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Guide to Being the Best Holiday Party Host

We’re heading into the holiday party season with friends and family. Every other weekend, there’s something planned, especially leading up to the new year. When you’re an attendee, all you need to worry about is what to wear and what bottle of wine to bring for the host. However, if you’re the host, there are bigger worries at hand. Decorations, food and entertainment all need to come together perfectly to wow your guests. It’s easy to plan and execute a fun party, but if you

Five Elite Clothing Combinations to Wear this Fall and Winter

If you’re anything like us — scrolling and pinning cute fall and winter outfits on Pinterest in hopes of recreating them, only to end up wearing the same basic look — you’ve come to the right place. This fall and winter, we’re holding ourselves accountable for recreating the outfits we pin. No more waking up and throwing on the same long-sleeve shirt and jeans. It’s time to have fun with our style without breaking the bank. Buying new clothes every season can be expensive and

Paso Robles v Santa Barbara: Who Has The Best Pumpkin Patch?

Autumn is one of the best seasons for many reasons: the leaves changing colors, the weather getting colder, pumpkin is used in everything, the color palette is incomparable, and the state of coziness is mandatory every day. However, visiting pumpkin patches and picking out pumpkins to take home, buying local honey, walking through trippy corn mazes, and seeing the farm animals are the top-tier things about autumn. You get dolled up and buy an iced dirty chai to walk around en

Three Must-Try Boozy Dessert Treats for Your Holiday Parties

The holidays are a hectic time, filled with planning what gifts to buy, how much food to make and the stress of family gatherings. There’s always one thing that can help lift the mix of excitement and anxiety — booze. While a good cocktail can get the party started, we’re partial to desserts. So this holiday season, we decided to mix the two. Our theme? Dark liquor. We’re talking dark rum and bourbon — rich, bold and a little throat-burning — giving these decadent spirits a

Central Coast November Events

Paso Robles 11/1 Wine Walk at Downtown Paso Robles, 2 to 5 p.m. Tickets: $60 11/3 Margarita Mondays at River Lodge, 4 to 8 p.m. Margaritas $12 Margherita Pizzas $18 11/4 Pint Night at California Coast Beer Company, 4 to 8 p.m. 11/5 Barrelhouse Bingo at BarrelHouse Brewing Company, 6 to 8 p.m. 11/5 Wine Down Wednesdays at Donati Family Vineyard, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Select Wine Bottles 50% off 11/8 Warbirds Wheels and Wings Car Show at Estrella Warbirds Museum 11/9 Paint and Sip

Locals and Tourists Take Solvang During Danish Days

Viking Ship SOLVANG, Calif. — Heil og sæl! (pronounced: hail oh sail), meaning “healthy and happy” in Old Norse, was a common greeting...

Add an extra touch of Fall to your life with these seasonal drinks

The best time of the year has finally arrived. If you’ve been waiting to get your hands on all things pumpkin spice, the time is now....

Spooky Treats That Will Elevate Your Next Halloween Movie Night

October brings all things spooky—movies, decorations and, of course, baked goods. There’s something for everyone to enjoy, no matter your...

Greek Festival Celebrates Food, Culture and Dance in Santa Barbara

SB Greek Festival SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Locals and tourists gathered for the 52nd annual Greek Festival in Santa Barbara, hungry for...

August Seasonal Fruits to Keep in Your Kitchen

Santa Barbara Farmers Market The Central Coast is one of California’s top agricultural regions, second only to the Central Valley. While...

Circus Vargas Brings ‘Hollywood Dreams’ to Madonna Inn

Circus Vargas SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. — Circus Vargas made its annual stop at the Madonna Inn this past month, presenting its new show,...

Make Mustard at Home With Central Coast’s Mustard Wildflowers

If you’ve ever driven down U.S. 101 during the spring, you’ve likely seen large patches of yellow flowers along the way. These gorgeous...