INSPIRED: Penny Bianchi in Montecito

They say one picture is worth a thousand words...interior design by Penelope Bianchi, Montecito, Ca. DF

GARDENS: Penny Bianchi

Penny Bianchi in Montecito, CA

This article about the restoration of the house and garden belonging to designer Penny Bianchi in Montecito
after the second largest wildfire in California history damaged her gardens, garage and guest house- inspired me!  

I was intrigued by this image above, as it has so many elements I like in a house- a touch of age, decadence even, a bit of classical whimsy, a la her friends, the late Tony and Beegle Duquette... it's amazing, inspiring and even, yes, magical- that she (Penny) was able to overcome the devastation and destruction of her charming european inspired property... Kudos to the Bianchis !  DF

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Inspiring: Bruce Gregga in California

Interior design by Bruce Gregga

One of the things I love about this image is the very Horst look of the photography...how suitable since Bruce Gregga was often associated with the fashion photographer Victor Skrebneski for many years. 
I read with interest on the Cote de Texas blog, that John Saladino had bought one of the houses in Montecito that Bruce Gregga had remodeled.  The mix of modern architecture, California gardens, and French antiques is intoxicating to me~ and check out those stunning topiary trees!  Pretty much love this whole vibe.  DF ***** 

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