Savor Santa Barbara

One of the Santa Barbara Culinary Experience’s most prolific and versatile contributors is the ‘Independent’s’ Matt Kettmann. Here’s a bit about where you’ll find him at SBCE — and why this endeavor is so important to him.

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The History Behind PF Flyers

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SXSW: Style Guide

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Color Combinations for Fall

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Must-Have Makeup for Spring

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Red October

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5 Stylish Hiking Boots

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