A fresh touch
The latest floral shop to open on East 17th Street is Ambiance
Florals. Owner Char Walker says Ambiance specializes in
texture-orientated arrangements and favors the cut-from-the garden
look. Designers creatively mix berries, seasonal fruits and twigs
with flowers. “The sky’s the limit,” Walker says, “as far as what we
will put in an arrangement.” Walker has 15 years experience in floral
design and is known for weddings and corporate events. From 9 a.m. to
5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. 369 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa. (949)
722-7373.
Keeping it dry
Surfers and snowboarders go wild over Wet Okole Hawaii’s
waterproof car seat covers. They are custom-made out of neoprene, the
same fabric used for wetsuits. Seat covers come in more than 30
colors and prints and can be custom made to fit most trucks and sport
utility vehicles. A thick layer of padding makes them
super-comfortable. Prices start at $99 for a pair of Universal
one-piece covers, to $259 for a custom 40-by-20-by-40 split bench
cover with console. From 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
1727 Superior Ave., Costa Mesa. (949) 548-1543. www.wetokole.com.
That old feel
D & G Antiques Antiques and Restoration, a husband-and-wife
business run by Daphne and George Saharyildizi, is known for
elaborate restorations. Professional bronzing, gilding, color plating
and patinas are a few of their specialties. Their workshop is in
Costa Mesa in an industrial area; most clients visit their upscale
showroom in Corona del Mar. It’s filled with European 18th and 19th
century antiques. D & G Antiques work with designers and offer
interior design work as well. From 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday
through Saturday. (714) 319-9101 or (949) 675-9518. 2515 E Coast Hwy., Corona del Mar. 817 W. 17th St., Unit 2, Costa Mesa.
Lot of gelato
Caffe Gelato is the first Gelateria to open on East 17th Street in
Costa Mesa. It serves authentic Italian gelato, made fresh daily.
Even its recipes, equipment and display cases are imported from
Italy. Of the 24 flavors offered, customers are going crazy over the
stratcciatella (chocolate-chip), bacio (chocolate-hazelnut), banana
cream pie and peach sorbet. It claims to have one-third the fat of
most ice creams, and the fruit sorbets are fat free. Espresso drinks
served, too. From 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, from 8
a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday. 298 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa. (949) 548-0665.
COMPUTER CAT
The Apple Store at South Coast Plaza has the latest operating
system, called the Jaguar. It’s also known as Mac 0SXv10.2. It has
more than 150 features, such as iChat, QuickTime 6, Quartz Extreme
and other advanced technologies to its UNIX-based foundation. It
sells for $129. First level, in the Macy’s Home Store wing. (714)
424-6331. www.apple.com.
VONS COMES HOME
Vons Grocery Stores are now offering home delivery. Go to
www.vons.com and click on “Shop Now” to begin the registration
process. Customers can shop 24 hours a day online and pick a two-hour
window for deliveries between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. Products come from
Vons and Pavilions stores, and VonsClub and Pavilions ValuePlus card
members can get discounts. Deliveries are now going to 157 cities
throughout Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside and Ventura
counties.
DESIGNED BAGS
A new line of colorful makeup bags designed by professional makeup
artist Sonia Kashuk are at Target Greatlands. Purple, plum and
burgundy bags are in 10 styles and four patterns priced from $4.99 to
$19.99. Kashuk’s new nail colors are also in. Priced at a low $3.49,
the colors come in reds, plums, bronzes and nudes. From 8 a.m. to 10
p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. 3030
Harbor Blvd. in Costa Mesa. (714) 979-0372.
TENT SELLING
Today is the last day of the tent sale at the Showplace South in
Costa Mesa. Just twice a year the company has a huge sale on home
furnishings and fine fabrics. Merchandise is reduced up to 80%. The
sale is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 3020 Pullman St., Costa Mesa. (714)
549-1442.
* BEST BUYS appears Mondays and Fridays. Send information to
Greer Wylder at greerwylder@yahoo.com or 330 W. Bay St., Costa Mesa,
CA 92627, or via fax at (949) 646-4170.
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