GREER WYLDER -- Best Buys

The new Macy’s Home store opens today at South Coast Plaza. It

showcases merchandise by household room.

“The idea behind Macy’s Home is to keep our customer surprised,

inspired, and entertained by all of the possibilities of the store,” says

Jeremiah Sullivan, chairman and CEO of Macy’s West. “For the first time,

the customer can see, and then purchase, complete lifestyle

arrangements.”

The merchandise on each floor is presented the way people live and is

organized by room. Home prep on the first floor features housewares,

gadgets, appliances, a new demonstration kitchen and a restaurant area.

In entertainment on level two, there’s living room and dining room

furniture, along with all of the tabletop and accessories that go into

these rooms. The third floor is dedicated to the bedroom, bathroom, the

guest room and the home office. This floor will present furniture

complimented with all of the accessories needed to complete these rooms.

Macy’s Home will also feature the latest in housewares and furniture,

including Thomas O’Brien’s new line of furniture for Hickory Chair;

Emerilware professional cookware by Chef Emeril Lagasse; furniture by Bob

Timberlake and the first-ever, soot-free candles by Pure Candle. At

189,000 square feet, Macy’s Home is directly across from the existing

full-line Macy’s department store. For the grand opening celebration, the

following appearances and special events will take place: from 2 to 5

p.m. there will be a personal appearance by Denise Austin, a bedding

designer; at 3 p.m., a personal appearance by Isabelle Von Boch; at 6

p.m., a seminar with Rick Gigli; and at 7 p.m., a cooking demo with Chef

Pascal.

The attic in Grandma’s Cottage Fine Heirlooms Antique Shop is having a

stock reduction sale to make room for holiday merchandise. The attic is

filled with furniture, china, glassware, decorative arts, kitchen

collectibles, pictures, prints and linens. Everything is reduced 20%

through Sept. 15.

“Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your home or buy beautiful

gifts for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings and Christmas at great

savings,” says owner, Gloria Loudon.

Grandma’s Cottage is at 670 W. 17th St. in Costa Mesa. The hours are

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturdays or by appointment.

Information: (949) 645-9258.

Subtle Tones is the best shop for comfortable clothing, pajamas,

bedding, candles, lighting, gifts and more. It also has a nice selection

of children’s clothing and accessories. It’s having a great 30% to 70%

off sale on selected merchandise. Ideal for moms is a story time for

children in the back of the store from 10:30 a.m. to noon on select

Tuesdays. Mothers will receive a 20% discount during story time, which

includes songs, treats and fun. The next story times are scheduled for

Sept. 12 and Sept 24. Subtle Tones is in the Corona del Mar Plaza in

Newport Beach. Information: (949) 640-2781.

Bastideaux is having a huge clearance sale to prepare for new

merchandise. The store almost looks like its going out of business, but

there’s no need to worry -- it periodically has clearance sales to make

room for new shipments. Inside the store you’ll find just about

everything on sale. There are chairs, sofas, mirrors, tables, frames,

lighting, accessories and more. Bastideaux makes great custom sofas,

tables, chairs, chests of drawers, armoires and just about anything you

can think of. There’s also a nice selection of custom finishes and

fabrics to chose from. It’s in the Corona del Mar Plaza. Information:

(949) 640-1233.

Nordstrom is having trunk shows this week to display new fall

merchandise. On Friday in men’s clothing, there is a trunk show from 11

a.m. to 7 p.m. featuring the latest styles from Hart, Schaffner & Marx.

On Saturday in men’s clothing, you can view the fall 2000 line from

Corneliani from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Wednesday, there will be a Christian

Lacroix trunk show featuring the fall 2000 collection in couture from 11

a.m. to 4 p.m. Nordstrom is at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa.

Information: (714) 549-8300.

* 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.