Best Buys -- Greer Wylder
Last-minute Valentine’s Day shoppers can find beautiful topiaries and
floral baskets at Roger’s Gardens. The three ideal Valentine’s Day gift
choices are an amaryllis in terra cotta pot for $100. It features a
hybrid bulb amaryllis, Kimberly Queen fern, English ivy, mood moss, terra
cotta pot and saucer with birch branches. There’s a heart-shaped ivy
topiary with mini-roses for $50. It features a wire frame topiary covered
in English ivy accented with a mini-rose bush placed in the center of the
pot. It’s all arranged in a terra cotta pot with a red ribbon bow. The
third choice is a mini-rose garden basket for $50. It features two
mini-rose plants in terra cotta pots placed in a window box basket with
trailing ivy and mood moss accented with coordinating ribbon. Roger’s
Gardens is at 2301 San Joaquin Hills Road, Corona del Mar. (949)
640-5800.
Spa Gregories is now offering traditional Chinese healing therapies to
its selection of skin and body treatments. They’ve hired a
third-generation acupuncturist -- Nina Han, who offers a variety of
treatments, including acupuncture, herbal medicine, and auriculotherapy,
cupping therapy and moxibustion therapy. The treatments are based on
ancient Chinese theories and have been used for many years to treat pain,
headaches, migraine, stress, anxiety and depression, weight loss, smoking
cessation and more. “These traditional healing therapies, with their
focus on promoting the free flow of vital energy for health and
well-being, will enable us to give even more to our clients,” says Angela
Cortright of Spa Gregories. “Replenishing skin and body treatments,
natural products and energizing healing modalities are a winning
combination for improvement and balance of the body and soul.” Spa
Gregories is open seven days a week, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, and 9 a.m.
to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. It’s at 200 Newport Center Drive, Suite
111, Newport Beach. (949) 644-6672.
Priorities at Fashion Island has reopened after remodeling and is
having a fall and winter sale. Included in the sale are all brands of
jeans. New spring clothing has arrived, including new lines by Jill
Stuart Collection, Santisimo, Milly and Baby Diesel. Feminine apparel by
French designer Helena Sorel is also at Priorities, which is exclusive to
the store in Orange County. And a new line of jewelry will be added for
spring. Priorities is near Macy’s at Fashion Island in Newport Beach.
(949) 720-0070.
The Mikimoto Boutique at South Coast Plaza is displaying a collection
of six handmade tiaras, with the highest quality pearls and diamonds.
Artisans at Mikimoto, who will also be creating the jeweled crown of Miss
Universe 2002, made these tiaras. The tiaras are on display through the
month of February as part of the February Bridal Event at South Coast
Plaza. There will be a drawing inside the store for customers to win a
Mikimoto necklace valued at more than $500. Mikimoto is on the lower
level, between Macy’s and Nordstrom. (714) 424-5440.
A Valentine’s Day sale is happening at Goodtime Gifts, formerly Living
Creations, in the Cannery Village. The sale includes all merchandise
reduced 40%. It’s at 509 31st St., Newport Beach. (949) 673-4847.
Haagen-Dazs at Fashion Island in Newport Beach is selling an ice cream
valentine heart with a free tube of frosting so that you can personalize
the heart. The heart sells for $11.99 and serves four to six people.
(949) 644-7555.
John Bloeser Carpet One is having a special on Karastan carpets
through the end of the month. John Bloeser will not charge you sales tax
on all Karastan and new wool carpets at its Costa Mesa location. The
oldest carpet company in Southern California also specializes in bedding,
upholstery, table linens, window coverings and more. It has its own
installation crew, a “no stain” plan for carpets, warranties and
competitive prices. It’s open 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday,
and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. It’s at 2927 S. Bristol
St., Costa Mesa. (714) 751-2324.
* 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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