Best Buys -- Greer Wylder

Von Hemert Interiors is celebrating its 82nd anniversary with a sale

through March 24. “The legacy of von Hemert Interiors began 82 years ago

with the remarkable vision of entrepreneur and founder Anna Martin-von

Hemert,” says Carrie von Hemert. What began as a manufacturer of the

finest hand-sewn drapery assembles and purveyor of the most luxurious

textiles available evolved into a successful fourth generation furniture

business. Highlights of the anniversary sale includes the new shipment of

reproductions from Maitland-Smith, reduced up to 60%. Also, there are

savings up to 60% off on all Baker, Henredon, Century, Jeffco, Hickory

White home furnishings and accessories. The sale includes special orders.

Von Hemert Interiors is a full-service furniture store that offers:

designs consultations and space planning; custom drapery treatments;

flooring; faux painting; and more. It has three locations: Costa Mesa at

1595 Newport Blvd., (949) 642-2050; Laguna Beach, (949) 494-6551; South

Bay, (310) 373-0442. All of the furnishings are available to purchase

right off the showroom floor and the selection ranges from classic to

contemporary.

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:

(714) 429-1502. There’s another Champagne French Bakery in Newport Beach,

in the Westcliff Plaza, 1120 Irvine Ave. Information: (949) 646-0520.

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

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

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

Wusthof knives sets, Krups coffee makers, 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, Costa Mesa.

Information: (714) 556-0600.

There are huge bargains on bridal gowns and accessories at David’s

Bridal sale through March 18. There are selected bridal gowns on sale for

as low as $99. The majority of more than 1,000 bridal gowns is reduced

from $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,

Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 445-0091.

At-Ease of Newport Beach is having a special on wind and water

resistant Cutter & Buck shirts for the Toshiba Classic golf tournament.

The shirts come in solid colors of white, black, navy, sunflower and

black. The shirts are regularly $115 and they’re reduced to $75. They’re

available for men at At-Ease and for women at the At-Ease Women’s & Home

Store. Information: (949) 759-7979.

Glabman Furniture & Interior Design is having an accessory and

upholstery sale through March 31. Sale merchandise is reduced up to 40%.

Included in the sale are Baker upholstery, Hancock & Moore leather,

Morris James upholstery, porcelain, chandeliers, screens, wall decor,

lamps and mirrors. Glabman is known for its high-end home furnishings. It

also carries manufacturers such as E.J. Victor, Kindel, John Widdicomb,

Richard Marshall, Karges and Guy Chaddock. It has an interior designer

staff and it offers antiques, custom upholstery, wood flooring, Oriental

rugs, carpet and handcrafted furniture. It’s at 3089 Bristol St., Costa

Mesa. It’s open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and from

noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Information: (714) 540-3822.

If you’re looking for bargains on new, used and refurbished exercise

equipment, stop by Alpha Omega Fitness Equipment in Costa Mesa. “We sell

most of the major brands of treadmills, stair steppers, stationary bikes,

ellipticals and rowers,” says owner Jonathan Blitz. “Also, we carry most

strength equipment lines. Refurbished equipment is the majority of our

sales; typically my customers pay 40 to 60 cents on the dollar for a

refurbished piece. Refurbished pieces look and work like new but at a

fraction of the cost.” Alpha Omega carries most brands of cardio and

strength equipment from light to heavy commercial. Its showroom is at 333

E. 17th St. Suite 17, Costa Mesa. Information: (949) 722-8118.

* 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.