BEST BUYS -- Greer Wylder

Young Seconds famous ski room has opened for the winter season. “This

year we are featuring some of the best ski and snowboard apparel for

children through adults sizes,” says owner Kathy Bell. “We have

everything from boots and gloves to full designer ski outfits.” At Young

Seconds, all of the clothing is hand-selected so that customers get the

best and latest styles in children’s casual to formal clothing. Sizes

range from infant through teen, including a large selection of popular

maternity wear, children’s furniture, strollers, cribs, jewelry and

accessories. Consignments are accepted by appointment. The store hours

are noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Monday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday

through Friday. It’s at 436 Heliotrope, Corona del Mar. (949) 673-2120.

D.F.L. Interiors Inc., which recently opened in Corona del Mar, is an

interior decor showroom specializing in custom products for the home.

It’s offering a sale on selected Hunter Douglas products reduced up to

65%. D.F.L. Interiors Inc. offers upholstered furniture, shutters,

bedding, fabrics and trim, designer woven wood shades, balloon and Roman

shades, window treatments and drapery. It’s original showroom is in

Torrance, and it’s been serving neighboring beach communities for eight

years. Its owners travel the world every year to find exclusive fabrics

to bring back to its showroom. It’s at 2841 E. Coast Highway, Corona del

Mar. (949) 673-4696.

A pre-holiday sale is going on through Nov. 18 at Von Hemert Interiors

in Costa Mesa. On sale are popular furniture manufacturers such as

Henredon, Jeffco, Hickory White, Maitland Smith and Baker, which are

reduced from 20% to 40%. Other items on sale are European imports, home

furnishings and art. There’s also a big $8-million inventory on handmade

silk and wool Oriental rugs reduced 40% to 60%. Von Hemert Interiors is

on the corner of West 16th Street and Newport Boulevard in Costa Mesa.

(949) 642-2050.

Whole Foods Market in Costa Mesa, the Chalone Wine Foundation and the

Orange Coast College Culinary Arts Department are hosting a fund-raising

dinner for the Orange Coast College Culinary Arts Department from 6 to 9

p.m. Thursday. All proceeds from the dinner will go toward culinary

school scholarships. The five-course-tasting menu will feature seafood,

New Zealand beef and lamb, and will include wines. A dessert made with

Valrhona chocolate will conclude the dinner. Seating is limited, and

reservations are required. The cost for the wine dinner is $75. The

dinner will be at the Captain’s Table at Orange Coast College. For

reservations, call Tanya Fuqua at (949) 574-3800 or (818) 501-8484, Ext.

279, or e-mail her at o7 Tanya.fuqua@wholefoods.comf7 .

Neiman Marcus is showing rare Estee Lauder vintage collectible perfume

and powder compacts from five decades through Nov. 11. The 2001 Estee

Lauder perfume and powder compacts are now available. Neiman Marcus is at

Fashion Island in Newport Beach. (949) 759-1900.

The Monogram Store is busy preparing for the coming holiday season.

Christmas 2001 marks its 20th anniversary. “As always, Christmas is a

hectic time for everyone, including those at the Monogram Store,” says

Kimberly Peterson at The Monogram Store. “Planning is key, so make your

wish lists early and the Monogram Store will gladly be able to help you

with your holiday needs. Please stop in for some gift ideas or merely a

visit.” The Monogram Store monograms almost anything, and also sells

towels, bags, totes, robes, blankets, and more for custom monogramming.

It’s at 1823 Westcliff Drive, in the Westcliff Court in Newport Beach.

(949) 642-2119.

A one-day-only pre-holiday gift boutique will take place from 10 a.m.

to 5 p.m. Friday at 2365 Bayfarm Place, Newport Beach. The sale will

feature purses, jewelry, clothing, children’s clothes, Lipsense by

Senegence, wreaths, pewter and more. (949) 645-5477.

* 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.