Happy Homes and Peppy Pups

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The middle day of a three-day weekend is one of my favorite things. Sunny or not, I’m ready to get outside in the garden, head to the beach, or just about anywhere I can play and relax. The Ablitt Tower, shown above, is one possible highlight on a casual self-guided tour of Santa Barbara. One of Jeff Shelton’s architectural gems, Ablitt Tower is tucked mid-block downtown, and boasts this four-story pendant lamp made by Jeff’s brother David Shelton. Visit Jeff’s Instagram for more photos and backstory.

Another benefit of three-day weekends is the bonus time to get things done … and still have time to kick back. Maybe you’re tackling a house project this weekend? Crossing something off your to-do list? If painting is on your agenda, check out this article about the color yellow. Turns out that while yellow can be a cheerful, strong color that boosts our mood, it can also have the opposite effect. Color psychology specialist Karen Haller shares that “The wrong tone of yellow, or too much, can lead to feelings of irritation, heightened anxiety, nervousness, and depression.” Learn the dos, don’ts, and how-tos of decorating with this sunny color.