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Chris Sewell & Kenny Osehan
Chris Sewell and Kenny Osehan are the hip, talented and fun owners of The Presidio Motel and The Agave Inn in Santa Barbara and The Hamlet Inn in Solvang. They also run The Supply Room store at The Presidio Motel, which features unique clothing, jewelry, accessories and more by their well-edited collection of designers and artists. This incredible couple is definitely bringing a new, much-welcomed energy to the Santa Barbara scene. The New York Times’ Travel Section featured The Presidio Motel and The Supply Room in their recent “36 Hours in Santa Barbara, California.” After our big “Enlightened Heart: An Artisan Collective” event for the Tribal Trust Foundation on Friday, December 2, the Adesso team will be heading to Chris and Kenny’s “Deck the Halls” event this upcoming Saturday, December 3rd at The Presidio Motel. It was a blast last year and featured many of our local favorites. We are excited to have them in our artistic Santa Barbara community and look forward to seeing what they do next!
We have asked Chris and Kenny some questions to get some more insight to how they get their inspiration and keep on doing the next great thing!
The Presidio Motel in Santa Barbara, CA
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Name: Chris Sewell and Kenny Osehan
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Astrological Sign:
Chris-Aquarius
Kenny-Cancer
Style icon:
Chris – Steve McQueen
Kenny- Diane Keaton in Annie Hall, Tilda Swinton, Patti Smith
Doppelganger: Chris’ childhood nickname was opie because he looked so much like opie from The Andy Griffith Show. The only well known asian actress is lucy liu and Kenny says she definitely doesn’t look like her. So for now Kenny claims to be doppelganger-less.
Dream Destination: There are so many continents we still have yet to step foot in…China, India, Africa, South America, the list goes on…
Most Treasured Possession: our home
Pet: none
How would you describe your style in 5 words or less?
Chris- casual with a little fun
Kenny- colors and shapes having a party
The adorable patio and gazebo area at The Hamlet Inn in Solvang, CA
Favorites
Magazine:
Chris- Fantastic Man
Kenny- Acne Paper, Gentlewoman
The Adesso Zola Necklace, Available at adessoshop.com
Color:
Chris- chartreuse
Kenny- salmon pink and tan
Scent: anything woodsy and musky…nothing too heavy. Burning leaves by CB I hate perfume, Wonderwood by Comme des Garcons, and No.3 the spirit of wood by Cosmic Wonder Light Source.
Designer: Alma Allen
Alma Allen "California Marble" Sculpture
Piece of clothing:
Chris- his Our Legacy suit he just bought from Mohawk general store
Kenny- Mara Hoffman dashiki, Lauren Manoogian pullover blanket sweater, and Dieppa Restrepo Gaston loafers…all from The Supply Room, of course ; )
Dieppa Restreppo Gaston Mocha Patent Leather Loafers (Available at The Supply Room at The Presidio Motel, Santa Barbara)
Locale: Big Sur, CA
The Coast of Big Sur, CA (Photo courtesy of Deetjens.com)
Questions
If you could have one super power what would it be?
Chris- to have the ability to design/create amazing architectural structures
Kenny- teleportation
Which accessory do you never leave home without?
Our wedding rings
Any tips for our readers on how to add accessories to their wardrobe?
Don’t be scared to wear something outside your usual comfort zone if you really love it and only buy things you love.
What words or phrases do you most overuse?
Like, rad, awesome
What quality do you most admire about a person?
Chris- when people can be cool, calm, and collected especially under pressure or in front of an audience.
Kenny- Modesty, non-judgemental, fearlessness
What was the best advice you were ever given?
Chris- “don’t shit in your own backyard”
Kenny- “chew with your mouth closed”
The French Press Owners Julia & Todd
What 5 places are a must visit in your hood + why?
“The French Press because the people there are rad and the drinks are awesome. Warbler Records & Goods because the people there are rad and their records and goods are very carefully curated; therefore awesome. Municipal Winemakers…rad people, awesome handmade wine and the most aesthetically beautiful and well designed space in Santa Barbara (in our humble opinion). Julienne–rad people and awesome food that’s locally sourced and the most progressive in town. Douglas Preserve…rad views, awesome walk. Loon Point because it’s the cleanest and least populated beach. See overuse of “rad” and “awesome”? We can’t help it.”
Warbler Records & Goods in Santa Barbara, CA (Photo courtesy of the Independent.com)
What California road trip would you most recommend? Where to stay, visit & eat?
“From santa barbara, go north to Big Sur. Stay at Deetjens. Eat at Post Ranch Inn or at least have a sunset drink there, breakfast at Big Sur Bakery and dinner at Deetjens. Visit The Henry Miller library…see a band there if you can. Get a massage and soak in the tubs at Esalen. Go on a hike and to the beach. Keep going north to San Francisco. Visit the MOMA and the de Young Museum, make a stop at one of our favorite shops, Gravel and Gold. Hit up UnionMade Goods for some great men’s denim. Eat at Burma Superstar and Tartine. Have a drink and a dance at Little Baobab. Keep going north…make a pit stop at the Heath ceramics factory in Sausalito. After that, head to Tomales Bay for a picnic and oyster schucking at Tomales Bay Oyster Company or for oysters already shucked and prepared go to The Marshall Store. Head to Point Reyes for the night and have dinner and Osteria Stellina. Grab some cheese the next day at the Cowgirl Creamery.”
A rustic cabin at Deetjen's in Big Sur, CA
This or That
Silver or Gold – gold!
Morning or Night -
Chris is morning
Kenny is night
LA or NY – NY, but we do love LA since it’s so convenient to SB. If we were picking a city to move to though, it would definitely be New York.
Heels or flats – Rachel Comey heels. They are so comfortable.
