GREER WYLDER -- Best Buys

The best one-day orchid sale is happening today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at

Green Systems International. The orchid selection is amazing; there are

thousands of blooming orchid plants. The prices are the lowest in town at

$5, $10 and $15. Everyone will love this sale. They are the city’s only

commercial orchid nursery, and they sell at wholesale prices. Green

Systems International is at 20362 Birch St. in Newport Beach. Call (949)

756-1211.

Where’s The Party is celebrating its 10-year anniversary today from 9

a.m. to 6 p.m. The event will include special savings for customers, such

as free balloons, drawings, and free popcorn. And if you spend $50,

you’ll receive a $10 gift certificate; if you spend $100, you’ll receive

a $25 gift certificate. Where’s The Party is the best local party

supplies store and it’s at 270 E. 17th St. in Costa Mesa. Call (949)

722-1803.

My favorite linen shop, Scandia Down, is having a sale through Tuesday.

All down, feather and blended sleeping and decorative pillows are reduced

by 25%. Scandia Down also carries great-looking beaded chandeliers by B&H;

artworks. The beaded light fixtures come in a variety of colors and

sizes, and can be custom ordered. They’re perfect in a bedroom or

hallway. Scandia Down is in the Crate & Barrel wing of the South Coast

Plaza, on the second level. Call (714) 549-9046.

Carpet Depot is having a childproof carpet sale. Carpets run as low as

$16.99 per square yard and include upgraded padding and installation.

Childproof carpets carry a manufacturer’s 20-year warranty against stain,

fading and static. The childproof carpets come in a variety of textured

and Berber styles and colors. “We also have a series of very attractive

Berber or plush carpets on sale as low as $9.99 per square yard,

including padding and installation,” says owner Josh Seyfi. “These

collections have been very popular with property managers in Orange

County. Their collective purchasing power has allowed us to bring the

price to the absolute minimum, and therefore your readers can take

advantage of that.” Carpet Depot also carries a wide variety of wool

carpets on sale, starting at $22.99 per square yard, and real sisal

carpets from $25.90 per square yard. The price includes installation.

“Our Italian ceramic tiles are also on sale at an installed price of

$5.99 per square foot, and vinyl tiles are as low as $1.99 per square

foot,” says Seyfi. Carpet Depot is at 1904 Harbor Blvd. in Costa Mesa.

Call (949) 722-9642.

Zany Brainy has free, fun events for families every day of the week

during the month of April. On Mondays at 10:30 a.m., there is a preschool

craft time. On Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m., there is board book buddies, where

kids can develop vocabulary through age-appropriate books. It’s ideal for

kids ages 4 and younger. On Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m., it’s little learner

activity time. Basic concepts will be taught, such as sorting, organizing

and catching. It’s ideal for ages 2 to 4. On Thursdays at 4 p.m., it’s

fun stuff for 4 and older. The preschool play shops have been so popular

in the past that they’ve added fun and games that are perfect for kids

ages 4 to 6. On Fridays at 7 p.m., it’s weekend kickoff time. The events

vary: on April. 7, it’s Crazy Bones play time; on April. 14, kids ages 4

to 7 can play Pokemon Jr.; on April. 21, kids can watch the Stuart Little

video and get a coloring sheet; on April. 28, it’s a spring time reading

club meeting. The selected book is “In the Year of the Boar and Jackie

Robinson,” by Bette Bao Lord, ages 10 to 13. The weekend events include a

Blues Clues best friends weekend today and Sunday at 2 p.m.; a key chain

making event on Saturday and Sunday, April. 8 and 9 at 2 p.m.; Easter

crafts and story time all day on April. 15 and 16; and the premiere of

the Lego Soccer Collection on April. 22 and 23 at 2 p.m. Zany Brainy is

located in the Corona del Mar Plaza in Newport Beach. Call (949)

640-5131.

The Home Depot in Costa Mesa not only has just about everything you need

for home improvement projects, but the nursery section has great deals on

indoor and outdoor plants. There are tons of plants to chose from,

including trees, orchids, topiaries, vines, roses and perennials.

According to Home Depot’s policy, if you find a product they sell

somewhere else for a better price, they’ll match the price and give you a

10% discount for bringing it to their attention. Home Depot is at 2300

Harbor Blvd. in Costa Mesa. Call (949) 646-4220.

* BEST BUYS appears on Thursdays and Saturdays. Send information to Greer

Wylder at 330 W. Bay St., Costa Mesa 92627, or via fax at (949) 646-4170.