Best Buys -- Greer Wylder

Megt Flora is a new specialty flower shop that offers high-end design

of floral arrangements for the home, events and weddings. The shop opened

in November and is quickly becoming noticed through referrals as offering

a New York/SoHo-style floral design. All of the flowers are handpicked by

the designer, who has 15 years of experience in Connecticut. Megt Flora

is service-oriented and is also a retail flower shop. It’s at 120 Tustin

Ave., Newport Beach. (949) 631-9136.

Butterfly Kisses, a children’s clothing and accessories line, has

opened a retail cart at Fashion Island. Through Tuesday, Butterfly Kisses

is offering $5 off any purchase of $50 or more for its grand opening. The

cart features apparel for babies from 6 months to girls’ size 6X in

prints such as toile, animal prints and Asian-inspired prints. They carry

chenille pants with appliqued hearts, butterfly T-shirts and Asian-print

pants and bloomers and coordinating T-shirts. And, there are baby

blankets and cotton burp cloths in animal prints, satin fabrics, toile,

chenille and flannel. Butterfly Kisses is adjacent to the Kiddie Choo

Choo train in the courtyard by Robinsons-May. (949) 215-0636.

Liz Lange, a top of the line maternity apparel designer, will show her

latest maternity active wear line, from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday at

Nikegoddess at Fashion Island. At the event, Pregnancy Fit magazine

writer Birgitta Gallo Lauren will share pregnancy workout tips, and there

will be a drawing to win a $250 Nikegoddess gift certificate. (949)

720-7020.

Bassinets & Blueberries has added two new great lines for toddler boys

and girls -- Charlie Rocket and Fifi & Fido. Charlie Rocket has darling

two-piece ensembles for girls and boys, and they are inspired by vintage

fabrics. The line is so popular that people call from all over to

purchase their clothing. Fifi & Fido is another darling line that does

incorporate vintage fabrics in its pieces. There are Hawaiian themes,

bowling shirts and 1950s-era themes. Bassinets & Blueberries also carries

everything for babies and their room. There are beautiful blankets,

cribs, beds, bedding, clothing, toys, gifts and accessories. It’s one of

the best local baby accessories stores. It’s at 369 E. 17th St., Costa

Mesa. (949) 650-2244.

Aerosoles at Fashion Island is giving away a free pedicure. If you

stop in the store between Tuesday and May 18, you may enter to win. There

is no purchase necessary to win. (949) 640-1668.

Ethan Allen is having a spring sale through May 27. The selection of

furniture includes sofas, chairs, beds, tables, dining sets, lighting,

armoires and home entertainment furniture. Ethan Allen is open from 10

a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and

noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. It’s at the Costa Mesa Courtyards at 1835 Newport

Blvd. (949) 646-2400.

Shape-Up Fitness Center in Corona del Mar is offering a six-week trial

membership for $89. The health club offers 50 exercise classes, including

Pilates, spinning and yoga. There are also steam rooms, free weights,

strength training, personal training, and a body and skin care center.

It’s at 2101 E. Coast Highway, Corona del Mar. (949) 760-9335.

The Oriental Rug Outlet has lost its lease and is closing soon. All

rugs are reduced 75%. There’s a big selection of rugs from all over the

world, including Iran, China, India and Pakistan. The rugs come in modern

styles, machine-made and antique wash. It’s at 1931 Newport Blvd., Costa

Mesa. (949) 642-3600.

Yuen Lui is offering a senior portrait special for $99.95. The price

includes the sitting fee, one 8-by-10-inch, two 5-by-7-inch and eight

wallets. The offer is good through May 30. Yuen Lui is at South Coast

Plaza in Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 545-8845.

* 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.