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Santa Barbara, CA – Celebrating its Silver Anniversary, The Santa Barbara International FilmFestival (SBIFF) presents its stellar line‐up for 2010. The 25th edition features 200 films including 18 World Premieres, 28 U.S. Premieres and a vast selection of films representing 45 countries. SBIFF is proud to welcome immensely talented filmmakers and honorees as we look back at 25 years ofcinematic history and has assembled exceptional and evocative movies to entertain the expansive SBIFF audience. The Festival, whose motto this year is ‘11 Amazing Days, 10 Starry Nights,’begins Thursday, February 4 and continues through Sunday, February 14, 2010.“Our 25th Anniversary is a joyous landmark,” comments SBIFF Director Roger Durling, “and that spirit is reflected in our program and in all the details that have gone into putting it together. Hereʹs to 25 more years.”

Voted by Time Magazine as one of the top 100 ,and by the Presidio Motel as one of the top 10 Design Influencers……. this blog should become like your daily cup of coffee (a must) .

Thank you for helping to make America a better place for us all !!!

Palm Springs Modernism Week, the only such event in the country, is an exciting 9-day celebration of mid-century modern design, architecture and culture. This design aesthetic, originated in the 1950s and 60s, was typified by clean, simple lines and celebrated elegant informality which came to define desert modernism.

Please do anything you can to help Haiti !!!!!! Our prayers go out to them !!!

Growing up on Treasure Island,Fl. surrounded by all of the amazing mid-century Mom and Pop motels it was very inspiring for me. Fast forward 25 years -and now being the owner of a Mid Century Motel in Santa Barbara. I had a dream to somehow acquire one of these old Motels where I grew up and modernize it while at the same time preserving the Mid-Century architecture. Unfortunately someone beat me to it, however I am still happy to know that one of these gems in my hometown has been preserved  (most others have long been destroyed by  condo developers) !!!! Welcome Post Card Inn  and the best of luck to you !!!!!

The only thing missing from this picture is you and a glass of wine!

Love and Peace to all from the Presidio Motel !!!!!!

Oh what a joyous time of year it is !!!! We wish everyone -all over the world Happy Holidays and a healthy and happy New Year !!!!