Turn pages at a new bookstore
The First Page, a fine children’s bookstore, celebrates its grand
opening from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Storytelling by Steve C
(formerly of Radio Disney), face painting, creative activities and
free refreshments make the opening fun for everyone.
The First Page features a first-rate selection of literature,
including classics and award-winning titles and authors, as well as
lesser-known and hard-to-find books from up-and-coming authors and
independent publishers. Books are displayed facing out for easy
viewing, organized by age groups (0 to 14), a friendly staff and an
inviting atmosphere ideal for booklovers. Founder Christy Coyne and
her staff hand-select each book for outstanding quality. Fun
activities, delightful storytellers and guest authors are announced
in the First Page newsletter. Also, the First Page Book Club offers
discounts and other benefits.
Daily one-hour story times are scheduled from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays; and from 4 to 5 p.m.
Tuesdays and Thursdays. The store is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Monday to Friday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 270 E. 17th
St., No. 10, Costa Mesa. (949) 645-KIDS.
THIS BOUTIQUE HAS IT
The White Dress, a couture bridal boutique, shows the modern,
stylized and understated designs by Reva Mivasagar from 1 to 6 p.m.
today and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. His ready-to-wear pieces
incorporate exquisite detailing, texture and feminine shapes.
Australian-born Reva has a retail store in SoHo, New York City, where
he offers an exclusive design service, from custom gowns to
ready-to-wear. His fall 2003 collection and best-selling designs from
past collections are featured here this month. 2853 E. Coast Highway,
Corona del Mar. (949) 723-0121.
YOU’VE GOT A FRIEND
Take home man’s best friend this weekend at German Shepherd
Rescue’s adoption event held at PetsMart in Costa Mesa. The
organization asks for a $200 donation. Go to their informative Web
site at www.gsrescue.org to find out the background of each dog. Open
from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 620 W. 17th St.,
Costa Mesa. (949) 764-9280.
PLACE FOR PANTS
Owner and designer Vicki Peterson has two local shops: the Chantel
and Vicki Shoppe in Costa Mesa and Sommerska (dressmaker in Swedish)
on Balboa Island. Peterson has a signature line of novelty rayon
print dresses, bias-cut slip dresses, skirts, tops and lounge pants
-- perfect for spring and summer with trims or beaded fringe.
Customers go crazy for the vintage Levis with Swarovski crystal
buttons and capri style Levis with rhinestone hems. Hip lines
available also found in L.A. boutiques include Language, And Cake,
Project e, Hank, Freedom 11, Burning Torch, Jake’s, Velvet and
European Culture. Chantel and Vicki Shoppe, 432 E. 17th St., Costa
Mesa, is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday. (949)
646-7506. Sommerska, 324 Marine Ave., Balboa Island, is open from 10
a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
(949) 673-5707.
SOMETHING TO WINE ABOUT
The new Great Legs Wine, Tasting & Boutique specializes in wines
from the central coast of California, Santa Cruz to Santa Barbara,
and offers wines from other regions, too. Daily wine tasting and wine
by the glass available, as well as wines, gift items, custom and
pre-made gift baskets. Best Buys readers who mention this column will
receive $5 off on any purchase of retail wine and gifts. The offer
excludes wine tasting. Open from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday; from 11 a.m.
to 7 p.m. Monday to Wednesday; and from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday to
Saturday. 2901 W. Coast Highway, Suite 100, Newport Beach. (949)
515-8466.
* BEST BUYS appears Mondays and Fridays. Contact Greer Wylder at
greerwylder@yahoo.com; at 330 W. Bay St., Costa Mesa, CA 92627; or by
fax at (949) 646-4170.
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