The stunning floral artistry above is a creation by S.R. Hogue in Montecito. This beyond gorgeous delivery had a major wow factor and smell heavenly! Of course, they’re even more beautiful in person and I’m confident your loved ones will adore this Valentine’s addition.

Who doesn’t love being gifted some chocolate treats? One of our favorite gourmet chocolatiers, Jessica Foster Confections has your sweet tooth covered! Not only are her treats delicious, her presentation is eye candy!

Sweeten up your Valentine’s Day idea with this insanely good, dairy-free, grain-free, and refined sugar-free cake! It will blow you and your loved ones away with how delicious it truly is. Click the photo above for the recipe for this Lemon Rosemary Almond Flour Cake!

“Bakers Gonna Bake” as Martha Stewart & Snoop Dogg say!

We can’t forget about our very important Furry Family Members this Valentine’s Day! If you’re looking to soak up some unconditional love from these adorable friends reach out to our local Spark Rescue to foster or adopt today!

Giving flowers is a wonderful idea for any time of year! Above is a picture of my beautiful mother enjoying a magnificent orchid arrangement from Westerlay Orchids, grown locally in Carpinteria. If you haven’t been there yet make it a date! Alternatively for an ultra-modern gift that keeps on giving: a subscription of floral & artistic arrangements from Emma Rose Floral, a Santa Barbara favorite whose creativity is next level!

Lastly, although we enjoy giving and receiving gifts, it’s important to remember the most valuable thing we can offer a loved one is our precious time. So this upcoming holiday, grab your person and take a walk on the beach, drive the beautiful Santa Barbara coast, and be present! Click the link and it will direct you to some gorgeous local hikes!

Maya Angelou once said, “Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope.” And to me, I couldn’t agree more! Happy Valentine’s Day.