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Even if this isn’t your personal style, check out all the details of this before-and-after transformation. The flooring, cabinets, counters, pantry, window treatments. It’s a lot! Now for the true reveal: all of this is done DIY. Best of all, Arthty Ragupathy, the lovely homeowner responsible for this Instagrammable magic, offers step-by-step guidelines on colors, materials, and how-to tutorials. Some of her finds are Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist, and she shows us how she styles them, and even offers specific search terms to help kickstart your treasure hunting. She takes away all of our excuses. It’s a good day to DIY!
NOTE: I’m out of the office for the next few weeks, but we want to keep your in box warm while I’m away. Below, find a couple of current homes for sale to tickle your taste buds. Read this week’s real estate section or peruse today’s open house listings for more, and I’ll be back before you know it! —Sarah
This Week’s Cover Home:

A century ago, architect George Washington Smith designed a private residence at the top of Plaza Rubio for Margaret Andrews, who developed the street and its original seven Spanish homes. This magnificent Spanish classic, the Andrews House, still presides over her vision, preserving today’s Mission Historical Park and Rose Garden, the epitome of Santa Barbara’s beauty and grace for generations to come. The home at 530 Plaza Rubio is represented by Morton B. Maizlish, and is a feast for the senses and the soul.
Today’s Featured Open House:

Enjoy the ultimate American Riviera lifestyle in this exquisite oceanfront estate resting on a gracious half-acre of prime California coastline. The home at 1547 Shoreline Drive is an inspiring contemporary residence meticulously designed and crafted by noted architect Tom Ochsner, with the goal of creating a sophisticated yet casual resort-style retreat. Shown by Chris Palme, and open today from 1-4 p.m.
This Week’s Issue:
This week’s issue offers a plethora of content, both front and back. Take us with you on your open house tour, or while you’re relaxing in the backyard. However you spend your Sunday, enjoy!
Premier Events
Sat, Aug 22
11:00 AM
Santa Barbara
Pacific Pride Festival 2026
Wed, Aug 19
10:00 AM
Santa Barbara
Free Senior Day at S.B. Botanic Garden
Wed, Aug 19
5:30 PM
Santa Barbara
Poetry Reading with Latine Poets
Thu, Aug 20
1:30 PM
Goleta
Film Club: “Strangers of a Train” (1951)
Thu, Aug 20
7:00 PM
Santa Barbara
Accordion Jazz? Yes . . . at The Grand
Thu, Aug 20
8:00 PM
Santa Barbara
Los Tranquilos w/ Burgundy Blues & Val-Mar Records
Fri, Aug 21
7:00 PM
Santa Barbara
Barrel Room Sessions ~ Van Allen Twins
Sat, Aug 22
9:30 AM
Santa Barbara
Drag Me to Pride – Celebratory Group Bike Ride
Sat, Aug 22
10:00 AM
SANTA BARBARA
Medicare 101 – Educational Workshop
Sat, Aug 22
10:00 AM
SANTA BARBARA
Medicare 101 Workshop
Sat, Aug 22
11:00 AM
Santa Barbara
Pacific Pride Festival 2026
Sat, Aug 22 11:00 AM
Santa Barbara
Pacific Pride Festival 2026
Wed, Aug 19 10:00 AM
Santa Barbara
Free Senior Day at S.B. Botanic Garden
Wed, Aug 19 5:30 PM
Santa Barbara
Poetry Reading with Latine Poets
Thu, Aug 20 1:30 PM
Goleta
Film Club: “Strangers of a Train” (1951)
Thu, Aug 20 7:00 PM
Santa Barbara
Accordion Jazz? Yes . . . at The Grand
Thu, Aug 20 8:00 PM
Santa Barbara
Los Tranquilos w/ Burgundy Blues & Val-Mar Records
Fri, Aug 21 7:00 PM
Santa Barbara
Barrel Room Sessions ~ Van Allen Twins
Sat, Aug 22 9:30 AM
Santa Barbara
Drag Me to Pride – Celebratory Group Bike Ride
Sat, Aug 22 10:00 AM
SANTA BARBARA
Medicare 101 – Educational Workshop
Sat, Aug 22 10:00 AM
SANTA BARBARA
Medicare 101 Workshop
Sat, Aug 22 11:00 AM
Santa Barbara

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