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.
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