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Admiring El Andaluz | Photo Credit: Sarah Sinclair

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I got to visit one of my favorite buildings in Santa Barbara this week. El Andaluz, a seven-unit building at 531 Chapala Street is one of the most distinctive Jeff Shelton creations in Santa Barbara. I know, I know, distinctive + Shelton in the same sentence is redundant. But this one is Shelton at his finest in an iconic downtown location. Built in 2009, El Andaluz units very seldom go on the market, and when they do, the realtors flock to visit and admire the artistry. 531-A Chapala is a one bedroom residence of more than 2,200 square feet with a huge living room with soaring ceilings and mountain views, a separate den with a fireplace, several patios and more. It’s listed for $3,300,000 by Jason Saltoun-Ebin. Shelton’s popularity does not seem to be waning. In fact, the very same day that I was strolling El Andaluz’s stairways and courtyard, the Los Angeles Times extolled his designs in this travel piece by Independent assistant editor Tiana Molony, creating even more focus on Shelton, and on Santa Barbara.

Teachers Fund | Photo Credit: Tiffany Bouzos

Now that all the kids are back to school, it’s the perfect time to shine a spotlight on the amazing work done by The Teacher’s Fund, organized by our friends at Village Properties. Founded in 2002, the fund has…