THE JOURNAL

Pillow Talk with Nathan Wetherington

Last year I had the exciting opportunity to make my debut as executive producer of the feature film “A Thousand Miles Behind.” Written and directed by talented actor, writer, filmmaker and friend N...

Caroline Diani’s Favorite Winter Recipe

One of my favorite dishes to prepare this time of year is soup. Jeffrey and I love how easily it comes together with only a few fresh ingredients and it’s a great way to get your daily dose of vege...

Winter Design Inspiration

This time of year has me turning inward, reflecting on future projects and spending more time indoors. The cooler temperatures, stormy weather and shorter days inspire me to gather inspiration from...

Looking Back on 2018

With the start of a New Year, we can’t help but look back fondly on all of our favorite memories of 2018. We had some monumental moments, from the launch of our Pillow Talk series to The New York T...

Pillow Talk with Peter Horjus

I recently spent some time at the Santa Barbara home of local designer and illustrator Peter Horjus. Appropriately dubbed the “tree house,” Peter’s space is a hideaway of sorts, filled with a colle...

5 Tips for Hosting Overnight Guests

‘Tis the season for welcoming friends and family into your home. When it comes to hosting overnight guests, I like to treat the guest room as if it were my own.

Pillow Talk with Nimita Dhirajlal

There’s Indian food and then there’s Nimita’s Cuisine. From ingredient preparation to the final dish, Nimita Dhirajlal combines her passion for nurturing and supporting the community with local, or...

Pillow Talk with Sherry Villanueva

If you know anything about Santa Barbara’s food scene, you know about The Lark. It’s either at the top of your wish list or you can’t wait to return. One thing you may not know about is the woman b...

Setting the Table with Caroline Diani

‘Tis the season for gathering around the table, enjoying a delicious and nourishing meal and spending time with family and friends. If you’re playing host this year, we know how much goes into coor...

Home Tour with Samantha Wennerstrom of Could I Have That

Santa Barbara-based style blogger, Samantha Wennerstrom of Could I Have That recently purchased a 1950’s style home and just finished a complete renovation of the interior. She revealed her gorgeou...