Orchids for your valentine
South Coast Plaza will host one the world’s largest international
orchid shows today through Sunday. The Fascination of Orchids
International Show and Sale fills all three levels of the Carte &
Barrel/Macy’s Home wing at South Coast Plaza. “Pathway to Orchids” is the
theme, and it will feature more than 65 of the world’s renowned orchid
growers, as well as more than 100 orchid displays and exhibits. This is
the 21st anniversary for the show; it started as a small exhibit and grew
to be one of the largest in the world. With Valentine’s Day around the
corner, it’s also a great time to find a beautiful gift. There are more
than 30,000 orchids on display, and the grandest of all will be the
orchid artwork created by Don Davidson, a famous floral and parade
designer. Davidson has created a mammoth, 25-foot centerpiece featuring
two egrets resting among orchids in a three-dimensional reflection of
water elements. World-famous orchid experts will offer 15 informative
seminars for orchid enthusiasts. Admission and parking is free. The show
hours are from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Show schedules and
information: (714) 964-3265 or https://www.fascinationoforchids.com.
At Skin Care by Carrie, a full-service, skin-care salon for men and
women, there’s a spring promotion through March. The special is for a
fruit enzyme peel or micro-dermabrasion. Your age determines the
discount, up to 50% off. For example, if you are 30, you’ll receive 30%
off a service. There’s also a 20% off sale on the salon’s skin-care line
called Arcona. Skin Care by Carrie promises that whether you chose a
salon treatment or home-care program you will experience smoother skin
that radiates a healthy glow and a more even skin tone almost
immediately. The Arcona skin and body care line was formerly only
available at the Arcona Studio in L.A. and at Fred Segal. This holistic
line of skin care has recently been written up in Women’s Wear Daily,
L.A. Style and In Style magazines as one of the top skin-care lines used
by L.A’s movie stars, producers and radio personalities. Skin Care by
Carrie is at 2411 E. Coast Highway, Corona del Mar. Information: (949)
433-9364.
Even Sisters will have a pre-Valentine’s Day sale this weekend. There
are incredible savings on lines by Allen Allen, Paul Frank and Fresh
Produce. Also shoes and accessories will be discounted 25% to 75% off the
original price. “We need to clean out our stock to make way for spring
merchandise,” says Katie Lewis at Even Sisters. The store is open from 9
a.m. to 6 p.m.. daily. Even Sisters is at 207 Marine Ave., Balboa Island.
Information: (949) 673-2130.
Ralphs grocery stores are offering $10-off coupons on lift tickets and
snowboard or ski lessons at Mountain High Resort. The regular
extended-day lift ticket costs $39. With a Ralphs coupon, it’s $29. The
lift ticket is valid from opening until 10 p.m. any day of this ski
season, for anyone 13 years old or older. The “learn to ski and
snowboard” ticket usually costs $49, but is reduced to $39 with the
Ralphs coupon. The package includes one all-day lower mountain lift
ticket, one two-hour lesson and one all-day ski or snowboard rental. It’s
valid for ages 9 and older. Ralphs has a store in Costa Mesa on East 17th
Street. In Newport Beach, Ralphs can be found on Irvine Avenue, San
Miguel Drive and Eastbluff Drive.
A’Maree’s is carrying special jewelry designs ideal for Valentine’s
Day gifts. Jewelry designers Susan Roden and Cathy Waterman are featuring
their latest collections. It’s at Westcliff Court at 1649 Westcliff
Drive, Newport Beach. Information: (949) 642-4423.
Wilshire & Okell’s Fireplace Shops is having a sale. The upscale
fireplace accessory store has long been a favorite with decorators. On
sale are select mantels, fireplaces, glass doors, andirons, tool sets,
mailboxes, wood and gas stoves, gas logs, weather vanes, and antiques. It
also specializes in custom iron screens that can be done in different
metals and finishes. It’s in Costa Mesa at 1522 Newport Blvd.
Information: (949) 650-2640.
* 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.
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