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If you are looking to get a dog as a Christmas present for someone this year, consider coming to the Christmas Dog Adoption at the PetSmart in Costa Mesa. They are hoping to have 150 dogs adopted by Christmas. their address is 620 W. 17th Street Costa Mesa. or call 310-621-1417

Tonight The Grove in LA will be lighting their Christmas Tree at 7:30 p.m. I realize that LA is not Orange County and yes this means getting on the 405 and driving. However this Christmas Tree celebration will be well worth. The tree at The Grove stands at 110 feet-it is the largest tree in Los Angeles. There will be all sorts of entertainment and celebrations. ...

Last year I discovered a new perfume, Jo Malone. The lady behind the perfume has an interesting story-apparently she was working in a spa and as Christmas presents for her favorite clients she put together some perfumes and gave them out as presents. One client liked her perfume so much she asked for 50 sets for guests at a dinner party. Well the rest is history.
At South ...

This is a book that will resonate with many of us "The Break Up Diet" by Annette Fix. How many of us after a break up or bad event in our life seek solitude from some of our best friends, Sees, Godiva and Hershey. Really you should just dive into the cheap chocolate-it is much cheaper and you will probably get sick of it sooner.
Annette ...

These are not the easiest times to be spending money. Gas prices are still high-although they are defying the laws of physics. They are not dropping as quickly as they rose. Groceries are up in price too. You may be worried about losing your job-or worse yet it may already be lost.

Lancome has a free gift with purchase at Bloomingdales-if which there are two off in ...

For those of you who like creativity and surprises-Scott's Seafood has come up with the 3300 Martini. This delightful martini is for every woman or man who loves diamonds. Scott's has teamed up with a jeweler in South Coast Plaza to serve a martini and a pair of diamond earrings. The glass is yours to keep as a special memory of the evening. Once you have ...

A new store Napa Style is coming to South Coast Plaza. The store appears to be a kitchen and food store with furniture. From it's website it looks interesting. The store is opening on Friday June 13th, there will be cooking demonstrations and free tastings all day.

Fire up the bar-b-que.

I was in San Francisco this past weekend and the one thing that struck me the most when I was at the markets-were the lack of plastic shopping bags. San Fran has passed an ordinance restricting plastic bags in grocery stores. Everyone shops with a canvas or cloth bag or a basket.
Earth Day was just last week and it is a great idea. Why load up on ...

Pottery Barns around the country are hosting complimentary flower arranging classes. This is an event that will be fun for all. Anyone can go buy a bouquet of flowers, however arranging and displaying them always makes a difference.
The event will be hosted on May 4th. Contact your local Pottery Barn to make a reservation.

For those who ever visited the Pottery Shack in Laguna Beach, you would remember it with fond memories.  It was a great ecletic place to get Christmas decorations and pottery for the home.  The store shut down a few years ago.  However the ambience and environment of the Shack is still well and alive.  The premises is now a collection of interesting stores.  

One of my favorite stores is the Laguna ...