Home Sweet Homestead
Inside the designer's Santa Ynez ranch house
Written by Anush J. Benliyan | Photographs by Angi Welsh
Jenni Kayne
The queen of California cool is at it again. With an ever-expanding portfolio of U.S. boutiques, a recently published second book, and a distinct voice in the fashion, beauty, entertaining, and home décor realms, Jenni Kayne shows no sign of slowing down. The lifestyle maven’s eponymous brand and its unmistakable relaxed-meets-refined aesthetic were on full display—quite literally—when she unveiled the Jenni Kayne Lake House in Lake Arrowhead in 2019 (which she since successfully sold). Now, the designer has debuted her second experiential showcase property—an idyllic retreat nestled on a hillside in Santa Ynez. Renovated and decorated to a T, the serene 20-acre Jenni Kayne Ranch will be a hub for branded and invitational events. Plus, fans can enter a forthcoming social media giveaway that will allow members of the community to stay at the abode and fully immerse themselves in the Jenni Kayne world. Pieces from the interiors collection mingle with one another in the space, while outside, horses, baby goats, and donkeys roam the landscape. “I grew up in Santa Ynez, so when picturing an escape from L.A. for my family and friends, the location felt like the perfect place to bring the growing Jenni Kayne Home brand to life,” says Kayne. The launch is just one of Kayne’s latest endeavors in the region. In August, she will open the doors to a home store in Montecito, and come fall, JK’s Oak Essentials skin-care line will take center stage at The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern spa in Los Olivos. jennikayne.com.
