by Leslie Patson | 23rd May 2010
This post is about a very inspiring store called Rooms & Gardens on State Street in Santa Barbara, CA. Marc and I just spent his birthday weekend there at the wonderful Canary Hotel which is more or less right across the street from the hotel (how lucky for me and lucky for Marc that the [...] Read More
by Leslie Patson | 25th April 2010
Everytime Marc and I go up to the Santa Ynez wine valley we discover something new and this time it was a really something special. While sitting in our favorite coffee shop I picked up the latest issue of Santa Barbara magazine and read a quick article about a party that happened at the Sarloos& [...] Read More
by Leslie Patson | 14th August 2008
There’s nothing like a bottle of new perfume! Last year I was on a day trip with my friend Shelly who’d never been to Santa Barbara. We drove around Montecito looking at the gorgeous properties and ended up on State Street for lunch. After lunch, what else but a bit of shopping. We popped across [...] Read More
by Leslie Patson | 3rd August 2008
I’m so excited to introduce a new monthly addition, COZY WINE OF THE MONTH. If there is one thing Miss Cozy loves it’s a delicious glass of wine!!!! Cozyland’s Connesieur is Ms. Lisa Patson (yup, that’s what sisters are all about!!!!). After returning from 2 years abroad in Switzerland travelling often to the south of [...] Read More
by Leslie Patson | 15th June 2008
Mulberries, such a childhood memory! Funny thing is, I can’t remember exactly where the tree was but I sure remember picking and eating those sweet juicy berries! And now I have a huge tree that overlooks my driveway (it does get a little messy) and I can pop one into my mouth whenever I want! [...] Read More
by Leslie Patson | 6th June 2008
Well, maybe not in the world but for sure North of Santa Barbara! El Capitan, just recently on the cover of Sunset Magazine, is such a fantastic adventure! Imagine camping, only luxury style! You can rent either tents or cabins – we always opt for tents, they’re so romantic! And every one comes with its [...] Read More
by Leslie Patson | 24th May 2007
My friend Shelly has lived in L.A. a long time and never been to Santa Barbara. I was exhausted and needed a good distraction. So at 10am last Saturday morning we hopped in the car and headed for Santa Barbara! We first stopped in Montecito, the very posh little town where Oprah has her super [...] Read More