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Saturday Smiles: A Different View of the Santa Barbara Farmers Market!

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We often regale our friends with images of unusual vegetables and new finds, (next post).  Today we wanted to share some of the other aspects that make us smile every Saturday with you.  The balloon man's creation are a delight every Saturday, and kids of all ages appreciate watching him create.  He does not have prices, just what you feel like paying, and everyone is generous, which gives you a glimpse into what this town is about.  We have over 1500 charities in Santa Barbara.

 

Then we have the lavender purveyor.  Our assistant and cat sitter, Kim is also a massage therapist.  She buys her lavender oil from these people.  Like everything sold at the Santa Barbara Farmers Market, these lavender varieties are organically raised.  Their lavender smells heavenly and transports you to a calmer place.

 

The olives are wonderful at the Fusano olive stand.  They are cured with different spices, such as chilies for those love spicy, lemon, or just plain.  Their flavors are great as is their olive oil.

 

Our cup of appreciation to all these wonderful people runneth over every Saturday.

Wishing you lots of Saturday smiles,

 Written by Ron & Alexandra Seigel-

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Comments(19)

Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Ron and Alexandra- our market opened this weekend but I will have to wait until next week to go.  Your market offers so much and love seeing the balloon man.  You would also find me at the lavender and olive tables.

Oct 25, 2014 05:16 AM
Sussie Sutton
David Tracy Real Estate - Houston, TX
David Tracy Real Estate for Buyers & Sellers

I'd love to get my grand kids some of those pumpkin balloons. I love lavender and recently found out that my granddaughter is allergic to it! She swells up like one of those balloons.

I am a fool over olives! My favorite at this time are black olives. I do love the tartness of the greens. I will have to mosey on over to HEB and try some of the other spiced olives like in your picture.

Oct 25, 2014 05:53 AM
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Lavender the ultimate relaxer.  I really enjoyed and feel like I was right there enjoying the Farmers Market goodies.

Oct 25, 2014 06:10 AM
Dick Greenberg
New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO
Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Ron & Alexandra - You have a fun farmers market, and I don't have to be embarrassed about not wanting to eat what's in this post - I like olives :)

Oct 25, 2014 06:25 AM
Tom White
Franklin Homes Realty LLC (615) 495-0752 or www.FranklinHomesRealty.com - Franklin, TN
Franklin Homes Realty LLC, Franklin TN

Ron & Alexandra, Farmer's Markets are a great place to browse around and appreciate the many types of vendors. We don't have a balloon guy at ours--I'm jealous!

Oct 25, 2014 07:25 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Those olives look delicious, Alexandra!  I also like that balloon, which looks like an alien from Area 51.

Oct 25, 2014 08:40 AM
Toni Weidman
Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL
20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

Those are wonderful pictures and make me want to visit.  I was watching a balloon man today at the  Arts Festival.  He looked like such a happy guy.

Oct 25, 2014 09:10 AM
Bette Gottwald
UNITED REAL ESTATE | Central PA - Mechanicsburg, PA
"Bet"on Central PA Real Estate!

To have  Farmers Market this time of year in central PA is a dream.  Today we picked the last of our veggies.  Love those balloons!

Oct 25, 2014 10:05 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good evening Alexandra & Ron,

Our cup runneth over with your sharing..thanks..I always look forward to Saturday smiles from the Santa Barbara Farmer's Market!

Oct 25, 2014 10:31 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

My eyes were immediately drawn to the green alien balloon. I thought it was very cool! Thanks for sharing!

Oct 25, 2014 10:57 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Ron & Alexandra, your area is full of richness just waiting to be discovered. Thank you for sharing!

Oct 25, 2014 11:45 AM
William Johnson
Retired - La Jolla, CA
Retired

Hi Alexandra, I love all your findings at the Santa Barbara Farmers Market. I must get there again some day. I love the city  and look forward to returning.

Oct 25, 2014 03:08 PM
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

 Good morning Alexandria. Like you, I love going to farmers markets. One never knows what they are going to find. I do like the olives.

Oct 25, 2014 07:07 PM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Those balloons certainly put a different look to the Santa Barbara Farmers Market. What a nice place to visit!

Oct 25, 2014 07:53 PM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning A & R. The more you keep sharing about the Santa Barbara Market, pretty soon I'm going to add it to my bucket list. Thanks for the photos and descriptions.

Oct 25, 2014 09:25 PM
Potranco Realty
Potranco Realty - San Antonio, TX
"Sold with Potranco Realty"

Alexandra/Ron, I agree with everyone else and especially Dorie, you guys have some much to share. Thanks

Oct 25, 2014 10:45 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

A/R -- some very fun discoveries(the balloons) along with some more expected yet great finds in the aisles along the Santa Barbara Farmers Market.   

Oct 26, 2014 01:14 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I always enjoy your visits to the farmers' market. 

Have a great Sunday and a most productive week.

Oct 26, 2014 02:59 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

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Oct 26, 2014 03:00 AM