These birds of feather flock together to bring you The Santa Barbara Skinny:

SYLVIE BUTERA RICH

Bird Business: Arts & Culture Writer
Favorite Place to Perch (in SB): High up on the grassy field overlooking the rose
garden just below the mission. All I need there is the view, my family, my  friends,  a
sunny day, and a nice glass of wine.
If I were really a bird: flying as a form of exercise would be a breeze. I would nest
with my chicks high in a tree looking down on all the work and fun happening in SB.

Email: sylvie@lovemikana.com

COURTNEY DIETZ

Bird Business: Green Scene Writer
Favorite Place to Perch (in SB): Generally happy to light casually, sometimes I want
to preen a little so I head to the Hungry Cat which is a safe haven for this bird.  But when
I need to ruffle my feathers and get some air, I take wing on any of our lovely local trails.
If I were really a bird: I would migrate!  Following the sunshine all over the world
while surrounded by friends and family, old and new: avian ecstasy!

Email: courtney@lovemikana.com

SARAH DODGE

Bird Business: Be Active Writer
Favorite Place to Perch (in SB): the Douglas Family Preserve with my dog and a good
cup of coffee.
If I were really a bird: I’d be a Road Runner. As cool as it would be to see the world from
above, there’s nothing quite like the euphoria of a great run;  competing  against  your  own
thoughts and losing yourself to the melody of your feet hitting the pavement.

Email: sdodge@lovemikana.com

ELLIOT KARPMAN

Bird Business: Green Scene Writer 
Favorite Place to Perch (in SB): Cold Springs Tavern
If I were really a bird: I would fly until my wings fell off.

Email: trueterroir@gmail.com

ANALISE MAGGIO

Bird Business: Co-Founder / Writer
Favorite Place to Perch (in SB): Ca'Dario Restaurant

Unfortunately (for us), Analise has flown the coop to become a full time mama bird. Although our nest is just not the same without her, we wish her the best and thank her for her voice and vision that helped to make LOVEmikana all that it is today.

CARI THOMAS

Bird Business: D-I-Y Writer
Favorite Place to Perch (in SB): The Craft Store.

Email: lolaandmaddie2011@gmail.com

SARAH THOMAS

Bird Business: Style File Writer 
Favorite Place to Perch (in SB):  Sarah has currently flown the coop to San
Francisco. We hope she'll join us again soon!

BRIANA WESTMACOTT

Bird Business: Style File Writer
Favorite Place to Perch (in SB): In my nest, with my brood.
If I were really a bird: I would spread my wings and soar because that's what feathers are for!

Email: briana@lovemikana.com

KIM WISELEY

Bird Business: Co-Founder / Creative Director / Writer
Favorite Place to Perch (in SB): Hendry's Beach & The Boathouse
If I were really a bird: I'd be a winery bird. Just like they have winery dogs &
cats. I'd like to hang out on the vineyard and in the tasting rooms.

Email: kim@lovemikana.com

FRIENDS OF LOVEMIKANA

Graphic Designer / Illustrator - Nick Maggio

Web Development - SB Inner Web Development