Best Buys -- Greer Wylder

Green Systems International has the most beautiful selection of

orchids. The prices are unbelievably low compared to most retailers. The

wholesale nursery has sales from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Saturday, and

orchids range in price from $45 to $25. There are more than 1,000 orchids

in stock. It’s at 20362 Birch St. in Newport Beach. Information: (949)

756-1211.

A spring linen and accessories sale is happening at Strouds in the

Costa Mesa Courtyards. For the bed there are select duvet covers, sheet

sets, shams, decorative pillows, coverlets, quilts, down comforters and

blankets, all at reduced prices. For the bathroom there are towels,

shower curtains, wastebaskets, rugs and bath accessories at reduced

prices. New Easter decor has arrived and the store carries Fitz & Floyd

ceramic chicks and eggs, straw rabbits, faux rose and egg baskets, egg

wreaths, topiaries and bunnies. Information: (949) 722-7655.

The Flower Warehouse offers designer quality wedding bouquets and

arrangements at 75% off retail prices. It also carries beautiful flowers

for the home and special occasions. Its Costa Mesa location is at 1308

Logan Ave. in Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 545-0310.

Robinsons May is having its half-yearly furniture and home sale at its

South Coast Plaza and Fashion Island locations. On sale are all Mikasa

goblets, which are reduced 50%, and Noritake and Pfaltzgraff place

settings, which are on a buy-three, get-one free special. In the linen

department, there’s a Royal Velvet, buy one, get one at 50% off sale on

its towels. There are also substantial reductions on Royal Velvet Cotton

sheets, Royal Velvet bed-in-a-bag sets, pillows, sateen sheet sets,

Damask stripe sheet sets, patchwork quilts, blankets and comforters. The

sale ends March 24.

Roger’s Gardens has a nice selection of heirloom vegetables available

for spring planting. The selection includes a variety of lettuces,

broccoli, peas, cabbage, chard, cauliflower and brussel sprouts. There’s

also a new selection of bicolored ranunculus. It carries a new hybrid

called the Bloomingdale Ranuncula. The flowers come in swirling colors of

purple and white, orange and white, and rose and white. Roger’s Gardens

is at 2301 San Joaquin Hills Road in Corona del Mar. Information: (949)

640-5800.

My absolute favorite manicurist is Lori Morgan who’s moved to her own

studio at 404 Westminster in Newport Beach. Morgan does the best

manicures and pedicures and she also has a specialist in the studio who

does permanent makeup and other skin treatments. Information: (949)

646-0888.

South Coast Plaza recently opened a new Champagne French Bakery that

specializes in authentic French bakery items and services of a

traditional French cafe. The selections of foods from Champagne French

Bakery are pastries, crepes, breads, quiches and sandwiches. It’s near

Borders Bookstore on the first level of South Coast Plaza. Information:

(949) 429-1502.

Macy’s is having its spring home sale on selected designer bedding,

dinnerware, flatware, furniture, kitchen electrics and cookware. Name

brands on sale include Calphalon cookware, Oster blender, Henckels and

Wusthof knives sets, Krups coffeemakers, Ralph Lauren towels, Lenox

goblets, Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger bedding. Prices are reduced up

to 50%. Macy’s Home Store is at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa.

Information: (714) 556-0600.

David’s Bridal is having a $99 bridal sale through March 18. There are

selected bridal gowns on sale for as low as $99. The selection of more

than 1,000 bridal gowns is reduced $50 to $300. Also, if you purchase a

gown, you’ll get 15% off on your headpiece, bra and slip. David’s Bridal

is at 901 South Coast Drive in Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 445-0091.

* 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.