His n’ Hers
Written by Hana-Lee Sedgwick
Photography by Erin Feinblatt
Bailee Roberts
HOUSE RUPERT is a full-service interior design studio founded by Santa Barbara native Bailee Roberts. After more than 15 years in London working in fashion and traveling extensively, Roberts returned to Santa Barbara with her young family during the pandemic—a transition that transformed her long-held passion for interiors into a deeply loved profession. Encouraged by a friend at a respected design firm, she enrolled in an interior design course at Santa Barbara City College and quickly found her calling. While pursuing her interior design degree, Roberts worked with a top local designer before launching her own firm in 2022. “Design and architecture were interests of mine from a young age, but it wasn’t until moving back to Santa Barbara that this passion resurfaced,” says Roberts. “Once I committed, things fell into place organically, and I feel incredibly fortunate to create spaces that are both beautiful and functional for my clients.” Focusing primarily on residential projects, House Rupert’s design aesthetic blends European sensibility with California chic. Roberts and her team are careful to honor the integrity of a structure while thoughtfully reflecting each client’s taste and vision. houserupert.com
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A coveted bar spot at Loquita for El Facil cocktail and Jamón Tasting.
I’m so happy to see more men’s stores opening in Santa Barbara. Clothes by NN.07, Samsoe Samsoe, and Scaglione are now at The Optimist at The Post.
Tortoise sunglasses by Salt from Cynthia Benjamin at Montecito Country Mart.
