A sweetheart of an opening

Jennifer Croll at Crystal Cove Promenade is celebrating its grand

opening this Valentine’s weekend with a sweetheart fund-raiser that

runs through Sunday. Ten percent of sales will be donated to the

American Heart Assn.

Customers who attend the reception Saturday from 10 a.m. until

noon will receive a $25 gift certificate for purchases of more than

$50. Refreshments will be served at the celebration.

Jennifer Croll has a mix of contemporary casual apparel for women

to cocktail attire and accessories. For men, there’s an in-store

shop, Croll Sport, that offers casual designs by Ben Sherman and Ted

Baker. Men can play a game of pool or watch games on the plasma TV.

Jennifer Croll carries the latest lines for women: Theory, Trina

Turk, Diane Von Furstenburg, Blue Dot, Three Dot, LaCoste, AG Jeans,

Susana Monaco, Nanette LePore and Dina Bar/el. Exclusives to Orange

County include Mandalay dresses, a favorite with celebrities such as

Goldie Hawn. There are Charles David shoes and Chan Luu jewelry.

Jennifer Croll is at 7942 Pacific Coast Highway, Newport Beach. (949)

494-4773.

A CLEAN WAY TO CELEBRATE VALENTINE’S DAY

Sparkle, a carpet cleaning and restoration services company in

Costa Mesa, has teamed up with Germaine’s Skin Care in Corona del Mar

to offer a Valentine’s Day special available through February.

While your valentine is receiving beauty treatments at Germaine’s

Skin Care, Sparkle can clean the carpets at home and will leave a red

rose on the kitchen table -- a personalized note is optional. Owner

Cenmar Fuertes came up with this gift from personal success with the

idea.

“My wife was thrilled when I gave her the present of a special

beauty treatment session and, on her return, found a completely clean

and wonderfully smelling carpet,” Fuertes said.

Germaine Jacobs-Taylor from Germaine’s Skin Care thought the idea

was wonderful. Teaming up with Sparkle, she’s offering a variety of

beauty treatments:

The European Royal Treatment includes a European facial, hand

paraffin and foot reflexology. The Hollywood Star Treatment is a

choice of either a Modelage Facial, an ECHO-2 Pure Oxygen Facial or

an Air Brush Make-up Application; for men. The Kings Choice is a

therapeutic and deep cleansing treatment. Prices start at $350

(actual value of $595), and include a premium carpet cleaning service

and rose. Sparkle can be reached at (949) 631-1001 or

www.sparklelle.com. Germaine’s Skin Care is at 2333 Coast Highway,

Suite B. (949) 673-4257.

A GOOD TRADE FOR THE HOLIDAY

Bargain prices on potted plants for Valentine’s Day are at Trader

Joe’s.

Miniature roses, orchids and assorted houseplants are among the

selection. Trader Joe’s is at 640 W. 17th St., Costa Mesa, and at

Crystal Cove Promenade, at Pacific Coast Highway and Crystal Heights

Drive, Newport Beach.

A NEW PLACE TO CHECK OUT ART

L’Antico Splendore USA is a new showroom of European art and

Italian and French antiques for the home and garden. Open from 10

a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. 2940H Grace Lane in Costa

Mesa. (714) 751-1475.

A VERY CLASSY SALE

Classy Seconds, a charity resale boutique benefiting Human

Options, is having a winter wonderland sale today.

All men’s, women’s and children’s clothing and accessories will be

reduced 50%. Classy Seconds accept donations of new and gently used

clothing, small household items, furniture and accessories from 10

a.m. to 4 p.m. 419 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa. (949) 631-4696.

* BEST BUYS appears Mondays and Fridays. Send information to

Greer Wylder at greerwylder@yahoo.com; at 330 W. Bay St., Costa Mesa,

CA 92627; or by fax at (949) 646-4170.