GREER WYLDER -- Best Buys

If you’re looking for fashion accessories for the holiday season, you

won’t want to miss the new ICE accessories boutique on the second level

in the Sears wing at South Coast Plaza. It features fine jewelry

collections, handbags, gift ware and one-of-kind treasures. The South

Coast Plaza boutique is the fourth one opened by retailer Dottie Chanin,

who has ICE accessories in Brentwood, at The Brentwood Gardens; in Las

Vegas, at The Forum Shops; and Sparkle, an in-shop boutique at Fred Segal

in Santa Monica. The boutique has been a favorite of such celebrities as

Calista Flockhart, Kate Capshaw, Nicolas Cage, Sally Field, Priscilla

Presley and Marla Maples. Fine jewelry collections can be found from

Cathy Waterman, Michael Dawkins and Roberto Coin; contemporary designs

from Chan Luu, Techno-Marine and Tarina Tarintino; and handbags from

Longchamps, Francesco Biasia, Isabella Fiore, Terri Moore and Clever

Carriage. Gift ware and antiques from around the world complete the

unique merchandise available. Information: (714) 432-7555.

Treasures on Consignment has a wide assortment of newly consigned

items, such as china, stemware, bowls, vases, a beautiful pair of Saint

Louie crystal candlesticks to add to your holiday table, and trays

perfect for hors d’oeuvres or cookies. “Silver lights up a table and you

can select from silver tea sets, flatware and candelabras,” says Chris

Morgan, the volunteer director of Treasures on Consignment. “Lladro

Christmas bells, Christopher Radko tree toppers and a Fitz & Floyd

holiday cookie jar are just a few of the seasonal decorating items on

hand. There is also a new 14-foot alderwood dining room table with 12

burgundy chenille tapestry armchairs from a Beverly Hills mansion. “This

dramatic dining room set must be seen to be appreciated.” Treasures on

Consignment, at 2220 Fairview Road in Costa Mesa, is run entirely by

volunteers of the Assistance League of Newport Mesa. All profits benefit

underprivileged children. The store is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday

through Friday. Information (949) 645-5477.

Nina at Antiques 4 You says there’s a big Christmas sale going on in

the store, and everything is reduced 10% to 40%. Antiques 4 You carries

sterling, crystal, furniture, costume jewelry, collectibles, lighting and

antiques. It’s at 312 Old Newport Blvd. in Newport Beach. It’s open from

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Information: (949) 548-4123.

G. Wayne Eggleston of the Newport Harbor Nautical Museum says it’s a

great time to visit the museum gift shop. “You’re sure to find great

items for all those ‘nautical types’ on your shopping list,” says

Eggleston. “New holiday items include puzzles, books, wooden boats and,

of course, those special ornaments you collect or give as hostess gifts.”

There are also tables full of sales merchandise, with everything marked

down 30%. Also, all clothing and hats are reduced 30% during the sale

through Dec. 24. The Newport Harbor Nautical Museum is at 151 E. Coast

Highway in Newport Beach. Information: (949) 675-2355.

Tiffany’s always carries great holiday gifts, as well as traditional

gifts. The holiday gift selection for this year include a snowman crystal

ornament for $50, sterling silver noisemaker for $300, sterling silver

snowflake frame for $150, filigree snowflake ornament in sterling silver

for $125, candy cane sterling silver ornament for $175, and the Tiffany

holiday collection that includes a porcelain bow box, crystal bowl, bone

china pitcher, platter, dessert plate and mug. Tiffany & Co. is on the

lower level of South Coast Plaza, near Nordstrom. Information: (714)

540-5330.

One of the best local linen shops, Scandia Down, is having a winter

sale through Dec. 31. The selection of cold-weather comforters,

featherbeds and baby and travel comforters are reduced 25%. Scandia Down

is on the second level of South Coast Plaza, in the Crate & Barrel wing.

Information (714) 549-9046.

Local Starbucks stores are carrying all kinds of holiday gift items

that are ideal for gift-giving. One of the seasonal favorites is the

Christmas blend coffee at $11.95 per pound, a Starbucks Barista Utopia

coffe-maker for $169, Barista Burr Grinder for $99, stainless steel

travel coffee mugs and tumblers from $26 to $28, and biscotti and

chocolate confections. Starbucks has locations in Costa Mesa, Newport

Beach and Corona del Mar.

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

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

646-4170.