“With the holidays just around the corner, our community is brimming with festive events, seasonal insights, and plenty of cheer. Read on for everything you should do this month and to discover lifestyle tips curated just for you.”
REAL ESTATE IN THE NEWS
Compass is opening a tech hub in India
The new offices will be located in Hyderabad’s HITEC City, where companies like Google, Amazon, Facebook and Microsoft have hubs.
LOCAL EVENTS
Kick off the holiday season with the 67th Annual Downtown Santa Barbara Holiday
Parade. The highly anticipated parade steps off promptly at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, December 6, lighting up State Street. This year’s parade will feature giant balloons, magnificent marching bands, community floats, spectacular performance groups, the Holiday Prince and Fairy, and of course the most anticipated appearance of the season: Santa Claus.
Starting with fun for the entire family at Santa’s Village, the event culminates with a 5-minute fireworks display. The boat parade is preceded by Santa’s Village activities beginning at 3 p.m. on the City Pier in Santa Barbara Harbor (by the boats). Hundreds of families will come out to play in 10 tons of snow and take photos with Santa to get into the holiday spirit. The first 300 children receive free goody bags from Santa’s helpers!
Lifestyle
The 25 most notable artist homes over the
past 100 years
When it comes to real estate envy, it’s hard to compete with the home of an artist. From Mariko Mori’s all-white apartment in Tokyo to Frida Kahlo’s “Blue House” in Mexico City, I invite you to explore 25 very special artists’ abodes.
Your 2019 Holiday Gift Guide
Struggling to think of the perfect gifts for family and friends this year? Not to
fear -- Architectural Digest has rounded up their favorite ideas for everyone, from jet setters to fitness buffs and beyond. Delve into the full list here.
20 picture-perfect winter centerpieces for holiday entertaining
If you're planning to entertain guests at home this year, consider incorporating an inventive winter centerpiece to get them in the holiday spirit.
Here, discover 20 inspiring rustic centerpieces that are designed to impress.
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