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.
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