Doris Stitz “Dodie” Medved of Montecito, CA, passed away on the morning of May 19, 2026, at her home by the side of her son, Lyle. She was 89 years old. Doris was born on May 13th, 1937, in Preeceville, Saskatchewan, Canada to Jewish Eastern European immigrant parents Louis David Ari and Sophie Stitz. She […]
By Lisa Duncan Summerland positively shimmered with culinary chic this week as the stylish set ascended to the gorgeous ocean view loft of Godmothers for the announcement of the 2026 Julia Child Award recipient. The sleek modern bookstore – a favorite of locals like Oprah, Meghan, and Gwyneth – proved the perfect backdrop for an […]
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By Lisa Duncan Downtown Santa Barbara was absolutely crackling with creative chemistry during 1st Thursday Art Walk, as the doors of “The Muse” briefly opened for a wildly glamorous sneak peek at what promises to become one of the sexiest cultural spaces our Eden by the Beach has seen in decades. And darling, it was […]
By Lisa Duncan Mother’s Day at the Santa Barbara Polo Fields unfolded in glorious Riviera style this weekend, with champagne flowing, complimentary rosé tastings for mothers, children twirling, and the manicured grounds positively blooming with fashionable families gathered to celebrate the extraordinary influence mums have on the lives around them. Among the celebrity guests enjoying […]
By Lisa Duncan With the soft morning sun casting golden ribbons across the sea, family, friends, and fellow servicemen gathered on the sand beside the Santa Barbara Yacht Club this week to honor retiring U.S. Coast Guard officer Julian Bell – and what unfolded was far more than a military ceremony. It became a moving […]
The acronym in ASAP Cats’ name doesn’t mean “As soon as possible” but rather refers to its origin as the Animal Shelter Assistance Program, an all-volunteer organization. ASAP is dedicated to supporting the county animal shelter in reducing the numbers of euthanized cats, both sick and healthy ones, as a response to tremendous overpopulation at […]
Hello Loves! Monday, April 27, I was invited to Kerry Docherty’s book tour stop in Ojai at the Light and Space Yoga Center owned by Samantha Jones Garrison. She was promoting her second book that just landed April 21, 2026, titled, Selfish: Unlearning, Reclaiming, and Telling the Truth. Yes, that Kerry Docherty.The woman who co-owns […]
By Lisa Duncan The Santa Barbara Polo Club launched its 115th season in glittering style this weekend with Polo in Paradise, proving once again that nowhere does sport-meets-society quite like the manicured fields of our Eden by the Sea. The mood was champagne-fueled and Riviera chic, with the ladies arriving in sweeping Kentucky Derby-worthy hats […]
Albert Acuña, born May 8th, 1923, in Canoga Park, California, passed away peacefully on Sunday April 18th, at the age of 102. Albert was a WWII Veteran who was honorably discharged following an injury while in service. He earned numerous medals during his time serving his country, including a Purple Heart, WWII Victory Medal, American […]
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Hello Loves! It’s been a Society minute with many newsworthy notables coming your way. This weekend I had the utmost honor to attend the SB Museum of Art’s celebration for the 75th Anniversary Year of its “Ambassadors” (formerly known as the SBMA Women’s Board) on Saturday, April 15 at the SB Cabrillo Pavilion. The celebration […]
By Lisa Duncan It was an evening of smoke, spice, and celebration as friends and family gathered for a festive birthday bash honoring Rick Oshay. With a lively Barbecue Cook-Off theme, the event brought together a close-knit community for a night filled with flavor, music, and heartfelt moments. Guests were treated to an impressive spread […]
By Maria McCall The Santa Barbara Public Library Plaza glimmered with royal blue velvet tablecloths and lively energy for the Santa Barbara School of Squash (SBSOS) annual gala. Guests savored delicious fare from SB Courthouse Distillery while the entertaining and fun emcee Geoff Green drove a spirited paddle raise and live auction for over 150 […]
By Lisa Duncan The Santa Barbara Woman’s Club was positively twinkling with patriotic panache as it hosted its New Members’ Fashion Show – an affair themed “Stars, Stripes, and Style,” and, by Jove, a proper good show of it. With America’s 250th anniversary on the horizon, the fête struck a stylish salute to both national […]
By Lisa Duncan Montecito does adore a milestone, and few were marked with more pomp, pageantry, and panache than the recent anniversary fête hosted by Reina del Mar Parlor No. 126 of the Native Daughters of the Golden West, celebrating both the 125th anniversary of the parlor’s founding and the 100th anniversary of its first […]
