GREER WYLDER -- Best Buys

Spa Gregories is offering a package ideal for Valentine’s Day

gift-giving. The Spa Date for two is an alternative for couples who want

a night out. It’s a one-hour massage or facial, and a $15 discount valid

for lunch or dinner at Tutto Mare Restaurant at Fashion Island; a brunch

or dinner cruise on Hornblower Yachts in Newport Beach; or fun, games and

food at Dave & Buster’s at the Irvine Spectrum. The Spa Date doesn’t have

to be used on Valentine’s Day; it may be used at any time during the

year. The services would usually cost $174 if bought separately, and is

available for two at $160. The Spa Date is one of Spa Gregories’ most

popular packages; it’s been a popular gift for engagements, weddings,

anniversaries or any occasion as a gift for couples. Spa Gregories is at

200 Newport Center Drive, Suite 100. The spa’s hours are 11 a.m. to 9

p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Reservations are

recommended for both the spa services and the Spa Date entertainment

partner offerings.

The American Cancer Discovery Shop has received a shipment of brand

new indoor-outdoor ceiling fans with light kits “to blow away winter

blues,” says Gloria Godfrey of the Discovery Shop. “If you’re into

hibernating, come see our beautiful, but very inexpensive, Henredon and

Lane bedroom sets, plus headboards galore.” The American Cancer Discovery

Shop is at 2600 E. Coast Highway, Corona del Mar. Information: (949)

640-4743.

Helen Evers, a Best Buys reader, says everyone should know about a

small bookstore called Read It Again, on Harbor Boulevard at Adams

Avenue, next to the Paul Mitchell school (the old Edwards theater). “They

have a large selection of used hardcovers, paperbacks, loads of good

mysteries and audios,” she says. Read It Again is at 1500 Adams Ave., Costa Mesa. It’s open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and

11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Information: (714) 444-0329.

The best in designer fabrics is available at Ansari Fabrix. It’s a

great place to find exclusive European fabrics for every budget. The

prices range from $18 a yard to $750 per yard. The owner, Nasrin Ansari,

chooses all of the fabrics. The shop features more than 1,500 different

fabrics, plus special orders. Ansari’s fabric inventory includes rare

fabrics, such as 100% silk cashmere from France, three-layered silk from

Switzerland, 100% rare wool, exotic French lace, cut velvet, painted silk

and 100% Italian cotton. International designers use many of the fabrics.

“Valentino, Christian La Croix, Christian Dior, Chanel, Romeo Gigli will

feature some of these fabrics in their 2001 collection,” says Ansari.

Ansari Fabrix not only offers expert consultations in fabric selections

but also does designs, sketches and has a special couture service. “I

invite everyone to come in and experience the look and feel of the

world’s finest fabrics,” says Ansari. It’s at 3363 Via Lido, Newport

Beach. Ansari Fabrix is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday

and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Information: (949) 675-8200.

Subtle Tones is one of the best places to find pajamas, and it’s

having a sale on sweaters, cashmere and its own line of Loungerie

pajamas. Subtle Tones is in the Corona del Mar Plaza in Corona del Mar.

Information: (949) 640-2781.

Armoire has reduced its already 50%-off winter collection by another

30%. Armoire carries women’s fashions and accessories. It’s at the Corona

del Mar Plaza in Newport Beach. Information: (949) 644-9888.

There’s a warehouse sale going through Saturday at Island Living Fine

Hawaiian Furnishings in Costa Mesa. On sale are already reduced Chinese

antiques at 25% off, bamboo furniture at 25% off, and all vintage-style

rattan furniture at 10% off. Island Living is at 1660 Monrovia Ave., Unit

D, Costa Mesa. It’s open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday

and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Information: (949) 650-5576.

* 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.