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Santa on a door is better than on a toilet
Nov. 20—As we approach the holidays and the season of observing family traditions, I am breaking with one tradition of my own. Yes, for all you traditionalists and non-traditionalists out there, this is big — very BIG! The beloved Santa door decoration is going up on my front door today. The tradition has been to wait until the day after Thanksgiving, but not this year — not anymore. We need more happiness in our lives — at least I do. So I am breaking with tradition and I am putting Santa out on display for all the world to see — at least those that drive by my home. This…
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Modernize Your Outdoor Space – The Santa Barbara Independent
Q: Marsha, I recently purchased a home in Goleta. I feel fortunate that I got the home, as there were seven other offers. However, now that I’m in the home I realize the landscaping is horrible. It is dirt and weeds and no design. What do you suggest? A: In our beautiful Santa Barbara, with our phenomenal weather, the outside design of the home is just as important as the inside. You will spend a great deal of time outside and you want the landscape design and treatments to be as spectacular as the inside environment. It’s one united property. Hire a designer who will analyze your premises and bring…