Green Systems International has the most beautiful selection of
orchids. The prices are unbelievably low compared to most retailers. The
wholesale nursery has sales from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Saturday, and
orchids range in price from $45 to $25. There are more than 1,000 orchids
in stock. It's at 20362 Birch St. in Newport Beach. Information: (949)
756-1211.
A spring linen and accessories sale is happening at Strouds in the
Costa Mesa Courtyards. For the bed there are select duvet covers, sheet
sets, shams, decorative pillows, coverlets, quilts, down comforters and
blankets, all at reduced prices. For the bathroom there are towels,
shower curtains, wastebaskets, rugs and bath accessories at reduced
prices. New Easter decor has arrived and the store carries Fitz & Floyd
ceramic chicks and eggs, straw rabbits, faux rose and egg baskets, egg
wreaths, topiaries and bunnies. Information: (949) 722-7655.
The Flower Warehouse offers designer quality wedding bouquets and
arrangements at 75% off retail prices. It also carries beautiful flowers
for the home and special occasions. Its Costa Mesa location is at 1308
Logan Ave. in Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 545-0310.
Robinsons May is having its half-yearly furniture and home sale at its
South Coast Plaza and Fashion Island locations. On sale are all Mikasa
goblets, which are reduced 50%, and Noritake and Pfaltzgraff place
settings, which are on a buy-three, get-one free special. In the linen
department, there's a Royal Velvet, buy one, get one at 50% off sale on
its towels. There are also substantial reductions on Royal Velvet Cotton
sheets, Royal Velvet bed-in-a-bag sets, pillows, sateen sheet sets,
Damask stripe sheet sets, patchwork quilts, blankets and comforters. The
sale ends March 24.
Roger's Gardens has a nice selection of heirloom vegetables available
for spring planting. The selection includes a variety of lettuces,
broccoli, peas, cabbage, chard, cauliflower and brussel sprouts. There's
also a new selection of bicolored ranunculus. It carries a new hybrid
called the Bloomingdale Ranuncula. The flowers come in swirling colors of
purple and white, orange and white, and rose and white. Roger's Gardens
is at 2301 San Joaquin Hills Road in Corona del Mar. Information: (949)
640-5800.
My absolute favorite manicurist is Lori Morgan who's moved to her own
studio at 404 Westminster in Newport Beach. Morgan does the best
manicures and pedicures and she also has a specialist in the studio who
