The fashionable way to find last-minute gifts
Last minute holiday shoppers can find great gifts at Fashion
Island. The Oak Tree Market in the Atrium Court offers a variety of
gift baskets filled with specialty food items. There are gourmet
olive oils, candy, fudge sauce and Bobby Flay barbecue sauces. Call
(949) 760-0403.
The Body Shop has a new personal care collection called “yoga for
the well being of the mind, body and spirit.” It includes a Prana
temple massager, Shanti massage gel, Shakti incense kit and Chakra
shower salts. Call (949) 760-1040.
Beverages & More!, also located in Atrium Court, is a must-shop
store if you plan to entertain or give a fine bottle of wine as a
gift this holiday season. It has California’s largest selection of
wines, spirits, beers and microbrews. It also has specialty foods,
including fresh cheese, caviar, chocolates and snacks, as well as bar
and wine accessories that could be combined to make custom gourmet
baskets. Call (949) 640-1080.
A gift certificate to The Greenhouse Spa, a day spa offering a
range of services and treatments for both men and women, is always a
great gift. Call (949) 644-4677.
L’Occitane offers pampering products, many of which feature shea
butter, a rich moisturizer. It also sells a variety of scented soaps,
lotions and candles. Call (949) 718-0928.
Teuscher Chocolates & Cafe offers what is considered by many
experts to be the finest chocolates in the world. Flown in fresh from
Switzerland, Teuscher chocolates have only the best, natural
ingredients. The champagne truffle, with a cream center of Dom
Perignon, is its specialty. Call (949) 721-1801.
Benchley Luggage has an array of pens, business cases, travel
games, clocks, globes and a selection of leather luggage goods. Call
(949) 759-9101.
SEASONAL STORES
South Coast Plaza has great seasonal stores for holiday shoppers.
The Calendar Club is the world’s largest retailer of calendars
with wall, desk and engagement calendars. It is located on Level 1 in
the Macy’s Home Wing. Call (714) 751-2166.
Christmas Dazzle carries a large selection of ornaments from
around the world, handmade gifts and custom lighting on trees. It is
on Level 1 in the Crate & Barrel Wing. Call (714) 641-3500.
Day-by-Day is another calendar store; everything is organized by
topics -- travel, sports, animals, entertainment and more. It is on
Level 1 in the Sears wing. Call (714) 435-2000.
Discovery Channel Store has a large selection of Meade telescopes,
toys for curious kids and items from all over the world. Call (714)
435-2000.
Global Groove specializes in exotic gifts from around the world.
It is on Level 1 in the Crate & Barrel wing. Call (714) 435-2000.
The Game Store is ideal for game lovers. It has the latest board
games, puzzles, mind bogglers and more. It is on Level 1 in the Crate
& Barrel wing.
Home Holidays & Traditions is the place to go for all kinds of
holiday ornaments, gifts and decorations. The store specializes in
Annalee Dolls, Fitz & Floyd, Midwest, Sandi Gore Evans and
complimentary personalization of ornaments. It is on Level 3 in the
Macy’s Home Store wing. Call (714) 708-2151.
The Lego Store specializes in the latest Lego toys. It is on Level
1 in the Macy’s Home Store wing. Call (714) 546-1120.
Macy’s Holiday Lane has gift items, ornaments, trees, lighting,
greeting cards, wrapping and more. It is on Level 1 in the Saks Fifth
Avenue wing. Call (714) 556-0611.
Utopia specializes in gifts for the home -- from candle holders
and lamps to furniture and accents. It is on Level 2 in the Macy’s
Home Store wing. Call (714) 966-9074.
PASSIONATE PASTRY
The new Passionate Pastry & Cafe specializes in gourmet salads,
sandwiches, homemade soups and some unusual pastries that owner Clare
Steele says you can’t find anywhere else in Orange County. Steele
recommends the mousses: caramel apple, cappuccino, passion fruit and
mango. Other favorites are the chocolate raspberry cake, lemon
meringue and chocolate box cake. Custom cakes can be made for any
occasion. Sandwiches are made with high-quality meats, cheeses and
baby greens, served on freshly baked breads and croissants. The
variety of coffee drinks include a blended ice mocha and a Mexican
spiced cocoa. Other drinks include chai teas and fruits smoothies.
Passionate Pastry also offers catering. Store hours are 7:30 a.m.
to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. It is at. 1500 Adams, Suite 100A, near
Harbor Boulevard in Costa Mesa. Call (714) 751-6422.
EGGNOG AND ORNAMENTS
Savings on Christmas ornaments and figurines can be found at
Blackman Ltd. Jewelers. Some items are marked down 50%. Blackman’s
has a nice selection of jewelry, and it now carries an extensive
selection of Baccarat. Stop by for eggnog today and Christmas Eve.
Store hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. It is at 3408-1 Via Oporto in
Newport Beach. Call (949) 674-9334.
* 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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