Judy Foreman

1 week ago | noozhawk.com | Judy Foreman

Retail lifestyle mecca Maison K has found a new home in Montecito’s Upper Village, taking over the former location of interior designer Marc Normand Gelinas. Owner Kimberly Phillips Hayes made the move to 1485 East Valley Road, Suite 1, after closing her Coast Village Road boutique’s doors in December — after 22 years there. Since 2002, Maison K has been an ever-changing, artful collection of beautiful and unique home décor, furnishings, clothing and accessories from around the world.

2 weeks ago | noozhawk.com | Judy Foreman

On a recent visit to downtown Santa Barbara, the windows at Canvas boutique caught my eye. Located at 1307 State St., next to Jane restaurant and near the historic Arlington Theatre in the Arts District, brightly colored sweaters were practically shouting “spring” and “buy me.”Which I did, without hesitation.

1 month ago | noozhawk.com | Judy Foreman

The Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Foundation hosted “the party of the year” on March 8, as more than 500 guests in black ties, ball gowns and tiaras gathered at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara for the annual Tiara Ball. The sold-out gala raised an impressive $730,000 for emergency, trauma and critical care services at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, including the emergency department, trauma services, medical and surgical intensive care, and pediatric and neonatal intensive care units.

1 month ago | noozhawk.com | Judy Foreman

The first day of spring arrives in two weeks. Spring cleaning — as it was known in the Midwest where I grew up — was enhanced by daylight saving time. The longer days provide extra hours to start paring down my clutter. I’ve tackled small organizing things like drawers in my closet and stuff under my bathroom sinks. But that’s a mini-overhaul — small wins but not life changing.

1 month ago | noozhawk.com | Judy Foreman

Sizzling Coast Village Road recently welcomed its newest addition as Belrose Estate Jewelers opened its doors at 1268 Coast Village Road, bringing a rich family jewelry heritage to Montecito. Founded in 1967 and now led by second- and third-generation owners, the father-daughter duo of Joe Schweke and Sarena Schweke opened Bella Rosa Galleries in downtown Santa Barbara in 2007. In January, they made the move to Montecito, rebranding as Belrose Estate Jewelers.