This week has been like a bad dream. On Tuesday we woke up to the news of a huge mudslide in Montecito (minutes from our house). Since then it’s been an unraveling of loss, stories from friends who experienced it, and people losing their lives. While we sit in our living room watching the TV – seeing images of the destruction just a few freeway exits away, recognizing a friend’s home, and seeing familiar faces, it puts so much in perspective that life is fragile. It’s a tragedy beyond belief and my heart has been aching for our community and friends.
Some of you have reached out asking how you can help, Direct Relief is a Santa Barbara founded charity that helps disaster victims around the world by providing medicine and medical supplies. It’s an amazing organization and right now they’re committed to helping the Montecito and Santa Barbara communities until they’re fully recovered. You can make a donation here.
Rainbows are a symbol of hope. After the storm there were tons of them ironically popping up all over Santa Barbara. Here’s to more rainbows and healing for so many.
In the darkest of winter days, a shot of brightness can sometimes lift your spirits. If you’re finding yourself in a winter rut, reach for something bright. It might just pick you up a little.
Other things I’m wearing here…
Photography by Jacqueline Pilar
Lovely text and lovely pictures, Sam.
So sorry to read about the unfortunate happenings due to the bad weather. I hope that everything will turn out for the best to the people who got most affected by this.
You are such a kind and big hearted person for speaking up about this on your blog…
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Fab jumper, love the colours
Mel x mediamarmalade.com
I love the colors of this sweater, they are fun and bright but still feel modern. A far cry from the kitchy ROY G BIV we are all familiar with. A perfect way to brighten up a winter look!
http://www.fizzandfade.com
Sending love to Santa Barbara from LA <3 Love this look and your photos, as always!
xx Sarah
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I live in San Diego and immediately thought about you and your fam when this happened. It’s so devastating and with it coming straight on the heels of the fires, us Californians are all feeling low. Thanks for sharing ways to help and for brightening my day with that awesome sweater. I’m glad you guys are okay and I’ll continue to pray for the recovery of your beautiful community.
xoxo,
Violet
So sorry to hear about the tragedies in Santa Barbara. I like how you wore a rainbow jumper as a nod to the rainbow as a symbol of hope. 🙂
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So sorry to hear about all the loss and tragedies happening around you and all your friends. I hope things start looking up soon. Thanks for sharing ways we can help and I love the symbolism of rainbows!
xx, Ashley | https://www.theteacherdiva.com