Check out our updated online store. Even more additions coming over the next few weeks!
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Upstairs 516 San Ysidro Road, Montecito CA 93108 (805) 565 1502
Treat the moms in your life with something special from Upstairs this Mother’s Day – a soft baby alpaca scarf, a straw hat for the sunny days ahead or a textured throw for curling up with on summer evenings.
And we have many other ideas to help you find that perfect something for Mom. Come up and see us!
Upstairs 516 San Ysidro Road, Montecito CA 93108 (805) 565.1502
The Collector’s Edition of Taschen’s new book ‘Elvis: The Birth of Rock & Roll’ is now available Upstairs. We have five of the 1,956 numbered copies signed by photographer Alfred Wertheimer.
“Elvis who?” was photographer Alfred Wertheimer’s response when, in early 1956, an RCA Victor publicist asked him to shoot an up-and-coming crooner from Memphis. Little did Wertheimer know that this would be the job of his life: just 21 years old, Elvis Presley was—as we now know—about to become a legend.
Trailing him like a shadow, Wertheimer was given unlimited access to get up close and personal with Elvis; even as the singer was seducing young women in dark hallways, he allowed the photographer to record his every move.
Wertheimer took nearly 3,000 photographs of Presley that year, creating a penetrating portrait of a man poised on the brink of superstardom. Extraordinary in its intimacy and unparalleled in its scope, Wertheimer’s Elvis project immortalized a young man in the very process of making history.
700.00
Upstairs 516 San Ysidro Road, Montecito CA 93108 805.565.1502
It’s officially spring Upstairs when our Lisa Corti bedding and tabletop order arrives. We look forward to this shot of color each year!
Inspired by her time in India, Africa and Italy, for Lisa, taste and beauty are not only aesthetic objectives; they are essentials that fill up her daily life, her furnishings and clothing.
Geometry is a constant, as are the elements of nature, the intense colors, the transparencies and weightlessness of the fabrics for which her designs are known.
Lisa invents things that she enjoys; she does not chase after fashion but goes for the sense of color, light and shape, in the constant search for symmetry between ancient and contemporary Western cultures.
24.00 – 550.00
Upstairs, 516 San Ysidro Road 805.565.1502
Coral & Tusk is a magical line of embroidery created by New Yorker Stephanie Housley. Upstairs, we carry everything from her pillows and napkins to gift cards and jewelry.
Housley, whose talent is hailed in Country Living, The Wall Street Journal, Martha Stewart and countless other media, explained to the New York Times, “I come from a long line of Appalachian women who did loads of hand work,” she said. “My grandma could make a doll or toy out of anything.” Well Stephanie, we love what you’re doing. Keep imagining!
Coral & Tusk’s 2013 Collection is available Upstairs now.
28.00 – 300.00
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Upstairs 516 San Ysidro Road, Montecito CA 93108. Call 805.565.1502
So De Mel Swim 2013 has arrived. A spring highlight Upstairs, we always look forward to a new delivery of our favorite swimwear – So De Mel!
Founded in 2006 in California, So De Mel Swim is a Brazilian-inspired label offering a perfect mix of functional Brazilian fits and modern European cuts. The collection’s simple styles, accented with carefully crafted classic details, enhance the beauty of the female form.
Each piece is made from the highest quality, and forgiving fabrics. So De Mel suits are soft enough to hug your skin, and durable enough to swim in.
195.00 – 215.00
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Upstairs 516 San Ysidro Road, Montecito CA 931018 805.565.1502
Our Vintage African Beaded Lamps are handcrafted by the Kirdi, a name that describes the many cultures and ethnic groups who inhabit northwestern Cameroon and northeastern Nigeria. Each lamp is newly pre-wired, uniquely patterned, and embellished with shell tassels.
625.00
For more information call 805.565.1502
‘Challis Herd’ horse trio and ‘Zebra’ by Karen Bezuidenhout, arranged with our hand-carved Peruvian olive wood bowls and Jan Barboglio iron votives with beeswax candles creates a warm, earthy palette this week in our dining room.
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‘Challis Herd’ 48″x60″. 5200.00
‘Zebra’ 36″x36″. 3500.00
Introducing the newest work by Santa Barbara artist Erika Carter, ‘Mary’s House’. What a beauty. And we love how it complements our romantic spring bedroom this week!
36″x60″ 4800.00
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Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Upstairs is stocked with accessories from fun to practical to cozy.
Keep him hydrated on the go with our new Fire Water Flask. Or make sure he stays warm in style with a baby alpaca scarf by dosa or a cashmere beanie.
Something for all the men in your life!
Flask 24.00
Cashmere Beanie 68.00
Baby Alpaca Scarf by dosa. Available in Charcoal and Cream. 218.00
Upstairs, 516 San Ysidro Road, Montecito CA 93108 (805) 565 1502
As seen in Lucky, Men’s Health and Marie Claire, LAFCO Candles and Soaps are now available Upstairs.
LAFCO candles are made of clean burning soy-based wax and a 100% cotton, non-chemically treated wick. The oversized hand-blown art glass vessel (approx. 4′x4′) is yours to keep.
The soaps are quadruple milled and specially formulated with a vegetable base using only cold pressed coconut oil which means that there are no traces of solvents. This soap is perfect for sensitive skin and skin prone to redness or irritation as it contains no harsh chemicals or preservatives.
It is Vegan (Never Tested on Animals) and 100% biodegradable. The scents are made from natural essential oil based fragrance. They contain no parabens and no DHT.
Available in a variety of scents including Sea & Dune Beach House, Marseilles Fig Guest House, Chamomile Lavender Master Bedroom, and Celery Thyme Dining Room.
20.00 – 55.00
Upstairs, 516 San Ysidro Road, Montecito CA 93108 (805) 565 1502
How about something super soft and pretty for Valentine’s Day? Introducing the Spring 2013 Organic Collection from Skin – cotton camis, shorts, panties, coverups, dresses and lounge pants. Treat yourself or the ladies in your life.
48.00 – 158.00
Upstairs, 516 San Ysidro Road, Montecito CA 93108 (805) 565 1502
Frans Lanting’s vibrant tribute to the Old Africa of Okavango. A classic, reissued by Taschen. Just arrived Upstairs.
“Botswana, many say, represents the last of Old Africa. And in the heart of this arid land lies a place as inspiring and as incongruous as the snow-capped summit of Kilimanjaro rising on the equator: that is the Okavango, one of the greatest wetlands on earth, whose very existence in the middle of a desert is nothing short of miraculous.”
—Frans Lanting, 1993
For a year, Frans Lanting roamed the wetlands and deserts of northern Botswana, living by the rhythms of the water and the movements of the animals as he captured them on film. National Geographic had sent him there on assignment, but what he would take away was much more than a magazine story; it was a seminal and unparalleled collection of photographs depicting an epic world of wilderness and wildlife.
As Lanting wrote, “To many who have seen the fate of other wild areas in Africa and elsewhere in the world, the very notion that such a place as Okavango still exists is like a dream.” Living out of vehicles and canvas tents, gliding through swamps, following lions by night—Lanting, armed with his cameras, got up close and personal with some of the planet’s most formidable creatures.
39.99
Introducing Butcher Block Tables by Lostine. These solid maple tables with storage shelf below are oiled with grape seed oil to finish and make a beautiful, functional addition to the kitchen.
Small -18″dia x 32″tall ( 11.5″ dia shelf). 1650.00
Medium – 24″dia x 32″tall ( 17.75″dia shelf). 2100.00
Made in USA
Leather Knife Sheath sold separately.
Upstairs 516 San Ysidro Road, Montecito CA 93108 Call: 805.565.1503
Holiday celebrations mean hostess gifts.
Consider the Vintage Cheese Markers. Made from Vintage silverware. Each piece is one of a kind.
Another idea, Vintage Silver Herb Markers. A beautiful way to keep track of potted herbs.
Perfects gifts. Elegant. Thoughtful. Unique. Lasting.
34.00 for the Set of Six Cheese Markers
8.00 each Herb Marker
Now available Upstairs 516 San Yasidro Raoad, Montecito CA 93108, Call: 805.565.1502.
“Bond, James Bond.” Since Sean Connery uttered those immortal words in 1962, the most dashing secret agent in the history of cinema has been charming and thrilling audiences worldwide. This impeccably British character created by author Ian Fleming has starred in 23 EON-produced films, played by 6 different actors over five decades.
To celebrate 50 years of this innovative franchise, EON Productions opened their archives of photos, designs, storyboards, and production materials to editor Paul Duncan, who spent two years researching over one million images and 100 filing cabinets of documentation. The result is the most complete account of the making of the series, covering every James Bond film ever made, beginning with Dr. No (1962) and ending with the upcoming Skyfall (2012), including the spoof Casino Royale (1967) and Never Say Never Again (1983).
The stunning imagery is accompanied by an oral history recounted by over 150 cast and crew members, relating the true inside story of how the Bond films were made. Containing previously unpublished photography and artwork, as well as production memos from filming, this book is a comprehensive tribute to the legend of James Bond.
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the most successful and longest-running film franchise in cinema history Made with unrestricted access to the Bond archives, this XL tome recounts the entire history of James Bond in words and pictures Among the 1,100 images are many previously unseen stills, on-set photos, memos, documents, storyboards, posters, and designs, plus unused concepts, and alternative designs Behind-the-scenes stories from the people who were there: producers, directors, actors, screenwriters, production designers, special effects technicians, stuntmen, and other crew members Includes every Bond film ever made, from Dr. No (1962) to Skyfall (2012) Special bonus included with the first print run of the book only: an original strip of film from Dr. No
Now available Upstairs 516 San Yasidro Raoad, Montecito CA 93108, Call: 805.565.1502.
Publication Date November 9, 2012: 200.00
Santa Barbara designer Monica Epstein brings style to the kitchen with her new line of Lithuanian linen aprons and organic hemp cotton aprons.
These classic aprons are made with one large pocket divided into two sections. The leather ties have plenty of length to tie from front to back of the waist and there’s enough length in the neck straps to tie comfortably while still having some length down back.
The linen is woven by a small, family-owned business in Lithuania then directly imported from the maker to produce these aprons. Lithuanian linen is of the highest quality due to the Baltic climate which is ideal for growing flax all over the world.
The organic cotton hemp blend apron is an exceptionally strong fabric which holds its shape.
Whether for a professional chef, a keen cook, a chic host, or a crafter, this apron is function and style at its finest.
Lithuanian Linen with Wide Black Stripe – Full Apron 104.00, Hostess Apron 68.00
Organic Hemp with Indigo or Brown Thin Stripe – Full Apron 60.00
Upstairs, 516 San Ysidro Road, Montecito CA 93108. Call: 805.565.1502
For holiday entertaining and for a beautiful hostess gift, we suggest the Broom Cutting Board by L’ostine as seen in Brides Magazine, October 2012. Made in Philadelphia from Pennsylvania grown sycamore.
Now available Upstairs. 194.00
Upstairs 516 San Ysidro Road, Montecito CA 93108 Call: 805.565.1502
New from Eyebob, now available Upstairs. Get ready for your 15 minutes of fame. With a velvet front and nylon temples, these ultra-chic reading glasses will earn you some serious hipster cred.
Available in Black, Crimson Red and Purple. 75.00
Upstairs, 516 San Ysidro Road, Montecito CA 93108 Call: 805.565.1502
Thanks to the genius of our Upstairs buyer, Shelley Koury, when our shipments of new items arrive simultaneously – from all continents and cultures – they always seem to work together beautifully.
Artist Karen Bezuidenhout delivered her new work “Man on a White Horse” yesterday just as we unpacked our parcel of vintage wool Anatolie rugs and throws, each handpicked by Shelley, from Turkey.
Our merchandiser, Kristen Cramer, also mixed in our Bolivian throws; vintage European hemp pillows; Italian linen bedding; and Moroccan brass lanterns to create this welcoming bed of ruby, persimmon, fuchsia, charcoal and gold.
They then moved on to the dining room and created a gem of a table with L’Objet by Fortuny tableware and reclaimed teak trays from Indonesia. It’s good to be Upstairs!
Upstairs 516 San Ysidro Road, Montecito CA 93108 Call: 805.565.1502
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