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If you know me, you know how happy I’ve been with our recent warmer weather. Rather than wanting to get out and visit new places, the balmy days make me fall in love with Santa Barbara all over again. For me, in springtime? There’s no place like home. There’s all sorts of chatter online, in person, and in the news about the superbloom and where best to go view the spectacular wildflowers. Wanting to stay close to home, I stopped by the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden this week. The sun was shining and the blooms were super. Check it out for yourself!
Of course, the warmer weather and longer days mean moving as many of our activities outdoors as possible. In this week’s Heart of the Home column , Keith Hamm takes us on a tour of some beautiful backyard spaces brought to us by local builders Giffin & Crane . From Montecito to the Mesa, cozy fire pits and sprawling lawns alike take center stage this time of year. Draw some inspiration to elevate your own al fresco footprint.
