Saw logs shabbily but stylishly

GREER WYLDER

Just in time for spring and summer, Shabby Chic introduces a darling,

comfortable sleepwear collection. In celebration of the new apparel,

Rachel Ashwell makes an appearance today at the Shabby Chic store at

Fashion Island from 5 to 7 p.m. Rachel Ashwell’s Shabby Chic is a

showroom of her entire collection. Some confuse the Shabby Chic name

with flea market finds transformed into romantic vintage looks, but

Ashwell’s store is far from that. Shabby Chic features classic-style

furniture that can be custom-sized and slipcovered in signature

designed fabrics. There’s also bedding, handmade lampshades, and

vintage and reproduction chandeliers. Ashwell selects Venetian and

wood-framed, oversized mirrors, Moroccan tea glasses, cotton and silk

rugs, and more. Fabric patterns change twice a year. No sales. Open

10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; and

11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Call (949) 219-0663 or visit https://www.shabby chic.com.

GOLF ON THE DOT

Southern California golf enthusiasts will find the Red Dot Golf

Guide indispensable. It covers information on golf courses from the

Central Coast to San Diego, and also Palm Springs and Las Vegas. It’s

a compilation of important golf course facts, including unique

descriptions and amenities offered. You’ll find maps, fees, and more.

The golf guide can be purchased for $39.95 at local golf shops in

Costa Mesa: Eagle USA at 743 Baker St. and Cal’s Caddyshack at 1784

Newport Blvd. Or call (800) 200-4122.

EDGY CHIC

The Kit Cornell Collection just debuted at the April Cornell

boutique at Fashion Island. It offers a younger, edgier look with

modern styling for chic women. April Cornell is a lifestyle boutique

specializing in distinct floral prints for feminine clothing and

linens. Diverse loyal customers favor their exclusive fabrics from

vintage to updated styles. Prints are hand silk-screened.

Complementary home accessories go well with Cornell’s colorful

palette of bed and table linens. Apparel is comfortable. There’s also

an April Too line designed for sizes 18 to 22, with detachable and

adjustable tiebacks, and a darling girls collection for infants up to

size 10. Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday., 10 a.m. to 7

p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Call (949) 721-9061 or

visit https://www.aprilcornell.com.

PICK A LANGUAGE

Nadia Dorsey of Spectrum Languages offers private foreign language

sessions and weekend adult seminars. The language and culture

institute also offers elementary and high school tutoring,

after-school programs, adult intensive learning sessions, travel

language and business language programs. Business owner Phil Willms

of Wet Okole in Costa Mesa said he’s impressed by Spectrum Languages.

“My Spanish is coming along great,” Willms said. “She’s teaching me

ways to learn Spanish that I would never even think about.” An

intensive Spanish weekend language session teaches the basics of

Spanish in one weekend. Language sessions are offered at your home,

office, school or the location of your choice. Lessons are

personalized to fit your goal and level. Language classes offered

include English, Spanish, Italian, French, Portuguese, Mandarin,

Japanese and Latin. Call (949) 706-2661 or visit https://www.spectrum

languages.com.

PUT ON ROUGE

Lola Rouge offers the latest fashion trends for women. Owners and

sisters Sandy Johnson and Debbie Askew seek out chic merchandise, and

they’re opening a second location at Fashion Island in November.

Inside you’ll find the Trina Turk’s new sunglass line and her

matching shorts, hats and bathing suits; Noelle dresses and mini

dresses; Folley & Corina dip-dyed chiffon tops and dresses; and

Tarina Tarantino’s accessories, including the Hello Kitty Couture

necklaces for adults. Arriving soon will be Nanette Lepore’s perfume,

bath and body lines. Also, choose from a big selection of jewelry,

belts, candles, bath, body and fragrance lines, and hand-poured

French perfumes from Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier and hard-to-find

sizes range from zero to 12. More than 50 designers are featured.

Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sunday. It’s at 270 E. 17th St., # 4 in Costa Mesa. Call (949)

646-5652.

HARD-TO-TOP BOP

The incredible three-day jazz festival held each year at the Hyatt

Regency Newport Beach runs Friday through Sunday. Some of the best

jazz musicians in the business perform, including Peter White, Brenda

Russell and the Rippingtons, along with more than 25 jazz favorites.

The Hyatt Regency transforms a section of its 26 perfectly

landscaped acres into an outdoor festival. Admission prices range

from $40 for Friday night only to $175 for a three-day VIP pass.

Tickets can be purchased at the hotel or at

https://www.ticketmaster.com/ venue/73912. For more information, go to

https:// www.summerjazzseries.com.

The Hyatt Regency is at 1107 Jamboree Road in Newport Beach.

* BEST BUYS appears Thursdays. 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.