Janice S. Casacca explores the Central Coast’s effortless beauty and the flavor of old California where the sprawling countyside meets the deep blue Pacific Ocean.

With the combination of Mediterranean architecture, cobble-stone streets, a warm, dry climate and cobalt-blue skies, your Lake Las Vegas wedding already has some major element in its favor:

Malibu Cocktail Shaker
Liven up any party with this ceramic cocktail shaker with Malibu print. This 7oz shaker is presented in a decorative printed gift box ~ $42  Weddingish

In the words of the Brooklyn-based premier perfumer Christopher Brosius, “We live because we breathe, and with each breath we smell. This is inevitable. The sense of smell is our first and most immediate link to the world around us....

Michael Aram, Coral Reef Black Serving Set -  The Coral Reef Collection takes its inspiration from the mystical and serene symbolism associated with aquatic imagery, Michaelaram.com , Retail $70

SANTA BARBARA has been called the American Riviera, and it only takes one drive through this stunning intimate city nestled between gentle cascading hills and the deep blue Pacific...