Trés Chic: Coast 2 Coast Celebrates!

By Maria McCall

Bob and Holly Murphy hosted an elegant gathering to celebrate the 15th anniversary of their La Arcada boutique, Coast 2 Coast Collection, beautifully decked out in holiday splendor.

Described by Richard Mineards as an “Aladdin’s cave,” this two-story boutique is renowned for offering luxury brands that are rare – or even impossible – to find anywhere else in Santa Barbara. Think Baccarat, Christofle, Waterford, Versace, and Lalique, among others. The store also features a curated selection of everyday ceramics from Vietri and Juliska, as well as bespoke wedding registries for local brides.

Devoted customer Keith Moore was seen chatting with the Garnier Thiebaut representative over a display of exquisite Parisian table linens. He later told me he couldn’t help wondering if she was the same woman he had met recently at the Goyard boutique while summering in Biarritz.

Among the festive evening’s memorable moments, attendee Roxie Solakian purchased a World Series Dodger baseball signed by Will Smith from Bob Murphy’s incredible sports memorabilia collection, displayed in the neighboring State & Fig, where guests gathered for delicious bites.

Reflecting on the milestone, Holly said they feel “so blessed” to have spent 15 years in La Arcada. Her favorite part of running the boutique? “Our customers and our staff – the interaction, love, happiness, and joy we can bring to people, especially when they are looking for gifts,” she said.

Among the guests were Carolyn Williams, Chana Jackson, Linda Rosso, Contessa Diane Brighton, Chuck Schlosser, Karen Kawaguchi, Dana Hansen, David Bolton, and Gonzalo Sarmiento.