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The Montecito Country Mart is now home to Poppy Marché, a children’s resort wear retail concept.
The boutique shop at 1016 Coast Village Road, Suite E, is owned by Heather Whitney Rosenfield and Jenny Belushi, who also have Poppy Store locations in Brentwood and Marin County.
Poppy Marché is inspired by the ease and style of the South of France, and focuses on “all things wonderful about summer holidays, whether beachside or poolside,” according to a news release.
The store will feature children’s swimwear, sandals, hats, pool toys, and other vacation time items.
Poppy Marché features brand collections from Minnow, Roller Rabbit, Sunuva and others. The Poppy brand represents classic style, with “a nod to European ease and urban functionality.”
The first Poppy Store opened in 2008 inside the Brentwood Country Mart in Santa Monica.
Jenny Belushi lives in Brentwood with her husband, actor Jim Belushi, and their two children. Heather Rosenfield lives in Ross, California, with her husband, Jim Rosenfield, and their four boys.
The store, which was previously a pop-up shop, will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday, and on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Chic coffee shop Caffe Luxxe also recently opened inside the Montecito Country Mart.
Nasal Band
Santa Barbara-based Intake Breathing is launching the world’s first magnetic nasal dilator.
The nasal band system helps keep nasal passages open at their widest capacity, allowing users to increase their oxygen uptake and blood flow simply by breathing cyclically through the nose, according to a news release. I
“The science we’re motivated by is pretty compelling,” said Intake CEO Alex Hauck in a statement. “We’d seen so many studies that show how breathing through your nose, rather than your mouth, can give you a natural competitive edge unlike anything else, and we want to see how we can utilize that to optimize performance.”
Hauck said the first-generation product has already gained significant traction in cycling and road sports, where goggles and faceplates often close nasal passages and force athletes to breathe through their mouth, hindering endurance and stamina. The company is raising funds to help make this technology affordable and adaptable to everyone.
“It’s been incredibly encouraging to see these benefits play out real time with our users coming back and telling us what a huge difference this has made for them,” Hauck said. “It’s fun to share with the world a product like this that actually works.
“We’re fed up with the constant marketing for gimmicky products and different-colored gadgets. We’ve been working hard in the background to make sure we really have something new and exciting to offer.”
The Intake Band will be available on Kickstarter on May 29.
Intake intends to raise enough funding to bring the Intake Band to more users. The company is also hoping to create a sleep-specific system.
The company plans a launch party at 7:30 p.m. May 30 at Viva Modern Mexican to celebrate the launch of their campaign.
Pup partnership
The Kimpton Goodland has launched the “Yappy Hour.”
In partnership with the Santa Barbara Humane Society, the Yappy Hour features themed drinks to celebrate the Fourth of July and Old Spanish Days Fiesta, along with appetizers.
The event will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays. In addition to food and beverage, the Santa Barbara Humane Society will bring dogs for adoption.
Ten percent of all Yappy Hour proceeds will go to the Santa Barbara Humane Society to fund animal care, rescue efforts and public education outreach. Yappy Hour is available to guests and visitors at The Goodland.
Cuyama coffee
Cuyama Buckhorn plans to open a new full-service coffee shop in partnership with Verve Coffee Roasters.
The Buck Stop Coffee Shop will be open daily from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., and will offer espresso drinks, fresh baked pastries using Grist & Toll flour, tea in partnership with Teapigs, as well as locally made retail products, sourced from surrounding wineries, farms, ranches and Cuyama Valley artisans, according to a news release.
“We decided to partner with Verve Coffee Roasters for the Buck Stop due to the company’s Farmlevel initiative, which closely aligns with our mission to connect our business to the agricultural community surrounding us,” said Ferial Sadeghian, proprietor of Cuyama Buckhorn.
“Verve has been amazing to work with, and the company’s hands-on approach to training has been very helpful for our coffee shop staff. We had the opportunity to bring our entire barista team to Verve’s Los Angeles training lab for a full day of barista training, which was an incredible experience for us all.”
Cuyama Buckhorn, 4923 Primero Street, New Cuyama, was founded in 1952 as a roadside stop for travelers. It is is now undergoing a renovation, featuring a classic mid-century design.
“We’re thrilled to be able to offer our community, hotel guests, as well as travelers passing by on Highway 166, with a food and beverage outlet that will be open longer hours during the weekdays,” said Jeff Vance, proprietor of Cuyama Buckhorn.
“The Buck Stop Coffee Shop will provide an additional gathering space for both locals and travelers to congregate and connect over a warm cup of fresh coffee and a pastry, while admiring the beautiful Caliente Mountain Range out our front windows.”
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