Vamanos a Seville, Spain

Doused in never-ending sunlight, Seville's beauty is relatively east to uncover. It's known for it's amazing flamenco dancing and beautiful architecture. From Roman ruins to Moorish minarets, Baroque palaces to Renaissance churches, Seville offers visitors an incredible mix of  architectural statements. I love the culture and beauty of this place and find it one of my main sources of inspiration. 

Viva la vida and do it with Estilo!

Vienna Table: One Kings Lane, Ice Cream Parlor Chairs: One Kings Lane, Paloma Towels: Jayson Home, Coopers Square Trays: Jayson Home, Spanish Lebrillo Bowl: Chairish, Old Havana Side Plate: Anthropologie, Duke Candleholder: Bliss Candleholder

Lutah Riggs

Lutah Riggs is one of the first female architects in Santa Barbara and has often gone unrecognized for her work. As a graduate of the Santa Barbara City College, she worked under George Washington Smith and became extremely influential in much of his design work. 

After Smith's death, Lutah started her own firm and has contributed to many homes in Santa Barbara and Montecito. Her environmental concerns and love of the natural landscape has brought a unique and specific quality to her work. 

Cheers to Lutah and her amazing contributions to Santa Barbara architecture

Viva la vida and do it with ESTILO!

Nimes Pendant: Steven Handleman Studios, Oversize Cast Iron French Urns: Chairish, Noir Bourbon Bench: Layla Grayce, Chinois Pillow: Jayson Home, Duke Candleholders: Bliss Home

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George Washington Smith

Widely regarded as the founder of Spanish Colonial Revival style, George Washington Smith is one of my favorite architects and styles to admire. Smith's travels in Spain and Mexico schooled him in the elements of Spanish vernacular architecture. 

His signature mix of whitewashed walls, re-tiled roofs, balconies, courtyards, fountains, elaborate carved woodwork and wrought iron are seen throughout his homes. 

Sprinkled throughout Santa Barbara and surrounding cities, his estilo is still just as popular today. 

Viva la vida and do it with ESTILO!

Compras:

Chandelier: Steven Handelman Studios, Carved walnut antique bench: Mediterrania Antiques, Noir Cindra Chair: $696 Layla Grayce, Light Sconce: $515 Hacienda Light and Iron, Antonelli Pendant: $515 Steven Handelman, Antique Persian Mahal: $1,999 One Kings Lane