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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
Wed, Oct 14
5:30 PM
Santa Barbara
Jodi House “Paint the Town Blue” Benefit for Brain Injury Awareness
Tue, Sep 29
7:00 PM
Santa Barbara
Birds of California’s Channel Islands – Lecture and Book Signing
Tue, Sep 29
7:30 PM
Santa Barbara
Marty Stewart and his Fabulous Superlatives
Wed, Sep 30
12:00 PM
Santa Barbara
Origins of Fashion in France: Zoom Lunch & Learn
Wed, Sep 30
5:30 PM
Santa Barbara
S.B. Independent: Santa Barbara City Mayoral Forum
Thu, Oct 01
11:00 AM
Santa Barbara
In Studio: Julie Anderson Mathias
Thu, Oct 01
7:30 PM
Santa Barbara
Robert Plant with Saving Grace and Suzi Dian
Fri, Oct 02
5:30 PM
Santa Barbara
Pet Blessing at Trinity Episcopal Church
Fri, Oct 02
8:00 PM
Santa Ynez
Comedian Ron White Performs at Chumash Casino Resort
Sat, Oct 03
9:00 AM
Goleta
Out of the Darkness Suicide Awareness Walk
Sat, Oct 03
10:00 AM
Santa Ynez
Chumash Intertribal Powwow Returns
Wed, Oct 14 5:30 PM
Santa Barbara
Jodi House “Paint the Town Blue” Benefit for Brain Injury Awareness
Tue, Sep 29 7:00 PM
Santa Barbara
Birds of California’s Channel Islands – Lecture and Book Signing
Tue, Sep 29 7:30 PM
Santa Barbara
Marty Stewart and his Fabulous Superlatives
Wed, Sep 30 12:00 PM
Santa Barbara
Origins of Fashion in France: Zoom Lunch & Learn
Wed, Sep 30 5:30 PM
Santa Barbara
S.B. Independent: Santa Barbara City Mayoral Forum
Thu, Oct 01 11:00 AM
Santa Barbara
In Studio: Julie Anderson Mathias
Thu, Oct 01 7:30 PM
Santa Barbara
Robert Plant with Saving Grace and Suzi Dian
Fri, Oct 02 5:30 PM
Santa Barbara
Pet Blessing at Trinity Episcopal Church
Fri, Oct 02 8:00 PM
Santa Ynez
Comedian Ron White Performs at Chumash Casino Resort
Sat, Oct 03 9:00 AM
Goleta
Out of the Darkness Suicide Awareness Walk
Sat, Oct 03 10:00 AM
Santa Ynez

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