barbara Independent in 2020. My column, The Style Specialist, shares practical design advice and simple ways readers can create beautiful, functional homes inspired by our relaxed California lifestyle.