Home springs eternal with new bedding
GREER WYLDER
Don’t miss Blue Springs Home’s fabulous clearance sale starting
Monday and continuing through August. Bedding lines from Bella Notte
and House Inc. will be reduced 20% to 75%. You can also find antiques
and other home furnishings on sale.
Since 1998, owner Susan Ellison has carefully selected home
furnishings and luxury bedding for this specialty shop. Over the
years, Blue Springs has grown to carry exclusive and hard-to-find
luxury bedding lines. New arrivals include London’s fabulous Cath
Kidston bedding; from Paris, the Elsa C. collection; and a new
masculine bedding line -- in a very feminine store -- that’s great
for boys, the National Geographic home collection. Established
favorite bedding lines include Bella Notte, which offers exquisite
linens, velvets and satins; and the feminine floral line, House Inc.
(Girls especially favor this line.) Blue Springs also carries new and
antique items that include lamps and custom shades, chandeliers,
mirrors, area rugs, architectural pieces and paintings. Ellison
travels to Europe, back East and takes side trips to the South to
purchase one-of-a-kind pieces for her store. Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Monday to Saturday; noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. 369 E. 17th St. in Costa
Mesa. (949) 642-3632.
SKATING BY
Skate fans can visit Quiksilver Youth at Fashion Island on Sunday
from 2 to 4 p.m. for an autograph- signing event by the Hawk Skate
Team. Skaters making an appearance will include John White, Danny
Cerezini, Tyler Bledsoe and Lamare Hemmings. They’ll sign autographs
at the center of Bloomingdale’s Courtyard, while special drawings
will take place every 30 minutes. Wear Hawk sportswear to the event
and receive 10% off any apparel purchase. 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. Quiksilver Youth at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. (949)
718-9792.
THEY’LL ALWAYS HAVE PARIS
French Buckets creates beautiful, simple arrangements of striking
flowers designed for formal weddings. Co-owner Sussanna Davidson
divides her time between Fashion Island and her original Santa Fe
Springs location. She specializes in European-style arrangements
(compact, without greens) and old-fashioned wrap bouquets tied with
tissue paper and beautiful ribbon. Davidson is drawn to vintage looks
-- she stocks galvanized French flower buckets, unusual urns and
selects hard-to-find flowers. Gift items available include hand-blown
glass vases from all around the world, botanical soaps and preserved
arrangements. 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. Atrium Court at Fashion
Island in Newport Beach. (800) 652-9551.
Through December, French Buckets features a photography exhibit by
Barbara Higgins called “Paris Picturesque.” Higgins lived in Paris
and shot wonderful black and whites and color photos of street scenes
and the Eiffel Tower. Higgins captured beautiful shadows, reflections
and interesting backgrounds while she explored Paris. Higgins also
specializes in children’s portraits and pets. She favors natural
light and settings. Her photo collection ranges from $175 for a 5x7
framed photo, on up to $410. https://www.higgins photostudio.com (949)
673-5801.
PEARLS OF WISDOM
Mikimoto, at South Coast Plaza, offers the Mikimoto by Giovanna
Broggian Collection. With its sleek and sophisticated style, this
modern pearl jewelry collection is sure to become a classic. Each
piece is handmade in Italy. New pieces from the Mikimoto by Giovanna
Broggian Collection include rings, necklaces and earrings featuring
only top-quality Mikimoto pearls, 18-karat white or yellow gold and
exquisite gemstones, such as sapphires and diamonds. Prices range
from $2,600 to $13,800. Mikimoto has offered the highest-quality
cultured pearls and jewelry since 1893. Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday
to Friday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Sunday. Level One at South Coast Plaza. (714) 424-5440.
https://www.mikimoto america.com
HEY LADIES
Lilikoi (pronounced lily-coy) at The Bluffs shopping center has a
great sale through Aug. 10. Select spring and summer merchandise is
reduced up to 25%. The boutique specializes in fashion-forward surf
lines and casual designer labels for young women. It offers trend
wear, bikinis, sunglasses, jewelry, handbags and footwear. Find
popular fashions from Paul Frank and Lucy Love. There are also
high-end labels like Joe’s Jeans, Salinas bathing suits, Da-Nang,
Ella Moss and Tarina Tarentino. Other designers include Rip Curl,
Poko Pano bathing suits, Her House, Body Language, Rvca, Split,
Electric Sunglasses, Von Zipper sunglasses, L space bathing suits,
Nixon Watches, Reef, Havianas and Velvet sunglasses. Lilikoi is
located at 1344 Bison Ave. at MacArthur Boulevard in Newport Beach.
Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday. (949) 644-2330.
* 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.
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