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DrapeStyle, a leading maker of luxury custom drapes based in Orange County, just opened its first retail store at the StoneMill Design Center in Costa Mesa.

Choose from hundreds of fabrics to enhance your interiors with color, texture and style. DrapeStyle just introduced sustainable bamboo fabrics in 10 elegant designs. The bamboo drapes feature crease- and moisture-resistant sateen lining.

Creative director Lisa Sinatra offers high-quality window decor in silk, linen, and organic fabrics, trim combinations, professional design assistance and local installation

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Just select your fabric, length, width and pleat style, and the team will make drapery panels to your custom specifications — 100% guaranteed. All work is made at their Orange County studio. Find drapery deals through the online DrapeStyle sample sale. Purchase overstock fabrics and items used in catalogs, magazine ads, and commercials and other marketing projects sold “as is” in pairs at 30% to 60% off.

DrapeStyle is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and weekends by appointment. StoneMill Design Center, 2915 Redhill Ave., Suite A-108, Costa Mesa. For details, call (877) 814-6760 or visit www.drapestyle.com.

Pinkberry opens 50th store, in Fashion Island

Enjoy a tart, not too sweet frozen yogurt, and then top it off with fresh berries, granola or nuts at the new Pinkberry at Fashion Island in Newport Beach today. Pinkberry, a frozen yogurt chain with a cult following, celebrates its grand opening of its 50th store with founders Shelly Hwang and Young Lee from noon to 2 p.m. And be among the first 200 customers and receive a free Pinkberry T-shirt. Pinkberry’s nonfat yogurt has a signature tang and refreshing taste. Pinkberry is open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Pinkberry is next to American Rag and across from Toy Boat, near the Iris Fountain. For information, call (949) 721-1681 or visit www.pinkberry.com.

Even Sisters gets Roxy additions

Stop by Even Sisters Sunday for a Roxy event that features pro surfer Kalani Miller signing posters. Even Sisters just received new Roxy merchandise in all sizes. Even Sisters offers giveaways, CDs, DVDs and you can paint a T-shirt. 207 Marine Ave., on Balboa Island, is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. For details, call (949) 673-2130 or visit www.evensisters.com.

Bling with jewelry line at trunk show

American Rag at Fashion Island hosts a trunk show from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday featuring King Baby Studio accessories. The Santa Monica-based line designed by Mitchell Binder is big with rock stars including Bruce Springsteen, Aerosmith, Tommy Lee and Ozzy Osborne. The jewelry for men and women is designed in silver, gold, leather, pave diamonds and semi-precious stones. American Rag is open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. American Rag is at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. For more, call (949) 760-1510. or visit www.amrag.com.

BACKYARD BOUTIQUE AND FLEA MARKET

The HB Craft Mafia holds its first ever backyard boutique and flea market today from 2 to 7 p.m at 165 Albert Place in Costa Mesa. There will be many vendors and opportunities to shop for one-of-a-kind art pieces, handbags, jewelry, children and adult clothing and accessories; vintage and antique furniture; household decor and more.

A portion of the money will go to fund a children’s art program.


GREER WYLDER writes Best Buys, which runs Fridays. She’s the founder and president of www.greersoc.com, a free daily e-mail service that provides the latest in Orange County fashion, dining and trends.

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