Santa Barbara

Spanish Colonial Estate Brings Santa Barbara Vibes to Southlake

By Joy Donovan / May 29, 2026 /

Indoor-outdoor spaces, shady courtyards, sun-washed spaces, and a Mediterranean feel. Does that sound like Southern California? Maybe the Pacific Coast? Of course, it does, but if you check out this Spanish Colonial residence at the end of a winding drive in Southlake, you might get confused. The current homeowners, who designed the 9,796-square-foot house, wanted…

This Weatherford Address Comes with California Vibe

By Joy Donovan / March 3, 2026 /

If escaping to California sunshine sounds tempting, take a look at the house at 701 Terrace Dr. in Weatherford. Its cactus garden landscaping sets the scene that looks a lot like Santa Barbara, and the bold turquoise mailbox and matching front door can convince someone they’ve found the Pacific coast. “People have described this as…

Sequoias, Wine, And More: A California Road Trip Itinerary

By Mary Cate Long / May 31, 2022 /

There’s so much to see and do in California — from dynamic cities to nine national parks — that it’s sometimes hard to know where to start. This approachable California itinerary will take you to the state’s famous giant sequoia trees, wine tastings in Paso Robles, antique shopping in Cambria, and sailing in Santa Barbara…

Santa Barbara Modern in the Heart of Preston Hollow — Just Add Sand

By Karen Eubank / July 11, 2016 /

All you need is sand outside the back door and you’ll feel like you’re living on the beach in this Santa Barbara modern at 6130 Stefani Drive. The five-bedroom, five-full-and-three-half-bath home is the result of a powerhouse of talents. Architectural firm Stocker Hoesterey Montenegro, Faulkner Perrin Custom Homes, designers Jane Waggoner and Dana Card, and…

Inwood Mortgage Home of the Week: Raise & Roam Your Free-Range Turkey in this Luxe South Lindhurst Santa Barbara Spread

By Candy Evans / November 27, 2013 /

Let’s face it: people in Santa Barbara do eat turkey. But the turkey they eat is different from the $1.99 a pound Butterball you and I might consume. It is free-range, hormone-free, stress-free, anti-biotic free,  gluten free (no carbs, wow these birds have more willpower than I do) and of course, preservative free. The little…