Yurman opens at South Coast Plaza
David Yurman recently opened at South Coast Plaza. The success
story of Sybil and David Yurman, who started David Yurman in 1979 --
America’s leading luxury jewelry designer -- began with a background
of 20 years experience in sculpture and design.
Their signature cable bracelet took off in 1983 -- a twisted helix
in sterling silver and 18 karat gold with gemstones on its finials --
and has spawned an entire Cable Collection. The designs are timeless;
a jewelry piece purchased years ago can easily be worn with a new
piece.
Timepieces are also sought. The Thoroughbred Watch Collection has
grown to include 25 styles.
David Yurman is on Level Two, the Nordstrom wing. Call (714)
444-1080.
PUZZLE ZOO FOR YOU
Children and adults of all ages will find toys to collectibles at
Puzzle Zoo, a new specialty store at South Coast Plaza. The Santa
Monica-based toy store can special order just about anything you’re
looking for.
High-end chess sets, hard-to-find toys and puzzles with tens of
thousands of pieces are available. This location also specializes in
action figures: G.I. Joe, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings and Todd
McFarlane.
Puzzle Zoo is on Level One, in the Carousel Court. Call (714)
662-1600 or check out www.puzzlezoo.com.
RON HERMAN, ANYONE?
The best in American and European designers for women are at Ron
Herman. Since 1976, he has filled this specialty store with
trend-setting fashions.
See the latest designs from Earl Jeans, Juicy Couture, Theory,
Habitual, More by Ron Herman, Marc by Marc Jacobs and high-end
collections from Chloe, Veronique, Toilette, Loyanford, James
Coviello, Development and Koi. Handbags, jewelry, a small selection
of shoes and lingerie are coming soon.
Ron Herman is on Level Two of South Coast Plaza, near J.Crew. Call
(714) 540-9870.
HOLIDAY METAMORPHOSIS
Don’t have time to decorate for the holidays? Metamorphosis, a
local interior redesign company, offers holiday design. To help
reduce your holiday stress they’ll do it all, from decorating your
tree to hanging up your stockings. Call (949) 887-8347.
RESTORE THAT PAINTING
Italian-born Ardenia Capannelli is a conservation and restoration
specialist who’s had extensive training outside Florence restoring
oil paintings for museums.
Through her training, working with colors on canvas and wood,
she’s managed to expand her restoration service to include porcelain,
ceramics, wood, jade and alabaster. She can take broken pieces handed
down from generation to generation and make them look new again.
A ton of patience is required, details can take hours. To clean an
oil painting, she works in square inches.
“Solvents must be applied carefully; otherwise the value can be
diminished,” says Capannelli.
She doesn’t mind. “My work is so much fun. It never feels like
work, it feels like a hobby.”
Capannelli also imports antiques from Italy; through her contacts
she’s able to sell them at a good price. Most items are oil
paintings, wood carvings, religious items, sconces, black and white
transfer ware, and Staffordshire bone china. Call (949) 675-3962 for
store hours. Capannelli is at 430 31st St. in Newport Beach. She is
on the Web at www.conservefineart.com.
HOME DECOR
Living Creations is changing from a holiday decor store to
focusing on home accessories, gifts and collectibles. Owner Pamela
Plotkin has discounted a lot of the decor at 40%, including Christmas
ornaments and Halloween items.
Plotkin tries to carry items that other stores don’t have. Vintage
dishes from the ‘40s and ‘50s, furniture, lamps, ceramics, stuffed
animals, doll and bear clothing, and red, white and blue themed items
are among her offerings.
Store hours are 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Living Creations is at
509 W. 31st St. in Newport Beach. Call (949) 673-4847 or check out
www.goodtimegifts.com.
GO URBAN
The oldest store at the Lab Anti-mall is Urban Outfitters.
Catering to the MTV generation, it stocks everything -- women’s and
men’s clothing, accessories and house wares.
Manager Stephen Suto says more mature customers shop for clothing
comparable to Gap basics, hip hop customers want Triple Five Soul
apparel and athletic wear from Nike and Adidas, teenagers love Diesel
clothing, and punk customers want the as-is or re-vamped vintage
clothing.
House ware includes affordable rugs, pillows, window covers and
shower curtains. Store hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through
Saturday; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. Urban Outfitters is at 2930
Bristol St. in Costa Mesa. Call (714) 966-1666.
* BEST BUYS appears Mondays and Fridays. Send information to
Greer Wylder at greerwylder@yahoo.com.
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