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Meet the Joy Maker: Olivia Dubey
Where did you grow up? I grew up in a small city in Massachusetts where it was cold 10 months out of the year. Living there, I wasn’t too...
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Meet the Joy Maker: Connor Colton
Joymaker MVP Employee of the Month for May 2023 Connor displayed amazing performance becoming our MVP Employee of the Month representing...
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Vibrancy of Color at Opolo
We are in love with this year's bright and colorful wedding theme that began in 2022 and is being carried over to this year with a...
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Pure Joy Living | Issue Three, 2023
Memorial Day: Summer Favorites, Signature Cocktails, A Joyous Mother's Day, Happy Canyon Vineyard, Blood Orange & Port Wine Marmalade Recipe
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Memorial Day Weekend: Summer Favorites
Many of us will be gathering with family and friends, having a backyard BBQ, or camping in some great American backdrop.
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Signature Cocktails at Black & White Vineyard Wedding
Madelynn & Alex were married at a modern and impactful black & white wedding in Santa Ynez Valley. Choosing to have PJC's signature...
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A Joyous Mother's Day
At Pure Joy, we are a small team with a passion for what we do every day, bringing support, dedication, and love to every aspect of our...
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Pure Joy Living | Issue Two, 2023
Oh Honey Honey, Colorful Sea Center Bar Mitzvah, Trees & Love, First Impression Appetizers, Blushing for the Big Day.
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Pure Joy Living | Issue One, 2023
Private Estate Elegance, Woman Owned, Celebrated & Supported: Meet Marie, Joyful Cuisine, Zaca Creek & Seaside Venues and Welcome Beverages.
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Chef Manned Pasta Station: A Delicious and Festive Idea
A chef-manned station is a great way to add a touch of luxury and sophistication to your event. As one of our more popular choices for...
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Ventura Rental, Blushing for Big Day
In preparation for the 2023 wedding season, Ventura Rental Party & Events released a colorful collection of blush items that pair...
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Oh Honey Honey, Oh So Sweet a Favor
Pure Joy Catering has a continued mission of being a green and sustainable business through and through, but did you know we also keep...
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Thank You Thursday
Congratulations Tina & Garrett To our lovely couple, Tina and Garrett who were married this month at the Santa Barbara Courthouse Sunken...
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Full bar at your wedding? Try local from Goleta Red Distilling Company
Written by Shayna Cogan Handcrafted Spirits by Goleta Red Distilling Company Recently our staff had the special opportunity to visit...
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Meet the Joymaker : Shayna Cogan
Business Manager How long have you been in the events business? I have worked in hospitality and events since I was 17 years old, drawn...
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Holiday Entertaining Tips from Lynette
Keep it simple & easy & fun for you too With the holiday season officially upon us, we thought it would be fun to dig up one of our...
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Jumping for Joy: PJC Named Best Caterer in SB!
The cat's out of the bag--we've been named "Best Caterer in Santa Barbara" by the Santa Barbara Independent for the 14th year in a row....
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Make it at Home: Prosciutto Wrapped Figs
Sadly, October marks the end of fig seasons, which is one of our favorite times of the year at the Santa Barbara Farmers Market. During...
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Pride in Joy: A Day in the Life of a PJC Chef
Photo Credit: Lucas Oswald This summer I did what most practical women who love to shop for fashion and dine out do when their...
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Make it at Home: Lavender Lady Cocktail
Pure Joy's Lavender Lady is one of our most popular specialty cocktails, so we thought we would share our recipe. Lavender flourishes...
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