Best Buys -- Greer Wylder

The S.S. Red Sail, a charming children’s store on Balboa Island, is

having its second annual spring trunk show for special occasion dresses

through March 10. Many of the dresses are in stock, although there is a

four- to six-week wait for special orders on the Couture Collection. The

store is also filled with Easter dresses, swimwear and gifts for the

Easter season. The special occasion dresses are ideal for cotillion,

communion, graduation, weddings and christening. The dresses are from

Sylvia Whyte, Malley Couture, Pierson, Biscotti, Rosetta Millington,

Monkeywear, Posies, Pervenche and Luli. Sizes are available for infant

through 14. S.S. Red Sail is at 301 Marine Ave., Balboa Island. (949)

673-9300.

Newport Stone, a designer showroom for tiles, marble and granite, is

having a sale on tiles at $1.99 each, travertine at $3.50 each and

selected slabs at 50% off. The showroom carries all kinds of granite,

limestone, slate, marble, ceramic and porcelain, and there are also

window treatments, cabinets, carpets and wood. Newport Stone offers

installation and fabrication. It’s at 1913 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa.

(949) 645-7799.

Mike’s Carpets has merged with Psardo’s Mesa Upholstery and has moved

from East 17th Street in Costa Mesa to 1998 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa.

Mike’s Carpets is having a 30%-off sale on all carpeting and flooring.

Its selection of flooring also includes vinyls, ceramics, wood and

laminates. Psardo’s Mesa Upholstery is having a 20%-off sale on fabrics

and labor through today for reupholstery. Its list of services include

slipcovers, patio furniture, draperies, shades, bedspreads and

custom-made furniture. (949) 642-8400.

If you’re ever in need of balloons for children’s parties and

holidays, Toy Boat-Toy Boat-Toy Boat has all kinds of balloons, including

9-inch, 11-inch and Mylar specialties. The balloons are available seven

days a week. For large orders, it’s recommended to call ahead for your

order. Toy Boat also assembles all kinds of trikes, wagons and other

riding toys. The classic toyshop has two locations in Newport Beach, at

3331 E. Coast Highway, Corona del Mar, and 1827 Westcliff Drive, and will

be opening a new location in May at 21111 Newport Coast Drive, Newport

Coast.

The Staples on West 17th Street in Costa Mesa is having a going out of

business sale. Every item in the store is reduced. Examples of savings is

10% off on all computers, printers, monitors, digital cameras, copiers,

scanners, PDAs and fax machines. All office furniture is reduced 15% and

all binders, report covers, boards, easels and writing instruments are

reduced 20%, and all desktop accessories are reduced 30%. Staples is at

620 W. 17th St., Costa Mesa.

Sport Chalet is having an annual ski and snowboard sale. All 2001-02

ski boots, ski bindings, snowboards, snowboard boots, snowboard bindings,

and ski and snowboard apparel are reduced. Sport Chalet is at South Coast

Plaza. (714) 424-9255.

If you’re feeling lucky, you can enter to win a wedding sweepstakes at

any of the following merchants at South Coast Plaza through Feb. 28.

There will be one winner for all of the prizes, and the total prize value

is $10,000. The prizes are: a Hadro bride and groom figurine at Bailey

Banks & Biddle; diamond stud earrings at Black, Starr & Frost; 100

European fudge truffle wedding favors from Bodega Chocolates; a crystal

bowl from Bulgari; a $500 gift certificate from Cartier; a Mademoiselle

watch from Chanel fine jewelry; a wedding blue book, engraved

correspondence cards and pewter frame from Crane & Co.; a $100 gift

certificate at Crate & Barrel; a wedding day makeup, hairstyle, manicure

and pedicure at Georgette Klinger Salon; a honeymoon basket at Godiva

Chocolatier; a $150 gift certificate at La Perla; a pearl and chain

necklace at Mikimoto; a set of eight crystal Intermezzo champagne flutes

at Orrefors Kosta Boda; a hoop bird bath at Smith & Hawken; a $1,000 gift

certificate at South Coast Plaza; a sterling silver bridal attendant

gifts for eight at Tiffany & Co.; a two-night stay in a luxury suite with

breakfast for two at the Westin South Coast Plaza; and two best electrics

at Williams-Sonoma. You can also register to win in the Jewel Court at

South Coast Plaza.

* 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.