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MONTECITO UPPER VILLAGE OFFICE1498 East Valley Road, Montecito, CA 93108

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AMAZING PANORAMIC VIEWSPanoramic views, spacious knoll-top home with sparkling

pool and spa.4 BEDROOMS, 2.5 BATHROOMS

$1,765,000 | Victor Plana805.895.0591 | www.VictorPlana.com

GATED MONTECITO HOMESophisticated Contemporary home located at the end of a

quiet, private Montecito lane. 3 BEDROOMS, 2.5 BATHROOMS

$2,150,000 | Susan Conger & Charlie Peterson805.565.8838 | 805.637.0312

TORO CANYON OCEAN VIEW HOME Situated on a 1.1 acre lot between Montecito and

Carpinteria with numerous avocado & citrus trees. 3 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHROOMS

$1,695,000 | Marie Sue Parsons & Stephanie Young 805.895.4866

SAN ROQUE HOME Positioned on a south facing corner lot this home offers

privacy & expansive views with the islands in the distance. 3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHROOMS

$999,500 | Marc C. Baxis805.770.0011

CLASSIC MONTECITO ESTATESituated just off Coast Village Road in the heart of

the Lower Village. 3 BEDROOMS, 3.5 BATHROOMS

$3,250,000 | Eric Stockmann805.895.0789 | [email protected]

ENCHANTING MONTECITO COTTAGE Convenient location, just a short distance to Montecito’s

Upper and Lower Villages. 4 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHROOMS

$2,475,000 | Sally Hanseth805.637.4455

SB CLASSIC FROM YOUR FRONT YARD Samarkand Home in desirable central location across from

The Santa Barbara Golf Club. 2 BEDROOMS, 2 FULL BATHROOMS, 2 PARTIAL BATHROOMS

$798,000 | Michael Woodard805.563.7291

LAS CASCADAS MONTECITO HACIENDA Breathtaking mountain vistas & unsurpassed ocean views.

On 3 private acres in sought after Montecito location.5 BEDROOMS, 8.5 BATHROOMS

$12,900,000 | Susan Conger & Barbara Koutnik805.565.8838 | 805.565.8811

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$7,100,000 | Susan Conger & Barbara Koutnik805.565.8838 | 805.565.8811

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history 101

There are many suggestions I could make about saving energy, water, and dollars to reduce toxins, waste, and anxiety while improv-

ing comfort and well-being in your home. But let’s focus on one important area around which there is much confu-sion: lighting.

We all know that CFLs (compact fluorescents) save energy but also con-tain mercury, a not insignificant envi-ronmental drawback. How about LEDs (light emitting diodes)? These save even more energy than CFLs and have claims of longevity equal to or greater than CFLs.

Change is occurring rapidly in the LED field, some of it good, some not so good. If you tried an LED two or more years ago and were not happy with the results, I suggest you give this technology another go.

Today, most LEDs are made in China, making quality considerations para-mount if a bulb is to last for its advertised life expectancy. Price has been a deter-

rent in the past but is less so today. Many LEDs can now be purchased for between $10 and $20. The technology continues to improve, the price to decline, but qual-ity is being sacrificed in a price race to the bottom. Many people are purchas-ing LEDs on price alone but are buying inferior quality.

When selecting an LED replacement lamp, the best advice I can offer the con-sumer is this: Learn how to read and understand the “Lighting Facts” label. (See the image to the right.) The two most important specifications to review are the following:

Color Rendering Index (CRI): Look for a CRI of 90 or higher. While 80 is most commonly available, this rating is linked to uneven quality and harshness of color.

Correlated Color Temperature (CCT): Most residential customers prefer 2,700K, which most closely emulates incandescent coloring. You may encoun-ter 4,000K and 5,000K LEDs advertised

as “daylight.” This may sound appealing at first glance, but most users find LEDs in this “whiter end” of the color spec-trum too stark for resi-dential use.

If the replacement bulb does not have a “Lighting Facts” label, that should be a warn-ing of a product to avoid. Energy Star, however, is a label that helps with quality.

Most, but not all, LED replacement lamps are dimmable. If dimming is desired, be sure to check for a “dim-mable” symbol on the packaging.

One line of LED lamps that has proved to offer both high-quality light

and good long-term durability is the Cree TW Series, but check the CRI rating, because now many are only in the low 80s; 90+ CRI LED lights at EarthLED.com is another excellent source for high-quality LEDs.

You should buy one LED and try it out for color quality in a place where the light is on four or more hours a day. The payback time will be about six months.

On a final note, be advised that many inex-

pensive and “off-brand” LED lamps often burn out prematurely and fall short of their advertised life span. The guidelines above should help avoid these pitfalls.

Green your Crib

satisfying Lighting saves Money, tootootby Dennis Allen

Dennis Allen is chair of Allen Construction, an employee-owned company committed to building and operating sustain-ably. He also serves as chair of the Dean’s Council at the Bren School of Environmental Science & Management at UCSB and as a boardmember of the Community Environmental Council.

2101 Refugio Road, goleta

Use less. Live more. A magical 20+/- acre property perched above the Gaviota Coast awaits its next custodian. Main Residence + guest house. Shop + greenhouse. Wind generator, solar panels, well, pond and more

allow this property to exist off the grid. Truly one of a kind.

offeRed at $2,600,000

ElizabethWagnerSanta Barbara Native

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SANTA BARBARA 805.687.2666 | MONTECITO 805.969.5026 | SANTA YNEZ VALLEY 805.688.2969

3868 State StreetSanta Barbara, CA 93105

1170 Coast Village RoadMontecito, CA 93108

2933 San Marcos Avenue, Suite 102Los Olivos, CA 93441

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2381 Refugio Rd $13,900,000Kerry Mormann 805.689.3242Rancho Dos Vistas - 1,440 acres on the beautiful Gaviota coast adjacent to The Reagan’s ranch. The 2459 SF (assr) 3BD/3½BA estate features miles of trails, beautiful ponds, privacy & more. www.CoastalRanch.com

860 San Ysidro Ln $5,950,000Nancy Kogevinas 805.450.6233Exclusive and private 3BD/4.5BA originally designed by architect Chester Carjola. Set on 2.8 acres (assr) in Montecito’s Golden Quadrangle and in Montecito Union School District. www.860.montecitoproperties.com

843 Park Hill Ln $9,495,000Tim Dahl 805.886.2211Gated 4BD/5BA Don Nulty designed Hilltop Villa with ocean views situated on 4+ acres (assr). www.TimDahl.com

871 Oak Grove Dr $5,950,000Nancy Kogevinas 805.450.6233Warm & inviting stone farmhouse amid a canopy of majestic oaks. 4BD/3½BA with well appointed & generous rooms, terraces, spa, fire pit, outdoor kitchen & dining pergola for luxurious living. www.871.MontecitoProperties.com

549 Hot Springs Rd $5,295,000Nancy Kogevinas 805.450.6233Irreplaceable compound sited on 1-acre (assr) of tropically landscaped grounds. 4 separate structures with a 3BD/3BA home, 2 detached buildings & 2BD Pool House, Pool & Spa. www.549.MontecitoProperites.com

1530 Mimosa Ln $7,995,000Marsha Kotlyar 805.565.40141924 Classic Spanish architectural gem in coveted Hedgerow location on 1.85 acres (assr). 6BD/6BA plus guest house. www.1530MimosaLane.com

1775 Glen Oaks Dr $3,995,000Marsha Kotlyar 805.565.4014Stylish Mid-Century compound, 2BD/2BA plus 3BD/2BA guest house, pool, lawns, 1+ ac (assr). www.1775GlenOaks.com

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3977 Roblar Ave $3,995,000Suzy Ealand/Tim Dahl 805.698.9902Exquisite Italian Villa on 22 acres (assr), with some of the best views in the Santa Ynez Valley, boasting 4BD/6BA. Featuring formal spaces designed for first class lifestyle & entertaining. www.SuzyEalandGroup.com

212 E Figueroa St $1,695,000Pascale Bassan 805.689.5528Luxury downtown 2BD/2½BA condo in heart of Arts & Entertainment district. Spacious great room w/ gourmet kitchen, elevator. High-end quality, 10’ ceilings, AC, 2 garages, 2 fireplaces, 3 decks. Great views!

2025 Garden St $1,795,000Ken Switzer 805.680.46223BD/2BA traditional 1940’s home, including bed/bath suite downstairs. 2 blocks to Mission. www.RealEstateSB.com

4520 Foothill Rd $3,500,000Kerry Mormann 805.689.3242Rare & gated 23 acre (assr) 4BD/5BA, 8,000 SF (assr) estate w/ panoramic ocean & mtn views. www.CoastalRanch.com

1389 Oak Creek Cyn Rd $3,250,000Marsha Kotlyar 805.565.40146± acre (assr) parcel in A+ Montecito location. Dramatic ocean & mountain views. Water meter in - ready to build! www.1389OakCreekCanyon.com

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1516 Monarch Dr $2,745,000Suzy Ealand 805.698.9902Exquisite Italian Villa on 22 acres (assr), with some of the best views in the Santa Ynez Valley, boasting 4BD/6BA. Featuring formal spaces designed for first class lifestyle & entertaining. www.SuzyEalandGroup.com

1512 Mimosa Ln $2,995,000Marsha Kotlyar 805.565.4014Rare 1930 European Hedgerow in a storybook garden setting. 3BD/3BA. www.1512MimosaLane.com

1545 Knoll Circle Dr $1,800,000Marsha Kotlyar 805.565.4014Quintessential California Bungalow, 3BD/2BA, pool & views. www.1545KnollCircle.com


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3054 Calle Noguera $1,240,000The Easters 805.570.0403Gorgeous 3BD/2½BA single level home in the heart of beautiful San Roque.www.EasterTeamRealtors.com

1855 Cottonwood St $877,650Suzy Ealand 805.698.9902New Contemporary Farmhouse 3BD/3BA. Quality touches throughout, in Ballard School District. www.SuzyEalandGroup.com

4509 Auhay Dr #A $1,175,000Kathy Hughes/Kathy Strand-Spieler 805.448.4881Charming, peaceful 3BD/1½BA with family room + 1BD guest house with full kitchen, separate entrance & high ceilings. Situated on a private & quiet lane in the coveted Vieja Valley School District.

1006 E Canon Perdido St $989,000Kathy Hughes/Kathy Strand-Spieler 805.448.4881Beautifully remodeled, charming 3BD enjoys high ceilings, elegant living areas. Located in Santa Barbara’s historic lower Riviera, minutes to downtown & beach. 1,112 SF garage/workshop. Pleasant view of ocean/Island!

218 Santa Barbara St #D $1,175,000Marsha Kotlyar 805.565.4014Charming Villa Del Mar condo. 2BD/2½BA, gourmet kitchen, high ceilings. www.FunkZoneCondo.com

626½ W Canon Perdido St $659,000Kalia Rork 805.689.0614Charming 3BD/2BA Westside cottage with versatile floorplan. www.626CanonPerdido.com

1150 Toro Canyon Rd $995,000Jan Banister 805.455.1194Rural 2BD/2BA home sits on 10 bucolic acres (assr) with corral, avocados, & more. Dream it. www.1150ToroCanyon.com

255 5th St $387,000Suzy Ealand 805.698.9902 Updated, spacious 2BD/2BA end unit condo in Los Olivos with modern finishes. Turn key, and move in ready.www.SuzyEalandGroup.com

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I’m sure some book clubs are stricter than ours. While we love reading, we don’t all read every book every time, so each monthly meeting is really an excuse to relax, laugh, and share wine, food, and lively conversa-

tion with a great group of women. Each month, one of us acts as hostess, opening her home to the group.

As I walked down State Street to Kristy’s house last month, it dawned on me that even though we’ve been friends for years, somehow I’ve never been to her house. Walking through the gate and into her immaculately restored Craftsman bungalow, I had a hunch that we’d wind up discussing the house as much as books.

Built in 1924, it was the first house on the block where the Flying A Studios were located, at the corner of Mission and State Street. In 1930, a basement bedroom and bathroom were added. Kristy’s Great-Aunt Frieda and Great-Uncle Gustav bought the home in the early 1940s, and they sent flour and other rations to Kristy’s grandparents in Germany from this address during the war.

Frieda and Gus worked for a wealthy matriarch named Mary Isham, who lived on the corner of Anacapa and Constance. Frieda was the maid and cook, Gus the butler and chauffeur, and they also had a son, Henry, born in 1944. In 1956, Kristy’s mother emigrated from Germany at the age of 24 and moved into the base-

ment bedroom. Kristy has happy memories of visiting her family in the house, explaining, “I always loved the house.”

After Gus and Frieda and then Henry passed away, the house was left to Kristy’s mother. In 2010, when her mother passed away, the house was left to Kristy, who began restoring the vacant home in July 2011 and moved into it in August 2012. The work is a labor of love and still not done.

“Literally no surface was left untouched,” she said with both pride and a hint of exhaustion while walking through the home. “I did a large part of the restoration myself, spending hours here daily for over almost a year.”

When she began, the house was essentially in its original condi-tion, both a blessing and a curse. The hard-wood floors had been waxed but never refin-ished, so the buildup was severe. All of the wooden surfaces had many layers of paint, including latex on top of oil, so the latex was just peeling off like a skin. Windows were painted shut, and window sashes were broken, as were many panes of glass.

Her cousin Mark helped “tremendously,” camping out in the home for nine months as he restored the property. He restored the redwood siding, replaced ropes in the sash windows, stripped every wooden surface, put dry-wall in place of old lathe and plaster, and repainted most

everything, except for some interior walls where special-ized Vasari Venetian plaster was applied. The electrical system was a particular challenge. “There was knob and tube wiring with a Frankenstein-style lever with live wires sticking out of it,” said Kristy. “We can laugh now, but every electrician and contractor who saw it said it was a miracle that it hadn’t caught fire.”

Kristy likes to show off the original built-in trundle bed in the den, backed by a hidden closet with built-in mirrored vanity. Her décor features a mixture of treasures from Mrs. Isham’s travels, family photographs including Frieda, Gustav, and Henry, and her parents’ candelabra chandelier hanging in her bedroom.

Kristy was also fortunate to have a Craftsman-restora-tion expert as a neighbor. “I would watch for him to get home from work in the evenings and flag him down with a new question just about every day,” laughed Kristy. But she clearly figured a lot of things out on her own. “I soaked every hinge and every piece of hardware in a baking-soda solution in a Crock-Pot,” she said. “I just googled it, bought a five-dollar Crock-Pot at the thrift store, and experimented.”

The novel we discussed at our book-club meeting at Kristy’s house that night was Beautiful Ruins. I hadn’t finished reading it, but it didn’t really matter. I learned all sorts of great stories that night.

Restoring Her Family’s Craftsman

Kristy’s house on State Street near Mission is not for sale and likely won’t be for a very long time.

Address: 2000 block of State St.

Status: Not for sale

Make Myself at hoMeby Sarah Sinclair

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he sun rarely stops in Santa Barbara, and many established garden plants are simply not acclimated to increased solar

radiation in addition to the stress of less moisture. There are some temporary, or even per-manent, solutions to give them some relief.

There are some remarkably effective fabrics to help grow healthier, more produc-tive, and better-looking plants. One of the newest on the scene is not really a woven fabric, but rather a thin layer of spun poly-ester. These floating row covers, as they are called, are also advertised as protection from insect pests. The fabric comes in one or two widths (6 feet is common) and in lengths from 20 feet to 250 feet.

This fabric is easily cut to fit a par-ticular need, whether it is shading one prize rose or a long row of cabbages that need protection from the cabbage moth. They can just be laid gently over the tops of plants or draped over simple frames constructed from PVC pipe or other stakes. To keep out insect pests, be sure to secure the bottom edge with soil staples (U-shaped pieces of steel wire), old timber, or rocks. Sprinklers (and rain, should that arrive) will still filter through to water the garden, as will light and air. The lightest weight fabric transmits at least 90 percent of the sunlight strik-ing them, providing a 10 percent shade factor. Heavier weight products are also sold, so consult the packaging for infor-mation. One potential drawback: Poly row covers will also keep out any insects that might pollinate the flowers and veg-etables they cover.

More well-known, probably, is shade cloth. The sole purpose of this fabric is to cut down on the solar radiation reaching the ground. The choices for this particu-lar cloth are pretty wide. They are rated to

provide as little as 15 percent to as much as 80 percent shade. Usually, the fibers of the fabric are black, although green shade cloth is also fairly common. Lay it over a permanent structure, stretch it

between posts on the southern side of a vulnerable young plant, or prop it up temporarily over a small patch of newly planted veggies. Even bird netting, with its more open mesh, will provide some shade, especially if it is doubled over.

Somewhat controversial is spraying sensitive plants with an antitranspirant such as the products Cloud Cover or Wilt Pruf. These can help in extreme cases. They don’t actually shade plants, but they form a thin, transparent layer of a polymer that reduces the water lost through transpiration (the process by which leaves release water through their stomata). They should be used carefully, if at all, and only according to directions on the product.

To cool and protect trunks of woody trees (and perhaps large shrubs), paint or spray on a coat of whitewash. There are products specifically formulated for this purpose, but a very dilute solution of white latex paint can do the trick, as well.

Container plants are a little easier to deal with. Simply move them to a shadier, cooler spot. Keeping plants a little cooler will help reduce their water require-ments, so give a thought to some extra shade during hot, dry weather.

Sunscreen for Plants: Sun Relief Tips for Flora

the garden doyenby Virginia Hayes

Virginia Hayes is a curator of Ganna Walska Lotusland.

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GOLETA7549 Sea Gull Dr, 4BD/2BA, Sun 12‑3, $835,000, Ruth Ann Bowe, Keller Williams Reality 805 698‑0351

SANTA YNEZ660 Foxen Ln, 4BD/2.5BA, Sun 12‑3, $799,000, Keller Williams, Kendrick Guehr

SANTA BARBARA1305 Blanchard St., 3BD/1BA+1/1 duplex, Sun 1‑4, $1,189,000, Santa Barbara Estates, Christopher Page636 W Ortega St, 2BD/2.5BA, Sun 1230‑3, $1,100,000, Village Properties, Kim Dorsey 812‑3225802 Camino Viejo, 3BD/2BA, Sun 1‑4, $1,659,000, Berkshire Hathaway, Bruce Fischer 805 563‑4053

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2190 Alston Road ∙ Santa Barbara

$19,600,000

Bruce Fisher

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Magnificent Spanish revival Masterpiece designed by renowned architect Roland Sauter for one of the founding families of the Ford Motor Company in 1918. One of the five original Great Hilltop Estates with staggering Ocean and mountain views overlooking Montecito, Santa Barbara and the Pacific. The grand main residence includes seven bedrooms & baths, huge beam ceilings, seven fireplaces, and stone and ironwork from one of the last century’s great craftsmen. Also included is a private 2,800 sq. ft. guest house on a separate parcel with three bedrooms, three bathrooms and an ocean view and pool. Timeless architecture, irreplaceable craftsmanship - this is a truly a rare opportunity. Extremely Private.

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history 101

Glen Annie Road is named after the Goleta Valley ranch of Wil-liam Welles Hollister. Hollister christened the ranch in honor

of his wife, Hannah Annie James Hol-lister. The couple’s union was at times tumultuous, and when Annie left the ranch in 1890, she left behind a mystery that remains unsolved to this day.

Annie James was born in San Fran-cisco in 1841. She met Hollister in the early 1860s. Hollister was building his empire that would eventually make him one of the wealthiest ranchers in the state. Hollister often visited San Francisco to conduct business with two of his partners, Albert and Thomas Dibblee.

According to one of their children, Annie did not actively pursue Hollister, and he was intrigued by her modest, demure approach. They married June 1, 1862. The groom was 45; the bride, 21. The couple then headed for Hollister’s ranch in San Benito County.

Waiting for them was Hollister’s sis-ter and business partner, Lucy Brown, a widow going on 15 years. She acted as the manager of the Hollister household and had no intention of relinquishing the position. The feud between the two women simmered and, at times, boiled over into open conflict.

The first of six children arrived in 1863, but W.W. Hollister had little inter-est in being a father to his offspring. He was more interested in business, politics, and civic affairs. For Annie, grief often went hand in hand with motherhood. The firstborn, Jeanne, had a hip deformity that affected her all her life. A son born in 1872 died at age 9 months from an accidental head

injury. Another son would perish in the Spanish-American War.

The Hollisters moved to the ranch in Tecolote Canyon in 1869. Over the years, Hollister created at the ranch a horticultural and agricultural show-place. He also became one of Santa Barbara’s leading entrepreneurs and philanthropists.

Tension between Lucy and Annie worsened until Annie delivered an ultimatum: Either Lucy had to go, or she would leave. Caught between two strong-willed women, Hollister hatched an unusual plan. He built a second, larger house for his wife further up the canyon. The “Upper Ranch” became the Hollisters’ social center, while Lucy

looked after ranch busi-ness at the lower house.

Her husband’s pen-chant for womanizing was a source of pain and humiliation for Annie. Tongues wagged about the affairs, and in one case, a question of pater-nity ended up in court.

Additionally, a legal cloud hung over Glen Annie. There was the possibility that Hol-lister’s purchase of the ranch was illegal by violating the terms of Nicholas Den’s will; Den

had been the previous owner. The Den heirs decided to sue.

Hollister determined to fight. The case dragged through the courts for 14 years. It was not settled until 1890, four years after Hollister’s death, when the state Supreme Court found for the Den heirs.

Annie was ordered to leave. Ini-tially she resisted but then bowed to the inevitable. A short time after she stepped off the porch for the last time, the upper house burst into flame and was consumed, along with its con-tents. Arson was, of course, strongly suspected. Did Annie Hollister burn the house down to keep it out of other hands? A definitive answer remains elusive.

Annie Hollister lived out the rest of her life in a small home on West Carrillo Street, where the city’s Tree of Light is located. She died in 1909 and was laid to rest in Santa Barbara Cem-etery next to her husband of 24 years.

Why is it called Glen Annie Why is it called Glen Annie Why is it called

road?

by Michael Redmon

HOLLISTERS AT HOME: When his sister, Lucy Brown (left), and wife, Hannah Annie James Hollister, both claimed dominion over his home, W.W. Hollister built his wife a larger home at Glen Annie Ranch.

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Michael Redmon is the director of research at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum.

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