What’s Old Is New
Is the Upper Village of Montecito our new design district?
A composed scene at Lee Stanton Private Stash.
Written by Jessica Ritz
Photographs by Zach and Dune, Jessica Sample
When WILLIAM LAMAN opened his eponymous shop offering home accessories, garden wares, and antiques sourced during regular buying trips to Europe, “we brought in things we liked that we thought would be interesting and appropriate for the area,” he says. Three decades later this approach still connects with his clientele. 1496 E. Valley Rd., Montecito, 805-969-2840, williamlaman.com
For the past 35 years, Lee Stanton has made a name for himself with his impeccable eye and West Hollywood showroom. Santa Barbara–area vintage and antique lovers also have direct access to what Stanton describes as a more personal assortment at the newly relocated LEE STANTON PRIVATE STASH. 1485 E. Valley Rd., Studio 3, Montecito, 310-855-9800, leestanton.com
Shane Brown opened THE WELL four years ago in Summerland; now his spirited and eclectically curated goods are also accessible in a welcoming indoor-outdoor Montecito setting. 1505 E. Valley Rd., Montecito, 805-888-8603.
With her immersive, art-forward spaces, Tamara Kaye Honey spins narratives through her residential and commercial interiors with HOUSE OF HONEY. She also launched an artist residency program this year. 525 San Ysidro Rd., Montecito; 805-969-7444, houseofhoney.com
MARC NORMAND GELINAS imports an internationally honed perspective to the town. His regular travels through the South of France shapes his affinity for 18th-century French and Italian furniture, all of which is perfect for Santa Barbara living. 1485 E. Valley Rd., Ste. 1, Montecito, 805-770-5770, mngdes.com
The hand-picked wares at EIDER STUDIO fill in all the details of relaxed yet thoughtful SoCal lifestyles, including hosting meals or overnight guests. 1485 E. Valley Rd., Ste. 8, Montecito; 805-969-2617, eiderstudio.com
Leanne Baker’s personal design perspective shines through at DAVIS AND TAFT, where the ever-changing gallery inventory encompasses vintage pieces from the 1930s through the late 20th century. 1482 E. Valley Rd., Ste. 28, Montecito, 805-969-7987, davisandtaft.com
