The Presidio Motel Blog http://thepresidiomotel.com/blog Updates on the motel, upcoming events, and our musings on architecture, fashion, and art. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:25:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 en Supply Room Grand Opening Party http://thepresidiomotel.com/blog/?p=324 http://thepresidiomotel.com/blog/?p=324#comments Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:24:30 +0000 Chriss http://thepresidiomotel.com/blog/?p=324 Join us this Friday, Septmber 10th 5pm-9pm.+ Camilla Bourbon’s Fall Collection trunk show+ Our friend Sebastian Boher will be here to paint your nails rad!+ appetizers and bellinis+ 20% off regular priced merchandise. Don’t miss it!supply-room.png

]]> http://thepresidiomotel.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=324 Presidio Motel’s Newest Lodging Option-Vintage 1956 Shasta RV http://thepresidiomotel.com/blog/?p=322 http://thepresidiomotel.com/blog/?p=322#comments Sun, 29 Aug 2010 00:14:32 +0000 Chriss http://thepresidiomotel.com/blog/?p=322 We now have a vintage 1956 completely restored Shasta Trailer for our guests to book. Please call for more info.image.jpeg

]]> http://thepresidiomotel.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=322 Ethiopian Dinner Party @ Presidio Motel-Aug.21,2010 http://thepresidiomotel.com/blog/?p=320 http://thepresidiomotel.com/blog/?p=320#comments Fri, 06 Aug 2010 02:14:24 +0000 Chriss http://thepresidiomotel.com/blog/?p=320

Come and savor an abundance of flavor at the 1st Annual Ethiopian Nights hosted by Presidio Hotel on August 21, 2010 from 6 to 9 pm to benefit Taste of Hope. 

 

Ethiopian Nights is an evening of authentic culture featuring an Ethiopian dinner prepared by Santa Barbara’s own Saba Tewolde.  Saba has been featured in Santa Barbara Magazine, the Santa Barbara Independent and the Santa Barbara Newspress.

 

You will enjoy the cuisine of Ethiopia, its many flavors and its coffee.  Wine will be available at our No-Host bar.  Live Ethiopian music performed by Alula and a chance to win fabulous raffle prizes will complete the ambiance for the evening’s festivities. 

 

All proceeds to benefit Taste of Hope’s programs and services for those in need who reside in Saba’s homeland of Ethiopia”. 

 

Don’t miss this opportunity to join us under the stars as we share Ethiopia’s culture and cuisine with Santa Barbara. 

 

If you are unable to attend you can still buy tickets for the raffle (presence not required to win) or send your tax deductible donataion in support of Taste of Hope through their website.  

 

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]]> http://thepresidiomotel.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=320 First shipment of ACNE PAPER in Supply Room! http://thepresidiomotel.com/blog/?p=318 http://thepresidiomotel.com/blog/?p=318#comments Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:49:42 +0000 Chriss http://thepresidiomotel.com/blog/?p=318 We just received our first shipment today! Swing into Supply Room and have a look at what makes ACNE PAPER  one of our favorite magazines out there….printed in Italy!img_0839.JPG

]]> http://thepresidiomotel.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=318 The Supply Room featured in S.B. Independent http://thepresidiomotel.com/blog/?p=316 http://thepresidiomotel.com/blog/?p=316#comments Thu, 22 Jul 2010 04:30:33 +0000 Chriss http://thepresidiomotel.com/blog/?p=316 We just caught wind of this article that came out in the Santa Barbara Independent about our new shop The Supply Room at the Presidio Motel. Have a look here -scroll down the page to read the full article-or swing in and see for yourself!the-supply-room.png

]]> http://thepresidiomotel.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=316 Municipal Winery offers free delivery for our guests riding bikes! http://thepresidiomotel.com/blog/?p=314 http://thepresidiomotel.com/blog/?p=314#comments Tue, 20 Jul 2010 01:46:10 +0000 Chriss http://thepresidiomotel.com/blog/?p=314 Wanna bring a bottle or maybe even a case of Municipal Wine home with you but don’t wanna’ carry it on our bikes-they now offer a free delivery service !muni-bikes.png

]]> http://thepresidiomotel.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=314 Make.Smith for Presidio Motel http://thepresidiomotel.com/blog/?p=311 http://thepresidiomotel.com/blog/?p=311#comments Wed, 14 Jul 2010 20:36:51 +0000 Chriss http://thepresidiomotel.com/blog/?p=311 We just received one of our favorite gifts ever ! Thanks to Steve.Soria @ Make.Smith our bike looks a whole lot prettier now . Want one too?? Hit up Make.Smith@S.B.Luggage or Etsy.img_0794.JPG img_0793.JPG

]]> http://thepresidiomotel.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=311 From Dusk to Drawn @ Contemporary Arts Forum http://thepresidiomotel.com/blog/?p=309 http://thepresidiomotel.com/blog/?p=309#comments Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:34:56 +0000 Chriss http://thepresidiomotel.com/blog/?p=309 CAF is pulling a all-nighter for this special 24-Hour drawing extravaganza! picture-2-2.png

]]> http://thepresidiomotel.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=309 Living Sacrifice and Wild Moccasins this Sunday 7/11/10! http://thepresidiomotel.com/blog/?p=306 http://thepresidiomotel.com/blog/?p=306#comments Mon, 05 Jul 2010 17:31:35 +0000 Chriss http://thepresidiomotel.com/blog/?p=306 This Sunday we have 2 great bands coming in to play for our summer music series.The show starts at 5 p.m. and is sponsored by Municipal Winery.Come on down have a glass of wine and check out these bands!Wild Moccasins are from Houston,Texas and are playing a pre-set for us before their Monday gig at Muddy Waters.wild-moccasins.png  (our) Living Sacrifice  is from Brooklyn,New York.living-sacrifice.png

]]> http://thepresidiomotel.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=306 Happy Fourth Of July ! http://thepresidiomotel.com/blog/?p=304 http://thepresidiomotel.com/blog/?p=304#comments Sat, 03 Jul 2010 16:34:15 +0000 Chriss http://thepresidiomotel.com/blog/?p=304 fouth.png

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