Orchid enthusiasts will love the 22nd annual Fascination of Orchids
International Show and Sale today through Sunday at South Coast Plaza's
Crate & Barrel/Macy's Home wing. The show will feature more than 55 of
the world's most renowned orchid growers, and 30,000 orchids will be on
display. A 30-foot centerpiece of orchids designed as a mother tiger
basking in the sun, complete with giant timber bamboo and tropical
blooms, was created by floral and parade float designer Don Davidson.
Orchid lovers can learn more about orchids at the 15 seminars hosted by
orchid experts and authors. Topics covered will be growing orchids
outdoors in coastal California, learning to grow orchids and growing tips
for specimen orchids. The latest addition to the show is a special gift
with purchase offer. If you spend $200 or more at South Coast Plaza
stores or restaurants, you'll receive Smith & Hawken book "100 Orchids
for the American Gardener." To receive a book, show your same-day
receipts at any South Coast Plaza Concierge Desk. Purchases from orchid
show vendors do not apply.
British perfumer and skin care expert Jo Malone will be at Neiman
Marcus from 1 to 3 p.m. today for the opening of her new boutique inside
the store. Malone will demonstrate her signature art of fragrance
combining, and guests will receive a silver perfume atomizer as a gift.
Malone's other products include colognes, bath oils, body lotions, body
cremes, potpourri and candles. Ideal as gifts for Valentine's Day, there
are also customized sets that are wrapped in her cream and black boxes.
Neiman Marcus is at Fashion Island in Newport Beach.
Nikki Twigs is having a spring open house from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday.
Highlights of the open house will be a selection of Valentine's Day gifts
and adornments with Nikki Twigs favorites: Beauvieux handbags; Nancy
Deline -- glass artisan Haute Rocks jewelry; Icing -- beaded wraps; Roger
& Gallet French soaps and toiletries; Shanghai Lulu -- funky pajama's,
totes and accessories; Winky & Dutch fun retro jewelry; hand-painted
tiles; and Les Fleurs -- florals in vintage. Nikki Twigs has added a new
partner with European flair -- Marion Hartwich. The boutique is now
accepting quality consignments from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through
Saturday. Nikki Twigs is in Quonset hut 23 at 660 W. 17th St., Costa
Mesa.
Duffy Electric Boat Co. is again offering its annual pass for a
limited time through Feb. 15. If you sign up for an annual pass, there
are two options: a gold membership for $995 will give you a
