Dianne Bright

1 week ago | bluedotliving.com | Dianne Bright

Stepping into the Twenty-Four Blackbirds chocolate factory, the rich decadent smells and tastes are transporting. The lovely drinking chocolate is intense but not too sweet. Their cacao nibs have a sweet sharpness like being out in nature. Smelling the raw vanilla bean is surprising — more neutral than imagined. But actually tasting founder Mike Orlando’s truffles is divine: vanilla salted caramels, rose pink peppercorn, and blackberry vinegar caramel.

1 week ago | bluedotliving.com | Dianne Bright

Explore Ecology, a Santa Barbara–based environmental education nonprofit, teaches tens of thousands of students about greener living every year. Their recent Environmental Stewardship Awards Luncheon honored students and educators in the county who have become environmental leaders. One might imagine a student awards program could be dull, but the fervor and energy of the students stole the show.

2 weeks ago | rd.com | Dianne Bright

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Oct 1, 2024 | rd.com | Dianne Bright

We found gifts for artists that are useful, inspiring and sure to please every type of creator. Shop gifts for all skill levels and budgets.

Oct 1, 2024 | rd.com | Dianne Bright

Looking to add a little green to your home? Monstera plants are a great option, since they’re eye-catching and low-maintenance indoor plants. You’ll recognize them by their large, fleshy heart-shaped leaves and their standout feature, the split in their leaves. You’ve also probably heard of them by their popular names—the Swiss cheese plant, split-leaf philodendron or the fruit salad plant.